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    E-Procurement Practices and Organizational Performance of Kiambu County Government, Kenya
    (Kenyatta University, 2024-07) Obiero, Reuben
    Businesses worldwide are increasingly utilizing e-procurement as a result of technology improvements. E-procurement is crucial to meeting organizational objectives. However, county governments face major hurdles in implementing e-procurement processes into their operations. Clearly, the benefits of establishing critical e-procurement processes are not visible in a regressive government environment. Companies that use e-procurement in their procurement operations often see cost savings, data exchange, and simplified procurement processes. This study sought to investigate the impact of e-procurement procedures on the performance of Kiambu County Government. The study's objectives were to determine the impact of e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering, and e-invoicing on the performance of Kiambu County Government. The study is based on Auction Theory, Resource Based View Theory, and the Technology Acceptance Model. The study followed a descriptive survey research design. The study addressed 216 employees from Kiambu County Government's procurement and finance departments. A stratified random selection procedure was used to choose 65 individuals. The data was collected using questionnaires. A pilot research was undertaken with seven procurement department employees. The respondents were not involved in the actual data collecting. The pilot test findings assisted in determining the validity and reliability of the research instruments. The research acquired authorization letter from Kenyatta University Graduate School and research permit from National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation. The collected data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. The evaluated data was presented using frequency tables, means, and standard deviations. Diagnostic tests were performed to assess the results' reliability, including multicollinearity, linearity, normalcy, and homoscedasticity. The study's findings demonstrated that e-auction enhances efficiency in the procurement process, saving time for both vendors and purchasers. E-bidding leads to a shorter tender invitation procedure and increased openness in the tendering process. E-ordering expedites order acquisition and delivery. E-invoicing lowers payment errors and improves accountability and transparency. The findings revealed that e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering, and e-invoicing have a considerable impact on the Kiambu County Government's performance. The study concludes that e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering, and e-invoicing considerably improved the performance of Kiambu County government. Governments save a lot of time and money by holding e-auctions, which also allow suppliers to grow into new markets. E-tendering greatly reduces expenses while improving the efficiency of public sector tendering. E-invoicing improves performance by making an organization's operations run more smoothly. The study recommends that county governments improve accounting, documenting, and reporting by implementing proper invoicing procedures. The automated procurement process should encompass requisitions, tenders, contract warding, and payment. Additionally, the county government should improve the delivery of public services by giving both the national and county governments timely, transparent, and accurate financial and accounting information. The county administration should use electronic ordering, especially for processing purchase orders electronically.
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    E-procurement practices and organizational performance: a case of Kiambu County Government Kenya
    (IOSR JOURNALS, 2024-05-31) Obiero, Reuben; Ngugi, Lucy
    Businesses are increasingly using eprocurement around the world, thanks to technological advancements. The eprocurement is critical to attaining organizational objectives. However, the county governments have significant challenges in adopting e-procurement processes in their operational. Clearly, the benefits of implementing important eprocurement processes are not visible in a regressive government climate. Companies who employ e-procurement in their procurement operations, typically experience benefits such as cost reductions, data exchange, and simpler procurement processes. This survey aimed to explore the effect of e-procurement practices on the performance of Kiambu County Government. The study objectives include; to assess the influence of e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering and e-invoicing on the performance of Kiambu County Government. The study anchored by Auction Theory, Resource Based View (RBV) Theory and Technology Acceptance Model. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The survey targeted 216 staffs drawn from procurement department and finance department working at Kiambu County Government. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized to choose 65 participants. The data was gathered through questionnaires. The collected data were examined using SPSS v.26, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. To present the examined data, frequency tables, means, and standard deviations were used. The findings of the study revealed that E-auction improves efficiency in procurement process which involves the savings of time for sellers and buyers. E-tendering results to a shorter tender invitation procedure and resulted in more transparency in the tendering process. E-ordering enhances timely order acquisitions and delivery. E-invoicing reduces errors in payment and boost accountability and transparency. The findings revealed that e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering and e-invoicing significantly affect the performance of County Government of Kiambu. The study concludes that e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering and einvoicing positive significantly enhanced the performance of Kiambu County Government. Through e-auctions, governments save a lot of time and money while also giving suppliers a chance to expand into new markets. E-tendering significantly reduce costs while increasing the operation efficiency of public sector tendering. E-invoicing enhances performance by facilitating an organization's smooth operation. The study recommend that county government should improve accounting, recording, and reporting through appropriate invoicing mechanisms. Requisition, tendering, contract warding, and payment should all be included in the automated procurement process. Additionally, the county government should improve the delivery of public services by giving both the national and county governments timely, transparent, and accurate financial and accounting information. The county administration should use electronic ordering, especially for processing purchase orders electronically
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    E-Procurement Practices and Organizational Performance: A Case of Kiambu County Government Kenya
    (International Academic Journal of Economics and Finance (IAJEF, 2024-05) Obiero, Reuben; Ngugi, Lucy
    Businesses are increasingly using eprocurement around the world, thanks to technological advancements. The eprocurement is critical to attaining organizational objectives. However, the county governments have significant challenges in adopting e-procurement processes in their operational. Clearly, the benefits of implementing important eprocurement processes are not visible in a regressive government climate. Companies who employ e-procurement in their procurement operations, typically experience benefits such as cost reductions, data exchange, and simpler procurement processes. This survey aimed to explore the effect of e-procurement practices on the performance of Kiambu County Government. The study objectives include; to assess the influence of e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering and e-invoicing on the performance of Kiambu County Government. The study anchored by Auction Theory, Resource Based View (RBV) Theory and Technology Acceptance Model. The study utilized a descriptive survey research design. The survey targeted 216 staffs drawn from procurement department and finance department working at Kiambu County Government. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized to choose 65 participants. The data was gathered through questionnaires. The collected data were examined using SPSS v.26, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. To present the examined data, frequency tables, means, and standard deviations were used. The findings of the study revealed that E-auction improves efficiency in procurement process which involves the savings of time for sellers and buyers. E-tendering results to a shorter tender invitation procedure and resulted in more transparency in the tendering process. E-ordering enhances timely order acquisitions and delivery. E-invoicing reduces errors in payment and boost accountability and transparency. The findings revealed that e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering and e-invoicing significantly affect the performance of County Government of Kiambu. The study concludes that e-auction, e-tendering, e-ordering and einvoicing positive significantly enhanced the performance of Kiambu County Government. Through e-auctions, governments save a lot of time and money while also giving suppliers a chance to expand into new markets. E-tendering significantly reduce costs while increasing the operation efficiency of public sector tendering. E-invoicing enhances performance by facilitating an organization's smooth operation. The study recommend that county government should improve accounting, recording, and reporting through appropriate invoicing mechanisms. Requisition, tendering, contract warding, and payment should all be included in the automated procurement process. Additionally, the county government should improve the delivery of public services by giving both the national and county governments timely, transparent, and accurate financial and accounting information. The county administration should use electronic ordering, especially for processing purchase orders electronically