Exploring the adoption of e-procurement in the public Sector as a tool for cost saving: a case study of ten (10) Public service ministries in Ghana.
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2021-07-07
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Abstract
E-procurement is one of the largest drivers of change in any industry. The aim of this
study is to explore the adoption of e-procurement in the Public Sector as a tool for
cost saving. To accomplish this objective, the study reviewed some theoretical works
on the role of e-procurement as a tool for cost saving, cost saving methods and e procurement options to enhance cost saving.
The study adopted a purposive sampling technique to collect data from ten public
sector ministries using questionnaire survey approach. The responses were analysed
using descriptive statistics, Relative Importance Index (RII), and mean score ranking.
The results revealed that task improvements, network connectivity/integration and
supplier participation are the main cost saving methods that can be enhanced by e procurement. The study identified e-procurement options such as sharing real time
information, time management, and automation of creating requisitions to optimize
cost savings in the public sector. The study concluded that e-procurement is a cost
saving method and practitioners especially procurement officers should put into
practice this knowledge as it aids in efficient savings when it comes to procurement.
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A thesis submitted to the Department of Construction Technology and Management,
College of Art Built Environment
in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the Degree of
Master of Science.
Keywords
Exploring, E-procurement, Public service ministries in Ghana.