EFFECT OF INFORMATION SHARING PERFORMANCE OF PROCUREMENT FUNCTION IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA
Abstract
In every organization procurement function plays an important role. Due to competition and a fast changing market environment many organizations have started implementing supply chain management practices so as to survive in the long run. Organizations have various supply chain practices among them; procurement planning, supplier selection, buyer-supplier relationship and information sharing. However, the study aimed at establishing the effect of information sharing on the performance of procurement function in Kakamega County, Kenya.
Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design involving a target population of all staff members in the procurement department. The sampling technique that the study used was census. The study collected primary data using questionnaires which was administered through drop and pick method. The researcher used test re-tests method by Mugenda and Mugenda (2003) to test reliability of data collection instruments. Pilot study was conducted in Samburu County. The study findings were presented in tables.
Results: Information sharing was not a strong predictors of performance of procurement function.
Recommendation: The effect of information sharing on performance of procurement function in Kakamega County was insignificant and therefore different supply chain practices should be adopted by the county.
Conclusion: County governments in Kenya can enhance performance levels by putting up infrastructure that can help in the implementation of supply chain management practices.
Key Words: Information Sharing, Performance of Procurement Function
CITATION: Asande J. O., Kwendo E. S., & Kiongera F. N. (2022). Effect of information sharing performance of procurement function in Kakamega County, Kenya. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (4), 355 - 367.
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