SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF ROAD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
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This study sought to investigate influence of supplier relationship management on performance of road construction projects in Wajir County, Kenya. Stewardship theory was used to anchor the study. The study used a descriptive research design. The study target population was Wajir County Department of Roads and Transport. A census of 50 respondents, with 5 project managers and 45 project team members was considered. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data. A pilot study involving six respondents was conducted. Descriptive statics such as mean and standard deviation and inferential statistics such as regression analysis employed for data analysis. From the findings, regression model coefficients indicated that supplier relationship management positively influenced performance of road construction projects in Wajir County. This study concluded that supplier relationship management has a positive correlation with performance of road construction projects in Wajir County, Kenya. The study recommended the county government of Wajir to focus on supplier relationship management practices as they positively and significantly affect performance of road construction projects. In this regard, it is important to promote a positive supplier relationship because it results in an exchange of ideas and feedback, cost savings, identification of waste causes and ways to eliminate them, development of a good rapport with the provider, and an improvement in supply chain performance.
Keywords: Supplier Relationship Management, Performance of Road Construction Projects, Wajir County, Kenya
CITATION: Ibrahim, D. Y., & Mutuku, M. K. (2022). Supplier relationship management and performance of road construction projects. The Strategic Journal of Business & Change Management, 9 (4), 1515 – 1523.
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