Examining The Role Of Good Governance In Public Procurement At Ministry Of Health And Social Welfare
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Mzumbe University
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A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the
degree of Master of Science in Procurement & Supply Chain Management of
Mzumbe University
This study aimed at examining the Role of Good Governance in Public Procurement in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and 45 respondents included in the study. The research design used was case study design on which a single unit was selected for study and data collection was done through primary and secondary data through the use of data collection methods such as interviews, questionnaires and documentary review. Analysis of the collected data was conducted through the use of Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel. It was revealed that good governance plays a positive role on purchasing in supply chain management. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare should embrace the elements of good governance. The study insisted on application of E-procurement, the direct network links between computers and trading partners. It was revealed that transparency maintained through advertisement, evaluation of tender as well as auditing. The study recommends that Promoting transparency and accountability, capable and competent public administration, and the rule of law must be at the forefront of development policies. Policy planning and decision-making are the key concern to public administration which is part and parcel of procurement. Good public management and administration, with emphasis on accountability and responsiveness to customer needs is crucial. Building the capacity of service providers it is important that Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the government and other stakeholders to organizes training sections for contractors, surveyors, architects, consultants and suppliers.
This study aimed at examining the Role of Good Governance in Public Procurement in the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and 45 respondents included in the study. The research design used was case study design on which a single unit was selected for study and data collection was done through primary and secondary data through the use of data collection methods such as interviews, questionnaires and documentary review. Analysis of the collected data was conducted through the use of Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) and Microsoft Excel. It was revealed that good governance plays a positive role on purchasing in supply chain management. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare should embrace the elements of good governance. The study insisted on application of E-procurement, the direct network links between computers and trading partners. It was revealed that transparency maintained through advertisement, evaluation of tender as well as auditing. The study recommends that Promoting transparency and accountability, capable and competent public administration, and the rule of law must be at the forefront of development policies. Policy planning and decision-making are the key concern to public administration which is part and parcel of procurement. Good public management and administration, with emphasis on accountability and responsiveness to customer needs is crucial. Building the capacity of service providers it is important that Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the government and other stakeholders to organizes training sections for contractors, surveyors, architects, consultants and suppliers.
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Good Governance In Public Procurement