Supplier development on organizational performance: a case Of Century Bottling Company (Coca Cola)
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2019-03
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management
Abstract
This study sought to establish the effects of supplier development on organizational
performance. The target population of the study was century bottling company while
the study population was the management staff in this firm. A sample size of 5 of the
respondents was targeted in each department contributing to 30 respondents. Quantitative
data was coded and entered into Statistical Packages for Social Scientists Version 21 and
analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study established that the company considered
supplier development as a strategy for organization development. The study further
established that supplier development is incapacitated by lack of top management support,
insecurity of information among others . The study further established the relationship
between supplier development and organizational performance. The study concluded that
supplier development helps to improve performance in the organizations to great
extent. Based on the findings the study recommends that organizations should select
their suppliers carefully and evaluate them regularly in order to sustain effective and reliable
sources of supplies. The study also recommends that the organizations should adopt an open
and frequent communication between their personnel and their suppliers so as to increase
both parties understanding and encourage conflict resolution between both parties.
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A research report submitted to the College Of Economics and management In Partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award Of A Bachelor’s Degree In Supply And procurement Management Of Kampala International University
Keywords
Supplier development, organizational performance, Century Bottling Company