Supplier appraisal on organization performance: a case study of muteesa I royal university kakeeka campus
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2008-06
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management.
Abstract
This research study sought to establish the impact of supplier appraisal on performance of
an organization. The researcher adopted a descriptive research design. The analysis
involved primary data obtained through questionnaires, interviews and secondary data,
which was obtained from relevant journals and books. It was evident from the findings that
supplier appraisal at Muteesa 1 Royal University Kakeeka Campus was effectively
conducted as indicated by 75% percent of the responses. It was also found that the
university usually do not conduct supplier appraisal due to low value Items procured and
without long-term supplier relationship required. It was also found out that the university
mainly conducts pre supplier appraisal especially on suppliers of scholastic materials and
post-contractual supplier appraisal mainly for cleaning, software and computers, and
security services. The researcher propose that, an effective supplier appraisal both pre and
post contract appraisal should be conducted in order to ensure value for money and to
satisfy consumer needs mainly students and lecturers. This will lead to effective operation
of the university and will help to achieve its mission and vision. The findings from the
research confirmed the need to establish a strong evaluation system, which will supervise,
monitor and appraise suppliers’ performance. This study contributes to our knowledge on
procurement process by presenting the key role of supplier appraisal on effective
procurement process and organization performance through improving on performance of
suppliers. A conclusion was drawn that there was a need for maximum supplier appraisal
at Muteesa 1 Royal University and identification of gaps for further research were cited
Description
a research report submitted to the school of education, open and distance learning in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the ward of bachelors of supplies and procurement management of Kampala international university.
Keywords
Supplier appraisal, organization performance, muteesa I royal university