Procurement process and performance of Uganda Prisons Service
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2014-11
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Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management
Abstract
This study carried out an investigation on procurement process and performance in
the Uganda Prison Service. The objectives of the study were 1) To investigate the
stages in the procurement process at Uganda Prisons Service 2) To determine the
level of performance at Uganda Prisons Service and 3) To establish the relationship
between the procurement process and performance in the Uganda Prison Service.
The study employed descriptive correlation study design which involved both
qualitative and quantitative approaches. With regards to this method, the researcher
used a structured questionnaire which was based on simple and understandable
questions. Systematic random sampling and purposive sampling techniques were
used to determine the respondents to take part in the study. Responses from the
respondents suggested that the procurement process was below par. The researcher
found out that though some strides have been made in provision of strategic
procurement in Uganda Prison Services, still there are a couple of challenges like the
bidding process being too long and marred with lots of corruption cases all of which
hamper full implementation of the procurement process. Generally, performance was
also confirmed to be too low. It was also established that there is indeed a
relationship between procurement process and performance which is positive and
average measuring at 0.562 on the Pearson correlation scale. It was recommended
by the researcher that the procurement process should be synchronized with the
budget, the entity should solicit suggestions from end users, allow for competitive
bidding, adherence to the PPDA Act 2003, set up a special contract award committee
and revising and amendment of the PPDA Act.
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Thesis submitted to the College of Higher Degrees and Research of Kampala International University, Uganda in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a masters degree in Business Administration-Procurement
Keywords
Procurement, Performance, Uganda, Prisons Service