The effects of legal system on procurement practices in organizations: A case study of Uganda Baati Ltd
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2019-05
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College of Economics and Management
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This study was on the effects of Legal System on procurement practices in the Local Government, with a case study of Uganda Baati Ltd. The objectives of the study were to determine the legal systems of procurement practiced at Uganda Baati Ltd; ascertain the extent to which Uganda Baati Ltd has complied with the Legal Procurement systems of Uganda; and establish the challenges faced by compliance with the Public Procurement systems in Uganda Baati Ltd. An extensive review of the literature highlighted the pertinent impact of legal systems on procurement practices. In order to achieve the objectives, data was got from both primary and secondary sources. Primary data was collected using questionnaires that were administered to a sample size of 48 respondents who included the staff of Uganda Baati Ltd. Secondary data was gathered from publications and websites. Data was analyzed and presented both in tables and graphical forms. The findings of the study revealed that, Uganda Baati Ltd had and applied Public Procurement Legal frameworks although awareness needed to be created among the non-procurement staff; limited monitoring and auditing procurement processes. Uganda Baati Ltd endeavoured to comply with PP regulations by advertising bids to the public, opening of bids in public, allowing all departments to submit their needs, and involving all departments in the procurement committee; although limited efforts were witnessed. At Uganda Baati Ltd, suppliers were not given equal opportunities in the bidding process; some of the contracts committee members showed sign of favouring other bidders in the procurement or bidding process; and procurement terms agreed upon were not maintained by all members of the procurement committee. Several challenges were anticipated but Uganda Baati Ltd did not experience challenges such as; bias with the local contractors or suppliers, purchasing at the wrong place; inadequate and unknowledgeable procurement personnel; and lack of a procurement technology. However, challenges were witnessed in the limited involvement of the user departments in the procurement process; doing procurements at the wrong time and at a wrong cost; political interference; corruption tendencies; and insufficient funding. Recommendation were made and some areas for further research put forward included; the impact of government interference on procurement efficiency; and assessing how procurement legal reforms can impact on government service delivery.
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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 of Supplies and Procurement of Kampala International University
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Legal system, Procurement practices, Uganda Baati Ltd