Contribution of the procurement department to organizations case study: Mulago hospital
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Date
2007-09
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Kampala International University, School of Business and Management
Abstract
The study aimed at finding out how the procurement departments contribute to the
success of organisations in terms of quality management, cost rationalisation and
timely procurement/ delivery. A case study ofMulago Hospital was taken, were
response was drawn from three main departments namely; the User departments
(Medical, Administration, Accounts and Finance), then the Procurement department it
self. The respondents from all departments included; Doctors, Accountants, Nurses,
Paramedics, Administrators and Procurement Officers all totalling to 30.
The Procurement department is important in the success of any organisation. It
performs the functions of procurement and storage, by making sure that quality, cost
and timely delivery is achieved as the basis of the hospitals performance.
In data collection, questionnaires and interview guides were used. Data analysis of
qualitative information was made using content analysis.
The finding of the study was that the three concepts of quality, time and cost were
used in the procuring process, resulting in efficiency and effectiveness in the
procurement of goods and services at the hospital. Much as the study was successful
in its finding, the Procurement department indicated a problem of delayed, or even
sometimes, unreliable funding.
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A dissertation submitted to School of Business and Management in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of Bachelor Degree in Supplies and Procurement at Kampala International University.
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procurement