LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC)

Panganayi Jere; Martha Chakanetsa; Emily Chikwature; Charles Mazhazhate

LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC)

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The study explored how leveraging on sustainable procurement practices leads global competitiveness in public procurement leading to realization of value for money all stakeholders in society using ZETDC as a case study. Sustainable procurement practices result in the development of policies that are environmentally friend thereby contributing to competitiveness of entities across the globe as well as an inclination toward the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 8- Decent work and Economic growth, SDG16- Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). Out of a target population of 136 employees, a sample size of 91 was randomly sampled. 91 questionnaires were distributed and 78 were returned giving a response rate of 88.12%. The study found out that violations of existing sourcing and procurement policies by the entity due to political interferences by bigwigs affected the entity’s reputation and financial growth. The study recommends migration into e-procurement platforms to reduce excessive human contact or interference in the procurement of goods and services.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

-

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Panganayi Jere Bu kişi benim
Zimbabwe

Martha Chakanetsa Bu kişi benim
Zimbabwe

Emily Chikwature Bu kişi benim
Zimbabwe

Charles Mazhazhate Bu kişi benim
Zimbabwe

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Aralık 2021

Gönderilme Tarihi

2 Eylül 2021

Kabul Tarihi

26 Ekim 2021

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2021 Cilt: 5 Sayı: 3

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL

Kaynak Göster

RIS / Bibtex

APA

Jere, P., Chakanetsa, M., Chikwature, E., & Mazhazhate, C. (2021). LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC). International Journal of Social And Humanities Sciences, 5(3), 227-246. https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL

AMA

1.Jere P, Chakanetsa M, Chikwature E, Mazhazhate C. LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC). IJSHS. 2021;5(3):227-246. https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL

Chicago

Jere, Panganayi, Martha Chakanetsa, Emily Chikwature, ve Charles Mazhazhate. 2021. “LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC)”. International Journal of Social And Humanities Sciences 5 (3): 227-46. https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL.

EndNote

Jere P, Chakanetsa M, Chikwature E, Mazhazhate C (01 Aralık 2021) LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC). International Journal of Social And Humanities Sciences 5 3 227–246.

IEEE

[1]P. Jere, M. Chakanetsa, E. Chikwature, ve C. Mazhazhate, “LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC)”, IJSHS, c. 5, sy 3, ss. 227–246, Ara. 2021, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL

ISNAD

Jere, Panganayi - Chakanetsa, Martha - Chikwature, Emily - Mazhazhate, Charles. “LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC)”. International Journal of Social And Humanities Sciences 5/3 (01 Aralık 2021): 227-246. https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL.

JAMA

1.Jere P, Chakanetsa M, Chikwature E, Mazhazhate C. LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC). IJSHS. 2021;5:227–246.

MLA

Jere, Panganayi, vd. “LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC)”. International Journal of Social And Humanities Sciences, c. 5, sy 3, Aralık 2021, ss. 227-46, https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL.

Vancouver

1.Panganayi Jere, Martha Chakanetsa, Emily Chikwature, Charles Mazhazhate. LEVERAGING ON SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (ZETDC). IJSHS [Internet]. 01 Aralık 2021;5(3):227-46. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA39KG28WL