The Impact of Sustainable Procurement in Building Organization’s Reputation in Selected Rural District Councils in Zimbabwe. A Case Study of Gutu Rural District Council
- Author
- Mahori, Dexter
- Title
- The Impact of Sustainable Procurement in Building Organization’s Reputation in Selected Rural District Councils in Zimbabwe. A Case Study of Gutu Rural District Council
- Abstract
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This study examines the function that sustainable procurement plays in enhancing an
organization's reputation in a few Zimbabwean rural district councils. The purpose of the study
was to ascertain the impact of socially, environmentally, and economically responsible
procurement practices on RDCs' reputations in Zimbabwe. It also aimed to find out how each
practice affected Zimbabwe's perception of RDCs. They are buying products from suppliers for
incredibly low prices, but they don't make timely payments for the products.. They consequently
receive subpar products and services that are harmful to both the community and the environment.
Inadequate road maintenance, inconsistent water supply caused by aging pipes, unfinished
electrification projects that have been ongoing for years, and slow public service response have all
hurt their reputation as a result. This mixed-method study, which included a questionnaire, had 40
participants. The study found that all respondents were literate. The participants were
knowledgeable about the industry under consideration, as evidenced by the fact that the majority
of respondents had six or more years of work experience. However, other research revealed that
they were not fully utilizing sustainable procurement, harming their reputation. The majority of
respondents claimed that GRDC employed criteria for sustainable buying. When GRDC didn't pay
its suppliers on time, they had to raise their prices or offer subpar products and services. The study
suggests that in order to fully benefit, GRDC should pay their suppliers on time. The researcher
suggests conducting additional research on sustainable procurement because it is a current global
concern. Further research is needed to determine the advantages of sustainable procurement for
procurement effectiveness and customer satisfaction. This will help close any gaps in the use of
sustainable procurement by the business sector. - Date
- 2022
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Building
- Sustainable Procurements
- Supervisor
- N/A
- Item sets
- Department of Economics
