The Effectiveness of Modern Information Communication Technology on Procurement Processes of Parastatal Companies in Zimbabwe During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Case of Zimbabwe Grain Marketing Board (GMB)
- Author
- Matendere, Tatenda. C
- Title
- The Effectiveness of Modern Information Communication Technology on Procurement Processes of Parastatal Companies in Zimbabwe During Covid-19 Pandemic: The Case of Zimbabwe Grain Marketing Board (GMB)
- Abstract
- The study investigated the effectiveness of Morden Information Communication Technology (ICT) on procurement processes of parastatal companies in Zimbabwe during Covid-19 pandemic. A qualitative survey approach was employed more frequently than quantitative research methods where a sample of 80 employees were randomly selected from a population of 100. The data collection instruments used included questionnaires and interviews. Ethical considerations were adhered to in questionnaires. The study findings shows that ICT increases speed in procurement procedures. The study further indicates that contemporary ICT promotes information sharing, communication with suppliers, enterprise resource planning, and materials resource planning, all of which contribute to improved ordering process transparency and decreased errors and delays in GMB procurement processes. The study also shows that using current ICT in procurement procedures encourages strategic sourcing. The study therefore recommends GMB to keep utilizing and promoting the usage of modern ICT in its procurement process.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Modern Information Communication Technology
- Supervisor
- N/A
- Item sets
- Department of Economics
- Media
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