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Assessment on the effect of procurement process on strategy implementation in road public corporations as per the Kenya’s Vision 2030

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  • Sheikh Saida Abass
  • Bichanga Walter Okibo

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This article assesses the effect of procurement process on strategy implementation in road public corporations as per the Vision 2030 in Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design and the study population comprised of a total of 150 employees working in three road public sector corporations namely; Kenya National Highways Authority; Kenya Urban Roads Authority and Kenya Rural Roads Authority. The study applied a stratified random sampling technique to select a sample size of 75 respondents. The study collected primary data using semi structured questionnaires as the main data collection instruments. The gathered data was analyzed using descriptive statistics through the use of Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) to compute response frequencies, percentages and mean results. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the level of relationship between the research variables. The analyzed data was presented using tables, pie charts and bar charts to demonstrate the respondent’s opinions on factors affecting effective execution of procurement procedures in Kenya public sector. The study found out that road public corporations were unable to implement their strategic plans as per vision 2030. The study concluded that the major factor affecting strategy implementation in road public corporations as per the Kenya’s Vision 2030 is ineffective procurement processes. The study recommends for application of effective procurement processes.

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  • Sheikh Saida Abass & Bichanga Walter Okibo, 2014. "Assessment on the effect of procurement process on strategy implementation in road public corporations as per the Kenya’s Vision 2030," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 4(1), pages 452-458, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarbs:v:4:y:2014:i:1:p:452-458
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