Public Procurement Governance: Toward an Anti-corruption Framework for Public Procurement in Uganda

Basheka, Benon C.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-63857-3_7

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“…Among other things, a rating approach and model are crucial for e-commerce portals to be able to perform these tasks. A robust, objective, accurate data-driven rating model will go a long way in addressing the challenges of public procurement-procurement of goods and services with shorter and shorter procurement cycles while ensuring quality, efficient price discovery, transparency and effective transmission of government policy related to domestic manufacturing and investments (Basheka, 2021).…”

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E‐commerce sellers' ratings: Is user feedback adequate?

Das

Kumar

2023

Int J Consumer Studies

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The literature on the theory of public procurement points out two well-known informational problems arising out of information asymmetry: (i) adverse selection and (ii) moral hazard. To reduce these issues and foster credibility and trust in the procurement process while maintaining quality and efficiency in public procurement, e-procurement platforms have turned to reputation or rating systems. Therefore, the research and design of such rating systems are crucial. In this study, we discuss the theoretical underpinnings of procurement and employ the information-theoretic, regression analysis, artificial neural network and principal component analysis (PCA) approaches to estimate the weights of the variables entering the rating system. Using real data from Government e-Marketplace, a business-to-business public e-commerce portal, we empirically determine the weights of the rating variables derived from the transaction-level and user feedback data for sellers. The weights obtained from the PCA are the most applicable compared with the other three methods. We compare the old rating system with the newly proposed design using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. This results in a statistically significant difference between the two ratings. The canonical correlation and Wilks' trial reveal that the ratings derived from transaction-level data and user feedback are uncorrelated to a great extent. Hence, considering only transaction-level data or user feedback is unlikely to divulge sellers' intrinsic worth. E-commerce platforms can use this approach to quickly implement methods to obtain rating scores on a real-time basis for sellers on online platforms.

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Section: The Phenomenon Of Concealed Information Results In a Situationmentioning

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E‐commerce sellers' ratings: Is user feedback adequate?

Das

Kumar

2023

Int J Consumer Studies

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“…Cultural-cognitive pressure was measured by uncertainty avoidance (Hofstede, 2011). Market mechanisms was measured based on price, and the item measurements include the bidding frequency, number of potential providers in the market, number of providers for a given component and development of a competitive atmosphere in the relationship (Basheka et al, 2011;Kohtamäki et al, 2008). Opportunistic behavior was measured using the works of John (1984), DeLange and Vink (2003), Morgan and Hunt (1994) and Wathne and Heide (2000) who used withholding and distorting information, transactional costs, shrinking and failing to fulfill promises or obligations, evasion, refusal to adapt, violation, forced renegotiation and misrepresentation of intentions as measurement items.…”

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Institutional pressures and procurement cycle time in Uganda’s central government procuring and disposing entities: the mediating role of opportunistic behavior

Olupot

2023

JOPP

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Purpose This study focused on establishing the mediating role of opportunistic behavior in the relationship between institutional pressures and procurement cycle time (PCT) in Uganda’s central government (CG) procuring and disposing entities (PDEs). The study also sought to establish the relationship between institutional pressures and PCT, between institutional pressures and opportunity behavior and between opportunistic behavior and PCT. This study was carried out because most PDEs had failed to perform well in terms of PCT, and beneficiaries had often complained of the lengthy PCT. Design/methodology/approach The unit of analysis was 126 CG PDEs within Uganda while the unit of inquiry was three employees per PDE, namely, giving a total of 378 respondents. Using a quantitative cross-sectional survey, the study realized a response rate of 88% for the unit of analysis and 71.7% for unit of inquiry. Data were analyzed using SmartPLS 4 with focus on ascertaining regression and mediation results. Findings The findings show that institutional pressures negatively and significantly predict both institutional pressures and PCT (ß = –0.569**; ß = –0.688**, respectively). Also, institutional pressures and opportunistic behavior are significant predictors of PCT, predicting 60.6% change in PCT. Furthermore, opportunity behavior partially moderates the relationship between institutional pressures and PCT. Research limitations/implications For Uganda’s CG PDEs to reduce procurement delays and to procure within PCT, they should put more emphasis on institutional pressures and curtailing opportunistic behavior. The study recommends further amendment of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDA) Act 2003 to reduce delays. Practical implications There is need for further amendment of the PPDA Act 2003 to reduce delays, especially those attributed to approvals by contracts committee and the minimum bidding period for competitive bidding. Social implications The study explores PCT and its antecedents whose understanding is critical in exploring avenues of reducing PCT and boosting service delivery to the beneficiaries. Originality/value The PPDA Act (2003) was amended in 2014, but still the time spent in the procurement processes has remained long, hence delaying or denying citizens service delivery. This is a matter of concern to the country at large and may spill into political unrests, and yet, there is scant literature exploring PCT and its antecedents. This makes the present study one of the pioneer empirical studies on PCT, with emphasis on Uganda. This study provides a framework for examining PCT in a context where scholarly explanation of PCT is still limited.

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“…The efficient and effective execution of most strategies over the years have been associated with relevant planning and compliance to best standards and practices (Barbanti et al, 2022). As planning has been associated with diverse concepts in management literature and practices (Basheka et al, 2010; Troje & Andersson, 2021), it applies to the procurement process and practice. Basheka et al (2010) further indicated that ‘procurement planning as one of the primary functions of procurement significantly contributes to operations and service delivery’ leading to the success of most private institutions.…”

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Harnessing the value of procurement knowledge and practices for firm performance: A resource orchestration perspective

Acquah,

Opoku Agyemang,

Baah

et al. 2023

Knowl Process Manag

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Although the role of procurement knowledge and practices in securing a competitive advantage for firms cannot be over‐emphasised, the literature lacks empirical evidence in this regard. Accordingly, this study examines the effects of procurement knowledge and practices on firm performance as well as how procurement practices mediate the nexus between procurement knowledge and firm performance. Partial least squares structural equation modelling results based on survey data of 150 procurement and supply chain professionals suggest that procurement planning, supplier partnership, contract management and compliance increase firm performance. Also, a positive relationship was established between procurement knowledge and all procurement practices investigated. Furthermore, apart from procurement planning, the remaining procurement practices fully mediated the effect of procurement knowledge on firm performance. Findings provide relevant implications for theory and practice.

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Public Procurement Governance: Toward an Anti-corruption Framework for Public Procurement in Uganda

Cited by 18 publications

References 12 publications

E‐commerce sellers' ratings: Is user feedback adequate?

E‐commerce sellers' ratings: Is user feedback adequate?

Institutional pressures and procurement cycle time in Uganda’s central government procuring and disposing entities: the mediating role of opportunistic behavior

Harnessing the value of procurement knowledge and practices for firm performance: A resource orchestration perspective

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