Table of Contents
Title Page
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
1.10.1 Procurement Management
1.10.2 Procurement Planning
1.10.3 Supplier/Vendor Management
1.10.4 E-Procurement
1.10.5 Organizational Efficiency
Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Systems Theory
2.2.2 Resource-Based View Theory
2.2.3 Transaction Cost Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Concept of Procurement Management
2.3.2 Procurement Planning
2.3.3 Supplier/Vendor Management
2.3.4 E-Procurement
2.3.5 Competitive Tendering
2.3.6 Procurement Compliance
2.3.7 Contract Management
2.3.8 Transparency and Accountability in Procurement
2.3.9 Organizational Efficiency
2.3.10 Procurement Management and Organizational Efficiency
2.4 Empirical Review
References
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample Size Determination
3.5 Sampling Technique
3.6 Sources of Data
3.6.1 Primary Sources of Data
3.6.2 Secondary Sources of Data
3.7 Research Instrument
3.8 Validity of the Research Instrument
3.9 Reliability of the Research Instrument
3.10 Method of Data Collection
3.11 Method of Data Analysis
3.12 Ethical Considerations
3.13 Limitations of the Methodology
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Presentation of Demographic Data
4.3 Analysis of Research Questions
4.4 Test of Hypotheses
4.5 Discussion of Findings
4.6 Summary of Findings
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Summary of Major Findings
5.4 Conclusion
5.5 Recommendations
5.6 Implications of the Study
5.6.1 Theoretical Implications
5.6.2 Practical Implications
5.7 Contributions to Knowledge
5.8 Limitations of the Study
5.9 Suggestions for Further Research
5.10 Final Conclusion
Research Questionnaire
Letter of Introduction
Section A: Demographic Information
Section B: Procurement Planning and Organizational Efficiency
Part B1: Procurement Planning
Part B2: Extent of Procurement Planning Implementation
Section C: Supplier/Vendor Management and Organizational Efficiency
Part C1: Supplier/Vendor Management
Part C2: Supplier Selection and Evaluation Practices
Section D: E-Procurement and Organizational Efficiency
Part D1: E-Procurement
Part D2: Extent of E-Procurement Implementation
Section E: Organizational Efficiency
Part E1: Organizational Efficiency
Part E2: Overall Assessment of Procurement Management
Section F: Open-Ended Questions
