THE INFLUENCE OF PROCUREMENT PROCESSES ON PUBLIC ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCE IN TANZANIA: A CASE OF TANZANIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study investigates the influence of procurement processes on organizational performance within the Tanzania Airport Authority (TAA). The research aimed to evaluate how procurement planning, procurement execution, and post-contract award management impact the efficiency and performance of the Authority. Given the significant role procurement plays in public sector efficiency, this study provides insights into optimizing these processes for improved organizational outcomes. A descriptive research design was employed, utilizing a quantitative approach to collect and analyze data. Primary data were gathered through structured questionnaires distributed to a sample of 79 procurement professionals, managers, and stakeholders within the TAA. The data collection focused on evaluating procurement planning, execution, and post-contract award management practices. Secondary data were also reviewed to complement and validate the findings. Descriptive statistics, including means, standard deviations, and frequencies, were used to summarize the data, while multiple regression analysis examined the relationships between procurement processes and organizational performance. Descriptive statistics showed that procurement planning had a mean score of 4.1 (SD = 0.8), indicating general agreement on its effectiveness, while procurement execution had a mean score of 4.0 (SD = 0.7), reflecting slightly less favorable perceptions. Post-contract award management scored 4.2 (SD = 0.8), highlighting strong agreement on its role in sustaining procurement benefits. The multiple regression analysis demonstrated that procurement planning (β = 0.35, p < 0.01), procurement execution (β = 0.29, p < 0.05), and post-contract award management (β = 0.31, p < 0.01) significantly predicted organizational performance, with the model explaining 72% of the variance. The study concludes that effective procurement planning, execution, and post-contract award management are crucial for enhancing the performance of public organizations like the TAA. Each phase of procurement contributes significantly to improving organizational efficiency and achieving strategic objectives. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the TAA should continue to refine its procurement planning and execution processes to address identified inefficiencies.