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Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa
Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2016.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/52399 Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa Dedasaniya, Mahendra ichelp@gibs.co.za Gounden, Kisten UCTD Mini Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2016. Research Purpose : Businesses are currently struggling with the challenges of building a competitive advantage; however the current trend for being successful is through adopting an allinclusive corporate responsibility idea of sustainability. Sustainability within an organisation is supported by sustainable procurement. The purpose of the research is to identify the factors that lead to the effective implementation of sustainable procurement. Research Methodology : A quantitative and descriptive research approach was conducted. This was implemented through a self-administered online survey questionnaire, which was sent to procurement specialist and managers within the private and public sectors. The basis for the research was formed through a literature review, which focused on the factors effecting sustainable procurement within the private and public sectors. The research carried out statistical data analysis on the elements contributing to best practice, enablers, opportunities, the country s competitiveness and barriers to sustainable procurement. Research Finding : The results reveal that there is a distinct difference between the factors that impact sustainable procurement within the private and public sectors. The factors affecting private sector are more inclined to measurement and tracking, leadership and the alignment of the company and procurement strategy, public sector investment and knowledge and awareness of sustainable sourcing. The public sector is influenced by clear policy, strong technical expertise, strategic partnership, and the potential to export locally manufactured goods. zk2016 Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) MBA Unrestricted 2016-05-04T13:46:18Z 2016-05-04T13:46:18Z 2016-03-30 2016 Mini Dissertation Gounden, K 2016, Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa, MBA Mini-dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd <http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52399> GIBS http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52399 en © 2016 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa |
| title | Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa |
| title_full | Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa |
| title_short | Factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in South Africa |
| title_sort | factors influencing sustainable procurement within the private and public sector in south africa |
| topic | UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/52399 |