Factors Affecting Perception of Procurement Works towards Procurement of Public Organization: The Case of Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Fin-Finne Bureau of Finance and Economic Development Addis Ababa

Abstract

This study analyzed the factors affecting Perception of Procurement Works towards Procurement of a public sector considering Oromia Special Zone Surrounding Finfinnee Bureau of Finance and Economic Development (OSZSFBFED). The research purpose was to establish how procurement planning procurement procedures, utilization of ICT and staff competency (independent variables) affect Perception of Procurement Works towards Procurement (dependent variable) of the BFED. The hypothesis of the study was the procurement factors (independent variables) affect the Perception of Procurement Works towards Procurement (dependent variable) of BFED. The literature review introduced theoretical literature, conceptual framework and empirical literature. The researcher used descriptive and explanatory research design. The researcher distributed 92 questionnaires and 46(50%) were filled and returned but because of the widespread effect of Corona virus (COVID-19), the rest questionnaires were unable to be collected. The study employed both quantitative and qualitative data analysis and analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) to generate information, which was presented using tables, charts, frequencies and percentages. Moreover, the researcher used both Pearson correlation and multiple regressions analysis to determine relationship between and among the variables. The study recommended that public entities should embrace procurement planning, procurement procedures, staff competency, and utilization of ICT so as to improve Perception of Procurement Works towards Procurement.