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    Procurement Methods in Public Procurement and their effect on Sustainable Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
    (International Journal of Scientific and Research Publication, 2022) Gatari, Catherine N; Shale, Ismail N; Osoro, Anthony
    The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of procurement methods on sustainable performance of state corporations in Kenya. The study was anchored on tendering theory and employed descriptive research design. This study focused on positivist Philosophy. The target population of this study included all 187 registered state corporations in Kenya. The study was a census survey of all the 187 state corporations. The sampling frame comprised of heads of finance and heads of procurement function in all 187 state Corporations in Kenya. The heads of finance and the heads of procurement function were purposively selected forming 374 respondents. The research questionnaire was used to collect primary data which was the main data for the study. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics was used supported by SPSS version 26 to facilitate data analysis and presentation. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize and present features of a data set collected which was presented in form of means, modes and standard deviations. Inferential statistics was done using Pearson Correlation Coefficient and regression model. Then inferential statistics through a regression model was used to test the research hypotheses. The study established that procurement methods had a significantly influence on the performance of state corporations in Kenya. The study concluded that the procurement methods had a significant influence on the sustainable performance of state corporations in Kenya and recommended that the management of the state corporations ought to embrace the appropriate procurement methods as a way of enhancing sustainable performance of the corporations.
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    Effect of Circular Economy Practices on Sustainable Performance of Plastic and Rubber Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
    (International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 2022) Gatari, Catherine N; Mutiso, Stephen
    Purpose: The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect circular economy practices on sustainable performance of plastic and rubber manufacturing firms in Kenya. Methodology: Descriptive research design was adopted in this study. The target population of this study included all 82 plastic and rubber manufacturing organizations in Kenya registered as members of KAM according to 2021 directory. The study used a census where all the 82 plastic and rubber manufacturing firms were surveyed. To identify the unit of observation, the head of production and the head of procurement function were selected purposively because they have similar skills, knowledge, experience and exposure in the area of research. This formed 164 respondents. The study used primary data as the main data which was collected using structured and semi structured questionnaires. The collected data was prepared and analyzed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 26. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize and organize characteristics of a data set collected which was presented in form of means, modes and standard deviations (Kothari, 2019). Then inferential statistics through a regression model was used to test the research hypotheses. Qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The analyzed data was presented in form of tables, graphs, histograms and pie charts. A multiple linear regression analysis was used to establish a mathematical model that explains the relationship between dependent and independent variable. Results and conclusion: The response rate of the study was 63%. R square value of 0.647 means that 64.7% of the corresponding variation in plastic and rubber manufacturing firms in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (circular procurement, circular design, circular manufacturing, circular distribution) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β = 0.647), p=0.000 <0.05). The findings of the study concluded that circular procurement, circular design, circular manufacturing, circular distribution have a positive relationship with performance of plastic and rubber manufacturing firms in Kenya. Policy recommendation: The study recommended that plastic and rubber firms should embrace Circular economy practices so as to improve sustainable performance and further researches should to be carried out in other firms to find out if the same results can be obtained.
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    Inventory Management and Sustainable Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
    (International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 2022) Gatari, Catherine N; Shale, Ismail N; Osoro, Anthony
    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of inventory management on sustainable performance of state corporations in Kenya. Methodology: The descriptive research design was applied in carrying out the study. The respondents of the study included the heads of finance and procurement department in all 187 state corporations in Kenya. Census was used in this study where the head of procurement department and the head of finance in each state corporation that resulted to 374 study respondents. This study used a questionnaire as the main research tool to collect primary data. Descriptive analysis and inferential analysis was carried out which was made possible through the use of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26. Findings: Inventory management significantly affected the sustainability of state corporations in Kenya at p<0.05. This shows that upholding inventory management would be essential in steering the sustainable performance of the state corporations. The regression model established that the R value was 0.633 while the R2 was 0.401 which indicated that the variability of the inventory management on the sustainable performance of the state corporations in Kenya could be explained by up to 40.1% of the model and the P-value was 0.000<0.05. This implies that the model was fit to determine the relationship between the inventory management and sustainable performance and therein make conclusions and recommendations. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: While the existing inventory management theory used in this study was validated, the study recommends that the accounting as well as procurement officer in each state procuring entity need to ensure that all proper stock levels are kept as per the regulation through proper verification and processing of all requirements, adhering to prescribed stock policies in the Regulation and ensuring that they duly consider safety stock and lead time when replenishing to ensure appropriate stock levels are kept at all time. The study recommended that public procuring entities policy makers need to establish a policy framework to expedite effective adoption of best inventory management systems to facilitate sustainable performance.
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    Procurement Contract Management and Sustainable Performance of State Corporations in Kenya
    (International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics, 2022) Gatari, Catherine N; Shale, Ismail N; Osoro, Anthony
    Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of procurement contract management on sustainable performance of state corporations in Kenya. Methodology: The research design used in this research was mixed-methods research design. The study focused on 187 state corporation as the target population. Census was applied where all state corporations were surveyed and purposive sampling was used to pick the finance manager and the procurement manager which resulted to 374 respondents. The study main source of data was primary data which was gathered using research questionnaires. The gathered data was assessed with the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 28. The study carried out both descriptive and inferential analysis to draw conclusions. Results: The inferential analysis results revealed that procurement contract management had a significant and positive influence on the sustainable performance of state corporations in Kenya at p<0.05. This indicates that contract preparation, contract administration, contract control and monitoring and contract conflicts resolution mechanisms are crucial drivers of sustainable performance of an organization. The model summary found that a unit change in procurement contract management may account for a variability of 45.1% in a firm's sustainable performance. The R value for the model was 0.670 and the R2 was 0.451. This was a sign that the model was appropriate for establishing the link between procurement contract management and sustainable performance and, as a result, for drawing the conclusions and suggestions from the study. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: While the existing theory of public contracts used in this study was validated, the study recommends that the government through the appropriate regulatory agencies and the management of public procuring entities have the mandate to make sure that appropriate oversight of the management of contracts in state corporations is carried out as a means of ensuring accountability and justice throughout the entire process. According to the study, policymakers and state regulatory organizations should take the lead in making sure that contracts are properly documented and that they are diligently and effectively managed to ensure full adherence to the rules and regulations.