The Influence of Relative Advantage Towards e-Procurement Adoption Model in Developing Countries: Tanzania Context

The aim of this study was to fill the knowledge gap through assessing the influence of relative advantage towards e-procurement adoption in developing countries, Tanzania in particular. The study adopted positivism philosophy and cross-sectional survey research design. The study also used stratified sampling technique. Sample size was 157. Questionnaires and documentary review were used for data collection. The collected data were analysed by using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling with the help of SmartPLS 3 software. Findings reveal that in the presence of attitude, relative advantage has direct and indirect influences towards e-procurement adoption. Grounding on the theoretical and empirical gaps, the hypothesized relationships of the determinants of new technology (relative advantage and attitude) have therefore filled these gaps which leads to the theoretical, empirical and practical contributions.The study recommends attention to be paid for relative advantage towards e-procurement adoption in Tanzania and in all developing countries which intend to adopt new technologies in public sector

Stakeholders’ Perception on Critical Success Factors Influencing Electronic Procurement Adoption in Developing Counties: Experience from Tanzania

The general objective of this study was to examine the stakeholders’ perception on critical success factors influencing Tanzania National electronic Procurement System adoption in public sector. The specific research objectives of the study were to: evaluate the perceived influences of legal framework, performance expectancy, relative advantage and attitude   towards Tanzania National Electronic Procurement System   implementation. The study adopted positivism philosophy and cross-sectional survey research design. The study also used stratified sampling technique. Sample size was 157 respondents. A questionnaire with closed ended questions and documentary review were used for data collection. The collected data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling with the help of SmartPLS 3 software. Findings reveal that all critical success factors were perceived the same by stakeholders (procurement experts and suppliers) towards Tanzania National Electronic Procurement System adoption. The study concludes that there is no significant difference with regard to stakeholders’ perception on critical success factors influencing Tanzania National electronic Procurement System adoption. The study recommends paying attention to relative advantage, performance expectancy and legal framework to significantly change the mindset of all stakeholders in the country in supporting of Tanzania National Electronic Procurement System implementation

The Influence of Performance Expectancy on E-procurement Adoption Model in Developing Countries: Tanzanians Perception

This study aimed at filling the knowledge gap by examining the influence of performance expectancy on e-procurement adoption model in developing countries, Tanzania in particular. The mediation effects of relative advantage and attitude were considered in this study. Positivism philosophy and cross-sectional survey research design were adopted. In addition, stratified sampling technique was adopted and a sample of 157 respondents was used. Questionnaire and documentary review were used for data collection. Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling with the help of SmartPLS 3 software was used to analyze the collected data. The findings reveal that performance expectancy has direct influence on e-procurement adoption model. Likewise, performance expectancy has indirect influence on e-procurement adoption model through relative advantage and attitude. Basing on these findings, it is concluded that performance expectancy has both direct and indirect influences on e-procurement adoption model. Therefore, it is recommended that the Government of Tanzania and other Governments based in developing countries to pay attention to the performance expectancy on the way to e-procurement adoption systems