THE IMPACT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE EBRD PROCUREMENT POLICIES AND RULES (PPR) ON BIDDERS’ ORGANIZATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE | ||
| المجلة العلمية للدراسات التجارية والبيئية | ||
| Article 46, Volume 15, Issue 2, April 2024, Pages 1974-2024 PDF (1.33 M) | ||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jces.2024.362252 | ||
| Authors | ||
| NERMEEN ABDALLA ABU EL-SEOUD* 1; MOHAMAD SAAD* 2 | ||
| 1A dissertation submitted to AASTMT in partial Fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of DOCTOR of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) | ||
| 2Department of Psychology, The British University in Egypt (BUE). Cairo, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This dissertation examines how different procurement methods affect corporate sustainability performance, drawing inference from Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and transparency. It is intended to present implementable ideas for policy makers, procurement practitioners as well as experts in sustainability on how to build resilient organizations that can thrive within an interconnected global economy. Evaluation of the impact of sustainable management theory on organizational sustainability performance through procurement planning will be among the key objectives of this research. This study also investigates PRMSs’ role in enhancing sustainability; it does so by looking into what happens when ICT is used alongside them within an organization and finally explores transparency’s effect on outcomes during procurement processes which are sustainable in nature. A wide-ranging review of literature is based on three theories namely sustainable management theory information systems theory and organizational theory. In order to better understand these relationships, a mixed method approach involving both qualitative and quantitative data will be employed using surveys among others as instruments for collecting information. The data was then analyzed statistically with advanced techniques so as validate or reject given hypothesis statements according to how they were tested against it. The findings showed that good procurement planning leads to higher levels of corporate sustainability through alignment with wider goals while putting into practice activities necessary for achieving them. Furthermore, PRMS promotes accountability by fostering transparency hence leading to better records kept along various stages which contribute towards overall improvement shown through this particular aspect being able monitored easily than before because more has been revealed about what should have been done differently at each stage where things went wrong then corrected immediately after identification has taken place thus enabling closer tracking down implementations made so far concerning those metrics used measure progress achieved over time – especially those related with environment management systems indicators such as energy consumption levels per unit area or waste produced per capita. The other part of the finding indicated that ICT plays a significant role in promoting sustainable practices since it allows firms to use natural resources efficiently while reducing their carbon footprints through remote working capabilities among others like promoting ethical sourcing. Finally, it was found out that transparency is vital for strong supplier relationships and compliance with sustainability standards in procurement processes because this ensures sustainable outcomes are achieved within organizations leading to better performance which overall contributes towards realization of sustainable development goals as envisaged by various international agreements on environment conservation and protection. This study adds to existing knowledge by providing empirical evidence on why sustainability should be integrated into procurement processes. It also highlights the importance of having broad based strategies for organizations seeking to achieve sustainable development goals through their supply chains while at the same time calling upon them incorporate ICT based solutions that are not only advanced but also transparent enough so as foster accountability among stakeholders involved throughout these systems’ lifecycle phases from design up until disposal or reuse depending upon circumstances prevailing then. Further recommendations were made concerning improvement areas such as investing heavily in ICTs, cultivating a culture of openness besides involving different actors within communities during implementation stages towards attaining SDGs particularly those linked with public sector spending models | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Organizational Sustainability Performance; Procurement Methods; Transparency; Procurement Resource Management Systems (PRMS); EBRD; Environmental Sustainability; Information and Communication Technology (ICT) | ||
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