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TOPIC

TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEMS HINDERING EFFECTIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS AS PART OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT IN ORGANISATIONS.

A CASE STUDY OF KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ( NAIROBI).

BY , BENARD OTIENO
NAIROBI

DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

REGISTRATION NUMBER - 30828

RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT.

KENYA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
JUNE 2008.

Declaration.

a} This research study is my original work and has not been presented to any other examination body. No part of this research should be reproduced without my consent or that of KIM.
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B} This research proposal has been submitted with my approval as the KIM supervisor
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C} For and on behalf of KIM

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Acknowledgement

I sincerely acknowledge the support of my lecturers at KIM particularly the supervisor and my Research method teacher, MR Nyagol who gave me the academic support. I also acknowledge the entire management of KIM for the good environment they have provided to students.

Dedication

With dear sincerity, I dedicate this work to my mum who has always given me all the support I need in my social and academic life. I also dedicate it to my brother Fred and my girlfriend Night.

Abbreviations

KIM- Kenya Institute of Management.
SPSS- Statistical Packages in Social Sciences.
TQM- Total Quality Management.
ISO- International Standard Organizations
KBS- Kenya Bureau of Standards
JIT- Just In Time

ABSTRACT

This research study will seek to investigate the

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