CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

This chapter presents literature review on procurement regulation compliance in parastatals operation. Specifically, the chapter begins by looking at the theoretical literature where theories pertaining the study are discussed. These theories are Theory of Knowledge Management, Management Theory, Organizational Culture theory, and Resource-Based Theory. The chapter further discuss the empirical review of the literature, Critique of existing literature relevant to the study, summarize the existing literature and present the research gap.

2.2 Theoretical Review (Explain what theoretical review is, what theory is)

2.2.1 Theory of Knowledge Management

·         State the theory and its application in the topic

·         Relate the theory to Variable 1 (Procurement professional competent) …Eg, the theory informs the independent variable of the study which is Procurement professional competent, and indicate how...

2.2.2 Management Theory

2.2.3 Organizational Culture theory

2.2.4 Resource-Based Theory

2.3 Conceptual Framework (Explain what it is and its use. Remember to indicate different variables indicated in the framework)

·         Past the Provided Conceptual Framework Here

2.3.1 Procurement Professional Competence

2.3.2 Top Level Management Support

2.3.3 Organizational Culture

2.3.4 Organizational Systems

2.3.5 Effective Compliance with Procurement legislations. (This is based on the Independent Variable.)

2.4. Empirical Review

Various pieces of study have been conducted regarding procurement regulations compliances at the global, regional, and local contexts. This section focuses on previous completed literatures

2.4.1 Procurement Professional Competence

2.4.2 Top Level Management Support

2.4.3 Organizational Culture

2.4.4 Organizational Systems

2.5 Critique of Existing Literature Relevant to the Study

2.6 Chapter Summary of Literature

2.7 Research Gap

Chapter Two; Literature Review- Drivers of Public Procurement Regulation Compliance in Parastatals in Kenya

2.1 Introduction

This chapter presents literature review on procurement regulation compliance concerning the operations of parastatals. Specifically, the chapter begins by looking at the theoretical literature where theories relevant to the study are discussed. These theories include the Theory of Knowledge Management, Management Theory, Organizational Culture Theory, and Resource-Based Theory. The chapter discusses the empirical review of the literature as well as providing a critique of existing literature relevant to the study. This is complemented by summarization of the existing literature and the presentation of the research gap.

2.2 Theoretical Review (106 words)

Theoretical review is defined as the rationale that incorporates the review of literature in a study where facts are substantiated through a comparison with the findings and principles of pre-existing literature. According to Swanson (2013), theoretical review paves ways for the researcher to support a theory of research study. Conversely, a theory offers an explanation regarding the organization of aspects of different phenomena in a range of perspectives. For example, a theory creates a platform through which researchers can predict the behavior or performance of humans. Swanson (2013) opines that a theory comprises of principles and well-defined concepts where these elements explain facts and predict future events.

2.2.1 Theory of Knowledge Management (KM) (310 words)

 This theory focuses on “a series of steps that include identifying, collecting, storing, and sharing of explicit, implicit, and tacit information among individuals throughout an organization” (Barkley, 2014, p.102). According to the Theory of Knowledge Management, the principles of this theory can be adopted by organization so that to bring about significant changes.  The theory of knowledge management is subdivided into techno-centric, ecological, and organizational theories (Alhawari & Al-Jarrah, 2011). Techno-centric theory highlights how the flow and storage of knowledge in an organization is facilitated by the development and advancement in technology. Ecological KM theory concentrates on the interactions in an organization as well as the factors that enable people to share knowledge. Finally, organizational KM theory emphasizes on management of knowledge and knowledge processes by focusing on the cultural and hierarchical design of organizational...