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    Ethical procurement practices and their role in enhancing organizational reputation
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-04-15) Monica Kulang Karama
    The research was to evaluate ethical procurement practices roles in enhancing organizational image, focusing on the research variables of transparency, fair supplier selection, and compliance and procurement standards. Ethical procurement is has become increasingly significant as companies seek to build trust, and demonstrate responsible a resource management within its frameworks. This research will examine how the ethical practices like open tendering, fair supplier selection and adherence to regulatory compliance influence peoples’ perception on integrity among the donors, suppliers, employees and the public at large. Using a quantitative research and structured questionnaires, data was collected to investigate the extent to which ethical procurement is implemented and how it correlates with organizational image, indicators for instance trustworthiness, ethical image, and stakeholders’ satisfaction. The findings are expected to clear it identify the consistency of ethical procurement practices applied to enjoy stronger reputational outcomes for example improved relationships with stakeholders, and support from developmental partners. The study contributes to procurement and organizational management literature by providing knowledge into how ethical behavior in procurement can serve as a strategic tool for enhancing institutional image.