Examining the End of Life Management of Organisation's Assets As a Pre-Requisite for Public Procurement
| dc.contributor.author | Allan Amanya | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-10-19T11:40:30Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-10-19T11:40:30Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023-09-21 | |
| dc.description | This is a dissertation. | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study examined the End-of-life management of organization’s assets as a pre-requisite to public procurement: a case of The Parliament of Uganda. It specifically focused on; managing products that have reached their end of life and finding practical solutions on how they can be managed in the whole supply chain. The study was carried out using a cross sectional survey research design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The data was collected using questionnaires and interviews during the data collection, both purposive and stratified sampling methods were used. A sample size of 30 respondents who are management and employees of Parliament was also used in the study. The study sought to draw a relationship between the different objectives of the study, to devise different ways of managing products that have reached their end of life at Parliament of Uganda. To assess the different ways of implementing end-of-life management at the Parliament of Uganda. To analyze the economic implications of end-of-life management practices to the Government. This study found out that that implementing sustainable end of life management of organization’s assets enhances efficiency, reduces costs and improves on organization’s reputation through the adoption of eco-friendly products and their full sustainable utilization resulting in reduced emissions and operating costs while positively impacting environmental preservation and overall performance. However, the study also highlighted challenges affecting sustainable end of life of organization’s management, including initial investment costs, resistance to change, and the need for comprehensive training. Overcoming these challenges is crucial for organizations to fully realize the benefits of sustainable end of life management and ensure long-term success in improving the way products are handled when they reach their end of life at the Parliament of Uganda. The study recommended that Parliament of Uganda should Integrate Sustainability Strategy in their functions. Invest in End-of-life management. Use of Eco-Friendly Raw materials to ensure that they produce only eco-friendly raw-materials for use in the organization to optimize consumption and reduce emissions. Collaborate for Infrastructure and Lifecycle Analysis, Conduct thorough lifecycle assessments of all assets that are bought to consider environmental impact from production to disposal, aiding in informed asset and products selection at the time of purchasing. Continuous Monitoring and Reporting. Awareness Campaigns, leading by example, as this will help them to be role models and also attract investor funding and many other benefits. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/1207 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | Examining the End of Life Management of Organisation's Assets As a Pre-Requisite for Public Procurement | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |