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dc.contributor.advisorFisher, Ron
dc.contributor.authorDza, Mawuko
dc.date.accessioned2018-01-23T02:28:33Z
dc.date.available2018-01-23T02:28:33Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.identifier.doi10.25904/1912/3145
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/366317
dc.description.abstractThe procurement function of universities in most developing countries has not been well researched. Within the procurement function, the role of service-dominant (S-D) logic is growing in interest. This thesis applies S-D logic to the procurement function in universities within a developing country context. The research investigates how the application of S-D logic into the procurement function can lead to improved procurement performance in universities. Emanating from the seminal work of Lusch and Vargo (2004a), S-D logic is perceived as a progressive business concept capable of creating value by transforming business processes and practices. Proponents of S-D logic argue that because firms do not possess all the resources necessary to be productive, there is the need to collaborate with other actors in business engagements to have shared access to resources in order to jointly create value (Vargo, 2008). The procurement function, a key component of supply network processes, ensures that goods and services are sourced and obtained. However, in order to ensure optimal performance processes need to be managed effectively. The procurement function in Ghana is transitioning from a back-office non-strategic activity to an effective socio-economic function, with the ability to influence decisions and create wealth for governments and the private sector alike (Knight et al, 2007).
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherGriffith University
dc.publisher.placeBrisbane
dc.rights.copyrightThe author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise.
dc.subject.keywordsProcurement function in universities
dc.subject.keywordsService-dominant (S-D) logic
dc.subject.keywordsUniversity administration, Ghana
dc.titleApplying Service-Dominant Logic into the Procurement Function in Ghanaian Universities
dc.typeGriffith thesis
gro.facultyGriffith Business School
gro.rights.copyrightThe author owns the copyright in this thesis, unless stated otherwise.
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dc.contributor.otheradvisorGapp, Rod
dc.rights.accessRightsPublic
gro.identifier.gurtIDgu1411428788326
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gro.thesis.degreelevelThesis (PhD Doctorate)
gro.thesis.degreeprogramDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)
gro.departmentGriffith Business School
gro.griffith.authorDza, Mawuko


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