The effect of staff competency on procurement efficiency in Ethiopian public universities

Abstract

The study pursued to assess effect of staff competency on procurement efficiency among Ethiopian public
universities. It was undertaken with a specific objective directed at examining the effect of staff
competencies such as skills and knowledge, experience and training on procurement efficiency. The study
followed a descriptive research approach. The Survey study using questionnaire was used to collect data
from 42 procurement staffs; in selected Ethiopian public universities. To test the hypothesis multiple
linear regression model was used. Accordingly, the data analysed from questionnaires revealed that
Employee Competency had a strong impact on the procurement efficiency in Ethiopian public universities
that were studied.