IDENTIFYING OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO SELECT SUITABLE DECISION MODELS FOR A PUBLIC SECTOR E-PROCUREMENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
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https://doi.org/10.4301/10.4301%252FS1807-17752014000200001Keywords:
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), Decision Model, Focus Group, Public Sector, e-ProcurementAbstract
Public sector procurement should be a transparent and fair process. Strict legal requirements are enforced on public sector procurement to make it a standardised process. To make fair decisions on selecting suppliers, a practical method which adheres to legal requirements is important. The research that is the base for this paper aimed at identifying a suitable Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) method for the specific legal and functional needs of the Maldivian Public Sector. To identify such operational requirements, a set of focus group interviews were conducted in the Maldives with public officials responsible for procurement decision making. Based on the operational requirements identified through focus groups, criteria-based evaluation is done on published MCDA methods to identify the suitable methods for e-procurement decision making. This paper describes the identification of the operational requirements and the results of the evaluation to select suitable decision models for the Maldivian context.Downloads
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2014-08-21
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IDENTIFYING OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO SELECT SUITABLE DECISION MODELS FOR A PUBLIC SECTOR E-PROCUREMENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM. (2014). Journal of Information Systems and Technology Management, 11(2), 211-228. https://doi.org/10.4301/10.4301%2FS1807-17752014000200001