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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
business, management and accounting
A case study of supplier selection in developing economies: A perspective on institutional theory and corporate social responsibility
Supply Chain Management, Volume 18, No. 5, Year 2013
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of supplier selection activities in a service sector organisation in Nigeria. It aims to examine the role of normative forces within the context of Institutional Theory. Design/methodology/approach: A single case study approach was used. Action research utilising participant observation was used in data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS. Findings: Criteria relating to corporate social responsibility (CSR) proved to be a significant weakness for Nigerian suppliers, as most of the bidding organisations were unable to show evidence of, for example, payment of taxes and insurance for their employees. However, suppliers of services, in general, performed better than suppliers of products. Practical implications: Suppliers of products and services in Nigeria need to improve their performance with respect to CSR in particular. As most of these organisations are small businesses, they had previously tended to avoid the costs related to CSR implementation. Furthermore, large customer organisations can utilise their buying power and influence to encourage their suppliers to change their corporate strategies and practices. Originality/value: The selection of suppliers within the study context has previously not been examined. There has been little understanding of the capabilities of suppliers of minor products and services, particularly in relation to fulfilling CSR obligations. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Authors & Co-Authors
Adebanjo, Dotun
United Kingdom, London
University of Greenwich Business School
Ojadi, Frank I.
Nigeria, Lekki
Pan-atlantic University
Laosirihongthong, Tritos
Thailand, Pathum Thani
Thammasat University
Tickle, Matthew
United Kingdom, Liverpool
University of Liverpool Management School
Statistics
Citations: 4
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1108/SCM-08-2012-0272
ISSN:
13598546
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Grounded Theory
Ethnographic Study
Case Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative
Study Locations
Nigeria