Abstract
This study aims to apply Exploratory Factor Analysis in government construction procurement problems. The questionnaire used in this study to collect data with is the Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient equal to 0.986. The data was collected through Web Survey and 353 participants completed the questionnaires. The data was analysed with the use of percentages, mean, standard deviation, and Exploratory Factor Analysis. When ranking the effect of each component on government construction procurement problems, it was found that the most influential component is procurement process problems, followed by internal and external influence problems, and project management and technical problems, respectively. The top 3 detailed problems on government construction procurement were: 1) Problems arising from fix announcement period, 2) Restrictions according to the regulations that all agencies need to send the announcement details by the approval date of procurement, and 3) Problems arising from fix announcement periods, especially associated to mandatory plans.
Highlights
Government procurement is very important to a country’s development because the government must spend the budget for materials to provide public goods such as education, security, facilities, basic infrastructure, safety, etc
In the era of technology which plays a main role in every organization, both public and private sectors need to rely on information technology because ample, and rapid upto-date information leads to more efficient work [5]
Most of the projects belong to local government (26.5%), followed by general government (34.6%). 38% of the projects are in the central part of Thailand
Summary
Government procurement is very important to a country’s development because the government must spend the budget for materials to provide public goods such as education, security, facilities, basic infrastructure, safety, etc. The governments spend budget, is limited solely by the effectiveness of the procurement analysis. Procurement has developed several aspects rapidly to support the growth of domestic and global economy. Procurement is important as it aids basic and supporting factors of public and private sectors. The public procurement must adapt and develop rapidly to increase its flexibility. Government can strengthen the private sector so that both sectors can develop the country, and achieve sustainable growth [4]. In the era of technology which plays a main role in every organization, both public and private sectors need to rely on information technology because ample, and rapid upto-date information leads to more efficient work [5]
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