The Influence of Management Financial Support on the Implementation of Green Procurement Practices in Grape Processing Factories in Tanzania

Abstract

The importance of management financial support on implementation of green procurement practices is influenced by management financial support that help to reduce environmental deterioration. Several studies have been conducted on the impact of management financial support on the implementation of green procurement practices in grape processing factories, and a link has been established between green procurement practices and management financial support. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess the influence of management financial support on implementation of green procurement practices in five selected grape processing factories in Tanzania. This study was conducted in five selected grape processing factories in Dodoma which are Ceta Wico, Tawico, Aliko Vintage Company, Shubi Vintners Ltd., and Wendece Winery Industry Limited, hence a cross-sectional research design utilized, which involved gathering data from a large number of participants at a single point in time. The current study employed a mixed-method approach whereby both quantitative and qualitative methods were applied to explore this relationship and a focus on employee perspectives in grape processing factories in Dodoma. The target population was workers of selected grape processing factories in Dodoma which is approximately 300 that include all staffs that are employed at selected grape processing factories in Dodoma. A sample size of 171 of five selected grape processing factories in Dodoma were used in this study randomly selected from population of workers from five selected grape processing factories in Dodoma. Respondents expressed a strong understanding of green procurement practices, suggesting that management financial support is vital in addressing challenges and driving environmental conservation efforts. The questionnaire and interview methods were used in data collection and analyzed using SPSS software. The finding indicated that, budgetary allocation, financial incentives and green materials were suggested as factors that influence implementation of green procurement practices in five selected grape processing factories in Dodoma. Finally, study recommended that the factories management should pay much attention for the necessary step ahead for them to effectively implementation of green procurement practices for the environmental freely production.