Abstract:
This study investigates the factors that influence stakeholders' attitudes towards e
procurement adoption in the Eastern Provincial Council Organizations of Sri Lanka.
The research questions and objectives were designed to explore the extent to which top
level executives' support, employees' ICT competency, and suppliers' ICT readiness
impact stakeholders' attitudes. The study used a quantitative research design, and data
were collected through standard questionnaires administered to three distinct
populations: top-level executive officers, employees involved in procurement, and
registered suppliers. Stratified sampling was used to select 50 participants randomly
from each stratum, and all distributed questionnaires were completed and returned. The
data collected were analyzed using multiple regression analysis with dummy variables.
The study found that top-level executives' support, employees' ICT competency, and
suppliers' ICT readiness significantly influence stakeholders' attitudes toward e
procurement adoption. Based on these findings. the study recommends that the Eastern
Provincial Council Organizations focus on providing training programs to enhance
employees' ICT competency and collaborate with suppliers to improve their ICT
readiness. Additionally, the support of top-level executives is crucial in providing the
necessary resources and leadership for the successful adoption of e-procurement. This
study contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field of e-procurement
adoption and provides practical recommendations for stakeholders to enhance their
adoption efforts.
