Towards Addressing Challenges of Achieving Force Account Targets in Tanzania: The Case of Construction Projects Supervised by the Mbeya University of Science and Technology Consultancy Bureau
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2023-12-05
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MUST Journal of Research and Development
Abstract
With three main objectives in mind: cost reduction, a shortened timeline,
and higher quality, Political influence has used the force account
technique extensively in Tanzania since 2016. This led to a range of
procurement-related force account difficulties for the public in
construction projects. By identifying the obstacles to force account
targets and offering solutions that could help to enhance all construction
projects in Tanzania that would utilise the force account mechanism, this
study sought to strengthen the implementation of construction projects
utilising the force account mechanism. The study used a cross-sectional
survey research design and a sample of 98 respondents from the
Mbeya, Songwe, and Njombe regions of the southern highlands.
Construction projects were carried out in these areas using the force
account system run by MUST or in coordination with its co-company,
MCB. The study's data was gathered through surveys, an interviewing
guide, and observations. The validity and reliability of each variable
construct in the questionnaires were assessed, and the Pearson
product-moment correlation coefficient was employed to gauge the
strength of the linear relationship between the study variables (r). The
study also acknowledges that if the highlighted concerns are remedied,
the method can contribute to the improvement of construction projects.
The difficulties that prevent the implementation of force account
mechanisms in construction projects include time-consuming hidden
costs, the requirement for strict oversight of local funds, a lack of
commitment among committee members, political influence, a lack of
allowance for committee members, and poor estimation of committee
members. The force account system inside the government public
procurement legal framework has been found to have a positive and
substantial influence on cost reduction, quality enhancement, and
adherence to time management. This, in turn, will yield advantageous
outcomes for building projects. It is advisable to allocate more resources
towards enhancing the execution of building projects in the public sector
by employing force account procedures. This approach aims to enhance
the performance of public procurement and bolster institutional
effectiveness.
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This research article published by MUST Journal of Research and Development (MJRD) Volume 2 Issue 5, December 2023
e ISSN 2683-6467 & p ISSN 2683-6475