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Al Yahya, M, Skitmore, M, Bridge, A, Nepal, M and Cattell, D (2018) e-Tendering readiness in construction: the posterior model. Construction Innovation, 18(02), 0.
- Type: Journal Article
- Keywords: SEM; Construction management; Readiness; e-Procurement; e-Organisation; e-Tendering;
- ISBN/ISSN: 1471-4175
- URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/CI-06-2017-0051
- Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to varied a conceptual model for e-Tendering readiness in any construction organisation prior of implementing e-Tendering system.Design/methodology/approach Based on conceptual model called e-Tendering readiness model (e-TRM), this paper empirically examines the e-TRM’s interactions and causal relationships between e-Tendering constructs and e-Tendering readiness. The paper uses the structural equation modelling technique to test the hypothesised positive inter-relationships. A questionnaire survey is conducted for respondents of construction organisations in Saudi Arabia to understand their current e-Tendering readiness and importance of e-Tendering variables.Findings Supported by empirical evidence, this paper recognised that three out of nine constructs have direct influences on the e-Tendering readiness. However, one of the constructs, which is for the first time hypothesised and tested has the most effect.Research limitations/implications Ultimately, the empirical test for the e-TRM is conducted in certain case (Saudi Arabia); however, the e-TRM needs to be tested in other case area for more verification.Practical implications The study findings update previous information technology/information system models in construction by adding this tested model to the research literature on traditional and electronic tendering and the body of knowledge in the construction industry.Originality/value The service providers construct is proposed and tested for the first time, which is necessary to support the successful e-Tendering implementation.