The Effect of Sustainable Procurement Practices On Corporate Image in Mining Companies in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe

Dumisani Mawonde and Josphat Nyoni
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Dumisani Mawonde: Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe
Josphat Nyoni: Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2021, vol. 05, issue 12, 255-258

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of sustainable procurement practices on corporate image in the mining sector of Zimbabwe. The study used a qualitative approach. Face to-face interviews were conducted with 10 key informants to collect qualitative data in mining companies and data was analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings of the study were that sustainable procurement practices such as buying from local suppliers, promoting human and labour rights motivated people to develop a positive perception about the mining on corporate image. The study also found out that mining companies also received some recognition and awards after putting into practice sustainable procurement. The study concluded that sustainable procurement practices such as buying from local suppliers, and the promotion of human and labour rights promotes corporate image in mining companies. The study also concluded that sustainable procurement practices enable mining companies to obtain other benefit such as recognition, acceptance and positive perception. The study recommends mining companies to buy from local and community based suppliers, and to promote human and labour rights in order to enhance their corporate image.

Date: 2021
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