ANSWER ALL 1. There is an on-going debate concerning the merit and demerits of the use of e-procurement systems in public sector institutions. Several factors have been mentioned about why it is not beneficial at this time and there is a lot of confusion. You have been consulted as the procurement specialist by the public procurement authority to discuss the matter. What have you got to say about this issue? (40Marks) 2. You are the newly appointed procurement manager for Tema steel works. the procurement department has witnessed a gradual decline in the number of suppliers who engage in the firms e-reverse auction. Discuss 5 strategies you will employ to ensure that the suppliers find the conduction of the e-reverse auction attractive again. (30marks) 3. As a procurement and supply chain director, you have been called by a radio station and the question is that e- reverse auction is all about the price and nothing else. Again, they have indicated that the buyer-supplier relationship can be adversely affected as a result of that. As someone who employs this technique in the procurement of goods, do you agree or disagree? Give an explanation to this scenario. (15marks) 4. Discuss how e-tendering process and how this approach can ensure transparency in the procurement of goods and service. (10marks) 5. Outline 5 types of e-sourcing suite and explain how they ensure effective sourcing as compared to with the traditional sourcing methods. (5marks)