A field-level examination of the adoption of sustainable procurement in the social housing sector

作者: Joanne Meehan , David J Bryde

DOI: 10.1108/IJOPM-07-2014-0359

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摘要: Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on a field-level examination the adoption sustainable procurement in social housing. It explores role regulation and consortia procurement. Design/methodology/approach study employs case UK housing sector uses an online survey (n=116) Housing Associations. Factor analysis identifies three parsimonious dimensions Attitudinal data are analysed explore consortia. Findings results delineate activities into factors; direction setting, supplier-centric assurance local socially oriented supply. High yet sup-optimal levels activity revealed. Prevailing attitudes identify positive commitments at individual, organisational levels. value network collaboration identified. Tenant...

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