The Value of Professionalism: Implication for Value for Money in Projects Implemented by Force Account Procurement Method in Tanzania

This study aimed to describe the implication of professionalism on Value forMoney (VFM) in the construction projects of higher learning institutionsimplemented by force account procurement method in Tanzania. Positivismphilosophy was employed through collection of quantifiable facts from the forceaccount team members of the selected higher learning institutions in Tanzania.Census approach was used to approach 64 members. The data collected wasanalyzed using ordinal logistic regression at a confidence interval of 95%. Thenull hypotheses were rejected implying that knowledge, experience and integrityare the important parameters of professionalism in implementation of forceaccount projects. Consequently, acknowledgement of professionalism in forceaccount projects realizes VFM in construction projects. Practically this studyshows how knowledge, experience and integrity of force account team membershelps to realize VFM in force account projects in the context of Tanzania.Correspondingly this study has multidisciplinary contribution involving a blendof management, procurement, and project management. Theoretically, the studyenlightens professionalism as a resource advantage as stipulated by Resources-Based View Theory. Also, the study contributes to responsible management goaland that of quality education for all as encouraged by SDGs. This study limitedin disclosing the link between professionalism and VFM. Contemporarily, sinceenvironmental issue is a global agenda, it is imperative to include it in this study.Also, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) champion the application ofCorporate Social Responsibility. Generally, future studies should focus on theapplication of CSR in force account projects.