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Relationship between councilors and managerial staff in the local government authorities in Tanzania: The case of Morogoro municipality
(Mzumbe University, 2015) Mtunga, Florian
This research was aimed at examining the relationship that exists between councilors and managerial local government staff and their consequences in the operations of local government authorities. Specifically, the research aimed to understand the nature and types of relationships that exist between councilors and managerial staff, to describe the factors of each type relationship between councilors and managerial staff and their effects on the operation of the council. The research used a case study design in order to get a chance of studying the population intensively. Purposive sampling was used for the purpose of obtaining detailed information from councilors and managerial staff. The research used both primary and secondary data whereby interview, questionnaire and documentary review were used. The research used qualitative data analysis methods like; description of the facts, logical interpretation, comparison and explanation of the findings. Findings from this study revealed that, the relationship between councilors and municipal staff in MMC is effective compared to previous years. Most councilors and municipal staff said that the quality of the services offered by the MMC is better than before; this situation implies that there is a functional relationship between councilors and municipal staff in ensuring that services offered to the community are of high quality. The study recommends that, in order for the local government authorities (LGAs) to perform their duties effectively and efficiently, councilors and employed staff (managerial staff) need to work together as a team or as partners.
Relationship between donors funding and business performance in Tanzania:
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Msinga, Flanswazi A.
Given the increasing donor funding to most of the SMEs in Tanzania: there has been an increase desire overtime to know whether or not there is any relationship between this donor funding and business performance. The main purpose of this research therefore was to identify the relationship between donor funding and business performance. This study was guided by three research objectives. The general Objective was to determine if there is any relationship between donor funding and business performance. Specific research objectives were; to identify the relationship between donor funding and business performance in Tanzania. Other objectives are to identify other factors rather than donor funding that may contribute to business performance in Tanzania and lastly is to identify challenges facing business performance in Tanzania. Data collection methods comprised both primary and secondary sources. Questionnaires were distributed to SMEs that received funds and those who did not receive such funding. Both open and closed ended questions were used to collect demographic and data related to donor funding and business performance to SME’s. Qualitative and quantitative techniques were employed for collecting and analyzing data. The research findings indicated that donor funding has both positive and negative contribution to business performance. The negative effect of donor funding to business performance is due to various reasons such as inability to utilize funds received, seasonal variation, weak economic climate or business competition and lack of business experience. The study also found that; the other factors that contribute to business performance apart from business donor funding includes availability of ready markets, availability of raw materials, establishment of microfinance institutions, training on Business and Entrepreneurship, skills and experience in current Business.
Relationship between students, teachers and parents towards secondary school academic performance in Mpwapwa district, Tanzania
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Aaron, Dorcas
The intention of the study was to assess the relationship between students, teachers and parents towards academic performance in the public secondary school, objectively; it aims to find the problems of low performance in national examination at Mpwapwa District Council which was caused by low relationship between students, teachers and parents towards academic performance. In the study the researcher involved students, teachers and parents. Data were collected from four selected secondary schools, which were Mpwapwa, Luhundwa, Mount Igovu and Wotta secondary schools. The methodologies employed in the study were interview, administering questionnaires and documentary reviews. The researcher used purposive and simple random sampling where 170 respondents were involved in the study. The major finding shows that the relationship between students, teachers and parents towards academic performance was not good .Also the findings revealed that parents and teachers provide support to students on academic performance and there are factors which affect their relationship such lack of effective communication, lack of several meeting, low understanding on education matters and Distance from home to school. It was recommended that teachers must create a positive relationship with their students in order to provide the learning opportunity as well as motivation they needed to be successful in academic and they should be the tied with parents in order to discuss problems which were facing students as well as discussing the strategies to be used in order to improve academic performance also students on their side should add more effort in studying in order to improve performance in National examination.
Relationship between time management and academic performance for primary schools: The case study of Morogoro municipality,
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Ngowo, Ally A.
The research aimed to examine the relationship between time management and academic performance by studying time wasters, motivation, absenteeism rate and procrastination and understand how they affect primary schools academic performance. The research was a case study design covering Morogoro Municipality. A sample size of 70 respondents was obtained by using stratified, purposive and accidental techniques of which both primary and secondary data were collected by using interview, questionnaire and documentary review and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The data were collected from teachers, students and head teachers from selected primary schools, MMC Officers, and Parents. The results revealed that, presence of time wasters to the teachers and students, absentees and late comers for both teachers and students, the behavior of procrastinating school activities, ineffectiveness in supervision by education officers, teachers and parents, lack of adherence to schools’ rules and regulations and also lack of motivation especially to the teachers, have contributed to the poor teaching and learning performance for teachers and students respectively, in primary schools at MM. The study recommends, for example, the teachers should set their individual goals from school targets of which will help them focusing on achieving those goals so as schools targets; as for the students, it is important for them to be self-disciplined, also reallocation of teachers and students to the nearby schools from home to reduce absenteeism rate and late coming, The parents are also recommended to provide necessary school items for their children, dedicate their time to monitor children’s progress at school and their behavior after school hours, and communicate to the teachers for effective supervision. Moreover, for further study a comprehensive research should be conducted on other areas of the country so as to broaden the knowledge of the importance of time management in academic performance.
The role of board members towards attainment of strategic goals in public organizations: A case of higher education students’ loans board headquarter-Dar es salaam
(Mzumbe University, 2017) Madeba, Winnifrida
This inquiry focused on examining the role of board members towards attainment of strategic goals in public organizations in Tanzania using Higher Education Students’ Loans Board as a case study. The inquiry was guided by the following specific objectives; to find out the legal and policy framework of the board and board members operations, to determine the methods, procedures and techniques used by board members to attain strategic goals, to find out the challenges encountered by board members in performing their roles and to establish the recommendations for improving the performance of board members towards attainment of strategic goals. Qualitative case study was conducted at the Higher Education Students’ Loans Board involving Board members, Board staff and students’ loan beneficiaries. A total of 170 respondents were purposely selected as key informants and the responsive rate was 130 respondents; equal to 76.5%. Data were obtained through interviews, questionnaires and documentary reviews. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively by using the descriptive statistical tools. Overall results of the study yielded some significant findings. The results show that the legal framework was put in place without any clear involvement and interrelationship between all implementers and strategic partners leading to unclear interrelationship between potential organizations such as tax authorities, security funds, registrar of companies and local government authorities. Full board meetings and committees were found to be central tools with regard to methods, procedures and techniques used by board members to attain strategic goals. Ineffective mechanisms to enforce loan recovery in private and informal sectors, a slight flow of funds comparing to the rising number of needy students from time to time and absence of a loan applicant tracking system were designated as major challenges encountered by board members in attaining strategic goals of the Board. The study recommends strict review of the legal framework to enhance the Board and its Board members efficiency, and establishing a comprehensive system for tracking eligibility and needy of students loan applicants.