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Growth strategy, entrepreneurial capability and business success of SMEs in Mbeya city
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Seif, Juma
The purpose of this research is to investigate the business strategy and performance in Small and Medium-Sized enterprises (SMEs). The research focused on SMEs because of the importance of SMEs in the economy and the high percentage of them in the Tanzanian business population. The present research examined the relationship between entrepreneurial capability, growth strategy and SMEs business success. The entrepreneurial capability consisted of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and improvisational behaviors, and growth strategy included product development strategy, market penetration strategy and market development strategy. This research used a survey methodology, then analyzed by using a descriptive analysis, correlation and regression analysis. Findings showed that each independent variable had mixed results on SMEs business success. The entrepreneurial capability consisted of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and improvisational behaviors, and growth strategy included product development strategy, market penetration strategy and market development strategy have a positive influence in business success. This study contributed to the flow of RBV and provided important contributions for practitioners in developing policies and strategies for business success among SMEs in Tanzania
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The impact of policies and regulations on the performance of commercial banks in Tanzania, The case of CRDB and NMB banks
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Mboje, Sylvester
This Dissertation studied what was perceived to be the current problem facing the banking sector today following the unsatisfactory performance for the past three years (2015-2017). Many have been said regarding the poor performance of the banking sector. Hence, this study examines the cause of the problem. The study used Questionnaires and interview methods to arrive to the conclusion. Case study research design was used where CRDB and NMB Banks were selected as our sample study.50 respondents were obtained using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. 10 key respondents were interviewed to get their perceptions on the banking sector's performance. The secondary data collected confirmed our prior suspicious of the problem under study. The findings indicated that poor performance of the banking was the result of introduction of new government policies and regulations found in the Banking and financial institutions Act,2014 and adoption of the international banking standards such as Basel I, II and III. Some of policies introduced by the fifth government of Tanzania such the tight spending, verification of civil servants, transfer of funds to BoT, squeeze of the money supply and government intervention in cash crops business were also factors for poor performance. The results have shown that the non-performing loans (NPLs) had a negative impact on the performance of the banking sector. This was the result of compliance with some regulations that shall be discussed in detail later. The results have also shown that both capital adequacy and liquidity positions of the banks were affected following the decision of the government to transfer funds to BoT and the tight spending policy. Some Banks especially NMB was affected by the decision of the government to remove the civil servants with fake certificates. The squeeze of Money supply in the economy had a great impact in the banking sector.
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Human resource capacity of the council’s finance department in collecting own source revenue in Musoma municipal council,
(Mzumbe University, 2016) Muharagi,David J
The study investigated the capacity of human resource in finance department in Musoma Municipal Council. The study was applied mixed approach. Purposive, quota and random sampling techniques were used to select a total of 56 respondents comprised by hon. Mayor, Municipal Director, head of departments and members from different departments. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources by use of structured questionnaires with mainly closed ended questions. The findings revealed that there is low human resource capacity in terms of the number of employees, their skills/qualifications, competences and their working experience. The study also found that Musoma Municipal Council is trying its level best in supporting the staffs, yet the support provided is not sufficient to all staff in the Municipal. The study also found that the output produced by human resource of finance department is very low due to the fact that no use of EFDs in revenue collection, no motivation to employees, absence of tax compliance as well as low education level to some staff. In this study concluded that human resource capacity in Council’s finance department in revenue collection is very important for the institution since the genesis of Local revenue is based on the decentralization policy and other legal matters. The study gives the following recommendations; It is recommended that, the staff in the finance department at MMC should be trained on how to collect maximum revenue from the own sources in the municipal. The municipal Council should establish Electronic revenue information system. It is also recommended that the municipal should adhere to the government rules and regulations in revenue collection. Employees in the finance department should be motivated so as to initiate morale in their hearts in collecting more revenue. Tax compliance should be introduced and lastly the committee/board whose members are outside the municipal workers should be formulated.
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Impact assessment of the organisational structure in the performance of corporate strategy: The case study of National Housing Corporation
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Chilo, Fatuma
Every organisation needs to have an effective communication through which all activities from all parts involved in there can clearly be linked as well as coordinated. That is to say, an effective flow of information and implementation of strategic plan should be done via effective organisational structure. This study thus, was mainly concerned with finding out the impact of organizational structure on the effective performance of corporate strategies in public institutions; the case of eight administrative regions of the National Housing Corporation (NHC). In that the whole process, the study had employed a methodology in which questionnaire and focus group discussion were used as methods for gathering primary data from the field (sample size) of fifty respondents, from three levels of hierarchy. However, data were presented through the use of table and figures (in terms of pie charts and graphs). The study was tasked to achieve four specific objectives including; to determine the impact of organizational structure on the effective performance of corporate strategies in public institutions, to identify the contribution of organizational structure on the effective achievement of corporate strategies in public institutions, to examine the influence of organizational structure on the effective implementation of strategic plan in NHC, and to suggest strategies through which NHC can achieve effective performance of corporate strategies. Based on the findings, this study found that the currently used organizational structure had negative impact on the performance of corporate strategies in public institutions, including NHC due to its bureaucracy. In that regards, the study had therefore concluded that there was no positive contribution from organizational structure on the effective achievement of corporate strategies at NHC. Moreover, the study had also concluded that, once there is an appropriate established and use of organisational structure, positive influence must be derived from and lead to effective implementation of strategic plan in any institution – something, which was found different for the case of NHC since the said influence was not fully achieved in a positive way. And based on respondents views, the study had put suggestions that, NHC can achieve effective performance of corporate strategies by; restructuring the vi actual organisational structure, and reduce bureaucracy, and in turn get rid of the problem of ineffective achievement and performance of corporate strategies addressed herein this study.
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The impact of employees training and development on organisation performance: The case of Tanzania commission for AIDS
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mwaibako, Elly
The aim of this study was to assess the impact of employee training and development on improving organization performance, Tanzania Commission for AIDS being a case study. Specifically, the study focused on getting the perception of employees in terms of training and development programs at TACAIDS, effects of employee training on performance of the organization, and the challenges facing TACAIDS in providing training to its employees. Purposive sampling was used to obtain 35 respondents. Questionnaires and interviews were used as instruments of data collection. The study findings show that there is relatively high level of awareness of the training activities provided by the organization as noted by 81% of the respondents. The training and development has improved organization performance through new ideas and skills that have been introduced to the organization after the training. However, training and development at TACAIDS faces various challenges including financial resources and lack of clear policies to promptly promote employees once they have finished a certain training. Also, training needs assessment has not been done which results to discretion in allocation of training slots. The researcher recommended that the organization should conduct training needs assessment and gap identification and sponsoring of all training programs should be done. This can be achieved by setting aside a budget for employee training and development and searching for alternative sources of funds without been dependent on government sources only.