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Teacher turnover in public secondary schools: A case of Wete district, Pemba
(Mzumbe University, 2016) Fadhil, Juma O.
The study is about teachers‟ turnover in Public Secondary Schools with reference to Wete District, Pemba between October 2015 and February 2016. The study aimed to assess the existence of Teacher Turnover in the area of concern, to know its causes and effects as well as suggesting several remedial methods of combating teacher turnover in public secondary school. The case study design was used where 49 respondents were involved. 29 were selected via simple random sampling and 20 were obtained using purposive sampling according to their positions. The study used both primary and secondary data which were collected using different means of data collection; while the data collected were analyzed using various statistical means. Findings revealed that, Teacher Turnover has a great impact to all educational stakeholders even though it is not considered as a problem by the employer. The common causes of teacher turnover mentioned are; overburdening of duties, poor working environment, status of teacher in community, level of salary paid, employment security, students‟ behaviour and so on. While others are impacted by falling down of educational performance, un-manageable shortage of teacher, losing of students learning Morale, to enforce poor parents on paying over freelance teachers and alike. Apparently, this can be managed by the restructuring pay system, employing appropriate number of teachers per school, enabling conducive teaching and learning environment and ensuring equity and equality among public servant as well as close participation among educational stakeholders. The study has recommended that, there is a need of making teaching an enjoyable field like other in the public sectors, hence retaining teachers may influence educational improvement in the world of science and technology in Zanzibar.
Teachers absenteeism in public secondary schools in Bukoba district council
(Mzumbe University, 2016) Paul, Paschazia
The general objective of the study was to assess the factors which influence teachers‟ absenteeism in public secondary schools in Bukoba District Council in Tanzania. Specific objectives were to examine whether there is teachers‟ absenteeism in public secondary schools in Bukoba District Council., to examine personal factors for teachers‟ absenteeism in public secondary schools, to examine school factors for teachers‟ absenteeism in public secondary schools, to examine environmental factors for teachers‟ absenteeism in public secondary schools and to identify measures of reducing teachers‟ absenteeism in public secondary schools in Bukoba District Council. The study was conducted in four public secondary schools namely Maruku, Nyakato, Kikomelo and Katoro secondary schools. The study involved the sample of 57 respondents including secondary school teacher, Heads of school, Head of TSD, Head of school Inspection Department and Head of Secondary Education Department. Both primary and secondary data were collected using various data collection methods and techniques including questionnaire, interview, observation and documentary review. Data was analyzed by using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The study found that young age, gender, illness, education level and job dissatisfaction are personal factors that influence teachers absenteeism while old age was found in this study to have no influence on teachers‟ absenteeism. Also poor leadership style of the head of school, poor school environment, high pupil – teacher ratio and assignment of non-teaching tasks to the teacher were found to be school factors that influence teachers‟ absenteeism. Moreover, location of school, residence of the teacher and education level of the parents as environmental factors influence teachers; absenteeism as it was discovered in this study. The study recommends that the government should make all stake holders aware of secondary school teachers‟ absenteeism problem so that they can join together to minimize or eradicate the problem. Further research should be conducted by looking into the loss in terms of fund caused by teachers‟ absenteeism in Bukoba District Council.
School performance: A comparative study between public and private secondary schools in Kinondoni municipal council
(Mzumbe University, 2015) Kivenule, Gloria
The purpose of this study was to assess the causes of school performance difference between public and private secondary schools in Tanzania. Three research objectives were addressed namely: to assess the reasons for private secondary schools to outperform public secondary schools; to compare the resources available in public schools and private schools; and compare the teachers‟ motivation in public schools and private schools in Kinondoni Municipal Council. A case study design was used. The target population included 50 secondary school students, 50 teachers, five heads of schools, one District Secondary Education Officer, and 50 parents in Kinondoni Municipality. Data were gathered from the questionnaire, observation, interview schedule, and documentary review. Qualitative data analysis method was used for analyzing the data collected. The major findings revealed that,about 40 (80%) teachers and parents shows that private schools perform better than public secondary schools due to their recruitment of competent teachers, good pay for their teachers, making availability of teaching and learning resources, good set control system of school management team(SMT), and good students enrollment system. Also the finding indicate that the level of school managers involvement in decision making about the school issues is high in private secondary schools, 45 (90%) teachers agreed in private schools have committed teachers, financial capability, good and competent school managers, and active inspectorate personnel. Moreover, the findings revealed that the most incentives used by 5 (100%) heads of schools to enhance private secondary school teachers’ classroom performances were a delegation of duties. Finally, the researcher has put forth that, the government has made more effort to steadiness education delivered by public secondary schools to its people. There is a need to make sure that the gap developed between these private and public secondary schools is removed or reduced. Hence, it is high time for the government to make sure that public secondary schools are provided with all resources as require same to private schools.
Secondary education development plan (SEDP) in Tanzania; An assessment of its implementation: A case study of Temeke municipality
(Mzumbe University, 2014) Felix, Francis
This study examined the effectiveness of the implementation of secondary education development plan phase I (SEDP I) in Temeke Municipality. Specifically, it was an attempt to address the achievements of SEDP I in the municipality, to identify the perceptions of teachers and educational stakeholders on the implementation of SEDP I in Temeke, to find out the challenges hindering the effectiveness of the SEDP I in Temeke and lastly to find out the government’s strategies in improving secondary education in Temeke and the entire of Tanzania. Both theoretical and empirical reviews were done. The study employed a descriptive research design which portrayed an accurate description and a better understanding on the topic under the study. Data collection was carried out through questionnaire, interview and documentary review. Then analyzed through quantitative and qualitative techniques and presented in diagrams, tables and charts. The findings indicated that SEDP I has been accredited for the increase of ward secondary schools and students enrollment in the municipality, employment of both teachers and school contractors. It is also accredited for decrease of illiteracy rate among Tanzanians, decrease in number of street youths, early marriage and pregnancy for school girls. It also ensured availability of teaching and learning materials. In spite of those achievements, there were still various challenges facing the established ward secondary schools. Such challenges included inadequate number of teachers especially for science subjects, lack of hostels, low salaries and motivation for teachers, inadequate working facilities and other physical infrastructures, lack of non-teaching staffs, remoteness of schools and poor academic performance among students. In line with the strategies that are being taken by the government through SEDP II Big Results Now (BRN) and National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty (NSGRP II), different recommendations were made so as to alleviate these vii challenges. Such recommendations included provision of teaching and learning, facilities, improvement of social and physical infrastructures, increase of salary and teaching allowance for teachers, increase of the community accountability as well as teachers’ involvement in planning and decision making on matters pertaining to education.
Security of mobile money transfer in telecommunication industry in Tanzania,
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mikumuo, Shamte
This study was done to examine the level of security of mobile money transfer in Telecommunication industry in Tanzania as insecurity resulted to frauds for Mobile money customers and reduce profits for mobile money operators in Tanzania in the years to come. Despite a lot of efforts done by TCRA and BOT still Mobile Money seemed to have paved an easy way of swindling, causing fraud for Tanzania mobile money consumers. Fraud did not only take place during interactive transfers, but has also expanded towards fake hard, money laundering circulating cash and operating system used in the mobile money sector. Data were collected by undertaking survey from sample obtained by using primary and secondary data collection method. These instruments enabled to obtain data from various units of enquiry. Collected data were summarized, classified, presented and analyzed using readily technology available to research, MS- Excel, where necessary, specialized software and SPSS were used. The findings from this study indicated that 79.5% are aware of the electronic money transfer, 46% knows methods used to transfer E-money, 54% know mobile money operating system and 99.5% of respondents were not experience any Fake money in electronic money transfer since they start to use the service. It was concluded that, despite of little awareness of the mobile money methods and operating systems used in transferring electronics money from one customer account to another, still mobile money transfer is safe to both customers and telecommunication companies that are providing mobile money transfer services. To enhance security of Mobile Money transfers, the mobile money operators should increase advertisements regarding customer’s awareness on the important of not sharing mobile money PIN because 13% of customers are sharing E- money PIN. Also should come up with new systems that accommodate new technology which does not allow any mobile money transactions that are stacking, this means all mobile money customers will be allowed to use STK SIM card instead of normal SIM cards that are delaying in getting notification SMS.
The role of trust in councillors-staffs work relationships in local government authorities in Tanzania: The case of Misungwi district council,
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Lwegoshora, Pesha Moses
The study aimed at assessing the role of trust in councilors’ and staffs’ relationship in LGAs in Tanzania. Specifically, three main objectives were established: (i) to examine the factors that build trust between councilors’ and staffs in LGAs; (ii) to investigate the importance of trust in maintaining good working relationship between councilors’ and staffs; and (iii) to examine the possible ways to ensure trustful relationship between councilors’ and staffs in LGAs. The study was conducted at Misungwi District Council. A total of 98 respondents (17 councilors and 81 staffs) were depicted to form a study sample from a total population of 2616. Data collection tools included questionnaires whereby 72 questionnaires were circulated to 60 staffs and 12 councilors’, interviews conducted to 26 respondents including 21 staffs and 5 councilor’s and some minutes and reports were reviewed. Collected data were analyzed using qualitative and quantitative analysis; the findings were reported using descriptive statistics. The findings of this study revealed that trust has a significant role in maintaining effective work relationship between councilors’ and staffs in LGAs as it fosters team work spirit and reduces conflicts and misunderstandings hence creating harmonious work relationship with more trust between them. Another considerable role of trust is to increase cooperation and collaboration which are vital elements of an effective work relationship. Indeed, trust increases openness and transparency in work relationship. The observation revealed lack of social interactions between councilors and staffs in MDC as one of the missing trust building factors. Finally, the recommendations provided include the council management to take further steps to address the problem of low trust between councilors and staffs. There is a need to review the council code of conduct to include issues of how professional relationships should be managed. To further confirm these findings there is a need to conduct more studies on councilors/staffs relationships in other LGAs.
Roles of individual employees in the management of employment records in Kilwa district council
(Mzumbe University, 2015) Mvulla, Adolphina L.
This study was an attempt of revealing the roles of individual in the management of employment records in Kilwa District Council (KDC). Sample of the study consisted of 120 respondents. Data gathering was done through interview and questionnaire methods; data analysis was done each for each study objective where by the simple qualitative classifications of data, distribution and the measures of dispersions was used in the measure of various study variables. Descriptive statistics including simple percentages, descriptive analysis and explanations to establish relationships of the variables employed in the study were also employed. Furthermore the study employed descriptive statistical analyses and inferential statistics including logistic regression model towards revealing influence, relationship and effect of the study variables The study findings revealed adequate level of awareness of the employees on the responsibility of managing individuals own employment records among the respondents in the study area. Results indicated that majority of employees (75.7%) at KDC were aware of the responsibility of keeping their own employment records. Also, the study revealed factors which hinder the practices of employees managing their own employment records including ignorance on the importance of keeping records, lack of technical know-how and lack of appropriate record keeping facilities. The study findings revealed perceived roles of individuals‟ participation in keeping own employment records such as Ensuring records security and safety, Ensuring consistency and accuracy, Employment rights and responsibilities, Ensuring confidentiality of personal records and Maintain records integrity. Furthermore the study concludes that majority of workers are aware of what is stipulated in the employment act and laws concerning their rights and responsibilities towards employment record keeping. However it was concluded from the study findings that majority of workers are not used to the modern and reliable records keeping methods including internet and electronic devices. Finally the study recommends that the KDC should provide capacity building programs on modern and reliable records keeping methods to her employees. Also individual employees should enhance their ICT capabilities to be able to adopt new records keeping methods
The roles of supervisors in the implementation of Open Performance Review and Appraisal System in public organisations: A case of Serengeti National Park
(Mzumbe University, 2016) Butiku, Peter N.
This study sought to investigate “the roles of supervisors in the implementation of the Open Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) in Public organisations; a case of Serengeti National Park. The study was confined into four specific objectives which were: to examine the awareness of employees in the implementation of OPRAS, to examine the opinions of employees on the implementation of OPRAS, to identify factors affecting the support of supervisors in the implementation of OPRAS, and to suggest possible measures to mitigate challenges facing supervisor support in the implementation of OPRAS in Serengeti National Park. A case study research design was adopted and a total sample of 66 was consulted. The stratified purposive sampling and coincidence sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Interviews, questionnaires and documentary review were employed as tools of data collection. Qualitative data were analysed by content analysis while the quantitative data were analysed by SPSS programme. The data were presented in tables. The study findings revealed that employees at Serengeti National Park are not totally aware on the implementation of OPRAS. They only understand the concept of OPRAS but in practice it is not fully implemented. Again the study findings revealed that opinion of employees is that the status of implementation of OPRAS is good. Furthermore, the study findings revealed that factors affecting the support of supervisors are low level of understanding OPRAS process, problems in setting objectives, lack of commitment and insufficient use of OPRAS for HRM decisions. Finally, study findings revealed that solution to improve OPRAS implementation is the provision of training and evaluation feedback, constant communication and computerisation of the OPRAS system. The study recommended that Serengeti National Park management should train its employees together with computerisation of the OPRAS system in order to ease communication, and be able to quick access of appraisal reports for Human Resource decisions. Lastly, the custodians of public organizations should put more emphasis on auditing the aspects of the roles of supervisors in OPRAS implementation.
The role of motivation on employee performance in the public sector: A case study of Bariadi district council
(Mzumbe University, 2015) Lameck, John
This report is based on the study about the role of motivation on employee performance in the public sector a case study of Bariadi District Council The major purpose of the study was to to examine the role of motivation on employee performance in the public sector in. A case study was carried out on respondents with the aim of examining the availability of motivational packages, facilities among employees in Bariadi District Council, assessing the correlation motivation and employee performance in the public sector, and examining the factors which motivate workers the most towards performance in the public sector. The study employed case study design in which Bariadi District Council was purposively selected for the in depth and comprehensive study in the subject matter. The sample of 150 respondents was selected using stratified sampling and purposive sampling which was used to select departments. Semi-structured interviews, focus group discussion, observations, and documentary review methods of data collection were used to gather information, and data were analysed using descriptive statistics for data related to quantitative and used thematic technique of analysing the qualitative data (related to semi structured interview and focus group discussion). The study findings showed that shortage of motivational packages, and facilities, human resource development, poor accommodation to employees, poor working conditions for employees, are some of the causes that hinder employee performance.
The role of civil society in strengthening citizen awareness in enforcing accountability in Rorya district
(Mzumbe University, 2017) Ochupe, Emmanuel D.
This study was intended to investigate the role of civil society organizations in strengthening citizen awareness in enforcing accountability in the local government authorities in Tanzania, specifically in Rorya District. The specific objectives that guided the study were: to determine the activities which are done by civil society in Rorya District; to find out efforts made by civil society in promoting awareness in enforcing accountability; to identify the challenges faced by the civil society in promoting awareness in enforcing accountability; and to identify the successes made by the civil society in promoting awareness in enforcing accountability. A sample of 70 respondents was selected which comprised local residents, councilors, village chairmen, District Commissioner, heads of departments, Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community based organizations, faith based organizations, media houses, political parties, and a Member of Parliament. The study used simple random, purposive, and snowball sampling techniques to select the respondents. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentary review. Data gathered using the questionnaires were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) programme; factual and logical interpretation has been presented in percentage using tables. From the findings of this study, the role of civil society in strengthening citizen awareness in enforcing accountability in Rorya District was identified as limited; the study has revealed that civil society organizations have not done much in terms of enhancement of citizen awareness on accountability; their focus has been geared towards lobbying, charitable, and development activities. The challenges that hinder civil society to focus on social accountability programmes are such as poor leadership, scarcity of resources, political interference, lack of cooperation from stake holders, self-interests, and shift from original missions and objectives. The successes that have been made by viii the civil society organizations in Rorya District in creating awareness among citizens to demand accountability are very limited. In conclusion, the assumption that prompted the study was lack of awareness among citizens to enforce accountability mechanisms within their localities. The study has revealed little progress by the civil society organizations in terms of enhancing accountability programmes. A large population in Rorya District does not understand what civil society stands for and what accountability means. Therefore, civil society are commended to put much emphasis and focus in promoting social accountability programmes; also the Local government authorities should collaborate, build synergy and perceive civil society organizations as partners in development
The role of client service charter in health service delivery: A case of Tingi health center in Kilwa district council
(Mzumbe University, 2019) Mdibwa,Jacob
This study sought to examine “the role of client service charter in health service delivery: a case of Tingi Health Center in Kilwa District Council. The study was guided by three specific objectives which aimed to: examine awareness of both internal and external customers on CSC, find out the existence and accessibility of CSC at Tingi Health center, and solicit the attitude/perception of both internal and external customers on the role of CSC for enhancing service delivery. A case study design was adopted whereas a sample of fifty (50) respondents was selected through purposive, stratified and convenient sampling techniques. Questionnaires, observation and interviews were employed for data collection. Qualitative data were analysed through content analysis, while quantitative data were analysed through SPSS programme version 21. Then data were presented in tables. The findings of the study reveal that, the internal customers (health services providers) are aware of the term CSC, but external customers (patients) are not aware of it; thought they are capable of mentioning information which in turn is on the components of CSC. Also, internal customers are aware that CSC enhances health service delivery, while the external customers are not aware of it. CSC is present and accessible at the center, and it has helped both internal and external customers to know how to go with the provision of health services to the former, and how to access it to later. Both internal and external customers have positive attitude towards CSC in health service delivery, since the standards of the services, patients‟ responsibilities and rights that has led to quality health services provision and created a corruption free environment at the center. The researcher observes that despite the existence of CSC, the awareness of it is missing; hence it could fail to play its role in health service delivery. Nevertheless, for CSC to play its cordial role positively in health service delivery among other things; more public education on CSC is needed, provision of reliable resources, and top management support from Tingi health center and the government. Also, Tingi health center should make and provide a number of copies of CSC to both internal and external customers in order to promote the accessibility and awareness to them
The role of the electronic media (television) in enhancing democracy the case study of the Presidential General Election of 2005 and 2010
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Goroi, Stephano E.
The study aimed to investigate the role of electronic media (television) in enhancing democracy during the Presidential general election of 2005 and 2010 in Kinondoni district. The purpose of the study was to gather different opinions and ideas from different groups of people concerning the role of electronic media (television) in enhancing democracy during the general elections. Issues examined included the role of television participation in general elections in Tanzania that occurred as a result of political development between 2005 and 2010,the nature of the stories reported and aired concerning the general elections of 2005 and 2010and the impact and influence of television participation to different groups of people in 2005 and 2010 elections. The study mainly adopted qualitative approach. The data collected were analyzed by using the SPSS. For categorical variables, simple frequency analysis and cross tabulations were used. The findings were presented in tables, figures and text to simplify interpretation and general appraisal of the facts. The study found out that in Tanzania, electronic media (television) has brought some changes in general elections through its coverage of political issues .However; much still needed to be done by media in enhancing democracy. In general there are some communities members who do not appreciate the role of media in enhancing real democracy especially during general elections. Finally, the study made recommendations to media houses and stakeholders to improve efficiency of media in enhancing democracy during elections. Good coverage of issues during campaigns and unbiased nature of reporting will change the mindset of politicians and the public in general, hence enhancing transparency and accountability.
Promoting good governance in the public sector in Tanzania through ICT: A case of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Safari, Thomas
Tanzanian public sector is challenged to promote good governance through ICT. Thus effective use of ICT as a tool for promoting good governance is believed to have a significant impact for the public organizations in policy implementation and thereafter realization of goals and objectives. This study aims at understanding the role or contribution of ICT as a management tool in promoting good governance in the public sector organizations. In this regard the study is set to fulfill the following objectives: i) To identify the role of ICT adoption and use in governance in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism; ii) To identify and assess the extent to which the available possibilities for employing ICT may improve governance in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism and iii) To establish the relationship between quality of services and ICT use in the Ministry. In the course of realizing the objectives of this study, the research employed questionnaires, observation and interview as the data collection methods. These methods were in line with the research design aimed at in this study. The research design which was seen as appropriate to this study was ‘a Case Study’. Thereafter the data and information collected was analyzed using computer Microsoft Excel Program. The study revealed that despite having the legal and policy framework for ICT and appreciation of the role of ICT in the public sector organizations as a means for promoting good governance, still there are some challenges that limit the effectiveness of ICT in the course of promoting good governance in the public sector in Tanzania. Such challenges include inadequacy of well skilled technicians and/or computer system analysts, unreliable power supply (electricity cut-outs), lack of technical know-how, lack of modern equipment’s, spare parts and anti-viruses, level of education of most employees (users), poor technological infrastructure, capital (cost of maintenance), and lack of priorities (readiness) as a result of political interference in technical and administrative matters. Therefore, it is recommended that it is high time that the ideal of the legal and policy framework should be adequately reflected in the reality. That is the government should now give priority to ICT if it really means that it to be a tool for promoting good governance in the public sector.
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 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.
Planning for education development projects: Experiences from the applicationof O&OD approach in Kiroka ward, Morogoro rural district
(Mzumbe University, 2017) Mseti, Elias
This study examined Planning for Education Development Projects by drawing experiences from the Application of O&OD Approach in Kiroka Ward in Morogoro Rural District. Specifically, the study focused on identifying and describing the nature of Education Development Projects (EDP) in the localities; to identify and describe the Education Development Planning process in the localities and whether community members are involved in EDP in the selected villages. The study further focused specifically on identifying and describing the challenges which communities in the wards encounter in the process of applying O and OD approach in EDP and identifying and describing opportunities which might be utilized by the communities to enhance the application of O and OD in EDP in the wards. The study used a case study design, drawing a sample of 94 respondents which includes 14 key informants, 10 members of village council and 70 community members. Purposive sampling was used to select key informants while simple random sampling was used to select members of village council and snowball sampling was used to select community members. Primary data were collected through interviews, questionnaire and direct observation. Qualitative method was used to analyse the data from in-depth interviews. Questionnaire data were analysed using SPSS computer software where descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were deployed. The study found that, the nature of EDP at Kiroka primary school and Kiziwa primary school villages were generally unsatisfactory as most of them had no doors, windows, wall plaster and roof. However, the condition of infrastructure at Bondwa primary school was generally good. EDP process started at the school committees, village council and village assembly. Community members were involved at the implementation stage. Lacks of technical capacity, low knowledge, unsupportive culture, low community attendance in the meeting and geographical factor were among the challenges inhibiting the use of O&OD approach. It is recommended from this study that, community initiative approach should be adopted to increase involvement of community members.
Political decentralization and decision making process: Experiences from Temeke municipal council
(Mzumbe University, 2017) Lukuwi, Matatizo
This study investigated political decentralization and decision making process at Temeke Municipal Council. Specifically the study examine the decision making process; to explore the extent to which the government support political decentralization; and to identify factors hindering decision making process. The data were collected through interview schedules, questionnaire and review of documents. The collected data were analysed using thematic content analysis for the qualitative data while the quantitative data were analysed using SPSS and Microsoft excel. The findings indicated that, the majority 51 (58%) of the questionnaire respondents are not aware of the decision making process. In addition, the majority 68 (72.3%) of the questionnaire and interview respondents are not satisfied with the support from the government as the actual decision making is to a large extent controlled by the central government representatives. Furthermore, the data analysed in this report suggest that some governance indicators have significantly improved following the implementation of political decentralization. For example, there is evidence of increased electoral and civic participation, access to information, and trust of LGAs. The financial accountability of LGAs also appears to have improved, so does the participation of women and young people. Lastly, the study revealed a number of factors hindering decision making process like, political interference, inadequate fund, poor government supports, and lack of transparency, poor leadership and management in general and low education and citizen awareness. In view of these findings, it is recommended that civic education on political decentralization and decision making should be improved; the central government must develop effective revenue collection laws to ensure local governments have autonomy over fiscal resources, offer strong support to develop local revenue collection systems and attribute national funds to local governments on the basis of local government need. Last but not least, the central government should safeguard the roles and responsibilities of local government in the system of law.
The practice of succession planning in Tanzania’s higher learning institutions: A case of Local Government Training Institute (LGTI),
(Mzumbe University, 2018) Ndunguru,Geofrey
The Purpose of this study was to assess the practice of succession planning in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. Three research objectives guided this study: (1) to describe the workforce characteristics at the Local Government Training Institute (LGTI), Dodoma, Tanzania. (2) To identify and analyse the succession planning steps/ activities at LGTI, (3) to identify the challenges facing the LGTI in developing and implementing succession plans Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires and document review. The study revealed that, there is lack of awareness about succession planning at LGTI. Moreover, the study found that LGTI does not have a systematic and formal succession planning programmes. What exist are some informal succession planning practices driven by the initiatives and goodwill of individual leaders. Generally, the study found that succession planning at LGTI is affected by two major factors which are lack of commitment of leaders and unfriendly organisational culture of the institute. The study came up with four major recommendations: (1) LGTI should establish a deliberate policy to formalise succession planning and ensure that the succession planning practices are entrenched in the culture of the institute, (2) The institute is advised to launch outstanding leadership development initiatives that prepare the junior staff to take over the leadership positions based on the actual leadership needs, and (3) An efficient succession planning programmes should be introduced at the institute that involves the basic succession planning practices discussed in this study. (4) Top management in this organisation must support establishment and implementation of succession planning programs for different carders.

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