Dissertations (Masters)-HRM-SOPAM

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Factors inhibiting employee promotion in the health department of Moshi district council
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Isangya, Pamela
This study was conducted in Moshi District Council and was prompted by the fact that promotion in the public sector, both in Central and Local Governments was a big problem that needed to be addressed. A case study design was used in this research. The study used a sample of 56 employees selected through convenience sampling technique and purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaire, interviews and documentary review methods. Quantitative data were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings were presented in tables, figures and text to simplify interpretation. Findings revealed that employee promotion in the Moshi District Council was being implemented and 71.5% of respondents were already upgraded at least once from the time of appointment to their job positions. However, the existing policy on employee promotion was likely to be weak as it is implemented without the application of OPRAS. The study also identified the promotion process, in which the majority (53.1%) of the respondents claimed that the promotion was not fair due to reasons such as unfairness which included promotion delay and inappropriate employee promotion. On the specific objective to determine the challenges posed in the implementation, the findings revealed that there were a number of challenges behind the situation such as budget constraints, corruption, favoritism, poor qualification and poor record keeping. Suggestions to improve the situation include improving record keeping system, avoiding favoritism, etc. The study recommends that the management should improves record keeping, avoid favoritism, information on non-promotion be delivered on time, furtherance of employee education and further studies be conducted.
Exploring effects of psychological contract violation in Tanzania Non Government Organisations: the case of Ilula orphan program
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Msigwa, Edson Ernest
This study intended to explore effects of Psychological Contract Violation (PCV) in Tanzania NGOs Ilula Orphan Program (IOP) being a case study. The specific objectives of this study were to find out how PC is provided; to find out how employees feel (satisfaction and dissatisfaction) when psychological contract is provided and when not provided; and to find out effects of PCV in Tanzania NGOs. The study population for this study was 72 including staff and management. The sample adopted was 36 which were 50% of the population. The sampling method used for this study was stratified random sampling. The data collection methods used in this study were interviews which were administered to management, questionnaires which were circulated to staffs, documents which included policies, attendance records, staff contracts, staff minutes and correspondences. By observation method, the researcher saw staff gossiping during working time, going late to meetings, moving slowly between actions or offices and complaining to management as well as basking during working hours. The findings revealed that there was PCV by employer not fulfilling a number of human resource practices and workers’ rights including pay, overtime, promotion, policies and training leading to effects like tardiness and absenteeism, low commitment, delayed projects completion, abuse of confidentiality, labour turnover, and declining productivity. Suggestions to minimize effects of PCV include timely response to complaints and orders, transparency honesty and trust, fulfilling terms of contract, promotions, recognition, and competence based recruitment and selection, staff training and development, sustainable income and fairness in application of human resource practices.
Recruitment and management in local government authorities of Tanzania: A case of Masasi district council
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mboyi, Wishega
Recruitment and Management in Local Government Authorities of Tanzania is experiencing a serious factors which affecting it and this is problem study. This study was conducted at MDC located in Mtwara. The selection of this district Authority was based on consideration of the available resources dissertation, both materials and non materials. The population of (40) respondents participated who were purposively and randomly selected. The main objective of the study was to explore factors affecting Recruitment and Management in Tanzania’s Local Government Authorities. Specific objectives were: to determine the level of understanding of the aim, procedure and expected outcome of Recruitment and Management to both supervisors and employees, to evaluate if the HR Department support to HODs match with Recruitment and Management Strategic Plan and to identify the economic, environmental, social, political and psychological factors that are affecting Recruitment and Management in the Tanzania’s Local Government Authorities. The study used a case study method to gather data. Other data collection methods were questionnaires; interviews and documentary review. The SPSS were used for data analysis. The key study findings indicated that bureaucracy has been the major hindering factor for effective recruitment process in the local government authorities. Other factors included lack of qualified personnel, lack of sufficient budget for supporting recruitment process and the government’s intervention. It has been identified that most of the human resource officers lack sufficient skills regarding recruitment and selection of suitable candidates for a particular vacancy. Also, the government intervention has been too much which causes the delays in process thereby hindering effective recruitment. The financial budget for public service recruitment is also not adequate to cater at once for all recruitment needs of all local government authorities. Also, this study identified that apart from the economic factors, psychological and social factors also contributed in affecting recruitment and management process in Tanzania’s LGAs. The major recommendations include the followings: There is a need for reviewing Public Service Management and Employment Policy in Tanzania and the Public Service Reform Program so as to cope with the dynamic changes of the recruitment and selection process. Also, the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat requires more improvements in their undertakings; also, there is a need for insisting and giving HP planning process great attentions before any other HR practices and the need for the central government to allot more financial resources for supporting recruitment in the local government authorities.
The implications of employees motivation to human resource retention at Stanbic bank Tanzania limited
(2013) Kyaruzi, Albert R.
The importance of motivation in retaining employees cannot be over emphasized. Therefore keeping the best employees continue to remain a challenge for most managers. The current study entailed at examining the implications of employees motivation to human resource retention. The study set to address four specific objectives as to identify the types of motivation required by employees, to explore the strategies employed to enhance motivation as a factor to human resource retention to, determine the relationship between employees motivation and human resource retention, and to identify challenges involved in attaining motivation strategies that lead to human resource retention at Stanbic Bank. The study used Stanbic Bank as a case study whereby the organization has a total number of about 587 employees. However, this study used a cross section sample of 160 employees mainly located in Dar es Salaam due to resources constraints. The research made used primary and secondary data. Opened ended questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data from respondents. A selected number of managers, senior as well as junior staffs were also interviewed as part of the data gathering process. Data collected were subjected to analysis that involved data coding, editing and consolidation and later presented in tables, charts and quotes. The study found that majority of the respondents was of the opinion that they were not satisfied with their current motivation packages. Respondents strongly agreed that good management to employee relationship enhances employees retention. Few, respondents certain level of dissatisfaction with the house allowance and has led to feeling of inequity, de-motivation and labour turnover. It is therefore recommended that Stanbic bank should provide both staffs house allowance not depends for the manager and senior staff. The study also recommended that management should provide a competitive and attractive salary in order to retain the employees of Stanbic Bank.
Contribution of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority in improving welfare of the communities: The case of Ngorongoro and Endulen villages in Ngorongoro
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Nkuyumba, Polycarp
This study intended to assess the contribution of tourism to the communities’ welfare in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Specifically, the study aimed at (i) identifying services provided by the NCAA to the community within the area; (ii) examining the involvement of the people in deciding the kind of services to be offered; and (iii) assessing the effectiveness of the tourism development strategies to improve the standards of living of the community. The study interviewed a total of 180 respondents from two villages namely Endulen and Ngorongoro. Questionnaires, observation, interviews and documentary reviews were used to collect both primary and secondary data. The findings revealed there were a number of development projects established in the areas. These projects include water services, infrastructure (roads, buildings, and dams), health services and education services. It was also found that there were various locations where the community members marketed their products, mostly meat and milk, in hotels and tour companies. The study also found that community members were mainly involved in revenue collection especially in walking safaris and guiding tourists. Community involvement was very high in walking safaris as well as in donkey/camel hiring. The findings further reveal that participation was low in coordinating walking tourist and permit control. Further, it was found that community members were benefiting financially through social services provision due to tourism activities that generated income to the NCA, as well as to individual through the involvement in the community tourism projects like cultural bomas. It was in addition found that tourism and livestock were the two fast growing economic activities in the NCAA. The study made several recommendations to Ngorongoro Pastoralist Council (NPC), NCAA and to tourism companies as well as communities in the sense that community engagement is of value in the tourism industry so as to acquire license of operation and the maximization of the benefits that are derived from the industry.
The contribution of internal audit in achieving integrity and reliability of accounting information: Case study in President office, Public Service Management
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Chale, Joyce
Internal audit functions plays a unique role in governance process by assuring that risk are effectively identified and monitored, organizational processes are efficient, effectively controlled. However to ensure this contribution this study aimed at evaluating how and through what function does internal audit assist in achieving integrity and reliability of accounting information. Objective of this study was to examine the contribution of internal audit in achieving integrity and reliability of accounting information. The purpose being to understand more internal audit functions and how they can contribute to the integrity and reliability of accounting information. A case study approach was adopted with the PO-PSM as the main case. Information from relevant sources including internal auditors, accountants, member of audit committee, and other stakeholders were collected using questioning and interview method. It was noted that the results of this research was that internal Audit functions contribute to the, the integrity and reliability of accounting information and the findings shows that the function of internal audit was analyzed the accounting information, compliance with law and regulation, checking budget implementation, the reliability and soundness of financial information, unethical behavior and fraud detected and organization strategy. Also the essential element of internal audit analyzed and findings show the internal audit need to be independence, staffing, due care and relationship also the limitation of internal audit was analyzed there is lack of technical knowledge, independence of internal audit unit, shortage of staff, and lack of recognition by management. The general findings of this research shows that internal audit function are well placed in the ministry of President Office, Public Service Management and contribute to the reliability and integrity of the accounting information although there some weaknesses found this is because internal audit function have been introduced in recent year therefore it is the belief of the researcher that contribution of Internal Audit will be strengthen.
Challenges of administering OPRAS in district councils in Tanzania: The case of Lushoto district council
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mwanaamani, Mtoo
The Open Performance Review and Appraisal System (OPRAS) is an open, formal, and systematic procedure designed to assist both employers and employees in planning, managing, evaluating and realizing performance improvement in the organization, with the aim of achieving organizational goals. It is expected to drive the transition from a focus on Human Resource Management to Strategic Human Resource Management. OPRAS not only adds a valuable dimension to the human resource function, it also changes the competencies that define the success of human resource professionals and practitioners in an institution or organization. The study aimed at investigating the challenges of administering OPRAS in District Councils. Its implementation aim at achieving organizational goals and is expected to maximize the production. Effective running of this appraisal was seemed to be partially implemented by public employees something that calls for an inquiry. The study was conducted at Lushoto District Council November 2012 to March 2013. In attempt to meet the objective of the study, questionnaires and interviews were carried out to the selected sample to get responses from the respondents. The findings revealed that the employees see OPRAS as good but its implementation needs some improvement to meet the expected goals. The challenges identified were setting of unrealistic budget to meet the required resources for the whole process. Budgetary leads to other challenges such as lack of integration between the supervisor and supervisee objectives on one hand and that of the organization on the other. Lack of support from the supervisor and lack of training also minimizes the efficiency of the OPRAS process. Other challenges noted from the employees were openness, selection of indicators, clear setting of goals and standards. In order to improve the situation all stake holders should act appropriately on these challenges so as to bring smooth sailing of the OPRAS implementation in Lushoto and in Tanzania at large.
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.
Assessment of the current status of students academic performance in science subjects in relation to the initiatives implemented in secondary schools in Tanzania : A case of Gairo district, Morogoro
(2013) Masatu, Samwel M A
The study was about Assessment of the Current Status of Students‟ Academic Performance in Science Subjects in Relation to the Initiatives implemented in secondary schools in Tanzania A case of Gairo district, Morogoro. The central argument of the study was to assess the current status of students‟ academic performance in science subjects in relation to the initiatives implemented to improve students‟ academic performance in these subjects, a case of Gairo district, Morogoro. The study reviewed some literature and came up with the following objectives: To examine the students‟ current status academic performance in science subjects, to identify the current factors contributing to students‟ poor academic performance in science subjects. Also was to examine initiative used to improve students‟ academic performance in science subjects and was to examine the possible measures to be taken to improve students‟ academic performance in science subjects. The research conducted in Gairo‟s ordinary public secondary schools. The research is a case study and the researcher used two research techniques of data collection whereby face- to face-Interview was conducted to secondary schools‟ administrative leaders and questionnaires were distributed to science teachers and students. Statistical Package for Science (SPSS) software was used in data analysis. It was found during the study that, students‟ academic performance in science subjects in ordinary secondary schools in Gairo district is poor. The state of students‟ academic performance in science subjects in Gairo District is contributed by some factors as analyzed by the study and some initiatives has been taken to improve students‟ academic performance in science subjects. In solving the problem of students‟ poor academic Performance in science subjects the study has suggested some measures to be taken. Insightful conclusion was drawn from the results obtained and recommendations are made for future researchers and for Government. Researcher is in position to ix recommend that, the government should modernize the available public secondary schools before continuing with constructing other public secondary schools. Also the government should take motivation as the means of arising teaching and learning science subjects at any level of education.
The contribution of information management to administrative decision making in Kinondoni Municipal Council
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Hitler, Sanchawa D
The objective of this thesis was to study the subject of information management or knowledge management in general, and identify the role of it to administrative decision making in the KMC. To achieve this objective the study has three interlinked objectives which are first to identify the structure of information management in KMC, Secondly to identify information uses in KMC and lastly to identify the role of internal stakeholders for effective information management in KMC. Furthermore, the study is divided into six chapters: the first chapter is introduction which includes the background of the problem; statement of the problem; objectives of the study (general and specific objectives); research questions; significance of the study; scope/limitations of the study; delimitation of the study; structure of the report; the conceptual framework, the ethical consideration of the study and the definitions of the key terms of the study. The second chapter is literature reviews which among other things include theoretical, empirical and synthesis of the reviewed literatures. On the other hand the third chapter is research methodology which encompasses the methodological approaches of the study which are research design, population of the study, sample, sampling procedures and research instruments. Other chapters are chapter four which is about the presentation of the research findings, chapter five is about the discussion of the research findings and chapter six presents a summary, conclusion and recommendation of the study. A sample of 60 respondents was used .Simple random and judgmental sampling techniques were employed. The data were collected by the use of questionnaires, interviews, observation and documentary sources where obtained data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively by the use of Microsoft world, ME and Manual techniques. The study found out that the structure of information management in KMC is a bottom up structure which is some sort of decentralized structure, the information is used for, planning, controlling, leading, staffing and budgeting, and the role of internal stakeholders for effective information management are to collect, store, monitor and disseminate information when required. The study recommended that information users should lead by examples, to provide training about the subject of IM, establishment of information resource center, provisions of enough facilities to the public relation office, Establishment of Municipal radio for dissemination of information and the like and many more as presented in chapter six of this thesis.
An assessment of the effectiveness of sports administration in Tanzania. A case of public secondary schools in Morogoro municipality ”
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mtengule, Valestas L
The poor sports performance in Tanzania has been the main reason towards the conduct of this study on assessing the Effectiveness of Sports administration in Tanzania: A case of Public Secondary Schools in Morogoro Municipality. Various researches have been conducted but the gap is still there because they have failed to clearly show to why Sports in Africa, specifically in Tanzania enter into trouble. Therefore the study using the theory bureaucracy of Max Weber has been done to supplement present knowledge. The variables which were put under investigation were the quality of the sports administrators, the organisation of the sports activities, relationships of sports activities and structures and the influence of policy in sports activities; the variables which are analysed in the theory of bureaucracy. In order to reach to the objectives of the study, case study research design was used and the researcher selected only 60 respondents from the population of 14814 sports stakeholders. The sample size was obtained purposively, under stratified random sampling and under simple random sampling. On the aspect of data collection, the study employed both primary and secondary methods of data collection. The data collected have been analyzed by various statistical means like frequency and percentages Moreover, the study identified the most common problems related to sports administration so that the government and the sports stakeholders know the problems surrounding them. The problems identified are poor sports administrators, poor sports organisation, poor sports relationships and poorly formulated sports policies that undermine the progress of sports activities in Tanzania. The ways on how to combat these problems have also been disclosed in this study like having well qualified sports administrators, well formulated sports policies, well organized activities and effectively related sports structures. If these are done, Tanzania may shine in the international competitions like other countries like Brazil, England, etc.
Challenges of implementing D by D to the lower local governments (LLGs)
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Haule, William
The study is about the challenges of implementing D by D to the lower Local Governments in Morogoro Municipality. The study focused on three objectives namely to identify the advantage or expectations from D by D to the lower local level, to explain the success brought by D by D to the lower local level and the last objective was about to analyse challenges faced by the lower local authorities. The study uses a case study design to achieve its objectives. The sampling techniques used in this study were purposive and random techniques. Both primary and secondary data were used. The main sources of information gathered were self administered questionnaires and structured interviews which were designed to obtain primary data while secondary data were collected through journals, policies, literature and other documented information in the local government. The study uncovered that people expected the reform to create environment for mass participation, local authorities to have appropriate autonomy, quality provision of public services, good accountability and transparency of the local government, increasing local government officials‟ sensitivity to local conditions needs and completion of projects at the right time. In view of success brought by Decentralisation by Devolution it was observed that the program increased community participation, the government is close to the people, there is also autonomy in the ward and mitaa compared with before the implementation of the policy as well as conducting local elections and citizen access information easily. However, still there are many challenges such as delay and shortage of funds, low awareness from the community, lack of qualified personnel and limited autonomy because of interference from the upper authorities. It was concluded that though the decentralisation by devolution to some extent has advantages to the lower local authorities and livelihood of the community, still more efforts are needed so as to yield the required fruits of decentralisation by devolution. The study recommends that early fund allocation from the central government to the local governments under decentralization is very important for quality delivery of services. More seminars and capacity building should be conducted for Mitaa Executive Officers and Ward Executive Officers. Development of capacity of local government functionaries, more education to community about decentralization by evolution, proper sequencing of decentralization measures is important for success.
Assessment of the factors influencing shortage of health care providers in rural and remote public health facilities in Morogoro Region
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mwemfula, Alexander
Severe shortage of qualified health workers in rural and remote public health facilities in the workforce in many low income countries including Tanzania require the national health sector management to closely monitor and address issues related to the distribution of health workers across various types of health facilities. This dissertation discusses the factors influencing shortage of health care providers in rural public health facilities in Tanzania. A Qualitative research design was used to elicit in depth information on health workers preferences for workplace. Data were obtained from 29 respondents who filled semi structured questionnaires and 8 respondents who were indepthly interviewed. Respondents involved in this study were health care providers in cadres of Clinical Officers, Nurses and Laboratory Technicians and Members of District Council Health Management Team. The study found out that there is a substantial shortage healthcare provider in Kilosa District. This shortage was associated with poor working environment, poor motivation strategies to attract health care providers to work in rural public health facilities, low job motivation, and low monetary compensations (allowances). Health workers acknowledged that they have hard working environment and they don’t have enough time to rest because of overloaded tasks. This study observed that decisions of health care providers to choose or not choosing to work in rural public health facilities among other things depends mainly on one’s job satisfaction, motivation, career decisions, relationships with others and personal health. Job satisfaction of healthcare workers is also an essential part of ensuring high quality care and there is evidence of a positive correlation between job satisfaction and patient satisfaction
Factors affecting implementation of management control and information system in public sector: A case of TANESCO headquarter Dar es Salaam
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Seleman, Abdallah
Management control and Information Systems is a planned system for collecting, processing, storing and disseminating data in the form of information needed to carry out the functions of management. Management control and Information Systems and the information it generates are generally considered essential components of prudent and reasonable business decisions. Because MCIS supplies decision makers with facts, it supports and enhances the overall decision making process. MCIS also enhances job performance throughout an institution. At the most senior levels, it provides the data and information to help the board and management in making strategic decisions. In other levels, MCIS provides the means through which the institution's activities are monitored and information is distributed to management, employees, and customers so that there is so many factors which hinder the effectiveness of the system to the work place so that to simplify the activities due to that the researcher were conducted the research to investigate those factors which affecting the implementation of management control and information system specifically in the public sector, the case of Tanesco -headquarter situated in Dar es Salaam. Data were collected through interview, questionnaires as well as reviewing other secondary sources including reports, memos and charters. Findings were processed through Ms Excel for their interpretation and analysis so as to answer the specific research questions. Researcher present data that collected from the respondents and come up with some weakness which its show that the system in the work place does not much likely by the employees because automatically the system read the information and used by the management and that data helped them to control the employees as well as some time the system used to distribute information to the employees, stakeholders and customers as the way of informing them on the business and if there is any emergency which are important for them to know it should be provide to them. Due to that researcher tried its best to collect those factors affecting the implementation of management control and information system by doing so the data obtained and presented in this report so that to provide the management to know how to overcome those factor to ensure the system work effectively and achieve its objectives.
The performance of women leaders in local government in Tanzania: The case of Mvomero District council
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Sechonge, Magreth
The study was conducted at Mvomero District Council, aiming at examine the performance of women leaders using some elements of good governance and general performance criteria. Specifically the study focused on the performance rate of women leaders based on selected elements of good governance, the factors affecting women leaders‟ performance, the current perception of organization employees on women leadership, and views on enhancing women leaders‟ performance. The study adopted a case study design where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Purposive and simple random samplings were used to select a sample of 75 employees at Mvomero District Council. In data collection; interview and questionnaires methods were used. Study findings were presented in tables, numbers, percentages and text. The study revealed that the performance rate of women leaders is very good (81%) with regard to participation, very good (90%) with regard to accountability is, good (69%) with regard to rule of law, very good (76%) with regard to fairness or equality and very good (76%) again with regard to responsibility. In additional performance rate of women leaders was good (52%) with regard to availability and accessibility of policies and seculars, below average (43%) with respect of seeking people‟s ideas, and very good (84%) overall performance. It was further revealed that the perception on women leaders is changing. In case of factors affecting women leaders‟ performance the listed factors include: lack of commitment, lack of support, corruption, sexual harassment, family responsibilities and political influence. Stakeholder views on improving women leadership included: transformation/change in leadership, women leaders to be more accountable, positive perception on women leaders. Study recommends that women leaders should be given support, be committed, confident and involve people in decision making processes, improve availability and accessibility of policies and seculars to employees and try to be fair to all employees. They should make sure that rules and regulations are followed at work.
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 need for effective training needs assessment in christian organisations: A case of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania-Konde diocese
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mwakibasi, Jackson Bansalile
Any dynamic growth oriented organisation understands that training is an important aspect of the managerial functions in a rapidly changing social and economic environment. Training helps to develop ones personality, increases motivation and also improves effectiveness and competence of the people employed in an organization. This is to say, the strength of any organization lies in the strength of its people. Thus training is the most important part of organisational renewal and is an ongoing process. The general objective of the study was to investigate the need for effective training needs assessment in Christian organisations with special focus on the ELCT Konde Diocese as a case study. A sample of 63 respondents from a total number 165 of the population was selected: some randomly and others on non- random basis. All respondents were given questionnaires to fill. Direct interviews were also administered to cross-check with the findings in the questionnaire. The findings indicated that the ELCT-Konde Diocese has no clear understanding of the concept of Training Needs Assessment. Consequently, the Diocese had no benchmaking of Training in its organisation. On the other hand the respondents showed the need for effective training of which they meant Training Needs Assessment in the Diocese so as to equip them in the dynamic world. Therefore, the study recommends that the ELCT has to establish a firm Training Policy and develop Training programme so as to ascertain the organisational vision: serving humankind in a holistic approach.
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.
Effectiveness of human resource management practices on the retention of mathematics teachers: A case of public secondary schools in Arusha city council
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Mleli,Aggrey Adelbert
Employee retention is one of the challenges facing many organizations today. For many organizations, strategic staffing has become a concern because the ability to hold on to highly talented employees can be critical to the future survival of the organization. This study assess the effectiveness of human resource management practices namely Employee empowerment, Training and development, Performance appraisal and compensation on the retention of public secondary schools mathematics teachers, taking Arusha city council as a case study. The research aim was to study how Mathematics teachers regard the effectiveness of the mentioned HRM practices on their decision to remain or quit. Data were collected using questionnaires consisting of questions with 5-points Likert scales distributed to samples of 61 mathematics teachers in Arusha City Council. Analysis of data was done using SPSS Version 16.0 descriptive statistic software. The study revealed that Human resource management practices namely compensation, empowerment, training and development and appraisal system in the education sector, as observed from Arusha City council were not effective to facilitate retention of mathematics teachers. It was further revealed that compensation plays a vital part on the decision of employee (mathematics teacher) to stay or quit. However, not all private schools are paying well compared to the public schools, other factors such as good working environments, leadership and more non-financial benefits that are offered by private schools encourages mathematics teachers to run away from public to private schools and other institutions that needs them.
Transformative effects of local government authorities in promoting public involvement in decision making process in Tanzania: The case of Mvomero district council
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Ngao, Shose L.
This study was carried out to assess the transformative effects of LGAs in promoting public involvement in decision making process in Mvomero district, given that little research was carried out on transformative effects of LGAs in promoting public involvement in decision making process. The study specifically found out on public involvement in LGAs, determined the level of transparency and accountability, assessed the perception of public on LGAs, and found the specific challenges which hindered effective public involvement in decision making process. The study used a case study research design with a sample of 100 respondents selected through convenience and purposive sampling techniques. Data were collected by using questionnaires, interviews and FGDs. They were analysed by using SPSS and Microsoft Word for text processing. Findings revealed there was a policy or regulation which advocated public involvement but few employees and public servants were not aware of the policy. The public was involved in LGA meeting and activities more than three times. The way of involving the public was not constant. The public was involved satisfactorily in different activities other than financial. It was because the public was not satisfied with the manner financial transactions were being handled without their involvement. In other words there was less trust among public members. The district faced challenges like inadequacy of financial means, poor communication, and poor management. The study recommended that new employees be made aware of the policy / Transparency in financial transactions, that public servants be held, communication be improved, corruption be fought and that further studies be conducted.