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Strategic management dynamics in cooperatiive development in Tanzania: Theory and practice
(Mzumbe University, 2013) Kikula Jaraji S.; Msabila Dominik T.
This book provides a fundamental, yet comprehensive coverage of strategic management in cooperatives since their inception in Tanzania. It provides the general overview of cooperative unions in terms of their genesis at a global level and then explains their introduction in Tanzania as well as the purpose of their introduction. The book provides not only the theoretical underpinnings and principles of strategic management in cooperative unions, but also unleashes and marshals some practical experiences from selected cases where the research was carried out. The book is destined to serve the instructional needs of business, education, public administration, and political science students in higher education institutions. It can also be used in alltypes of organisations including the government and nongovernment entities. The book is divided into seven chapters as follows: Chapter one covers the history of cooperative movement, chapter two deals with the concept of strategic management, chapter three covers strategic management and cooperative development, and chapter four deals with decision making. Also, chapter five deals with decision making techniques while chapter six covers creativity in decision making. Lastly, chapter seven deals with planning for cooperative development. The book is written in a reader-friendly simple language to enhance profound understanding of various concepts and techniques in strategic management. Students, lecturers and other stakeholders will find it a very useful resource in answering their different questions related to strategic management in cooperative unions in Tanzania. They will know various challenges that have been militating against the effective performance of cooperatives and even think of the best ways to address the identified challenges.
Authors wish to express their sincere appreciation to all authors of all references that were consulted during the preparation of this book. Likewise, the respondents in Morogoro, Songea and Mbeya who were consulted during the study are highly acknowledged for they played not only a monumental but an instrumental role in the production of this book. We remain in high tune determined to enhance and expand the landmark frontiers of knowledge among as many readers as possible as we strongly believe that we are in the knowledge era where knowledge sharing stands to be not only important but vital in unravelling various developmental challenges we encounter in our contiguous milieux/vicinities
Project planning and appraisal: Concepts,approaches and methods
(Mzumbe University, 2017) Rwechungura Fred Alfred; Mombo Felister Michael
This book is based upon my experiences as a student in economics (project planning and management), development practitioner, consultant and lecturer. Project planning is taught as a supportive subject in several ways in many academic disciplines such as economics, agriculture, community development, education, industrial production and marketing, entrepreneurship, health, transportation etc. The core philosophical base for this book comes from my conviction that, although these disciplines vary in content, their broad approach to project planning and analysis is similar.
This book therefore is addressed to these academic and professional disciplines. It involves brainstorming, planning, scheduling, budgeting, communicating, and organizing. A well and carefully planned project has got higher chances of successful completion. This book is one of the tools that one will find very valuable; it will help in reaching the decision as to whether one should implement a certain project and not the other. This book is designed specifically for students who are newcomers to the subject, and who may have a psychological barrier with regard to the subject, to practitioners who are not seasoned experts in this field.
Therefore, this book provides the users with a clear and accessible introduction to the practice of project planning and analysis techniques including the preparation of basic project statements. The Author focuses on the key issues which need to be identified and resolved in the appraisal process, and which will help the potential appraiser to develop the skills he or she needs.
E-commerce for development: eTourism as a showcase
(Mzumbe Book Project, 2006) Kamuzora Faustine Rweshabura
The content of the book will inform different types of audience. For policy makers, the book provides original data and information which could be deployed in informing the debate on ICTs for development (ICT4D). Since there are very few sources of such detailed data and information and books related to electronic commerce as wells as ICT4D in the majority of developing countries, the book is suitable to both academics, students, and practitioners interested in the subject. Similarly, donors and other development partners are likely to find the book interesting as it provides a detailed analysis on issues of e-commerce in a developing country. For example, it is observed usually that the concept of digital divide is broader than as it is considered since an access to ICTs is only a necessary condition since there are several other sufficient conditions which need to be addressed in order to bridge the divide effectively and sustainably. Some of these sufficient conditions include possessing the right technical knowledge and information culture as well as the enabling environment such as appropriate legal framework and infrastructure.
Project planning and management: A text of principles and practice with a case
(Research, Information and Publication Department, 1996) Ruzibuka, J. E. M; Rutebinga, P. R
The pace of development in developing countries including Tanzania requires the availability of enough and well trained officers and managers in the field of project planning and project management.
This is a challenge to most of the training institutions in these countries to be able to cope with this pressing need for qualified project personnel and to produce the required textbooks and teaching materials relevant to their own countries' economies and project environments, as well as closing the gap which created by lack of foreign exchange to import text books for use in training.
This books is meant to meet the above needs and is an outcome of the authors' long experiences in training project planning and management in both long courses and short courses at the Institute of Development Management (IDM) Mzumbe, Morogoro, Tanzania.
This book is expected to be of great use to the undergraduate and graduate students in this subject in 'institutions of higher learning and to the vast number of economic planners, engineers, agronomists etc. who are involved in different project works as practitioners in government ministries, Departments, banks, cooperatives and parastatal organizations at different levels. This book will also prove of great use to many academicians in institutions of higher learning.
Given the varied and wide range of potential users of this backed the with authors’ case have covered thoroughly the following areas studies:
- Pre-Investment planning of projects and their management planning.
- Investment stage planning of projects and management.
- Post-Investment Planning, Organization of the Projects.
Law of torts in Tanzania
(Research and Publications Department, 2002) Binamungu Cyriacus Stanslaus Mujwahuzi
This book aims to focus on the general treatment of the basic principles of the law of torts with a view to bridging the gap which has been existing for years. The style of writing adopted in this book is tailored to combat the basic problems a beginner in this area is likely to encounter, bearing in mind the fact that the nature of the subject is subtle for the beginner to locate and grasp The book covers twelve aspects of the law of torts in the following order:
1. The Law of Torts generally: 2 Intentional Torts: 3. Negligence: 4. Occupiers Liability: 5. Vicarious Liability: 6. Employers' Liability: 7. Workmen's Compensation and Occupational diseases: 8.Wrongful termination employment 9. Defamation; 10. Compensation of Personal and Fatal Accidents: 11. Nuisance: 12. The Rule in Rayland v. Fletcher - Generally: Fire Trespass and Cattie Trespass.