Assessment of the effects of the dichotomy between politicians and administrators in decisionmaking process in district councils in Tanzania: A case of Ulanga district council, Morogoro
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2016
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Mzumbe University
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The study provides an overview on how does Dichotomy between Politicians and Administrators affect decision making process in District Councils in Tanzania. The specific objectives were to assess the relationship between the politicians and administrators in the study area; to examine how decision making process in this area brings dichotomy among these two groups; to identify the policy applied in making decision in this area; and to identify the effects of this competition in the society. A single case study design with qualitative methodology was used in data collection. The interview, focus groups, questionnaires and documentary reviewed as data collection instruments were used. The study involved a sample size of 83 respondents, who were selected from 277 respondents from both Public Administrators and Politicians. The study employed both, probability and non – probability sampling methods. On non-probability sampling researcher used purposive sampling to select only DED, HOD’s WEO’s, VEO’s Councilors and Village chairmen. On probability sampling researcher used simple random sampling in order to provide the most valid or credible results because they reflect the characteristics of the population from which they are selected. Before data analysis, editing and coding of the data were done to make the data agreeable to analysis. Furthermore data was analyzed and interpreted by using, (SPSS). Simple percentage and frequency table was used to present the data. The study identified negative relationship among these two groups in aspects of decision making process. Also findings showed that there were different issues which led decision making process to emphasize dichotomy among these two groups, furthermore findings showed that all these groups were aware on the effects of their struggle in the society. Lastly, the researcher come up with conclusion and policy implications that in order to minimize or to finish up dichotomy among these two, decision-making process should be a combined effort of both groups. When problems raised different conflicts solving had to applicable. Furthermore due to limitations uncounted in this study the researcher suggest the similar study should be conducted in order to oversee the effect of dichotomy among these two groups.
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A dissertation submitted to School of Public Administration and Management (SoPAM) in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Public Administration (MPA) of Mzumbe University.
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Decision making processs, Decision making in district councils, Administrators and politicians in decision making process
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