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The Contribution of Training Performance on Employee Performance in Public Organizations: A Case Study of Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Manyara Region.
No full textThis study examined how training contributes to employee performance at RUWASA-Manyara in Tanzania. It focused on three objectives: improving decision-making skills, skill development, and job satisfaction. The study was guided by Human Capital and Social Learning Theories, adopting a positivist philosophy and a quantitative research approach. An explanatory research design was used, with 81 employees sampled from a population of 102 using stratified random sampling. Data was collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression. Findings revealed that decision-making skills, skill development, and job satisfaction positively influenced employee performance. However, skill development was not statistically significant, while job satisfaction had the strongest impact. The study concludes that effective decision-making enhances performance, skill development plays a crucial role, and job satisfaction is a key driver of employee performance at RUWASA. Based on these findings, the study recommends that managers undergo training on data-driven and transparent decision-making to improve problem-solving and resource allocation. RUWASA should invest in continuous, job-specific training aligned with industry advancements. Additionally, the agency should enhance working conditions, offer competitive salaries, and provide clear career growth opportunities to boost employee satisfaction and performance.
Keywords: Improved Decision-making Skills, Skill Development, Job Satisfaction, Employees Performanc
Effects of Beehive Types and Forage Species on Honey Production: A Case of Manyoni District, Tanzania.
No full textThere has been a strong interest in developing approach to maximize honey production in Tanzania. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of beehive type and to assess forage species on honey production in Manyoni district of Tanzania. A total of 100 beekeepers and 6 key informants were purposively selected from two beekeeping management site namely Mwamagembe Village Land Forest Reserve and Aghondi National Bee Reserve. Structured interviews and field observations were used as main methods for social economic data collection. In addition, systematic sampling design was applied to collect forest inventory data. Collected data was subjected to statistical analysis using Microsoft excels spreadsheet. Findings identified two types of hives in the study area, namely: Modern (top bar) hive (74.7%) and traditional (bark) hive (25.3%). The average honey productivity of modern hive in Aghondi National Bee Reserve and traditional hives in Mwamagembe Village Land Forest Reserve was 6.4 kg per year and 2.9 kg per year respectively. For the same vegetation, average honey productivity was 4.21 kg per year for modern hive and 2.9 kg per year for traditional hive. A total of 48 species with 16 plant families in Aghondi National Bee Reserve and 65 species with 23 plant families in Mwamagembe Village Land Forest Reserve were identified to be foraged by bees. Adequate knowledge of hive type identification and bee flora plays an important role in honey production system. To increase honey production, the focus should be on the adoption of modern hive technology, sustainability of bee flora and bark hives deterrence.
Key Words: Honey, Beehives, Miombo Woodland, Itigi Thicket
An Assessment of the Church Archival Records Management Practices: A Case Study of Vuga Press, Vuga Bible School, Mbuyukenda Centre and Mlalo Hohen, North Eastern Diocese, Tanzania.
No full textThis study investigates archival records management practices in the North Eastern Dioceses in Tanga Tanzania with a focus on identifying the types and formats of archival materials, evaluating current management methods, and examining challenges affecting preservation. Employing an exploratory research design, the study used purposive sampling to select 50 respondents. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and a review of both published and unpublished documents. Findings indicate that 86% of respondents were not actively involved in the collection or management of church records, posing a significant threat to the preservation of diocesan historical memory. A strong positive correlation was observed between the use of digital tools and improvements in the preservation, security, and accessibility of records. Key constraints identified include limited financial resources, inadequate infrastructure, and insufficient staff training and awareness. The study concludes that effective archival management is critical to safeguarding the historical legacy and institutional continuity of the dioceses. It recommends increased investment in digital technologies, staff capacity building, and the development of clear archival policies to ensure sustainable records management practices.
Keywords: Church Archives, Records Management, Digital Preservation, Historical Memory, Archival Practices- North Eastern Diocese
The Influence of Human Capital on Implementation of Corporate Strategic Plans: A Case of Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited at Lake Zone Regional Offices.
No full textThis study examined the influence of human capital on implementation of corporate strategic plans. Specifically, the study examined the influence of employee training and development, employee involvement, and employee utilization on the implementation of corporate strategic plans. This study employs a descriptive research design to gather and analyses data on the influence of human capital on the implementation of corporate strategic plans at TANESCO's Lake Zone offices. A sample size of 190 employees was selected from a total population of 636 using simple random sampling. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires, and the data was analyzed using correlation and multiple regression analysis. The results indicated positive and significant correlations between all three independent variables and the dependent variable, the implementation of corporate strategic plans. Specifically, employee training and development showed a weak but significant correlation (r = 0.283), while employee involvement (r = 0.769) and employee utilization (r = 0.685) showed strong and significant correlations with the implementation of strategic plans. The multiple linear regression model confirmed a significance relationship (F = 117.374, p < 0.000). The study concluded that employee training and development, employee involvement, and employee utilization significantly influence the implementation of corporate strategic plans. Among these, employee involvement and employee utilization had the strongest impact. The findings suggest that improving these aspects within an organization can enhance the effectiveness of strategic plan implementation.
Keywords: Corporate Strategic Plan. Human Resourc and Employee Trainin
The Effectiveness of Community Radio in Promoting Drug Abuse Awareness: The Case of Tanzania Southern Zone
No full textThe study explored the effectiveness of community radio in promoting awareness about drug abuse in Southern Tanzania, focusing on three objectives: (i) the role of community radio in creating awareness, preventing drug abuse, and influencing attitudes and behaviours; (ii) the frequency of drug abuse-related programmes by community radio stations; and (iii) the impact of these programmes in educating the community. Using a mixed-methods approach with a sequential explanatory design, 384 participants (324 audience members, 60 media practitioners) were involved. Based on Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory (1977), quantitative data obtained from questionnaires and qualitative data collected through interviews were employed. Findings revealed that community radio significantly increases awareness of drug abuse prevention (Mean = 3.53, SD = 1.35), though its impact on altering attitudes and behaviours is moderate (Mean = 3.05, SD = 1.07) and inconsistent. Community radio stations produced drug abuse-related programmes infrequently (Mean = 3.00, SD = 0.869) despite an increase in awareness events (Mean = 4.00, SD = 0.770). While these programmes raised awareness of drug abuse risks, they struggled to bring about long-term changes in attitudes and behaviours. Personal storytelling and testimonies were the most engaging methods, whereas expert interviews lacked the emotional connection needed to fully engage the audience. The study concludes that while community radio raises awareness, its influence on behaviour change is limited. It recommends increasing the frequency of drug abuse-related programmes and incorporating emotional storytelling. Future research should investigate the long-term impact and reasons for infrequent content airing.
Keywords: Community Radio, Drug Abuse, Drug, Tanzania Southern Zone
The Role of Motivation on Tanzania Electric Supply Company Organizational Performance.
No full textThis study assessed the role of motivation on Tanzania electric supply company organizational performance. Specifically, the study focused on the examining the impacts of monetary incentives, non-monetary incentives and flexible working schedule on Tanzania electric supply company organizational performance. The study utilized a quantitative research approach and a positivist paradigm, employing an explanatory research design. The study included a sample size of 133, although only 90 personnel were analyzed for correctness. The study employed a convenience sample strategy to select respondents based on their availability and accessibility in the study area. Data was collected through questionnaires and random sampling technique was involved. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were
applied for quantitative data analysis in this study. The study findings indicated that monetary incentives significantly and positively influenced the Tanzania electric
supply company organizational performance. Similarly, it was found that Tanzania electric supply company organizational performance was also significantly and positively influenced by non-monetary incentives and flexible working schedule.
These imply that a unit increase in each monetary incentive, non-monetary incentives and flexible working schedule lead to organization performance to increase. The findings suggest that monetary incentives, non-monetary incentives, and flexible working schedules should be prioritized by institutions due to their significant impact. By doing so, personnel will be dedicated to enhancing performance, which
will elevate their morale, motivating them to exert greater effort and exhibit self motivation.
Keywords: monetary incentives, Non-monetary incentives, Flexible working schedul
Evaluation of the Implementation of Free Education Policy in Primary schools in Morogoro District: A Case of Selected Primary Schools in Morogoro, Tanzania.
No full textThis study evaluated the Implementation of Free Education Policy in Primary schools in Morogoro Municipal, Case of Selected primary Schools. Three objectives: were; to analyse the perception people have over the free education policy in primary schools in Morogoro Municipal, to analyze the challenges of the implementation of free education policy in primary schools in Morogoro Municipal and to explain
achievements of the implementation of free education policy in selected primary schools in Morogoro Municipal. Mixed methods design guided the study. Questionnaire, interview, focus group discussion and documentary review were used to collect the data. The result indicated that the community perceptions on the implementation of free education policy were not very positive. This is because the parents were charged some contribution e.g. sport and stationery money. This is
contradicting the basic principle of the concept of free education policy in Tanzania. The study also revealed that, the policy created a lot of challenges; some of them
were congested classrooms, shortages of classrooms, teachers fail to manage classrooms, students subjected to double shift and food not supplied in schools. This has affected ability of students failing to follow lesson and focus on studies. Lastly, the study found interesting findings on the achievements of the implementation of free education policy in primary schools in Morogoro. These were availability of
capitation funds, increase of enrolment in primary schools, improved in-service training for teachers and more purchase of textbooks. In order to implementing FE policy in Morogoro Municipal, the study recommended that, Government should
relax its guidelines to allow parents to contribute small amount of money for meals at school, Congestion should be addressed by constructing more classrooms and parents need to be involved in this innovation of education, as they are key stakeholders in education system and Government has to realize that increase in a number of students requires deploying more primary school teachers so employing teachers is essential.
Keywords; Free Education Policy, Secondary Education, Tuition Fe
Stakeholders’ Perception on Implementation of Education Policy in Tanzanian Primary Schools: A Case of Primary Schools in Msalala District.
No full textThis study examined stakeholders‘ understanding and experiences regarding the implementation of the Education and Training Policy (ETP) 2014 in Msalala District Council, with emphasis on its alignment with existing education guidelines. A case study design employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches was used, involving District Education Officers (DEOs), Ward Education Officers (WEOs), headteachers, and school committee members as key participants. The study aimed to assess stakeholders‘ understanding of the policy, evaluate their experiences in implementation, and analyze how the policy relates to current education guidelines. The findings revealed that most stakeholders understood ETP 2014 as a framework of principles guiding educational practices. The policy was recognized as the foundation for education implementation. Stakeholders demonstrated experience in
implementing the policy through teaching, organizing teacher personnel, influencing compliance, and addressing government educational requirements. Despite this, the study identified challenges such as inadequate teacher recruitment and limited access to policy documents. The study recommends increased budgetary allocation for hiring new teachers, ensuring that all policy documents and guidelines are accessible to stakeholders, and encouraging individual efforts to understand the policy and its areas of application. Additionally, the research serves as a basis for further studies to examine whether similar levels of understanding and implementation experiences exist among stakeholders in other councils across the country.
Key words: Stakeholders’ Perception, Education Policy, Primary Schools
Exploring Effective Educational Technologies for Supporting Students Learning Sustainably: The Case of Mzuzu University ODeL.
No full textThe study aimed at exploring effective educational technologies to support students learning sustainably at Mzuzu University Open, Distance and e-Learning (ODeL). This study intended to respond to the problem of dropout of students and little use of educational technologies to support the increasing enrolment. The results from this study indicated that lack of computers and smartphones (Mean of 3.00), unfamiliarity with technology (Mean of 2.83) and lack of online academic support (Mean of 3.38) were among the factors which led to dropout of students at MZUNI ODeL. The ODeL administrators agreed to these factors with means of 2.80, 2.60 and 3.60 respectively. The study further found that smartphone (95.7%) and laptops (100%) were popularly used technological devices among students, instructors, and
administrators. Moodle, WhatsApp and Email were identified as popularly used technological applications for learning. The students also liked the content for learning be represented in audio and video clips. It was also found that the institution
could not use virtual labs and assistive technologies. Lastly, 20 instructors (90.9%), 5 administrators (100%) and 99 students (87.6%) were willing and accepted to use educational technologies but this was affected by unstable network and electricity blackout. It was therefore recommended that the institution should train the staff and students on technology use, establish virtual labs, upgrade their internet speed, use
additional energy such as solar and distribute power banks to staff and students.
Keywords: student support; dropout; educational technologies; technology acceptanc
Factors Associated with Performance of Health Management Information System among Selected Health Facilities in Hai District, Tanzania.
No full textHMIS is a comprehensive data management system designed to collect, store, analyse, and disseminate health-related information. Understanding the HMIS is essential for addressing healthcare challenges, particularly those intensified by limited resources, as it has the potential to enhance healthcare delivery. Therefore, this study aims to assess the factors associated with HMIS performance among selected health facilities in Hai District. Specifically, identifying technical, organizational, and behavioral factors influencing HMIS performance. The study adapted to a
quantitative and qualitative design targeting 57 health facilities. The sample size of the study was 35 health care providers from sampled 9 health facilities. Data was
collected through questionnaires and structured interview guide. Analysis of quantitative data was analysed through descriptive statistics using the aid of Statistical
Package of Social Sciences, while qualitative data was analysed through thematic content analysis. Quantitative data was presented in form of tables, percentage, means and standard deviations. The study found out that health facilities have access to HMIS documentation materials. It was concluded that technological factors were statistically significant to the performance of HMIS within Hai District. Regarding, organization factors it was concluded that organizational factors were significantly associated with the performance of HMIS system among the healthcare workers.
Also behavioral factors associated with HMIS performance were not considerable factors influencing healthcare workers. It was recommended that policy makers and stakeholders should ensure that health facilities are equipped with up-to-date technology and a reliable power supply, alongside ongoing training for healthcare workers.
Keywords: Performance, Health, Information System, Hai District