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Factors Influencing Data Quality in Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Sectors in Chalinze District, Tanzania.
Get PDFThis study explored the factors influencing data quality in the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems of public sectors in Chalinze District, Tanzania. Effective M&E systems are vital for ensuring good governance and enhancing public sector performance. The research aimed to identify the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of data collection methods and their impact on data quality. Utilizing a quantitative approach, the study employed descriptive statistics to analyze survey data collected from district officials and M&E officers. Secondary data sources included project reports and relevant literature. The results revealed significant issues in data recording practices and inconsistencies in reporting, leading to challenges in data accuracy and completeness. The study highlighted the need for standardized data collection tools and regular training for M&E personnel to address these issues. Conclusions drawn from the research emphasize the importance of rigorous data management practices and continuous improvement of M&E systems to ensure high-quality data, which is crucial for informed decision-making and effective public sector management. The study recommended that organizations should adopting advanced data management tools and fostering a culture that values data quality will support the efforts of offices of public and private sector.
Keywords: Data Quality, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Sectors
The Effects of Training Programs on Employees’ Performance: The Case of Immigration Department Dar Es Salaam.
Get PDFTraining programs are crucial to organizations as they enhance employee skills, boost productivity, quality service, foster a culture of continuous improvement and
adaptability in a competitive environment. The study aims to assess the effects of training programs on employees' performance at the Immigration Department in Dar es Salaam. The specific objectives were to examine the effects of onboarding training, to assess the effects of technical skills training, and to determine the effects of soft skills training on employee performance. The research used Kirkpatrick's model. The study used positivism philosophy and quantitative research approach were employed, with a sample of 245 respondents from immigration department
employees. Simple random sampling was employed where by data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression. The study found that onboarding training positively significant affected employee performance. For the technical skills training, the regression results revealed that technical skill had significantly positive effect on employee performance with task efficiency, and adaptability to technology. Similarly, the regression results revealed that soft skills training has a significant positive effect on employees' performance. It is recommended that the organization continues to invest in comprehensive training programs that prepare employees for their roles and
promote seamless integration into the workplace. The organization should regularly update the training to address evolving technologies and job-specific needs. To maintain the effectiveness of soft skills training, the organization should continue prioritizing leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution in future training programs.
Keywords: Training Programs, Employee performance, Onboarding training, Technical skill training and soft skill training
The Influence of Social Media on Customer Purchasing Behaviour: A Case of Youth Instagram Users in Kinondoni Dar es salaam City.
Get PDFThis study investigates the influence of Instagram on customer purchasing behavior among youth aged 25 to 34 in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam City. Many young adults who are active online use social networks in various ways, with Instagram becoming one of the most admired tools especially for brand search and product engagement. However, there exists a huge gap in assessing the influence of Instagram‟s nature, which is mostly visual, also the celebrities lurking in there, and how all this and more even helps the consumer make a decision in that specific area or context. The
research, with a mixed-methods approach combining both quantitative and qualitative strategies was undertaken and questionnaires, interviews and focus group discussions were used. Yamane's formula was applied to a total population of 400 and a sample drawn from this population to show the attitudes towards Instagram, presentation of the features, and marketing effects on buying behavior. it is found out
those visual aspects, the quality of images presented and their posted timing coupled with a friend‟s good feedback on Instagram, have been found to instill consumer liking and trust. Also, social media influencers promoted such strategies as providing monetary discounts, which increased consumers‟ purchase intentions. The research indicates that firms should include appropriate measures in their Instagram marketing campaigns through use of interactive imagery engaging customers, employing influencers and providing customers with enticing offers. There is need for the
government to foster these endeavours by encouraging the population to be digitally literate. More longitudinal studies and studies that explores and compares the
influence of Instagram on different groups of people in other regions are recommended. This study highlights the importance of Instagram in the current consumer landscape which assists in addressing several focus areas to the relative audiences.
Keywords: Social Media, Customer purchasing Behaviour,Youth, Instagra
Effect of Social Media on Public Awareness Programmes : A Case of LATRA and TASAC in Tanzania.
Get PDFThe study examined the roles of social media on public awareness programmes. The study was conducted at Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) and Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC), Tanzania.The general objective of this study was to investigate on the effects of social media on public awareness programmes. The study was guided by four objectives; to analyse the roles of social media on public awareness programmes, to examine the extent to social Media usage on public awareness programmes; to identify its effects on public awareness programmes, and to find out challenges and opportunities associated with utilizing social media for public awareness programmes. Basing on the nature of the study, the researcher adopted a case study research design; using quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. The data collected using interviews, observation and questionnaires. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS under the help of frequencies and percentages. The study used a sample size of 82 who were obtained through purposive and random sampling techniques.
The findings found out that organizations use websites, social media pages like Instagram, Facebook, X (twitter), in educating and informing the audience on
programmes, and allowing interaction with the audience on the campaign. Social media has also led to spread of misinformation and fake news on some programmes. Poor internet connection and internet costs were the common challenge faced majority of social media users in rural and urban areas. The study concluded that social media has enabled organizations like LATRA and TASAC to reach beyond geographical boundaries instantly at low costs compared to
the use of TV, Newspapers and radio. The study recommended that, government and other stakeholders should cooperate in improving internet connection, so as to allow even the rural communities to access to public awareness programmes through social
media
Implication of Community Perceptions on Early Identification of Children with Developmental Disabilities in Tanzania: A Case of Singida Municipal District.
Get PDFThis study examines the implications of community perceptions on early identification of children with developmental disabilities in Tanzania, with a focus on Singida Municipal District. The objectives were to explore the experiences of professionals involved in early identification, examine the impact of early identification on family support systems, and understand parental perceptions of socioeconomic status in relation to early identification. Using the Social-Ecological Theory as a framework, the research adopted an interpretivist philosophy and a qualitative design, with purposive sampling of
27 participants, including social welfare officers, nurse officers, and parents. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs), and thematically analyzed. Findings revealed that early identification improves access to social support and specialized services, yet is hindered by community stigma, limited resources, and inadequate training for professionals. Socioeconomic status was also found to significantly impact access, with lower-income families facing greater challenges due to financial constraints and limited awareness. The study concludes that addressing socio-cultural barriers, enhancing professional training, and increasing funding are essential for effective early identification. Recommendations include community awareness campaigns, strengthened partnerships with NGOs, and targeted
capacity-building programs. These insights aim to guide policymakers and social workers in fostering a more inclusive environment for children with developmental
disabilities in Tanzania.
Keywords: Early Identification, Developmental Disabilities, Community Perceptions, Socioeconomic Status, Social Support, Singida Municipal District, Tanzani
Examining the Factors Influencing Employees’ Health and Safety Management to Workplace Performance: Itilima District Council.
Get PDFThis study aimed at examining factors influencing health and safety management at workplace performance in Itilima District. Probability and Non-probability sampling
procedures were used through stratified sampling, simple random sampling and purposeful sampling techniques in order to capture information from 322 respondents. Descriptive survey design was adopted in conducting this study with
both quantitative and qualitative research approaches where quantitative approach used as the major approach applied, data were collected using Questionnaires with Observations. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, regression and multiple linear regression. In the findings, it is indicated that health and safety management at workplace performance in Itilima District is influenced by several factors including; accidents, diseases, competitive stress, culture and technology, economic circumstances due to low income, temperature and humidity, absenteeism and
disabilities. Therefore, in this study, it is recommended that, the educational stake holders and the government at large have to take the results of the researcher's
findings and apply it as a tool in resolving the factors influencing health and safety at work place for the improvement of workplace performance. Thus, health and safety at work place performance has great influence to the workers performance. Issues like accidents, diseases, competitive stress, culture and technology, economic
circumstances due to low income, temperature and humidity, absenteeism and disabilities have to be taken as interventions to be addressed in yielding workplace
performance.
Keywords: Health and Safety, Employees’ Workplace, Performance, Management, Organization Cultur
Improved Mechanism for Detecting Examinations Impersonations in Public Higher Learning Institutions : Case of the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy.
Get PDFStudent identification documents, such as ID cards and exam hall tickets, are crucial for verifying exams eligibility in public higher learning institutions. However, these
methods have security vulnerabilities, including weak authentication, lack of encryption, and inadequate anti-counterfeiting measures, making impersonation easier. The study focused on enhancing the detection of impersonations in physical examinations in Public Higher Learning Institutions. The main goal was to develop an improved mechanism for detecting impersonations, with specific objectives to identify key technologies, design an enhanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) model, and evaluate the developed model. The research was conducted at the Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy (MNMA) due to its current high enrollment rate with low number of academics, involving 525 respondents including academic staff, ICT officers, and students. A mixed research methodology was adopted, the
study used a case study approach with stratified sampling, employing semi-structured interviews, document analysis, and surveys for data collection. The study analyzed data using content analysis, statistics, and probability theory, presenting findings through graphs and UML diagrams. It developed an enhanced NLP model with Laravel, Flutter, and MySQL, integrating QR codes for student authentication
through dynamic question generation. Results confirmed model efficiency in improving security and verification with minimal time and cost.
Keywords: Impersonations, Examinations, Higher Learning Institution, Impersonations detection, impersonator, Dynamic Challenging questions, QR Code and NLP Model
Determinants of Epicor Accounting System Usage in Public Organizations: A Case of the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to examine the factors affecting the effective usage of the Epicor accounting system in Tanzania Revenue Authority. This study specifically assessed the effect of the perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived trust
and perceived risks on the effective usage of the Epicor accounting system within TRA. The positivistic philosophy, deductive approach, explanatory design and Davis
and Venkatesh's (1996)’s Technology Acceptance Model served as the foundation for this investigation. The 92 respondents were drawn using a stratified and simple random sampling technique from a population of 120 respondents from various
departments and units of the Tanzania Revenue Authority. Then structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used as data analysis tools. The study found that, perceived
usefulness, perceived ease of use and perceived trust had a positive and significant effect on the effective usage of the Epicor Accounting System within Tanzania Revenue Authority. The findings indicated that perceived risks had a negative and insignificant effect. The study concluded that, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and perceived trust had a significant relationship with the effective usage of the Epicor Accounting System in the Tanzania Revenue Authority. The study suggests the Tanzania Revenue Authority to design strategies to minimize the risks
associated with Epicor accounting system in order to promote revenue collection.
Key Words: Epicor accounting system, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived trust, perceived risks, Tanzania Revenue Authorit
The Influence of Job and Personal Resources on Turnover Intentions in Food and Beverages Manufacturing MSEs in Tanzania: Mediating Role of Employee Engagement.
Get PDFThis study investigates the correlation between employment personal resources and intention to turnover within the food and beverage production industry, mediated via employee involvement and the utilization of micro and small firms in Tanzania. The study aimed to investigate the impact of job resources as well as private resources on turnover intentions within the food and beverage production micro and small enterprises in Tanzania. This research was based on the model of job demands and resources and Social Exchange Theory. The positivist worldview was embraced, and
empirical investigation was utilized. The employed research design is a cross sectional survey. A standardized questionnaire was utilized to gather data from a sample of 378 allocated Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), in Dar es Salaam. The analysis employing a Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Model approach indicated that job resources have a negligible negative effect on turnover intention. Conversely, personal resources exhibit a statistically significant beneficial impact on turnover intention. This study identified that employee engagement modulates the correlation between personal resources and turnover intention. This study suggests that personal resources affect turnover intention, with employee engagement serving as a mediator in the relationship among personal assets and turnover intention. This study advised that owner-managers of MSEs should promote the utilization of personal resources to enhance skills and competencies, while also pushing employees to participate actively in their work to mitigate turnover intentions.
Keywords: Job Resources, Personal Resources, Employee Engagement, Turnover Intention, PLS-SEM
Assessing the Role of Mobile Phones in Enhancing Tanzania Prison Officers' Job Performance; Insight from Dodoma Region.
Get PDFThe study assessed the role of mobile phones in enhancing Tanzania prison officers' job performance; insight from Dodoma region. Three objectives guided the study; to
determine the role of mobile phones in enhancing communication, to examine the role of mobile phones in streamlining administrative tasks and to assess the role of
mobile phones in facilitating coordination in prison operations on prison officers' performance. The study employed the Technology Acceptance Model. Positivism
philosophy was used in this study. A quantitative approach and explanatory research design were also employed. 100 sample size from Dodoma prison officers were randomly sampled from 134 population. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used as tools of data analysis. It was found that all three independent variables from the role of mobile phones; communication, streamlining and coordination were found to be positive and significantly related to prison officers’ performance. The study
concludes that mobile phones significantly improve communication, operational efficiency, and decision-making among prison officers, contributing to enhanced job
performance in Tanzania's prison system. It is recommended that prison authorities integrate mobile phone usage more effectively into daily operations to improve communication efficiency. Also, prison management further incorporates mobile technology to optimize administrative processes, such as scheduling, document management, and performance tracking. Lastly, prison authorities should enhance communication infrastructure by equipping officers with smartphones or devices that support real-time updates and coordination across departments.
Keywords: Mobile phones, Prison officers, Job performance and Impact