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Ontological Relevance of the Rituals of Burial and Exhumation of Human Relics (ORRBEHR) Among the Wakyiwoso of Kilimanjaro Tanzania.
Get PDFThis study investigates the Ontological Relevance of the Rituals of Burial and Exhumation of Human Relics (ORRBEHR) among the Wakyiwoso (Wakibosho) people of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, highlighting the need for scholarly attention in this underexplored area. By employing a post-positivist paradigm alongside pragmatism, the research contextualizes these complex rituals within the lived experiences of the community. The investigation utilized mixed sampling strategies, incorporating both probability and criteria sampling to ensure comprehensive data collection. Researchers gathered information through a triangulation method that included interviews, Focus Group Discussions, and direct observation. Given the qualitative nature of data, the study effectively employed sagas, testimonies, and myths presenting them thematically.This study emphasizes qualitative methodologies in psychological research, which supports the methodological approaches used in exploring complex cultural phenomena such as burial rituals. The study found that the Wakyiwoso of Kilimanjaro have various origins, but they all share a set of mortuary and post-mortem burial and exhumation rituals that evolved over time in response to the ecological system. Findings also showed that modern religions impacted burial and exhumation rites to some extent. Furthermore, the Wakyiwoso of Kilimanjaro maintained a jurisprudential, ecological, and economic interest in human relic burial and exhumation rites, making them relevant.The study developed a "Theory of Ecological Necessity" (TEN). The term "Ecological Necessity" refers to the ecological system's role in people's rituals. According to the study, the BEHR should be supported because it is environmentally friendly, economically promising, and jurisprudentially relevant. New religious rituals should flow in the same rhythm of ecological necessity.
Key Words:Burial, Exhumation, Human Relics, Ontological, Rituals, Wakyiwos
Effects of Compensation on Employee’s Performance at Government Hospitals in Tanzania.
Get PDFThe study sought to examine the effect of examining the effect of compensation on employee performance at government hospitals in Tanzania. The case of Songea Referral Hospital. The study was guided by three objectives. to determine the effect of salary on employee performance at Songea Referral Hospital, to determine the effect of incentives on employee performance at Songea Referral Hospital and to determine the effect of benefits on employee performance at Songea Referral Hospital. A positivist philosophy was employed in this study. a quantitative approach was utilized while a case study design was employed as well. A sample of 161 was drawn from 270 Songea Referral Hospital using stratified sampling. structured questionnaires were used to collect data while descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse data. The study found that salary motivation was positive and significantly related to Employee performance. Incentives were also found to be positive and significantly related to employees’ performance however benefits were found positive but weak significantly related to employee’s performance. Therefore, the study recommends the implementation of a systematic and transparent process for regular salary reviews. This ensures that employees' compensation stays competitive in the market and aligns with their skills, experience, and contributions to the organization. Secondly To ensure that incentive programs are closely aligned with the hospital's strategic objectives. Lastly, it is recommended that to enhance health and wellness benefits by providing comprehensive programs that address both physical and mental health.
Key Words: Compensation, Salary, Incentives, Benefits, Employees Performanc
Factors Affecting Customers’ Adoption of Prepaid Water Meter Services in Tanzania Rural Areas.
Get PDFThis dissertation investigates the factors affecting the adoption of prepaid water meters in rural Tanzania, aiming to understand their impact on water management. Through a comprehensive study, the research explores the drivers behind customers’decisions to adopt prepaid water meters and their implications for customer behavior and intentions. Surveys were conducted to 120 water customers in the Bahi District Council, supplemented by Key Informants Interviews (KII). Data collection utilized Kobo collect software for both primary and secondary data. Statistical analysis,
including logistic regression modeling, identified key adoption factors, including performance expectations, perceived risk, service quality and trust. While customers
recognized the benefits of using prepaid water meters for budget control and managing water consumption, concerns about potential higher costs were predominant. Addressing perceived risks, particularly regarding costs, meter
lifespan, and security through transparent information and assurance, is vital to foster adoption. Trust in service quality, promptness, and payment convenience emerged as
crucial facilitators of adoption. These findings highlight the importance of addressing customer concerns, providing clear information, and fostering trust to promote the adoption of prepaid water meters in rural Tanzania. They have significant implications for shaping targeted policies and strategies to enhance water management in rural areas, ultimately leading to improved access to clean water and sustainable development.
Keywords: Performance Expectancy, Service qualities, Perceived risks, and Effect of trus
Factors Impending on Successful Usage of Health Management Information System
Get PDFThe study examined factors impeding on successful usage of Health Management Information System (HMIS) at Mwananyamala hospital in Kinondoni Municipal in Dar es Salaam. The research design of study was cross sectional survey, with employed quantitative and qualitative approach. The data were collected using structured questionnaires and interview of the 103 respondents. Data were analyzed using SPSS and data presentation was by descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The finding results show that competence has more influence on HMIS use followed by management support and availability of information technology information. Findings from the study imply that training is required to equip HMIS users with enough competence on how to use the Health Management Information System, because competence had found to have strong influence on usage. The study concluded that user competency towards successful usage of HMIS the study conclude that users had high HMIS knowledge, high commitment, and high level of education but low level of experience and IT skills Moreover. The study recommended that the health management should be supported in terms of the provision of Information technology infrastructure so as to increase effectiveness in M&E of the sector.
Key Words: Health Management Information System, Competence & Technology
Effects of Workplace Stress on Employee Performance
Get PDFWork stress encompasses the physical, emotional, and mental strain experienced by employees as a result of various work-related pressures, demands, and challenges. This can significantly impact an individual's well-being and job performance, influencing overall productivity, job satisfaction, and the quality of work. Therefore, this study
delves into the repercussions of job stress on employee performance, conducting its investigation at Kalambo District Council in collaboration with district council staff and department heads. This study is guided by three specific objectives: identifying the root causes of work-related stress, assessing its effects on employee performance, and proposing effective strategies for alleviating this stress. A total of 63 participants were
selected to provide valuable insights toward achieving these research goals. The study employed two distinct data collection methods: a questionnaire distributed to 50
employees at Kalambo District Council, and interviews conducted with 13 department heads representing various departments within the council. The collected data was
analyzed using qualitative techniques, wherein descriptive analysis was applied to the questionnaire responses, and content analysis was utilized for the qualitative interview
data. The research findings unveil a range of factors contributing to workplace stress, including extended working hours, heavy workloads, interpersonal conflicts, inequitable
treatment from superiors, working under pressure, instances of harassment, job insecurity, fear of termination, financial concerns, and family-related challenges. The
complications of this stress encompass diminished productivity, reduced morale, increased absenteeism, diminished interest in work, strained work relationships, job dissatisfaction, incomplete tasks and personal life difficulties management.
Keywords: Stress, Workplace Stress, Employee Performance, Task Performanc
Factors Affecting Tax Base Diversity In Tanzania
Get PDFThis study examined the factors affecting the tax base diversity in Tanzania, a case of the Katavi Region. The study was guided by four objectives; to assess the effect of the literacy of taxpayers on the tax base diversity, to examine the effect of ICT facili-ties on tax base diversity; to determine the effect of infrastructure on tax base diversity and to assess the effect of geographical coverage of the tax authority on the tax base diversity. The study was guided by the positivism paradigm with the use of a quantitative approach in which a cross-sectional survey was used. The total popula-tion of the study was 267 TRA stakeholders in Katavi Region and the sample size was 160 respondents. The sampling techniques used were simple random sampling and stratified sampling. The data were collected through questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that the level of literacy among taxpayers has a positive and significant effect on tax base diversity. The findings indicated that outdated ICT facilities have negative ef-fects on tax base diversity. The geographical coverage of tax authority was poor cov-erage of tax authority. Moreover, the findings indicated that poor infrastructure has caused many areas not to be easily identified and reached. Therefore, the study re-commends that education should be provided to taxpayers on the importance of pay-ing taxes without any force. Also, the study recommends that the TRA authority should make sure that modern ICT facilities are available to its employees to make work easily conducted efficiently. Moreover, TRA should make efforts of ensuring that infrastructures are in good condition.
Key Words: Literacy, Infrastructure, ICT, Geographical Coverage, Effect and Tax base
Dhamira za Nyimbo za Michezo ya Watoto Zinavyosaidia Kuwajenga Ujasiri na Tabia Njema katika Jamii ya Wazanzibari.
No full textUtafiti ulilenga kuchunguza dhamira za nyimbo za michezo ya watoto zinavyosaidia kuwajenga ujasiri na tabia njema katika jamii ya Wazanzibari. Utafiti ulikuwa na malengo mahususi matatu; mosi, kubainisha nyimbo za michezo ya watoto, mantiki na miktadha ya uimbaji katika jamii ya Wazanzibari. Pili, kuchambua dhamira za nyimbo teule za michezo ya watoto katika jamii ya Wazanzibari. Na tatu, kuonesha jinsi dhamira za nyimbo hizo zinavyosaidia kuwajenga ujasiri na tabia njema.Mbinu za ushuhudiaji, usaili na majadiliano zilitumika katika ukusanyaji wa data ambapo data hizo zilichambuliwa kwa kutumia mkabala wa maelezo. Nadharia za Uchambuzi Matini na Mwitikio wa Msomaji zilitumika kuongoza uchambuzi na uwasilishaji wa data za utafiti huu. Matokeo ya utafiti yanaonesha kuwaUtafiti huu ulibainisha mantiki na miktadha ya uimbaji wa nyimbo za michezo ya watoto. Matokeo ya utafiti yamebaini kuwa kuna nyimbo mbalimbali za michezo ya watoto ambazo zina maana tofauti tofauti na huimbwa katika miktadha mbalimbali. Miongoni mwa nyimbo hizo ni Duara, Moja mbili tatu, Mpilipili, Panya, Maji ya moto, Nalia na A e i o u, Tuamkapo asubuhi, Kidabwada, Turukeruke, Unakwenda wapi, Ndege kumi porini na Watoto wazuri. Nyimbo nyingine ni Baba kasafiri, Kificho, Mnara wa baba, Kaskazi, Sukari ya Mahonda, Ndugu yetu na Twende sikukuu. Nyimbo hizo huimbwa katika miktadha ya shuleni, nyumbani na mitaani, wakati wa mchana, jioni na usiku wa mapema. Kuhusu dhamira za nyimbo, matokeo ya utafiti yanabainisha kwamba nyimbo za michezo zina dhamira mbalimbali kulingana na mahitaji ya jamii. Miongoni mwa dhamira hizo ni pamoja na kuwajenga watoto kiakili na kifikira, kuwafunda na kuwaendeleza katika maadili mema, kuwaburudisha na kuwastarehesha. Dhamira nyingine ni pamoja na kuwajengea watoto mioyo ya kizalendo, kutafuta elimu, kupanga malengo katika maisha, kuwafundisha kutamka maneno ya lugha, kuwafundisha kuhesabu na kuwajengea uwezo wa uvumbuzi. Pia, hulenga kuwasaidia watoto katika kuwakuza kimwili na kimaadili kulingana na jamii wanayoishi. Kuhusu jinsi nyimbo za michezo ya watoto zinavyosaidia kuwajenga ujasiri na tabia njema, matokeo ya utafiti yanaonesha kuwa michezo ya watoto inawajenga ujasiri kwa huwakuza kiakili na kifikra, kufanyakazi kwa bidii, kuepuka utegemezi katika maisha, kutafuta elimu na kupanga malengo katika maisha yao ya kila siku. Kuhusu tabia njema, matokeo ya utafiti yanaonesha kuwa michezo huwakuza watoto kuwa na maadili mema, kuwa na moyo wa kizalendo, kuepuka kiburi, kufanya mazoezi ya viungo na kuwapenda wazazi. Kwa hakika dhamira hizo, huwajenga watoto kuwa na tabia njema katika jamii ambapo hufanya mambo yanayokubalika na kuacha mambo yote yasiyokubalika katika jamii yao. Mtafiti anapendekeza kwa wazazi na serikali kutilia maanani umuhimu wa nyimbo na michezo ya watoto kwa kujumuishwa katika mitaala ya elimu. Mwisho, mtafiti anapendekeza tafiti zaidi zifanyike kuchunguza umuhimu wa michezo ya watoto kwa jamii ya baadaye
Contribution of Digital Communication Platforms in Promoting Democratic Values in Tanzania: A Content Analysis of Jamii Forum Platform.
Get PDFThe study set out to assess the contribution of digital communication platforms in promoting democratic values in Tanzania. By analyzing the content of threads/topics generated through JamiiForum platform in four months between January to July 2018. The study specifically determined the role of jamiiforum platform in promoting democratic values; assessed the democratic values information shared on jamiiforum platforms and correlated the relationship between digital communication platforms and democratic values promotion. The sample size included 28 threads/topics generated through Jamiiforum platform with 84 contributions and six (6) communication experts who were purposely selected from The Open University of Tanzania, University of Dar es Salaam and Dar es Salaam School of Journalism in Dar es Salaam. The content analysis suggests that jamiiforum platform (digital communication platform) promote democratic values in Tanzania through bestowing freedom of expression among netzens; this provides them the chance to discuss all aspects of democratic values. Also the content analysis indicated that netzens don’t reveal their identities due to avoidance of legal and political interference. The study recommends that Political interference over digital communication should be avoided so as to allow the freedom of expression among the users; Digital communication should not be seen as threat to politicians but rather should be promoted to allow democratization process and Sustainable training on proper use of platforms should be provided to the netzens on the need and importance of proper using digital communications platforms including social media as a way of expressing and sharing their views, opinions and criticisms about the government and political issues taking place in the country.
Keywords: Digital Communication, Social Media, Democracy, and Democratic Value
The Impact of Training on Workers’ Performance: A Case of A-to-Z Textile Industry in Arusha District Council.
Get PDFThe research aimed to examine the Effect of training on workers’ performance in the A-to-Z textile industry. Specifically, the study aimed to analyze the impacts of on-job training initiatives on workers’ performance in the A-to-Z textile industry, to examine the role of succession planning in improving workers’ performance in the A-to-Z textile industry and how career development programs influence the improvement of workers’ performance at A-to-Z textile industry. The study employed a quantitative approach using an explanatory research design to explore causal relationships. Additionally, the study involved a stratified sample of 338 respondents drawn from the population of 2200 workers as data were collected using structured questionnaires as data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that while off-job training significantly enhances job performance, problem-solving skills, and productivity in the A-to-Z textile industry, on-job training also positively impacts job efficiency and productivity but to a lesser extent. The succession planning’s effectiveness in leadership continuity and skill development is mixed with many employees showing uncertainty and negativity about its impact. The findings also showed that career development programs generally boost productivity and job performance. The study concluded that there is still a need for improved training accessibility and better-aligned programs to maximize training benefits. The study recommended that the A-to-Z textile industry should enhance off-job training by increasing its frequency and varieties and incorporating follow-up sessions. On-job training can be improved by developing structured job rotation programs and expanding personalized coaching to address specific employee needs. Succession planning should be revisited for inclusivity and transparency and career development programs need a comprehensive skills gap analysis for clear promotion pathways.
Keywords: Training, Workers Performance, Succession Plan, Career Development Progra
Assessing Impact of Governance Practices on the Sustainability of Water Supply Projects at DAWASA.
Get PDFThe study was conducted to assess the impact of governance practices on the sustainability of water supply projects managed by DAWASA. The specific objectives of the study were to examine the effect of transparency on the sustainability of water supply projects, to examine the effect of accountability on the sustainability of water supply projects and to examine the effect of participation and inclusiveness on the sustainability of water supply projects. The study used cross sectional research design whereby stratified sampling technique was used to get members of sample size who were 109 respondents. Data were solicited through questionnaire while data were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The study found that in terms of transparency there is disclosure requirement about the water projects carried out by DAWASA while in terms of accountability, the project team regularly is accountable in conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with regulations. The study also showed that there are collaborative efforts between different stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, NGOs, local communities) to the sustainability of water supply projects. The study concludes that transparency, accountability and participation and inclusiveness has significant effect on the sustainability of water supply projects. The study recommends that the management should continue enhance transparency, accountability and participation and inclusiveness.
Keywords: Governance Practice, Water Supply Projects and Sustainability of Water Suppl