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The Effect of Factors Inhibiting Credit Access to Small-Scale Rice Farmers’ Livelihood in Mbarali District.
(CBE – Proceeding BEDC, 2022-11-15) Katabaro, Jastine; Magasi, Chacha
Despite the available financial institutions in Tanzania, yet the lives of majority small-scale farmers had not been to expectation. Most of small-scale farmers are still using poor farming equipment which had accelerated low crop yields. Therefore, the aim of the research was to assess the Effect of factors inhibiting credit service access on the livelihood of small-scale rice farmers. The research employed a descriptive design whereby both qualitative and quantitative methods were applied. A sample size of 80 small-scale rice farmers were used in this study randomly selected from the population of rice producers. The questionnaire and interview methods were used in data collection. The findings indicated that farm credit charges, credit sources, interest rates, loan application procedures and collateral requirement were suggested as factors inhibiting small-scale farmers from accessing credit facility. Finally, the study recommended that, the government of Tanzania through the ministry of agriculture in collaboration with other development partners also need to take deliberate initiatives by introducing suitable agro-financing policies that carter to promote the development of the agriculture sector which employs majority of the people than other sectors of the economy.
Assessment of Entrepreneurial Training methods to Women Food Vendors in Ilala Tanzania
(CBE - Proceeding BEDC 2665 - 0681, 2021-11-16) Isdory,Sunday, Mark, Diyammi Paul & Dr Mohamed, Fauzia
This study assess women food vendors' preference of entrepreneurial training methods for the successful
operation of a business in Ilala city. A cross-sectional design was employed coupled with both qualitative and
quantitative approaches. The target population of the study was all 242 registered women food vendors in
three markets of Ferry, Buguruni, and Kariakoo. Random sampling techniques were used in which 151
women food vendors were sampled for the questionnaire. Four (4) entrepreneurship trainers were purposively
selected for an in-depth interview. Three formal training observations were done. Quantitative data were
analyzed using SPSS version 20, which computed descriptive statistics measures in frequencies, mean and
standard deviation while qualitative data was narrated and presented thematically. The study indicates that
36% of women food vendors' preferred lecture method for business management skills training, 36.7% of
women food vendors' preferred lecture method for interpersonal skills training, and 34% of women food
vendors preferred discussion method for personal entrepreneurial skills training, and 34% of women food
vendors preferred learning by doing for technical skills training. 44% of respondents rated learning by doing
as the most preferred entrepreneurial training method. Furthermore, a correlation between the successful
operation of a business and training methods was found, though this correlation is weak (p<0.5). Therefore,
respondents have indicated different preferences of training methods concerning the subject matter of
entrepreneurial skills. It is recommended that trainers, institutions, and organizations offering entrepreneurial
skills training should consider trainee's preferences of training methods to equip them with necessary
entrepreneurial skills for running a successful business.
Strategic Human Resource Management: A Precursor for Promoting Quality Service Delivery in Tanzanian Referral Hospitals
(CBE - Proceeding BEDC 2665 - 0681, 2021-11-16) Tandika, Emmanuel L. & Dominic, Theresia R.
The role of strategic human resource management (SHRM) on organization performance has received
increased attention across the global in recent years. However, much is still unknown particularly in
developing countries and specifically in the health sector. Therefore, the thrust of this study is to
investigate the role of SHRM practices in improving provision of quality health services in Tanzanian
referral hospitals. In this study, a qualitative study design with face-to-face interviews was carried out
entirely by researchers to ensure consistency in questioning and probing. Experience survey design was
adopted where key informants were picked purposively basing on their knowledge and experience in
dealing with human resource management issues in the hospital. Collected data were subjected to
qualitative conventional content analysis. Results showed that SHRM practices such as professional
development, employee compensation, supervision and performance evaluation increase not only
knowledge, skills and competencies, but also changes positively employees’ attitudes and behaviours by
creating satisfaction, commitment, motivation, intention to remain and enthusiasm, all of which result into
increased level of individual performance. This enhances quality dimensions of responsiveness, reliability,
tangibility, assurance and empathy directly and indirectly. It is therefore concluded that to provide quality
health services and achieve long-term goals and vitality, referral hospitals should proactively cherish a
strategic approach to the management of human resources and invest in such practices as professional
development, employee compensation, supervision and performance evaluation. Their struggle should be
directed in influencing actions and behaviours of employees to build a workforce capable and committed
to deliver exceptional health services to achieve competitive edge.
Factors Explaining the Effectiveness of Human Resource Information System in Tanzania Local Government Authorities
(CBE - Proceeding BEDC 2665 - 0681, 2021-11-16) Matimbwa, Hadija Mohamed & Masue, Orest Sebastian
Evolution of technology has encouraged organizations to use Human Resources Information Systems
(HRIS).This study was conducted in six regions of Tanzania Mainland namely; Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma,
Morogoro, Iringa, and Kagera and factors explaining HRIS effectiveness in Tanzanian LGAs were examined.
Data that informed this study was obtained through questionnaire and interview methods. The questionnaire
was administered to 201 human resources officers while interviews were conducted with 8 key informants.
Ordered regression model was used to examine user influence and assess the association between
technological and organizational characteristics on HRIS effectiveness; whereas content analysis was used
to analyse qualitative data. In reference to user attributes, IT skills and employee commitment had the
strongest influence on HRIS effectiveness (as measured in terms of timeliness, completeness and accuracy).
Technological characteristics that had significant influence on HRIS effectiveness were usefulness,
compatibility, complexity and reliability. Organizational characteristics with strong influence on HRIS
effectiveness were IT infrastructure and organizational support rendered to employees.As implied by study
findings therefore, regular employees skills training in IT, nurturing commitment of HRIS staff; encouraging
experience-sharing, improvement of technological features, provision of sufficient employee support, and
recruiting sufficient and qualified ICT personnel are central to the effectiveness of HRIS in Tanzania LGAs
Gender Gap in Asset ownership: Tanzania State of Play
(CBE - Proceeding BEDC 2665 - 0681, 2021-11-16) Magambo, Evelyne F. & Nyamwesa, Aloyce M.
Tanzania is facing disparity in asset ownership among women and men. This study, examined the gender
gap that still exist in asset ownership and its associated factors. Land is used to measure the level of asset
ownership. Seven (07) current papers (2017-2021) related to the study were reviewed to establish factors
causing gender gap in asset ownership. The findings show that there still exists gender gap in asset
ownership. Using Land as a measure of asset ownership the following factors are the source of ownership
gap; lack of knowledge and awareness Lack of income and Traditions & customary norms are the most
critical factors limiting women from owning assets in Tanzania. The study recommends awareness should
be availed to women regarding their rights to own and use assets, families to be educated on the importance
of letting women own assets like land and economic empowerment of women should be encouraged.