ABSTRACT
This study, was conducted to investigate challenges facing women in management
positions, in the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Tanzania, taking the
University of Dodoma as a case study. The specific objectives of this study were to
determine how women entered in management positions, to evaluate the level of job
satisfaction, to understand the perceptions of people towards women in management
positions and to identify challenges encountered women in management positions.
To achieve the objectives of the study a cross-section research design was grounded
on a qualitative approach, which was used. Various tools of data collection were
employed including questionnaire and the interview guides. The method of data
analysis used for this study was SPSS and content analysis and presented in form of
tables as well enhanced by a narrative explanation to bring out salient themes.
The study has found out that, women in management positions at the university of
Dodoma entered in the management system through a searching process basing on
their merits, and were also satisfied, happy and proud working for the institution.
Despite of all these women faced a number of challenges namely:- family and work
responsibilities (Malt task), psychological factors, a few number, recognition and
social and cultural stereotyping.
Hence, the study recommends that, there was a need for the university management
to encourage women to aspire to management positions by providing them, with the
opportunities and formulating specific policies such as affirmative action.
Alex, J (2021). Challenges Facing Women In Management Positions In The Higher Education Institutions In Tanzania: A Case Of The University Of Dodoma. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/challenges-facing-women-in-management-positions-in-the-higher-education-institutions-in-tanzania-a-case-of-the-university-of-dodoma
Alex, Jacqueline "Challenges Facing Women In Management Positions In The Higher Education Institutions In Tanzania: A Case Of The University Of Dodoma" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/challenges-facing-women-in-management-positions-in-the-higher-education-institutions-in-tanzania-a-case-of-the-university-of-dodoma. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Alex, Jacqueline . "Challenges Facing Women In Management Positions In The Higher Education Institutions In Tanzania: A Case Of The University Of Dodoma". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 28 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/challenges-facing-women-in-management-positions-in-the-higher-education-institutions-in-tanzania-a-case-of-the-university-of-dodoma >.
Alex, Jacqueline . "Challenges Facing Women In Management Positions In The Higher Education Institutions In Tanzania: A Case Of The University Of Dodoma" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 28, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/challenges-facing-women-in-management-positions-in-the-higher-education-institutions-in-tanzania-a-case-of-the-university-of-dodoma