ABSTRACT This study is an investigation of performance management in Enugu civil service 1999 – 2011. At a close watch of the performance position of the service, one cannot help posing a number of questions on its main problem areas of employee training and development, appraisal and performance. The questions are (1) what are the problems of performance management of civil service in Enugu State? (2) Did performance appraisal impede performance management of civil service in Enugu State (...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to evaluate the challenges of local service delivery at Bulawayo City Council. The researcher used analytical survey method which enabled the researcher to collect a lot of information regarding the study. Secondary source of available literature relating to the council was used. The researcher used random sampling; questionnaires were used to capture data from 13 residential areas. Questionnaires were distributed in 5 departments of Bulawayo Municipality t...
Abstract This study examined corruption, university governance and development with focus on the University of Nigeria. This is because governance plays a critical role in the success of any organization, especially higher education which is the bedrock of national development. The study is a descriptive qualitative analysis, while data was collected through secondary sources. Systems theory served as the theoretical framework. The findings show that there have been systematic decline and col...
ABSTRACT Performance appraisal has been view by human resource practitioners as an effective tool for human resource management (HRM). Yet effective in the other hand remains a practical challenge to managers and employees because of cognitive, behavioural and motivational factors. This study was aimed at looking into the performance appraisal and productivity in Abia State Polytechnic, Aba. The study commenced with the introduction, where the researcher discussed the background to the study ...
ABSTRACT This study examined the impact of staff training and development on employees’ work attitudes in Anambra State Local Government system. It worked on the contention that the low performance of employees in Anambra State Local Government system was as a result of the existing poor attitudes to work put up by the employees. The study therefore concerned itself with the primary task of finding out the extent at which local government training and development programmes has been able to...
ABSTRACT This study was focused on assessing the Capacity of School Boards in Administration and management of Public Secondary School in Tanzania. The major objective of the study was to examine the capacity of school boards in the administration and management of public secondary schools towards improvement of its effectiveness. Various literature review such as theoretical review and empirical literature review focused on the capacity of school boards were employed to increase awareness a...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out in Tunduru District Council. The objective of this study was to find out the factors responsible for Community Participation in Community Based Projects. Structured questionnaires and observation was employed to elicit qualitative and quantitative information from 150 respondents. Data collected were analyzed by using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The findings have revealed that people of Tunduru District have enough awareness on the impor...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating the role of Human Resources managers in reforming public administration in Tanzania specifically in Musoma District. It intended to review recruitment and incentives strategies with the aim of making public sector employment more attractive to young and talented graduates. Transforming and revitalizing public administration enable the state perform its changing role for serving citizen better. The research design used in this study was survey design...
ABSTRACT E-Governance solutions in educational sector incorporates the latest technology to bring a system that combines administrative and university management functions that are necessary for successful handling of all issues relating to the academic affairs and the challenges for smooth functioning of an educational institution The study was conducted within the Dodoma Municipality at the University of Dodoma. The main objective of the study was to examine the challenges of introdusing a...
ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the influence of administrative leadership in the enhancing motivation of staff in local government authorities in Tanzania, a study of Moshi Municipal Council. The specific objectives included examining the effects of administrative inspiration in enhancing energized motivation of staff in local government authorities, evaluating the influence of appropriate administrative behaviors towards attainment of organizational goals among staff an...
ABSTRACT The introduction of OPRAS as a performance management tool in July 2004 was precipitated by problems of poor work performance, low productivity, poor accountability, corruption, and weak local government management systems. This study evaluated the impact of OPRAS to the improvement of performance of local government staffs in Tanzania, taking a case of OPRAS practiced in Mpwapwa District Council. Data in this study were collected through interview and questionnaires. A total of 146...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out in Kongwa District. The overall objective of the study was to assess the performance of the Community Health Fund towards health services delivery. The specific objectives were, to examine the people‟s awareness on utilization of health services through CHF, to explore benefits and challenges community members face when seeking health services through CHF and to assess efforts made by the district health management team to solve prevailing challenges expe...
ABSTRACT xi This paper is mainly focused on the impact of privatisation on state owned enterprises with specific reference to Cottco. Privatization leads to important changes in the nature and the structure of ownership of firms as well as in management personnel, which in turn significantly influence the performance of privatized firms. However the glory of the privatised cottco has been short-lived Cottco has been facing negative comments from the public within the borders of the nation. Po...
ABSTRACT The study sought to investigate the effectiveness of School-Based Management (SBM) in improving the quality of Teaching and Learning in public primary schools, based on teachers’ quality and teaching and learning materials. The study employed a qualitative research approach. The area of the study was Serengeti district, Mara region. Data were collected through documentary review, observation, interviews and focus group discussion (FGD). Qualitative data gathered were subjected to ...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of Training programmes on Employees‟ Performance in the Public Sector in Tanzania, whereby TANROADS-Dodoma was used as a case study. The study was conducted so as to find out how training programmes enhance employees‟ work performance for quality outcomes. The review of the literature conducted explains and highlights the role of effective training and feedback, in improving the quality of task process which ultimately results in the improvemen...