The UONGOZI Journal of Management and Development Dynamics

Impact of Information Control Culture and Supervisory Competence on Personnel Records Management in Tanzania's Local Government Authorities

2025-03-25T13:37:55+00:00

Proper personnel record management enhances the efficiency, integrity, and governance of
the government sector. However, local government authorities (LGAs) in Tanzania
continue to face significant challenges in this area, including inaccurate personnel
information, improper filing, missing records, and inadequate file indexing. Therefore, this
study examined the dynamic interplay between office supervisor competence, information
control culture practices, and personnel records management within local government
authorities in Tanzania mainland. A quantitative research approach was employed, with
data collected from 179 office supervisors using structured surveys. The data were
analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to
evaluate the hypothesised relationships. The findings revealed that information control
culture had a significant positive influence on personnel records management (β = 0.332, p
= 0.001). Furthermore, office supervisor competence significantly moderated this
relationship (β = 0.133, p = 0.049). The results emphasise the importance of leadership
and robust information governance in enhancing organisational efficiency and regulatory
compliance. The study recommends implementing targeted leadership training and
enhancing information control strategies to improve personnel records management in
Tanzania’s local government authorities.

Social Capital’s Impact on Informal Financial Accessibility among Incubated Small and Medium Entrepreneurs in Tanzania

2024-09-06T12:21:30+00:00

Social capital is expected to contribute positively to entrepreneurs’ access to finance. The study in this
article investigates the impact of incubated entrepreneurs’ social capital on their informal financial
accessibility. Social capital was measured by benefits emanating from bonding, bridging and linking
social networks. The study uses dependent variables such as informal financial accessibility and
independent variables such as bonding social capital, bridging social capital, and linking social
capital, employing relevant information from 117 Tanzanian incubated entrepreneurs. Using SPSS
Version 20, multiple regression analysis was employed to test the impact of bonding social capital,
bridging social capital and linking social capital on access to informal finance. The findings suggest
that bonding and bridging social capitals have a positive impact on access to informal finance.
Linking social capital has insignificant effects on access to informal finance. This paper suggests
policymakers and other stakeholders should focus on building and improving bonding and bridging
social networks of incubated small and medium entrepreneurs to increase their informal financial
accessibility.

The Perceptions of entrepreneurs on the Use of Nationwide Business Licensing in agricultural products

2024-11-08T13:15:02+00:00

The current study investigates the effectiveness of adopting a single business license in Tanzania to
simplify regulatory processes, strengthen consumer protection, reduce corruption, and promote an
ethical and equitable business environment for agricultural products. The analysis focuses on four key
areas: mitigating challenges associated with complex regulations, bolstering consumer protection,
reducing corruption practices, and promoting an ethical and equitable business environment. Utilizing a
cross-sectional study design, data were collected from entrepreneurs across multiple regions, including
Sumbawanga, Tanga, Mbeya, Njombe and Ruvuma. A sample of 800 was analyzed using Multivariate
Analysis of Variance (MANOVA). The results indicate that the adoption of a single license has significant
positive effects on reducing regulatory complexity, enhancing consumer protection, and curbing
corruption. However, it does not significantly promote an ethical and equitable business environment.
These findings underscore the critical role of streamlined licensing in fostering economic efficiency and
consumer trust while highlighting the need for additional measures to address ethical business practices
comprehensively. Policymakers should refine business registration and licensing processes to enhance
efficiency, reduce administrative burdens, and promote entrepreneurial growth. Additionally,
strengthening consumer protection measures and digitalizing licensing systems will improve compliance, boost consumer confidence, and reduce corruption.

Community Participation and Perceptions of the Environmental Impact Assessment Process in Road Construction Projects

2024-09-18T10:13:46+00:00

Numerous factors influence the success of road construction projects, but the involvement of

community members and their perception of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

process are crucial. This study aimed to assess community perception and participation in

areas where road construction projects have recently been implemented by the Government.

Specifically, the study aimed to determine community participation and perception of EIA

processes. A cross-sectional research design was employed whereby data were collected at

once. Purposive and random sampling techniques were used to select the districts and villages.Simple random sampling was used to select household heads in the five selected villages (Hwazi, Kwedikabu, Kwamsisi, Songambele, and Murusi), where a total of 204 households were randomly sampled and data were collected using semi-structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistical and Likert scale analysis were used for analysing quantitative data. Findings show that community members in both ongoing projects demonstrated a modest level(2.7) of involvement and engagement in the EIA process. The majority of respondents (47.5% and 28.9%) had positive perception, and a minority (11.3% and 8.8%) had negative perception towards the EIA process. It is therefore important to tighten rules controlling the EIA process, including enforcement of penalties for non-compliance and establishment of clear norms for community involvement. The EIA process should be more visible and friendly, and detailed information about the project's impacts should be made available to all stakeholders for the sustainability of development projects.