ABSTRACT The study investigated the relationship between economic growth, exports, and FDI in Namibia using quarterly data for the period of 1980:Q1 to 2013:Q4. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag approach to cointegration was used to carry out the study. The study used foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows as a proxy for FDI, export values as a ratio of GDP as a proxy for Exports, and Real Gross Domestic Product as a proxy for economic growth. The results from the study found that economic ...
ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of the Strategic Plan (2011-2015) of the University of Namibia. It was also the objective of this study to establish what measures were put in place to ensure the implementation of the strategic plan and to provide recommendations on improving the implementation of the strategic planning process. The case study applied the mixed methods research approach. The study utilised the survey method for the quantitative appro...
ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to assess the funding arrangements available to SMEs in Dodoma region. Specifically the study assessed the source of funds that exists for the start-up of SMEs in Dodoma Municipal, outlined the main challenges to credit for start up of SMEs in Dodoma Municipal, identify sustainable sources of funding start up of SMEs in Dodoma Municipal and Identified ways of improving credit availability, accessibility and delivery to SMEs in Dodoma Municipal. A c...
ABSTRACT This dissertation reports on the influence of push and pull factors on the selection of tourism sites in Tanzania. Using the descriptive research design coupled with mixed research approach, data were collected from 89 respondents, i.e. 80 tourists and 9 national parks officials, using a questionnaire and interviews in three national parks located in Iringa Region, i.e. Kalenga, Ismila, and Ruaha national parks. In this study, the logistic regression model was used since the dependen...
ABSTRACT The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is 18 years in existence and, like any other organization is responsible for the maintenance of discipline within the institution. However, the legal system of the NDF contains more than the ordinary disciplinary hearings as provided for in the Public Service Act, (Act 13 of 1995) and Labour Act, (Act 6 of 1992) as it has jurisdiction over any criminal�...
ABSTRACT Despite the good development and vital role played by SMEs in Tanzania the corporate governance of SMEs and its effects on capital structure has been a puzzle. Therefore, this study assesses the impact of corporate governance on capital structure of SMEs in Tanzania. The study examined board compositions, board size, number of non-executive directors and CEO duality on capital structure. The study adopted causal research design where simple random sampling was used to select 400 SMEs...
ABSTRACT The major aim of this study was to assess the contribution of retirement benefits on the economic wellbeing of pensioners in Dodoma city, Tanzania. Specifically, the study addressed three objectives: (i) to assess the economic wellbeing of the pensioners, (ii) to determine the relationship between retirement benefits and economic wellbeing of pensioners, and (iii) to examine the effects of retirement benefits on the economic wellbeing of pensioners in Dodoma city. A cross sectional r...
ABSTRACT Unemployment in Tanzania is a problem that has brought severe impacts on lives of many youths. The rapid growth of labour force and the inability of the economy to generate enough jobs for youths is a time bomb which is being left undiffused and is likely to explode and shatter peace and economic growth that the country has been enjoying since independence. This problem has and continues to draw great attention of national, international bodies and scholars in looking for solutions. ...
ABSTRACT Since the introduction of mobile money in developing countries, the way business transactions operate changes tremendously. This study examined customer preference's implication on the relationship between mobile money services and the income of hardware retailing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dodoma city. Specifically, the study examines the influence of the number of agents, mobile money microcredits, and mobile money saving opportunity on SMEs' income. Also, it examined t...
ABSTRACT Appropriate measurement, data and information are crucial pillars in facilitating the design of financial inclusion policies and interventions. The lack of reliable data is a barrier to financial inclusion and related evidence based policy making in developing nations. Whereas substantial work has been done on the gathering of demand-side financial inclusion information in Namibia through the FinScope consumer surveys of 2007 and 2011, comparatively less has been done on compiling th...
ABSTRACT There are several challenges which face farmers in Igunga District in Tabora Region, who have decided to engage in the production of sunflower. Despite of these challenges, more famers keep on leaving their formal cash crop like cotton and seem to prefer growing sunflower. This study was thus put in place in order to assess the perceptions of small growers with respect to considering sunflower as an alternative cash crop. The study was conducted in Igunga District in Tabora Region, a...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the contribution of employee training to performance of local government authorities in Tanzania using Shinyanga municipal council as a case study. A mixed method design was used. Questionnaires and interviews were used for data collection in which seventy- four (74) questionnaires were distributed to respondents. The findings of the study show that the majority of the respondents understand the importance of training in their work performance. The worke...
ABSTRACT The study is focused on the pull and push factors towards petty trade development in Tanzania, drawing data from Dodoma City. Specifically, the study informs of the pull or ambitious factors that influence people to engage in petty trade, the push or compelling factors that lead people to engage in petty trade the challenges encountered by petty traders and the opportunities for future development. Using a cross section design, the study generated data from the sample of 96 petty tra...
ABSTRACT Human Resource Information System adoption is increasingly associated to several factors including Technological, Organizational and Individual factors. The study focused on the factors influencing the adoption of human resource information system in parastatal organization. Specifically, this study addressed the influence of Technological Factor on the adoption of Human Resource Information System, Organization Factors on the adoption of Human Resource Information System and Individ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the factors that are associated with teachers’ job satisfaction and motivation. The study was carried out in Kwimba District in Mwanza Region. The study had the following objectives: To identify the kind of job satisfaction and motivation aspects that teachers are most satisfied with working in Public Secondary Schools in Kwimba, to determine whether teachers differ in their job satisfaction and motivation in relation to the type of school a...