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Administrative law of Tanzania
(Mzumbe University, 2014) Eleuter G. Mushi
This book provides a fundamental, yet comprehensive coverage of strategic management in cooperatives since their inception in Tanzania. It provides the general overview of cooperative unions in terms of their genesis at a global level and then explains their introduction in Tanzania as well as the purpose of their introduction. The book provides not only the theoretical underpinnings and principles of strategic management in cooperative unions, but also unleashes and marshals some practical experiences from selected cases where the research was carried out. The book is destined to serve the instructional needs of business, education, public administration, and political science students in higher education institutions. It can also be used in all types of organizations including the government and non government entities. The book is divided into seven chapters as follows:
Chapter one covers the history of cooperative movement, chapter two deals with the concept of strategic management, chapter three covers strategic management and cooperative development, and chapter four deals with decision making. Also, chapter five deals with decision making techniques while chapter six covers creativity in decision making. Lastly, chapter seven deals with planning for cooperative development. The book is written in a reader-friendly simple language to enhance profound understanding of various concepts and techniques in strategic management. Students, lecturers and other stakeholders will find it a very useful resource in answering their different questions related to strategic management in cooperative unions in Tanzania. They will know various challenges that have been militating against the effective performance of cooperatives and even think of the best ways to address the identified challenges.
Authors wish to express their sincere appreciation to all authors of all references that were consulted during the preparation of this book. Likewise, the respondents in Morogoro, Songea and Mbeya who were consulted during the study are highly acknowledged for they played not only a monumental but an instrumental role in the production of this book. We remain in high tune determined to enhance and expand the landmark frontiers of knowledge among as many readers as possible as we strongly believe that we are in the knowledge era where knowledge sharing stands to be not only important but vital in unravelling various developmental challenges we encounter in our contiguous milieux/vicinities.
Planning and assigning tasks for the first time: A step by step approach for beginning managers.
(Research, Information and Publications Department, 2002) A.G.B. Simime
PLANNING AND ASSIGNING TASKS FOR THE FIRST TIME A STEP BY STEP APPROACH FOR BEGINNING MANAGERS
The bottom line of performance management is better results, hence, management by results. What it means really is that the performance of the manager is measured by the degree of success towards expected outputs or results. Successful performance reaches stated goals, objectives and targets and demonstrates visible and measurable contributions to an organization
There are no magical rules for performance management. There are, however, process steps that managers ought to know that are likely to inspire effective commitment of the people to their jobs. If these process steps are followed management by results will be ensured.
This small volume describes the eight step-by-step approach to assigning tasks as part of implementing performance management. The book outlines what managers who assign tasks to subordinates ought to do at each of the eight process steps in order to establish understanding, win their agreement and inspire their commitment to work for better results. At the end the book provides cases of success stories in planning and assigning task.
Selected topics in human resource management
(Reseach and Publications Department, 2004) Sabina P.M. Gellejah
This book gives an overview of Human Resource Management as field and subject of study, explaining the job of a manager and dynamics of work teams. The book further concentrates on the major functions of Human Resource Management; namely Human Resource Recruitment, Human Resource Analysis and Planning, Appraising and Improving Performance of Human Resource, Human Resource Training and Development. Topics on Management
Development, Describing and Evaluating Jobs, Administration of wages and Salaries, as well as collective Bargaining and arbitrating have been included to enrich the subject matter covered by the book. The book is written in a user friendly language. It can be used as a quick reference guide to the subject for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as practicing managers and other professionals involved and interested in the management of human resource. The choice of topics covered was guided by the author's experience of two decades in teaching the subject management practitioners, undergraduate students, as well as postgraduate students in Tanzania, Botswana, Lesotho, and Swaziland.
Provider fidelity in tuberculosis screening practices among adolescents and adults living with HIV in public health facilities in Tanzania
(Frontiers Public Health, 2025-11-19) Shilugu,Lucas L.; Mushi, Lawrencia D.; Anasel, Mackfallen G.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among
people living with HIV (PLHIV) in high-burden countries like Tanzania. Despite
national and global guidelines recommending routine TB screening at every clinical
encounter, missed and delayed TB case notifications persist, suggesting gaps in
screening practices. This study evaluated the implementation fidelity of the TB
screening algorithm and associated factors within routine HIV care in public health
facilities in Geita, Tanzania. A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted,
involving the extraction of data from 423 client treatment records and observation
of 423 screening sessions. Simple random and systematic sampling methods
were employed to select the records and sessions, respectively. Descriptive and
inferential analyses were performed using Excel and Stata. Modified Poisson
regression with robust variance was used to estimate prevalence ratios (PRs)
to determine factors associated with two binary outcomes: (1) consistent TB
screening over 12-month period, and (2) correct utilization of the screening tool.
TB screening was documented in 82.8% of clinical encounters. Overall, 70.7%
of clients were screened at every encounter, and 75.4% screened at their most
recent visit. Laboratory investigations were recorded in 94% of presumptive cases,
with all confirmed TB cases initiated on treatment. Additionally, 80.6% of eligible
clients were initiated on TB preventive therapy (TPT). The WHO Four-Symptom
Screening (W4SS) was widely used (98.8%), and the tool was correctly administered
in 62% of the sessions observed. Factors associated with inconsistent screening
included age 40–49 years [Adjusted Prevalence Ratio (aPR) = 0.82; p = 0.046], age
≥50 years (aPR = 0.76; p = 0.025), suppressed viral load (aPR = 0.63; p < 0.001),
monthly drug refill model (aPR = 0.55; p = 0.006), refill by treatment supporter
(aPR = 0.09; p < 0.001), being traced back from a lost to follow up (aPR = 1.38;
p = 0.019), and absence of prior TB (aPR = 0.81; p = 0.001). The correct use of
the W4SS tool was less likely at PMTCT clinics (aPR = 0.55; p < 0.001). Although
TB screening is widely integrated into HIV care, fidelity to the screening algorithm
remains suboptimal in the initial stages of symptom screening. The completion
of the algorithm cascade was well-implemented. Fidelity at earlier stages of the
algorithm, such as the consistent and correct use of the W4SS, should be enhanced
by strengthening provider capacity and routine monitoring to improve adherence
to the protocol.
The art of research report writing: An introduction for the beginners
(Mzumbe University, 2012) Bunini Manyilizu
The purpose of this handbook is to assist the report writer in building her or his competence through highlighting the important elements to consider when writing a research report, the skill is also helpful for better marks, scientific dissemination, credible recognition, and reflection of what transpired during the process as well as the results of her or his work and so on.
This portable handbook is designed to assist different groups of learners in any discipline in both natural and social sciences and those in professional research, and in junior and middle class scientists. It is prepared as a quick reference for busy persons who might have no ample time for going through long paragraphs and descriptions in a constrained work schedule or setting. It is therefore in outlined format and where clarification was considered important then the description of the content was condensed to accommodate the needs of report writers.
The objective of this work is to contribute in improving knowledge, skills and influencing a change for producing quality field work report; and findings which are useful and utilizable for solving problems. The book gives to learner’s overview instructions to follow in a process of writing a report and how the research proposal is manipulated to appear in research report. It highlights the guiding elements on what to include in which section of the research report including referencing styles, with examples.