The Influence of Human Resource Management on the Performance of Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: A Study of Kasulu District Council.

Ngatunga, Raymond (2020) The Influence of Human Resource Management on the Performance of Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: A Study of Kasulu District Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The present study aimed at examining the influence of human resource management on the performance of local government authorities in Tanzania based in Kasulu District Council. The study used HR theory of performance founded by Henri Fayol, who argued that workers function more efficiently when management is more efficient. The three specific objectives were used to identify the types of human resource strategies to influence LGAs performance; the study examined the capacity of human resource strategies to enhance the Performance of LGAs and the power of HR policies and strategies in ensuring LGAs meet its targets. Using survey design, interviews, questionnaires, and documentary reviews were used to collect data. The sample was 43 respondents comprised of 40 ordinary staff and 3 HROs. The ordinary staff was randomly selected during the study while the HRos were directly consulted for the reason that they are key implementers of the policies and strategies. Data were grouped quantitatively and qualitatively for analysis. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 16version was used to analyse questionnaires. Via the content analysis, qualitative data provided results. Its findings were, two types of HR strategies were used by KDC to influence service delivery, and HR strategies designed had little influence on LGAs' performance. It was for reason that HR department lacked effective implementation of HR policies and strategies due to scarcity of financial resources. The study concludes that LGAs' performance is affected by a lack of effective implementation of HRM policies and strategies resulting from financial constraints. The study recommended for HRM in LGAs support for financial resources in the implementation of HR policies and strategies; compensation, training, and development to achieve set targets. Keywords: Human Resource Management, Local Government Authorities, Tanzania, Kasulu District Council

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