Mwang’amba, Neema
(2020)
The Effect of Manpower Planning on Ground Handling Operations in Tanzania Aviation Industry: The Case Study of Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)”.
Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.
Abstract
The purpose of this study as to assess the effect of manpower planning in ground handling operations in Tanzania Aviation Industry. The objectives of the study was to examine the factors influencing manpower planning of ground handling operations in Tanzania aviation industry. The study sample included 65 respondents from the Tanzania Aviation Industry in Julius Nyerere International Airport selected using random sampling and non propability(purpose) sampling. The study used a explatory research design, both primary and secondary data collection methods were used while questionnaire and interview tools were used to gather data. Data was analyzed using Ms Excel(2007) and Software Package for Social Scientist (SPSS) version 19. The study findings revealed that underutilization of human resources, Lack of skilled trained manpower, abseentism and organization’s poor manpower planning were the reasons for failure for a ground handling company to operate efficiently and reach its objectives. Based on the findings of the research it was suggested that manpower planning activities can be visibly identified and tackled at one at policy level; Any changes in legislations and government control concerning hours of work, work conditions, restrictions on the employment, contract labor and casual labor, if not dealt in consideration of the aviation industry have impact in manpower planning. It was recommended that at planning level, having manpower of a right kind, at a right time and right number enables any organization to achieve its objectives and also benefit individual employees in the best way possible.
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