Ramadhani, Lilian H.
(2024)
Effect of Human Capital
Investment on Competitive Advantage in Higher Education Institutions in Tanzania: A Case of University of Dar es Salaam.
Doctoral thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.
Abstract
This study explores the impact of human capital investment on competitive advantage within higher education institutions (HEIs) in Tanzania, focusing on the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). It examines how employee training, rewards,
creativity, and competence influence the institution's ability to maintain a competitive edge. Using stratified random sampling, data were collected from 299 academic staff through questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics,
correlation, and ordered logistic regression. Results show that training, rewards, creativity, and competence significantly contribute to the competitive advantage of
HEIs. The analysis revealed strong positive relationships between these factors and competitive advantage, underscoring their importance in enhancing institutional performance. This study extends Human Capital Theory by highlighting the role of
rewards and applies Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory of Motivation to an educational setting competitive advantage, traditionally less explored in this context. The findings underscore the need for HEIs to invest in continuous training, effective
reward systems, and initiatives that foster creativity and competence to remain competitive. These insights are valuable for HEI administrators, HR professionals, and policymakers in Tanzania and other developing nations aiming to improve their
educational institutions' competitive positioning in a global context
Keywords: Competitiveness, Human capital, intellectual capital, and Higher Learning Universities.
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