Effect of Transparency on Employee Performance in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: The Case of Newala Town Council.

Sing’ambi, Benadeta Gana (2025) Effect of Transparency on Employee Performance in Local Government Authorities in Tanzania: The Case of Newala Town Council. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

The study assessed effect of transparency on employee performance in local government authorities in Tanzania: the case of Newalla town council. The objectives which guided the study was to determine the effect of procedural justice, distributive justice and interpersonal transparency on employee performance in Newala Town Council. The theory applied to the study was Organization Justice theory and the study employed positivism philosophy, using a quantitative approach. It also used descriptive study design. Data were collected from 276 respondents through a structured questionnaire selected through stratified sampling technique. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the mean and standard deviation of each variable, while multiple regression analysis was used to test for relationship of variables. The study found that transparency is significantly and positively relation between procedure justice, distributive justice, interpersonal transparency and employees’ performance. The study concludes that, there is a significant positive relationship between procedural justice, distributive justice, interpersonal transparency and employees’ performance. The study recommends that, given the positive effect of transparency on employee performance, the Newala Town Council should prioritize enhancing transparency in its organizational processes. By fostering procedural justice, equitable distribution of resources, and promoting open and honest interpersonal communication, the Council can significantly improve employee motivation, satisfaction, and overall performance. Implementing these measures will not only boost individual productivity but also contribute to more effective service delivery and better community outcomes within Newala Town. Keywords: Procedural Justice, Distributive justice and Interpersonal Transparency Employees performance, Local Government Authorities.

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