http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/81 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:52:24 GMT 2026-06-02T01:52:24Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2203 Mind the gap? Investigating the Curriculum- Labour Market Nexus in Tanzania Kaleshu, Jones; Ouma, Stefan; Towo, Esther; Katundu, Mangasini Tanzanian higher education faces many challenges due to ongoing expansion and increased enrolment rates partly caused by increased number of universities and university colleges. This mass enrolment has affected the quality of graduates. Proposed solution to this challenge is a shift from knowledge to competency-based curriculum; which has the potential to link the theory with the practical experience. This paper explored the factors that shape the development of competency-based curricula. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional design and answered the following key questions: Through which processes, practices, and milieus are curricula developed at Tanzanian universities. What factors contribute to the development of competence-based curricula (internal and external? What are the challenges in developing competence-based curricula? In this study, 160 graduates and 21 employers were sampled using conveniently; whereas, purposive sampling was applied in selecting university graduates, regions, and districts. Data were gathered using household surveys, skey informants interviews and the documentary review. The findings show that resource constraints, insufficient competent staff, the lack of ownership of curricula development and bureaucratic decision-making processes are the main barriers towards developing of the true competency-based curriculum. It is recommended that Tanzanian Universities, Government and educationists should contextualized on the education landscape that fits Tanzanian environment if possible try to decolonize higher education in order to provide local solutions to local problems. Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2203 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2176 Entrepreneurial Orientation and Performance of Microfinance Cooperatives Mori, Grace T.; Mbura, Omari K. Microfinance cooperatives (MFCs) play a key role in socio-economic development, predominantly in developing countries. However, studies focusing on the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and the performance of MFCs are limited, particularly in Tanzania. This study was informed by the resource-based view to examine the influence of EO dimensions on the performance of MFCs in Tanzania. Specifically, the study focused on four dimensions of EO namely; innovativeness, proactiveness, risk taking, and competitive aggressiveness behaviours. Data were obtained from 299 stratified sampled managers of MFCs through the administration of a structured questionnaire. In testing this relationship, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS SEM) was employed and revealed that only proactiveness, innovativeness, and competitive aggressiveness behaviours positively and significantly influenced the performance of MFCs. However, risk taking behaviour was insignificant on the performance of MFCs. The study shows that EO is a crucial managerial resource and capability that helps MFCs to reallocate core competencies to achieve desired goals. Thus, MFCs need to strengthen their ability to implement entrepreneurial strategies effectively. Also, regulators and other key stakeholders need to participate in strengthening these capabilities through different interventions including trainings to address the performance challenges encountered by MFCs. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2176 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2154 Leveraging blockchain technology to augment food waste reduction in food supply chain: Silayo, Denis M.; January, Abiud.; Kulwijila, Mary. The global stability of the Food Supply Chain (FSC) is heavily threatened by the widespread prevalence of Food Waste (FW) at every stage of the human supply chain. Rapid population growth, coupled with constrained production, continues to undermine Food Security (FS). Addressing the inefficiencies within the FSC is challenging without technological intervention. Blockchain Technology (BT) emerges as a powerful solution, contributing enhanced traceability, transparency, and accountability among FSC actors. This study examines BT’s potential for reducing FW and identifies the key challenges hindering its adoption. Results reveal that BT can track food movement, identify exit points and causes of waste, and monitor the operations of the FSC. However, the realization of these benefits is significantly hindered by factors such as low digital literacy, actor diversity, inadequate digital infrastructure, high costs, poor digital data governance, and limited adaptability. By detailing both the benefits and challenges of BT implementation, this study contributes actionable insights for leveraging BT to address FW within the FSC. The study emphasizes the critical need for collaboration among all FSC stakeholders. In the current competitive global landscape, achieving sustainability increasingly depends on integration of advanced technologies like blockchain. This is Research Article Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2154 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2145 Enhancing green supply chain management of restaurants through government pressure in Tanzania Wabanhu, Emmanuel A.; Namwata, Baltazar M.; Panga, Faustine P. Purpose – The purpose of this study was to integrate institutional theory and upper echelon theory in examining how government pressure (GP) influences green supply chain management (GSCM) of restaurants, with environmental attitude serving as a mediator. Design/methodology/approach – The study was conducted in Tanzania, specifically in the Arusha region. It utilized a cross-sectional survey to collect quantitative data from 386 members of restaurant management teams, including managers and supervisors, through a structured questionnaire. Data were then analyzed using partial least square-structural equation modeling. Findings – Findings show that environmental attitude partially mediates the positive influence of GP on GSCM. Research limitations/implications – This study focused solely on governance pressure as institutional pressure. Future research can incorporate competitor, customer and incentive-based pressures that may be needed to enhance GSCM of restaurants. Practical implications – Policymakers should reform GP to place greater emphasis on restaurants’ GSCM. Decision-makers in restaurants should align internal supply chain management policy documents with the prevailing GP and include environmental performance as an element in performance appraisals. Managerial employees should be encouraged to attend trainings and awareness programs that foster attitudes towards environmental protection. Originality/value – This study provides a novel framework for the GSCM literature by examining how institutional and upper echelon theories may be integrated to enhance GSCM of restaurants in developing countries like Tanzania. This is Research Article Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.mocu.ac.tz/xmlui/handle/123456789/2145 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z