Abstracts: Recent submissions

  • Time as a contextual lens in studies of Team Entrepreneurship 
    Segerlind, Tommy L. (Södertörn University, 2016)
    This paper seeks to explore and evaluate how time as a contextual perspective may contribute to a greater understanding of how, when and why entrepreneurial teams are connected to the entrepreneurial process and venture ...
  • Shifting Farmers' Informal Cooperation Models to Formal Primary Co-operative Enterprises Based on The Co-operative Principle "Concern for Community" 
    Tenaw, Shimelles (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    From the perspectives of the structure and history of the Tanzanian co-operative movement, the fact that has to be taken into consideration is existence of abundant community rooted informal cooperation societies and ...
  • Integrated Co-operative Models in a Practical Model in Tanzania 
    Chambo, Suleman A.; Towo, E.; Machimu, G.; Mchopa, Alban D.; Bwabo, M. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    Co-operative movements are seen by proponents to have contributed to the reduction of income in developing countries. Critics, however, see co-operatives to help their members are still less cemented. Subsequently, ...
  • Infopreneurship as a Career Option Among University Students 
    Danda, Eligius B.; Kazungua, Isaac; Matto, George; Ndiege, Benson O. (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, 2016)
    The benefits of using the internet for business communications cannot be overlooked as it has opened up wide opportunities not only for corporations but more essentially for micro enterprises. This opens entrepreneurial ...
  • How Informal Cooperation is Informal in the Entrepreneurship ERA 
    Msanganzila, Maegaret (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    This paper is an attempt to assess the roles and functionality of the informal (traditional) cooperation (IFC) for creating innovation for addressing people's social and economic needs. The paper is based on the study ...
  • History of Labour on the Mwadui Diamond Mine 1940 - 1975 
    Ofunguo, Aloyse C. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1977)
    The recruitment and stabilization of a cheap African labour force for the production of raw diamonds at Mwadui, since 1940, had been attributed to the management of the mining company, the Williamson's Diamonds Limited, ...
  • SACCOS METER (SM) for Savings and Credit Co-operative Societies (SACCOS) in Tanzania 
    Kitala, Christian T. M. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2015)
    Good and poor performing Savings and Credit Co-operative Socities (SACCOS) exist in Tanzania Such existence results into having SACCOS which are doing well and others which are not doing well in terms of performance. The ...
  • Food-Crop Marketing Through Cooperatives in Tanzania Problems and Prospects 
    Bee, Faustine K. (Institute of Social Studies, The Hague, 1992)
    This study examined causes of the food crisis in Tanzania by analysing the marketing of food crops through state-sponsored marketing co-operatives. It aimed at, first, contributing to the solutions of food marketing ...
  • Entrepreneurial Capacity Through Co-operative Arrangement for Profitable Rice Production in Tanzania 
    Hella, J.P.; Sirikwa, E. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    Entrepreneurial capability in farm management through cooperative arrangement is a key for efficient and profitable production. The study to compare performance of the two innovative managements i.e. the private and ...
  • Does Social Feminist and Dynamic Capability Perspective Explain Attributes of Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs in Moshi Municipality 
    Kumburu, Neema P.; Pande, Vincent; Mayala, Nyanjige (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    This paper uses socio feminist and dynamic capability theory to explain attributes of women who own growing enterprises in Moshi municipality. Multiple case study design was used to produce detailed descriptions of the ...
  • Does Selection Matter in Credit Markets? 
    Stryjan, Miri (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    In this paper, I study how modifications to the standard credit contract affect loan demand and selection into borrowing, using a random sample of micro enterprises in urban Uganda. Despite widespread enthusiasm about ...
  • Determinants of Winning Tender in Parastatal Privatization Process in Tanzania 
    Kaleshu, Jones T. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1997)
    At the time of this study, 'privatisation' was relatively a new concept in Tanzania. It generally aimed at deregulating the state control over the economy and increasing the role of private enterprise and ownership. This ...
  • Decentralisation and the Political Process in Tanzania 1962 – 1972 
    Jonathan, S.M. (University of East Anglia, 2010)
    In 1972, an administration programme of development planning and regional administration was launched in Tanzania. This reform was a major change from what previously existed. At independence in 1961, decentralization ...
  • Crisis in the Tanzania’s Tobacco Inputs Procurement and Supply Chain Un-masking the Role of Cooperatives 
    Gabagambi, Damian M.; Mkangwa, Chaboba Z.; Katundu, Mangasjni A. (Moshi Co-operative University, 2015)
    Co-operatives have been an important vehicle of socio-economic development in Tanzania for more than 75 years. During this period, they have seen many successes and failures as well. It was not surprising that the ...
  • C(S)R Initiatives Across Organisational and National Borders 
    Dahlstrom, Karin; Fernholm, Johanna; Nyquist, Anna (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    Aim: The aim of the proposed pilot study is to explore and better understand what innovation and entrepreneurial processes, competences and capabilities are involved when co-creating value in the name of CSR across ...
  • Textile Production, Planning and Export Promotion 
    Mlowe, Ladislaus K. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1981)
    The future development of the Tanzanian economy would greatly depend on the increasing ability of the economy to generate foreign currency. Given the instability of the primary exports, they could not be relied upon to ...
  • Team Academy as a Model for Training Co-operative Entrepreneurs 
    Chachage, Bukaza; Sabokwigina, Deo; Mpogole, Hosea; Sessanga, Yusuph; Malima, Gabriel (Open University of Tanzania, 2016)
    The University of Iringa (UoI) runs the Team Academy Programme and traditional business administration programs to train undergraduate business students. The Team Academy in particular uses Rocket Model to impart practical ...
  • State Ownership and Privatization in Sweden 
    Lönnborg, Gratzerl, M.; Olsson, Mikael (Moshi Co-operative University, 2016)
    This paper highlights the issue of state ownership, nationalization and privatization of firms in Sweden. The main questions are; why was state ownership initiated and how was it so widely extended during the 20th century, ...
  • Prospects and Problems of Co-operative Insurance in Tanzania 
    Itemba, Jonas M. K. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1986)
    This study attempted to appraise the proposed Co-operative Insurance Company by examining its prospects and problems in view of the socioeconomic conditions in Tanzania. The state of the law governing commercial activities ...
  • Peasants' Participation Under Kilimanjaro 
    Moshi, Edwin H. (University of Dar es Salaam, 1980)
    The purpose of this study was to assess the essence of popular participation by peasants and workers in decision-making in their areas of work. The chosen case study for analysis was the small holder coffee industry in ...

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