Furthering good governance through strategic management practices in Tanzania
Promover a boa governança por meio de práticas de gestão estratégica na Tanzânia
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Strategic Management Practices, Good Governance, TanzaniaAbstract
This study investigates the impact of Strategic Management Practices (SMPs) on Good Governance in Tanzania, surveying 351 government employees to gather insights. The study employed a range of quantitative methods, including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and significance testing, the research reveals a significant correlation between SMP adoption and improved accountability, transparency, and citizen participation in Local Government Authorities (LGAs). The findings highlight the critical role of SMPs, particularly resource allocation and strategic planning, in enhancing governance, and identify key factors influencing SMP adoption, including resources, management, and institutional context. However, the study also notes mixed responses regarding SMPs' role in promoting accountability and decision-making, underscoring the need for a comprehensive new management approach. The research emphasizes the importance of informed strategies and actions to adopt SMPs, ultimately leading to improved governance practices and better outcomes for citizens.
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Este estudo investiga o impacto das Práticas de Gestão Estratégica (PGEs) na Boa Governança na Tanzânia, entrevistando 351 funcionários públicos para coletar insights. O estudo empregou uma série de métodos quantitativos, incluindo estatística descritiva, análise de correlação e testes de significância. A pesquisa revela uma correlação significativa entre a adoção de PGEs e a melhoria da responsabilização, transparência e participação cidadã nas Autoridades Governamentais Locais (AGLs). Os resultados destacam o papel crítico das PGEs, particularmente a alocação de recursos e o planejamento estratégico, no aprimoramento da governança, e identificam os principais fatores que influenciam a adoção de PGEs, incluindo recursos, gestão e contexto institucional. No entanto, o estudo também observa respostas mistas sobre o papel das PGEs na promoção da responsabilização e da tomada de decisões, ressaltando a necessidade de uma nova abordagem de gestão abrangente. A pesquisa enfatiza a importância de estratégias e ações informadas para a adoção de PGEs, levando, em última análise, a práticas de governança aprimoradas e melhores resultados para os cidadãos.
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