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Item type: Item , Socio-economic Determinants of Smallholder Farmers' Adoption of New Tea Varieties in Rungwe District(Tanzania Journal of Community Development, 2025-09-01) Akyoo, Elimeleck P.Despite the strategic importance of tea production in Tanzania, existing studies have inadequately addressed the socio-economic determinants influencing smallholder farmers’ adoption of new tea varieties in Rungwe District. This study investigates the key socio-economic factors driving adoption of clonal tea seed varieties among smallholder tea farmers in the region. Employing a cross-sectional research design and an exploratory sequential mixed-methods approach, the study sampled 267 smallholder tea farmers using simple random sampling to ensure unbiased representation. Qualitative data were analyzed through thematic content analysis with constant comparison to capture farmers’ perceptions and experiences regarding clonal tea varieties. Quantitative data were processed using IBM SPSS, with descriptive statistics used to summarize socio-economic characteristics, and binary logistic regression applied to model adoption behavior. Findings revealed that age, sex, household size, tea farming experience of the household head, and land size significantly influenced adoption of new tea seed varieties (p < 0.005), with corresponding Wald statistics of 19.368, 4.556, 9.740, 4.995, and 9.872 respectively. The study highlights notable variation in adoption patterns and production outcomes among smallholder farmers. It is recommended that the Rungwe District Council, Tea Board of Tanzania, and Tanzania Tea Research Institute intensify awareness campaigns and extension services on clonal tea varieties to enhance adoption and ensure the long-term sustainability of tea production in Rungwe District.Item type: Item , Prevalence and Causes of Stress among Employees in Tanzanian Local Government Authorities: An Experience from Chemba District Council(African Journal of Accounting and Social Science Studies (AJASSS), 2025-06-30) Mtawa, Hezbon; Kipwata, Bihadija; Lameck WilfredWorkplace stress has increasingly been reported to be an issue of concern in the global, regional and local workforce. Several studies have contributed to knowledge on stress especially on effects of stress in several specific sectors leaving prevalence level and causes of stress with scanty information. This paper applied Conservation of Resources (COR) theory to address two study objectives mainly; to determine the prevalence of stress among employees and to examine the causes of stress among employees at Chemba District Council. The study employed a Cross-sectional research design and collected data from 14 key informants and from 60 respondents through interview and questionnaire methods respectively. The study collected both qualitative data and quantitative data which were analysed by content analysis method and descriptive statistics method respectively. The findings reveal that a good number of employees accounting to 80% have at least experienced stress whereby, huge workload, work deadlines, family challenges, financial challenges and job insecurity are significantly causing stress among employees at Chemba District Council. It is concluded that, the revealed prevalence of stress among employees as a result of several stressors needs supportive policies and mental health initiatives to address adverse effects. It is recommended that Chemba District Council should implement stress management programs like workshops, mindfulness training and relaxation techniques to help employees cope with stress.Item type: Item , Board Structure and Risk-taking in the Extractive Industry in Kenya(African Journal of Accounting and Social Science Studies (AJASSS), 2025-06-30) Sumawe, Sadiki; Tago, GwatakoThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the relation between board structure and firm risk-taking in a sample of 8 extractive firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The agency theory provided the theoretical foundation for this study. The study adopted a descriptive research design. It employed a purposive sampling technique to determine the sample size of extractive firms on the NSE from 2019-2023. The data was retrieved from annual reports of sampled firms. Further, Fixed Effect Model and Two-stage Least Squares (2SLS) methods supported data analysis and reliability check, respectively. Using 5 years of balanced panel data, the results show that board size and female gender diversity are statistically significant, negatively and positively associated with firm risk-taking (z-score), respectively. Additionally, evidence indicates that the interaction between independent directors and female gender terms is positively related to the z-score. In contrast, the findings on the relationship between independent directors and risk-taking are considerably mixed. Besides, the study highlights practical implications for policy reforms that require more extractive firms to list on stock exchanges and mandate female board representation. Finally, the study offers a literature review on the linkage between risk-taking and board structure in the extractive industry.Item type: Item , The Influence of Resource Orchestration on Entrepreneurial Growth: Can Strategic Partnerships Mediate?(African Journal of Accounting and Social Science Studies (AJASSS), 2025-06-30) Rutaba, Yohana A.This study aimed to find out if strategic partnerships can mediate the relationship between resource orchestrations on entrepreneurial growth. The study is grounded by Resource Orchestration theory (RO). The hypotheses tested in this study included alternative hypotheses: resource orchestration (ROCN), positive influence entrepreneurial growth (ENTG), strategic partnership (STPS) positive influence entrepreneurial growth and strategic partnership mediates the relationship between resource orchestration and entrepreneurial growth. In this investigation, a quantitative approach was employed because the focus was on analyzing the relationships between variables and testing hypotheses, aligning with the study's objectives. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design and data were gathered from managers of privately owned organizations in Dodoma city, Tanzania. The study categorized organizations as strata and employed a stratified simple random sampling technique. A structured questionnaire consisting of closed-ended questions based on a five-point Likert scale was used. To determine the sample size, a-priori sample size calculator was utilized for structural equation models. The analysis indicates that both ROCN and STPS have direct effects on ENTG. The analysis shows positive relationship between ROCN and STPS with coefficient of 0.2190, positive relationship between ROCN and ENTG with coefficient of 0.5213 and ENTG and ROCN with coefficient of 0.3645, all the significant P-values (0.0000). Additionally, there is evidence of an indirect effect of ROCN on ENTG through STPS, with a coefficient of 0.0496 on the effect of ROCN on ENTG through STPS, indicating mediation. Therefore, strategic partnerships may be utilized to play a crucial role in translating the potential benefits of orchestrating the resources into tangible entrepreneurial growth outcomes. In order to attain sustainable growth, business organizations should therefore concentrate on effectively managing resources, coordinating partnerships and exploiting external opportunities. The findings suggest that relevant policies should encourage and support training programs that are aimed at enhancing firms’ internal resource management capabilities. In terms of theory, this research study contributes to the understanding of resource orchestration and its role in organization performance and growth.Item type: Item , Harnessing the Supply Chain Attributes in the Contractor Evaluation Matrix: Empirical Analysis of the Influence of Supply Chain Attributes(African Journal of Accounting and Social Science Studies (AJASSS), 2025-06-30) Juma, HemedThrough a systematic review of the literature, this study identifies a gap in the current evaluation criteria for contractor competence that often overlooks the critical supply chain attributes that influence project success. This study investigated the mediating roles of supply chain commitment, collaboration, and resilience in the relationship between contractor competence and the success of public projects. It posits that successful public projects necessitate not only proficient contractors but also a resilient and cooperative supply chain, especially in the context of disruptions such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilising a quantitative research methodology and data from project stakeholders in Tanzania, this study reveals that while contractor competence is linked to public project success, it is insufficient without the mediating effects of supply chain collaboration and resilience. The findings indicate that supply chain resilience significantly enhances the positive relationship between contractor competence and public project success, whereas supply chain commitment does not exhibit a mediating effect. This study underscores the necessity for public procurement entities to incorporate supply chain dynamics into contractor evaluation criteria to mitigate project delays, cost overruns, and quality issues, thereby fostering improved project outcomes. This study contributes to the discourse on public project management by emphasising the interdependence of contractor competence and supply chain attributes in achieving project success.