Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council
The study intended to investigate conflict management capacity in local government authorities (LGAs) in Tanzania. Specific objectives embrace to: identify types of conflict; find out causes of conflict within Tanzania LGAs; find out positive and negative effects of conflict; explore mechanisms avai...
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ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-7082016-04-16T04:07:38Z Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council Warioba, Letisia Moses Milanzi, M. C. (Dr.) Smith, F. H. (Prof.) Job descriptions Transparency Guidance and counseling Seminars Mediation Conflict resolution mechanisms Conflict resolution values Conflict management Conflict 352.214096782 Conflict management -- Tanzania Local government -- Tanzania -- Iringa Local government -- Tanzania -- Tanga Iringa (Tanzania) -- Politics and government Tanga (Tanzania) -- Politics and government Iringa (Tanzania) -- Municipal Council Tanga (Tanzania) -- City Council The study intended to investigate conflict management capacity in local government authorities (LGAs) in Tanzania. Specific objectives embrace to: identify types of conflict; find out causes of conflict within Tanzania LGAs; find out positive and negative effects of conflict; explore mechanisms available for conflict resolution; identify the problems encountered in resolving conflict; and recommend policy options and strategies for managing conflict in LGAs. Research questions included: what types of conflict persist in the city and municipal councils in Tanzania?; to what extent does conflict lead to the strengthening or weakening of the relationship between the councilors and the permanent public officials?; and what are the available mechanisms for conflict resolution? The study was conducted in Iringa Municipal Council and Tanga City Council using a case study design. This involved both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A total number of 1012 respondents constituted a study sample. The research instruments included: observation, interviews, questionnaires, consultations with informants and informal discussions, focus group discussions and documentary reviews. The study found that conflict existed in the councils because of factors like inadequacy of funds, lack of transparency, lack of accountability and low level of education among the councillors. The available mechanisms for conflict resolution included: mediation, disciplinary committees, meetings, informal discussions, seminars and guidance and counselling. However, these mechanisms were not effectively used in managing conflict. Lastly, the respondents suggested measures for improving conflict resolution skills. They include: frequent meetings, provision of education and training, increased transparency, definition of roles through job descriptions, increased participatory decision-making, and increased sources of funds. Public Administration D. Litt. et Phil. (Public Administration) 2009-08-25T10:46:01Z 2009-08-25T10:46:01Z 2009-08-25T10:46:01Z 2008-11-30 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/10500/708 en 1 online resource (xviii, 200 leaves) |
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Job descriptions Transparency Guidance and counseling Seminars Mediation Conflict resolution mechanisms Conflict resolution values Conflict management Conflict 352.214096782 Conflict management -- Tanzania Local government -- Tanzania -- Iringa Local government -- Tanzania -- Tanga Iringa (Tanzania) -- Politics and government Tanga (Tanzania) -- Politics and government Iringa (Tanzania) -- Municipal Council Tanga (Tanzania) -- City Council |
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Job descriptions Transparency Guidance and counseling Seminars Mediation Conflict resolution mechanisms Conflict resolution values Conflict management Conflict 352.214096782 Conflict management -- Tanzania Local government -- Tanzania -- Iringa Local government -- Tanzania -- Tanga Iringa (Tanzania) -- Politics and government Tanga (Tanzania) -- Politics and government Iringa (Tanzania) -- Municipal Council Tanga (Tanzania) -- City Council Warioba, Letisia Moses Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council |
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The study intended to investigate conflict management capacity in local government authorities (LGAs) in Tanzania. Specific objectives embrace to: identify types of conflict; find out causes of conflict within Tanzania LGAs; find out positive and negative effects of conflict; explore mechanisms available for conflict resolution; identify the problems encountered in resolving conflict; and recommend policy options and strategies for managing conflict in LGAs.
Research questions included: what types of conflict persist in the city and municipal councils in Tanzania?; to what extent does conflict lead to the strengthening or weakening of the relationship between the councilors and the permanent public officials?; and what are the available mechanisms for conflict resolution?
The study was conducted in Iringa Municipal Council and Tanga City Council using a case study design. This involved both qualitative and quantitative approaches. A total number of 1012 respondents constituted a study sample.
The research instruments included: observation, interviews, questionnaires, consultations with informants and informal discussions, focus group discussions and documentary reviews.
The study found that conflict existed in the councils because of factors like inadequacy of funds, lack of transparency, lack of accountability and low level of education among the councillors. The available mechanisms for conflict resolution included: mediation, disciplinary committees, meetings, informal discussions, seminars and guidance and counselling. However, these mechanisms were not effectively used in managing conflict.
Lastly, the respondents suggested measures for improving conflict resolution skills. They include: frequent meetings, provision of education and training, increased transparency, definition of roles through job descriptions, increased participatory decision-making, and increased sources of funds. === Public Administration === D. Litt. et Phil. (Public Administration) |
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Milanzi, M. C. (Dr.) |
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Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in
Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council |
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Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in
Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council |
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Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in
Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council |
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Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in
Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council |
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Management of conflict in city and municipal councils in
Tanzania with specific reference to Iringa municipal council and tanga city council |
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management of conflict in city and municipal councils in
tanzania with specific reference to iringa municipal council and tanga city council |
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2009 |
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