Vol. 1 No. 2 (2017)

Analysis of Entrepreneurship Characteristics and the Development of Micro-Business Enterprises in Kinondoni Municipality - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract: This article analyses the entrepreneurship characteristics in the development of the microbusiness enterprises in Kinondoni district. The main argument in this study is that despite the fact that entrepreneurship knowledge that has been provided formally and informally country wide, and the fact tha [...] Read more

Electronic Procurement Adoption in Public Procuring Entities in Tanzania

Abstract: This study was carried out following the general outcry of poor implementation of electronic procurement in public procuring entities in Tanzania. The general objective of this study was to examine the challenges faced by the public procuring entities in adopting electronic procurement in Tanzania. [...] Read more

Evaluation of Customer Satisfaction with Electronic Banking Service in Tanzania

Abstract: This study evaluated the extent to which the customers are satisfied with commercial banks e-banking in the course of using e-banking services of the commercial banks in Tanzania. The study used questionnaires that were distributed to the customers, interview and observation while using Automated Te [...] Read more

Comparison of the Benefits Available in Domestic and Foreign Markets for Tanzanian Fish Traders

Abstract: This study identified and compared benefits available in the domestic and foreign markets for possible exploitation by Tanzanian fish traders. The methodology used in this study was qualitative in nature utilizing primary and secondary data collected through different tools and analyzed using Statis [...] Read more

Assessment of InterCity’s Bus Passengers Satisfaction with Technical Safety and Quality of Service Standards (TESQUASS) in Tanzania

Abstract: The main objective of this study was to assess passengers’ satisfaction with intercity transport services. The study adopted realism philosophy and case design. 321 respondents were selected randomly as sample size. Interview guide and questionnaires were used as tools for data collection. Quantit [...] Read more

Analysis of Tanzania - European Union (EU) Trade Relations and Lessons for Future Trade Arrangements

Abstract: This paper analyses trade relations between Tanzania and the European Union (EU) 28 Member States. The paper’s objectives were to analyse trade integration between Tanzania and the EU, make a comparative analysis of Tanzania’s regional exports concentration, and presents recommendations for futu [...] Read more

Bank Specific, Industry Specific and Macroeconomic Determinants of Banking Performance in Tanzania

Abstract: This study examined the determinants of banks’ performance (profitability) in Tanzania using a balanced panel data set consisting of 25 commercial banks for the period from 2007 to 2012. The study employed the fixed effects (within) model of analysis in Stata 10. The bank performance was measured [...] Read more

Factors Influencing Students’ Choice of the Course and College of Study in Tanzania: A Case of National Institute of Transport

Abstract: The study aimed at evaluating the factors influencing students’ choice of course and college of study at National Institute of Transport. The study used realism approach because to identify social realities. A case study design and stratified sampling technique were used to obtain a sample of 142 [...] Read more

Factors Affecting Supply Chain Management and Customers’ Satisfaction of Gas Available in Tanzania: A Case of Dar Es Salaam City

Abstract: The study aimed at evaluating the factors affecting supply chain management and customers’ satisfaction of gas available in Dar es Salaam city. The study used realism approach to identify social realities. A survey design was used in which the researchers surveyed all three Municipal Councils of D [...] Read more