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Evaluation of Effects of Short Term Employment Contracts to Matrix Organization Staff Motivation: The Case of PASADA

Abstract

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This research paper evaluates the effects of short term employment contracts to matrix organization staff motivation case studying PASADA. Various researches reviewed show that, there are some effects of short term employment contracts staff motivation to people working in Matrix organizations in the world and of recent years Tanzania have started to experience this situation. This study therefore evaluates as to whether the effects might be contributing to staff motivation in PASADA. The study has shed light to effects and duration of employment contract is crucial on staff motivation, especially in the country where the unemployment rate is high. The data collected from standardized questionnaire, interviews and journals, books and other references is analyzed by using both statistical and descriptive methods. A total of 61 Respondents were reached and their responses were used for analysis. The results reveals that short term employment contracts have significant effects on staff motivation as highlighted in chapter four of this research study. This study concluded that short term employment contracts have effects on staff motivation. Lack of incentives and uncertainty of future contracts plays a significant part. It also recommended that increase the term of employment contract to at least 3 years. Implement proper human asset management practices and review HR policies to reduce high rates of unscheduled turnover. The organization should start to offer investment loans to employees so that, they can have some aspects of self employed activities while trying to secure employment.

Degree

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Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
masters
Grantor dc:publisher.institution
The Open University Of Tanzania
Year dc:date.issued
2015

Author and committee

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Author dc:creator
  • Richard, Leonard

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en

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Richard, Leonard. Evaluation of Effects of Short Term Employment Contracts to Matrix Organization Staff Motivation: The Case of PASADA. masters thesis, The Open University Of Tanzania, 2015.