Key Success Factors for Human Resource Planning in the Public Organisations in Tanzania” The case of National Board of Accountants and Auditors

The main objective of this study was to examine key success factors for HR to effectiveness of HRP in Tanzanian working organizations, the case being the National Board of Accountants and Auditors. The study was conducted in Dar es Salaam, where the selected organization is located. Questionnaires were administered to NBAA staff. Management team and non-management employees such as Managers, In-charges, Heads of Units and Subordinates were interviewed to get their opinions in identifying key success factors of HR Planning in Public Service Organizations. Respondents were obtained from their respective departments and units. 36 individuals were interviewed due to the size of the organization, identified by their responsibilities, cadre, gender, age, social status and marital status. The sample was chosen randomly and purposely to avoid biasness. Random sampling based on respondents who were not directly involved in HR activities and purposive sampling was based on management team and HR practitioners. The study found out that challenges from other departments arose when traditional executive did not understand the value of human resource expert thus failed to support HR unit when planning. Because of this, the study revealed that there were challenges when implementing HR strategies. From the findings of the study, it is recommended that employees need to be trained and make them aware of HR concept, organization policies and procedures, HR plans and, HR policy and its functioning. Moreover, it is recommended that employees should give cooperation when HR planning is implemented to support organizations achievements.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

The Open University of Tanzania

Year dc:date.issued

2014

Author dc:creator

• Sebastian, Caroline Denis

• 658 Gerneral management

Language dc:language

en