Effectiveness of force account management in public primary school construction in Tanzania. Experience from Simiyu region
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2023
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The University of Dodoma
Abstract
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of force account management in the construction of public primary school projects in Tanzania. The study had three specific objectives: To assess the perceptions of force account project implementers on the time and cost used in implementing the construction of projects in public primary schools, to assess the process for appointing committee members in primary school Construction under force account, and to examine the challenges facing the FA implementers during the construction of primary school projects. The study was guided by the Resource Dependence Theory (RDT) by Johnson Jr. (1995). The study was conducted in Bariadi Town Council, within the Simiyu region of Tanzania. The study employed a convergent research design with a mixed research approach. Moreover, the study participants were 125, including 110 primary school teachers and 15 key informants such as the Town Director, Town Education Officer, Construction Engineer, Internal Auditor, Procurement Management Unit, and head teachers. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire for teachers and interviews for key informants. Validity and reliability were ensured through various measures, including instrument review, pre-testing, and translation, and all ethical considerations were adhered to. The findings revealed a positive perception toward FAM among its implementers due to the great efficiency that has been achieved in implementing projects under FAM. This is attributed to various advantages offered by the approach, such as cost reduction measures, improved monitoring and evaluation of the project, and improved community participation. Furthermore, findings indicate several challenges that need to be resolved to improve the effectiveness of the FAM, such as cost fluctuation, interference in decision-making, and lack of skilled personnel. This study concludes that FAM has been effective in constructing projects in primary schools and is a user-friendly procurement method for schools in Tanzania. FAM has many advantages in implementing construction projects compared to other methods, especially the competitive tendering method. The study recommends immediate action the administrators should take to streamline procurement processes by establishing clear guidelines, standardizing material specifications, efficient procurement practices, increasing money in school budget allocation, and including contingency plans to tackle the abovementioned challenges.
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Dissertation ( Education Management and Administration)
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Public school projects, Construction of school projects, School projects and management, Primary school projects, School account management
Citation
Saire, H. H. (2023). Effectiveness of force account management in public primary school construction in Tanzania. Experience from Simiyu region. (Master's Dissertation) The University of Dodoma