Factors Affecting Governance In Catholic Church Run Educational Institutions In Arusha Archdiocese Tanzania (original) (raw)
Related papers
Critical Role of Governance in Educational Institutions
International Journal of Management Studies
Governance promotes effective delivery of education services and should result in outstanding performance of the pupils. Weak structure of the Governing Body (GB) will result in poor functioning and affect the well-being of the educational institutions and their activities. To make any sustainable changes relating to proper governance, especially of minority institutions, there is an urgent need to carry out a proper study on governance, and hence a major research project was done during 2009-10 on a representative random sample of 36 church operated educational institutions in Meghalaya interviewing in depth the GB members and institutional heads in terms of responsiveness to ground level realities, problems faced, efficiency and effectiveness. Despite several lacunae in GB membership and deficiencies in optimal functioning, there was still a statistically significant bivariate and multivariate correlation between the GB rating and institutional performance of +0.66 and +0.79 respectively. With re-balancing of the structure in terms of gender, age, tenure and skills, there would be better functioning and much higher institutional outputs, especially in the performances of the pupils.. Several suggestions are made,, hopefully resulting in clearly written policies and suitable guidelines on how the board members can best work together with all stakeholders (196 words
BINDURA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION, 2021
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to establish the perceived effects of corporate governance practices on effective institutional management in church-run teachers’ colleges (CRTC) in Zimbabwe. Observations showed that church-run teachers colleges face a myriad of institutional challenges as a result of failures in corporate governance. The study was guided by the qualitative research approach and located within the interpretivist paradigm. Specifically, the study adopted a multiple case study research design, which allowed the researcher to examine governance issues in-depth, focusing on real-life contexts of corporate governance practices in three church-run teachers colleges. Purposive sampling technique was employed, which enabled her to select informative information from the rich sources with first-hand information. Three college principals, three Student Representative Councils (SRC), three education secretaries, and three Human Resources (HR) officers were purposively sampled to participate in this study. Data was gathered through face-to-face interviews for key informants, and focus group discussions for the SRC members. The data was processed using Atlas-ti qualitative data analysis. The results of the study established that accountability, fairness, transparency, probity and responsibility were not adhered to, and practices were not consistent with the global, government, and institutional policies. That influenced institutional management practices in CRTCs in Zimbabwe. The study also established that problems of corporate governance at the institutions were affected by the recurrence of power conflicts, especially between institutional management and the church as the responsible authority. The squabbles indicated counter accusations due to lack of properly designed policies to govern and manage these institutions. It was further noted that the management systems in these institutions practised crisis management, which led to glaring challenges resulting in low levels of accountability, responsibility, transparency, fairness and probity. This was despite the availability of policies to ensure effective governance at these CRTCs. It also emerged from the study that the following were corporate governance-related institutional management challenges: difficulties in staff recruitment, retention and remuneration; labour-related issues; poor leader-subordinate relationships; nepotism; low enrolments; and unavailability of resources. The labour-related issues of poor leader-subordinate relationships, nepotism, and remuneration seriously affected institutional governance and management of the church-run teachers’ colleges. The study also established that the church-run institutions had put in place strategies to improve shared responsibilities, engagement of diverse stakeholders, attempt to recruit competent board members, and holding of strategic planning workshops with key members. Managing conflict of interest, the development of policies and guidelines on the roles and responsibilities of the responsible authorities and institutional management, and establishment of clear governance and institutional management structures were strategies identified to enhance corporate governance and institutional management in church-run teachers’ colleges. The study specifically focused on how principles of corporate governance pillars of: responsibility, accountability, fairness, transparency and probity, were interpreted to affect institutional management in church-run teachers’ colleges in Zimbabwe. The study concludes that, while church-run teachers’ colleges were struggling to efficiently govern these institutions, they had policies in place. These CRTCs needed adopt a business model of corporate governance to achieve institutional goals. Keywords: Corporate governance practices, church-run teachers’ colleges, institutional management, responsible authorities.
Academic Research International, 2021
The study sought to examine corporate governance practices and their effects on institutional management in church-run teachers' colleges in Zimbabwe. A multiple case study research design was chosen as it allowed an in-depth study of phenomenon and gives a platform to study subjects in their natural settings. Three cases were involved in the study. The study was guided by the interpretivist paradigm which is basically located in the qualitative approach. The paradigm was the most suitable for the research where meaning oriented methodologies such as interviews, focus group discussions and document analysis were used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select three principals, three student representative councils, three Church Education Secretaries and three human resources (HR) officers to participate in this study. The study established that church interference in college activities, inconsistent policy implementation and breaching procurement procedures are corporate governance issues that cause clash of interest, financial constraints, student enrolment and staffing challenges in the management in church-run teachers colleges. The study concluded and recommended that RAs should consult and involve all major stakeholders when formulating policy as well as in making governance decisions. The study also concluded and recommended that Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) require constant updating so that it continues to be relevant.
Texila International Journal of Academic Research, 2024
Monitoring and evaluation (M&E) are a process that involves collecting and analysing data to measure progress toward achieving specific goals and objectives. This process helps organisations to identify what is working and what is not and to make informed decisions on how to improve their programs and projects. This paper focuses on the necessity of M&E in Catholic institutions in Zambia, Lusaka in particular. It underscores the fact that there is no good governance in these institutions due to inadequate M&E mechanisms. The only means of M&E are meetings. The research was done in Lusaka District and some parts of Central Province. It was conducted in 7 institutions. The sample size was 257. There were 252 questionnaires which were administered purposively and randomly to those in the first line, middle and top leadership, and management positions, and 5 in-depth interviews were carried out purposively. It identifies the causes of poor governance as inadequate results-based M&E systems, deficient focus on Key Result Areas (KRAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and irregular monitoring of institutional activities. The recommendations were that there was need to build capacity in the areas of performance management, stewardship approach to management (good governance), and to enhance M&E systems. Theoretically, the results can be generalised to all Catholic institutions in Zambia.
INVESTIGATING KEY ACTORS' EFFECTIVENESS IN GOVERNING COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN TANZANIA, 2013
ABSTRACT This study aimed at investigating functions of key education actors in school governance in Community Secondary Schools in Lushoto District. Objectives of the study were: to assess key education actors’ managerial functions in promoting effective teaching and learning environment, to examine effectiveness of key education actors in promoting effective teaching and learning environment and to examine challenges key education actors face in promoting effective teaching and learning environment. The study was mainly qualitative research approach applying a case study design. Data relevant to the study were collected from Lushoto District in Tanga region. The respondents for the study were obtained through purposive procedure. The sample of the study constituted 85 respondents, including School Heads, Teachers, and Students’ leaders, School Board Chairpersons, Ward Education Coordinators, Ward Executive Officers and District Secondary Education Officer. The methods used for data collection involved document review, focus group discussion and Observation and interview. The data were analyzed qualitatively in description, quotation and numerical forms. The findings revealed that, although education key actors were well informed with their managerial functions in school governance then were not effective in performing their roles. Consequently, most of the sampled secondary schools had inadequate teaching and learning materials, classrooms, teachers’ houses, students’ toilets. The study also found that teachers and students motivation was lacking. The researcher concluded that key education actors were less effective in performing their roles something which affected provision of quality education in community secondary schools. Based on the conclusions, the researcher recommended that all education managers and administrators such as schools heads should be university graduates with minimum qualification of degree, professionally trained, and highly qualified as well as appropriate experience in school management and administration and they should play their roles as required instead of putting much effort on enrollment expansion and somehow on classrooms constructions while place very little on teachers and students welfare, availability of teaching and learning materials and libraries.
Management Practices and the Performance of Church-Based Schools, 2024
This study investigated the influence of management practices on the performance of Church-based schools in Uganda, drawing from Orthodox Church Schools (OCS) in Luweero Deanery. It examined the influence of Planning, Coordination and Staffing practices on the performance of these schools. A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was employed, applying both qualitative and quantitative approaches in data collection and analysis. A sample of 131 respondents were targeted out of which 112 responded, including 45 Parents, 20 Learners’ Leaders, 40 Academic Staff, 4 Head teachers, 1 SMC representative, 1 Priest and the Education Secretary of the Orthodox Church. Results revealed that while there is a positive relationship between planning practices and performance of OCS, it was statistically too insignificant (r=〖.135〗^(**):p=0.169) to have influenced their current state. The influence of Coordination practices on school performance, however, was found to be significantly high showing a positive correlation (r=〖.738〗^(**):p=0.000) While, staffing practices were found to not only have a positive relationship with school performance, but also showed to have the highest correlation (r=〖.837〗^(**):p=0.000). In conclusion, the study could not satisfactorily convict planning practices for the performance challenges in OCS. It however highlighted Coordination practices as having a critical contribution to the performance woes in these schools. Also, the study confirmed causality of staffing practices to the declining performance of these schools, inferring that an improvement in staffing practices could be key to better performance. The study recommended a review of the OCS Vision and adoption of an annual school performance review. It also recommended an update of all the OCS governance structures, and creation of a clear reporting mechanism which should be well known to all stakeholders to improve coordination. On staffing, the study recommended creation of a technical staffing advisory organ to coordinate all recruitments and continuous development in liaison with, and recommendation of, the school boards and other line government agencies.
2016
The study sought to determine the influence of governance systems on students’ performance in public secondary schools in Karatu District, Tanzania. The study used questionnaires and interviews to collect data. The respondents comprised of teachers, members of school boards and parents. Data was analyzed using descriptive and correlation analysis tools. The study revealed a strong positive correlation of r (97) = 0.760; p<0.01) between participatory leadership in decision making and academic performance. Further, results show a strong positive relationship between accountability and academic performance (r (97) = 0.714; p<0.01) and significant but moderate positive correlation between transparency and academic performance r (97) =0.512; p<0.01. The results imply that participatory governance, accountability, and transparency contribute significantly to student’s academic performance. Moreover, the result indicates a strong relationship between governance and academic perfor...
INFLUENCE OF GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF CHURCHES IN KENYA
The governance body of any organization determines the values and strategic choices and orientation of the organization. Governance therefore plays a critical role in the pursuit of organizational effectiveness and as such must be composed and function well in order to deliver on this core mandate. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of governance structure on the overall organizational performance of the evangelical Churches in Nairobi. The objectives of the study were; to assess the influence of Church board selection and independence on church performance of the evangelical Churches, to investigate the influence of church value systems and leadership style on church performance, to determine the influence of Church goals and performance measures on performance of the Evangelical Churches; and, to establish how strategy implementation and control affects performance of the evangelical Churches. The research design was a cross sectional study involving a universal population of Churches in Kenya. The target population was made up of 331 evangelical Churches in Kenya registered with their umbrella body, the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) as at 28th February 2015. The accessible populations was made up of the evangelical Churches based in Nairobi which were 62 in number and hence the study adopted a cross sectional survey design in which all the 62 Churches were studied. A structured closed questionnaire was administered for accuracy of analysis. Purposive sampling was applied when choosing the respondents who were the Church Administrators and Senior Clergy since they are the ones who had the information required in the study. The questionnaires was dropped and picked by the researcher while some were presented to and completed by the respondents after Church services on Sundays. The data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software for accuracy and faster manipulation of the data collected. The data was presented in tables and charts using descriptive statistics such as means, frequencies, percentages and regression models. The main finding from this study was that governance structure (in terms of board selection and independence, value systems and leadership style, Church goals and performance measures and strategy implementation and control) had a positive influence on the level of organizational performance of the Churches considered in this study. When the data was subjected to analysis using the Regression Model, it was found that a unit increase in board selection and independence, value systems and leadership style, Church goals and performance measures and strategy implementation and control would result in an increase in the level of organizational performance by 2.016, 2.628, 1.927 and 1.826 times respectively from a level of 3.007 without the influence of the predictor variables. The study recommends that Church governance bodies and systems be strengthened to ensure Churches increase their effectiveness in fulfilling their mission and stay relevant in the fast changing environment within which they operate. Further Research has been recommended especially to establish the root causes of weak governance structures in Churches and find ways through which this can be mitigated.
Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies
Corporate governance is a global issue that has caught the interest of many researchers and business owners. However, there is scanty literature that is done on the influence of corporate management on educational institutions’ financial stability and in particular the Adventist Church in Tanzania. The secondary schools owned by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in Tanzania have faced a financial crisis and this study investigated the church’s corporate governance and the financial stability of these educational institutions in Tanzania. The study adopted qualitative research design, used purposive sampling technic to collect information form the fifteen institutions, used the questionnaire to collect data from the respondents. The study used frequency statistics for the analysis with the help of SPSS version 26. The findings show that poor administration, inefficient and unprofessional boards, nepotism, bad treatment of employees, not addressing audit reports, poor customer ca...
Good Governance for Sustainable Quality University Education in Tanzania
2012
University governance includes means and processes which facilitate the functioning of a university in terms of making the right decisions and taking actions at the right time. Laws, policies, strategies, guidelines, procedures and practices all affect the extent to which universities can proactively and positively respond to internal and external challenges. It also refers to both the relationships between internal and external governance structures and actors and the manner in which they influence each other