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A Research Proposal Submitted in partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award
of Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management of Moshi Co-operative University
Moshi
2023
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DECLARATION
I, Christina modester chora declare that this research proposal is my own original work and that
it has not been presented and will not be presented to any other higher learning institution for a
similar or any other academic award.
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Student's Name
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Student's Signature
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Date
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned certifies that she has ready and hereby recommends for acceptance by Moshi
Co-operative University a research proposal titled"Reward system and academic staff
motivation in public higher learning institutions in Tanzania: A Case of Kilimanjaro
Christian medical collage" in Partial fulfillment of the Requirement for the Award Bachelor of
Arts in Human Resources Management (BA-HRM) of Moshi Co-operative University.
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Supervisor's Name
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Supervisor's Signature
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DECLARATION........................................................................................................................iii
CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................................iv
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................1
LITERATURE REVIEW............................................................................................................4
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.................................................................................................8
3.3 Sampling................................................................................................................................8
REFERENCES...........................................................................................................................11
APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................13
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Reward is one of the best ways to boost employees’ working morale, efforts and motivation
towards working hard and improve performance of organization. Kikoito (2014) argue that a
well-rewarded employee performs his or her duties efficiently and effectively. Reward system is
important tool that management uses to channel employees’ motivation in a desired way such as
better functionality and improve company performance. Examples of reward that organizations
use to boost employees’ motivations include bonuses, increase of wages and salaries,
remuneration, fringe benefits, promotions, recognition and praise from others (Kikoito, 2014).
According to Ngwa (2019) argue that individuals are motivated to work by the needs they have
which require satisfaction and are committed to job they perceive. Kumburu (2020) found that
well-rewarded employees get stimulated to work beyond expectations when believing their
employer value their existence and contribution to organization.
Contrary, Bruce (2002) highlights that employee are not truly motivated for the company’s
reasons and objectives unless there is something in it for them to work for their own benefit. This
was supported by Emmanuel (2018) who argues that although rewards attract employees to work
hard, they are not strong strategy to motivate and retain talented employees in organisations.
The contradicting results on the influence of rewards on employees’ motivation with positive and
significant results (Ngwa 2019; Msaga, 2018; Kumburu 2020) and insignificant results (Bruce,
2002; Emmanuel, 2018) suggest the need for further studies to fill the knowledge gap. In
addition, none of the previous studies assessed the influence rewards system on academic staff
motivation in higher learning institutions in Tanzania. Considering the workloads of academic
staff in higher learning institutions caused by massive enrollments due to free secondary
education, there is a need to assess the influence of incentive packages on academic staff
motivation in higher learning institutions. Against this background, this study is set to assess the
influence of reward system on academic staff motivation in higher learning institutions in
Tanzania, taking Moshi Co-operative University as case study.
employees (Ngwa, 2019). The reward systems used are not linked with employees’ needs, job
performed and labour market. In many organizations, employees are not involved in planning
and implementation of reward systems. As consequence, they are only given what is agreed by
organizational management. Studies have suggested that effective rewards system enhances
employees’ motivation and subsequently their performance and organization performance.
Kaijage (2017) found that employees’ perceptions of reward system provides relevant feedback
and commitment to management to improve rewards system.. Kahungya (2016) found positive
relationship between motivation factors such as salary, transport benefits, medical benefit which
increase employees’ performance. However, the extent to which reward system increase
academic staff motivation in Tanzania has received limited attention. Experience shows that
many professors are leaving the teaching profession and join politics in search for greener
pastures. This suggests that the incentive packages for academic staff in higher learning
institutions do not suit their needs and demands. This study, therefore, assesses the influence of
reward system on academic staff motivation among higher learning institutions in Tanzania,
taking Moshi Co-operative University as the case study.
LITERATURE REVIEW
performance. Armstrong (2012) defines reward system as something that recognizes a person’s
contribution. The study will adapt the definition by Kikoito (2014).
The study did not show why financial reward is more favorable than non-financial reward. Albeit
(2015) studied the role of motivation on employee performance at Victoria commercial bank of
Kenya. The finding indicated that using correlation and regression to motivate employees will
bring high organization performance. The study concluded that there is positive relationship
between motivation and employee performance.
Ogedegbe and Bashiru (2014) investigated on fostering employee morale through effective
remuneration practices in Europe. The finding showed that positive achievement in an
organization can be attained by a well-motivated employee. The study recommended that a well
combined theories of rewards apart from monetary reward, job security and prospect of career
are crucial for both organizational development and improving in employee morale change.
Emmanuel (2018) studied the impacts of reward system as motivation tool for employees’
performance in National Collage of Ireland. The finding indicated that although the rewards
given can attract employees easy but they are not considered as strong strategy for motivating
and retaining talented employees. Finally, the study recommended that employees are motivated
through both extrinsic and intrinsic rewards.
In Tanzania number studies have examined the influence of reward system on employees’
motivation. For example, Kikoito (2014) examined the effects of reward system in organizations
performance in Tanzania banking industry in Mwanza. The finding indicated that when both
financial and non-financial rewards are present at workplace, employees are motivated and so
their job performance is improved. In the absence of adequate rewards system, workers tend to
express their displeasure through poor performance and non-committed to their jobs. The study
recommended that bank workers reward system matters a lot and should be a concern of the bank
and employees. Kaijage (2017) assessed employees’ perceptions of reward system on
employees’ motivation in Dar es salaam. The finding showed that employee perceptions of
reward system on employees’ motivation provides relevant and feedback and provides
employees’ commitment to improve organizational performance.
Kumburu (2020) documented on how financial incentives matter in the 21 centuries in Tanzania
employees. The finding indicated that rewarded employees are stimulated to work beyond
expectations when believing their employer value their existence and contributions to
organization. The study recommended that management should consider other type of incentives
which increases individuals’ satisfaction and loyalty to work, cooperation and performance.
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Francis (2014) examined factors affecting employees’ retentions at Ifakara health institute in
Tanzania. The finding showed that, low salary to middle and lower cadres, and status of
employment contract were the major factors affecting employees' retention. The study further
indicated that retention policy must be improved as strategy to retain employees. Kalangula
(2015) investigated financial and non-financial rewards on employees’ job performance at Banks
of Tanzania. The finding showed that managers should pay attention on the way they reward
their employees in order to boost job performance. The study further recommended that it is
crucial for managers to pay attention on the way they reward their employees in order to boost
job performance. The study found that ften time that non-financial rewards are ignored by
managers in many organizations.
Salaries
Bonus
Dependent variable
Promotion
Motivation
Autonomy
Skills variety
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.3 Sampling
University Collage, the sample size is determined by using Yamane formula and approximately a
total of 30 respondents as shown below:
n=N/ (1+N) ^2
Whereby;
n= required sample size
N= Sample frame
e= confidential interval corresponding to the confidence level (17%) ~ 0.17
n= 210/ (1+210(0.17) ^2
n= 30
3.3.3 Sampling Techniques
The study will use simple random sampling technique in order to ensure all academic staff of
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University as a targeted respondent had equal chance to be
selected. The study will employ simple random sampling techniques to select senior staff and
junior staff.
4.0 REFERENCES
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APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Questionnaire
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Dear respondent,
My names are Christina Chora, a student of Moshi cooperative university pursuing Bachelor of
Human Resources Management (BA- HRM). I am conducting a study titled "Reward System
and Academic Staff Motivation in Public Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania: The case
of Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University Collage" Specifically, the study tends to examine
the influence of reward system on the academic staff motivation in higher learning institutions in
Tanzania
The finding of this study might be useful to policy maker in designing appropriate reward system
program that will enhance employees’ motivation and hence the performance will be improved
not only that but also the study might be useful to the scholars who are interested in the same
topic. Despite the busy schedule you have. I would be glad that you spend at least ten minutes to
respond to this questionnaire. I assure you that all the information provided will remain
confidential and will only be used for academic purpose to obtain Bachelor Degree. Should you
have any difficult, do not hesitate to contact the researcher through phone number 0768953096
or my supervisor Dr.Ngaiza for more clarification.
1 2 3 4 5
5 How long have you worked Below 1 1-5 yrs 6-10 yrs 11-15 yrs Above 15
at Moshi Co-operative yr
University? 1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
I Don’t know
Disagree
PART II: REWARD SYSTEM USED TO MOTIVATE ACADEMIC
Agree
STAFF AT MOSHI COOPERATIVE UNIVERSITY
Circle © the most correct answers of your choice
1. Moshi Co-operative University uses recognition as the reward system for 1 2 3 4 5
academic staff?
2. Moshi Co-operative University uses training and development as the 1 2 3 4 5
reward system?
3. Moshi Co-operative University uses financial reward as the reward system 1 2 3 4 5
for academic staff?
4. Moshi Co-operative uses performance bonuses as the reward system for 1 2 3 4 5
academic staff?
5. Moshi Co-operative University uses extra working hours allowance as the 1 2 3 4 5
reward system for academic staff?
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Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
I Don’t know
Disagree
PART III: ACADEMIC STAFF PERCEPTIONS OF REWARD
SYSTEM USED AT MOSHI CO-OPERATIVE UNIVERSITY
1. Recognition is given to good performs 1 2 3 4 5
2. Bonus above competitors 1 2 3 4 5
3. Good working environment 1 2 3 4 5
4. Praise for excellent performance 1 2 3 4 5
5. Salary is excellent 1 2 3 4 5
6. Formal praise through certificate and others 1 2 3 4 5
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
I Don’t know
PART IV: INFLUENCE OF REWARD SYSTEM ON ACADEMIC
Disagree
increases as well
5. Informal recognition such as (very done, thank you, you are a star) 1 2 3 4 5
motivate me to improve my performance
6. A family day offered by the university motivate us to work hard during 1 2 3 4 5
the year.
7. Praise for a job well done from my supervisor encourage me to perform 1 2 3 4 5
my job better.
8. Medical benefit provided at Moshi Co-operative University real 1 2 3 4 5
motivate us to perform our duties.
9. Incentive payment motivates me to work 1 2 3 4 5
Dear Respondents,
My names are Daniel Mwakanyanyila pursuing Bachelor of Human Resource Management (BA
– HRM) at Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU) in Moshi Municipal. I am conducting a
study tilted “Reward system and academic staff motivation in public higher learning
institutions in Tanzania: The case of Moshi Co-operative University” Specifically, the study
examines the influence of reward system on academic staff motivation in public higher learning
institutions. Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.
GUIDING QUESTIONS
1. Can you brief me a bit about Moshi Co-operative University?
2. What do you know about reward system for employees?
3.Do reward system practiced to academic staff at Moshi Co-operative University?
4. Do you think reward system increases the level of motivation to academic staff?
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5. What are specific reward system that is provided Moshi Co-operative University to academic
staff?
6. What challenges facing Moshi Co-operative University in providing reward to academic staff?