Technical Assistance and Employee Performance: A Case of Local Government Authorities in Tanzania

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of technical assistance on employee performance in Tanzanian LGAs, focusing on three key dimensions: mentorship, coaching, and Job rotation. Social Learning Theory guided this. The research adopted a positivist philosophy and deductive approach, as it is a quantitative research methodology. Data were collected by questionnaires with a sample of 317 respondents across four councils. Linear regression analysis was employed to examine the effect of the three technical assistance variables on employee performance. The analysis revealed that technical assistance has a statistically significant and positive influence on employee performance. Technical assistance (β=0.227). These findings highlight the crucial role of technical assistance initiatives in enhancing the effectiveness of local government employees in Tanzania. The study concludes that strategic investment in technical assistance is essential for improving employee performance in LGAs. Consequently, it recommends that LGAs allocate sufficient funds and review existing policies to support technical assistance effectively in areas of mentorship, Job rotation, and coaching. Assign a special unit within Human Resource Management departments for managing and strengthening capacity-building programs in LGAs.