The effect of the disposal process on the timely disposal of public assets: A case of the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Abstract

This paper aimed to investigates the impact of the disposal process on the timely disposal of public assets, aiming to enhance understanding and contribute to the development of more effective and transparent asset disposal practices in Tanzania. Pegged on the Resource-Based View Theory, the study adopted the explanatory research design. A mixed-method research design was adopted, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. For the quantitative component, 130 employees were randomly selected from a population of 390 at the University of Dar es Salaam, resulting in 126 valid responses. Additionally, six participants were purposively selected for qualitative insights. Data were collected through self-administered questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple regression analysis, while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data analysis. The findings revealed that most respondents held a positive perception of the disposal process, particularly with the efficiency of disposal methods, timeliness, thorough inspection, prompt evaluation, and approval. Despite this, some concerns were noted regarding overall satisfaction and the selection of optimal disposal methods. The quantitative analysis indicated a significant positive relationship between the disposal process and timely disposal of public assets, with a Beta value of 0.642 and a p-value of 0.000. Moreover, a one-unit improvement in the disposal process was associated with a 0.677-unit increase in timely asset disposal. The study concludes that efficient and well-structured disposal procedures are critical for achieving timely public asset disposal. It recommends that public institutions streamline and, where possible, automate disposal processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.