Understanding performance dynamics of micro and small agri-food processing firms in Tanzania = Het begrijpen van de prestatie-dynamiek van micro- en kleine agrovoedingsverwerkende bedrijven in Tanzania (Record no. 12797)
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| ISBN | 978949167606 |
| Terms of availability | Tshs 50,000/= |
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| Classification number | THS 338.1609678 PAS |
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| Personal name | Pascoe, Pulkeria |
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| Title | Understanding performance dynamics of micro and small agri-food processing firms in Tanzania = Het begrijpen van de prestatie-dynamiek van micro- en kleine agrovoedingsverwerkende bedrijven in Tanzania |
| Statement of responsibility, etc | / Pulkeria Pascoe |
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| Place of publication | Ghent, Belgium : |
| Name of publisher | Ghent University. Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, |
| Year of publication | c2026 |
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| Number of Pages | xviii, 206 p. : |
| Other physical details | ill.; |
| Dimensions | 26 cm. |
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| General note | This thesis provides a vital empirical framework for understanding how emerging economies can leverage the agri-food processing subsector to drive inclusive economic growth, reduce post-harvest losses, and generate sustainable employment<br/><br/>Key Research Components & Findings1. The Internal Dynamics: Intangibles Over TangiblesBuilding upon the Resource-Based View (RBV) framework, the study evaluates 435 Tanzanian agri-food processors. The Power of Intangibles: Intangible resources (such as organizational culture, market understanding, and strategic networks) contribute significantly more to firm performance variations than physical, tangible assets. Management Practices Matter: Successful firm performance is heavily driven by proactive management routines, explicitly:Working capital management. Target setting.Rigorous performance monitoring.Demographic Nuances: The operational age of the enterprise and the specific age/experience profile of the manager are strong performance predictors. Conversely, the formal level of education of the manager and basic firm size are not significant standalone predictors of success.<br/><br/> 2. The External Ecosystem: A Holistic Requirement :The research establishes that internal competence alone cannot guarantee sustainable growth in emerging markets. Firm performance is bound tightly to external ecosystems:Access to Finance: Remains a crucial bottleneck; customized financial subventions yield better results than blanket MSME credit lines.Strategic Inter-Firm Collaboration: Horizontal networks (peer-firm clusters) and vertical supply chain relationships help mitigate the vulnerabilities of "smallness." Institutional Support: Tailored policy interventions and practical business training programs have a direct, positive correlation with firm survival rates.<br/><br/>3. Learning Orientation & Market Response :A secondary emphasis highlights that learning orientation—specifically a commitment to learning, shared internal vision, and open-mindedness—dramatically improves how these processing MSEs adapt to shifting customer preferences and volatile local markets. Actionable Implications For Policymakers Shift from General to Specific: Move away from generalized MSME policies. Design agri-food-specific interventions that support localized industry clusters and specialized agri-business training.Financial Access: Establish distinct Agro-Processing Development Funds that prioritize working capital flexibility over rigid asset-backed loans.For Industry Practitioners & Entrepreneurs Invest in Routine Practices: Focus heavily on internal structural habits like performance tracking and efficient working capital management.Leverage Alliances: Actively participate in strategic inter-firm collaborations to boost bargaining power, share market insights, and combat competition from larger importers. |
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| Dissertation note | Thesis |
| Degree type | (PhD).- |
| Name of granting institution | Ghent University. Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, |
| Year degree granted | 2026. |
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| Bibliography, etc | Includes references |
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| Language note | eng. |
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| Topical Term | Agricultural industries |
| Geographic subdivision | Tanzania |
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| Topical Term | Food industry and trade |
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| Topical Term | Small business (MSEs). |
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| Topical Term | Industrial management |
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| Topical Term | Small business |
| Form subdivision | Management |
| Geographic subdivision | Tanzania |
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| Topical Term | Small business |
| Form subdivision | Finance |
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| Topical Term | Success in business |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier | Ghent University. Faculty of Bioscience Engineering |
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| Item type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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| Mzumbe University Main Campus Library | Mzumbe University Main Campus Library | 08/07/2026 | Donation | THS 338.1609678 PAS | 00860024 | 1 | 08/07/2026 | Thesis/Dissertation |