A Dissertation submitted to the School of Public Administration and Management
(SOPAM) in partial fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of Master of
Public Administration (MPA) of Mzumbe University
This study aimed at assessing of Open performance Review and Appraisal System
(OPRAS) practices in Public Organization, A Case of Morogoro Regiona Secretariet.
The general objective of the study was to examine the OPRAS practices at Morogoro
regional secretariat. The study was also set to determine the level to which OPRAS has
been exercised at Morogoro Regional Secretariet. Specifically, the study addressed the
level to which OPRAS has been exercised, identify internal and external factors
influencing OPRAS implementation.
Case study research design was adopted. A sample of 45 respondents was used. The data
collected analysed and processed by SPSS computer software through the utilization of
descriptive statistics where; frequencies, percentages and tables were presented. The
study employed qualitative approach, using in-depth interview and questionnaires.
The findings from the study indicated that budgetary constraints and poor prioritization
of OPRAS have affected its implementation. Also it was reported that there is need of
having structured career planning for the smooth running of organisations while
providing feedback to the employees with the aim of motivating the person as to
eliminate performance deficiencies or to continue performing better as among the factors
that influence OPRAS implementation. Again, it was found that in order to complete a
satisfactory appraisal, a structured system must be used. The results should leave the
appraiser and appraisee clear about the aims, plans and future development objectives,
with specific dates for reviews set and adhere to.
It is concluded that existing practices and systems should be reviewed to ensure up-todate
practices that may enable employees to easily adapt the ways of utilizing OPRAS
and its related applications for the betterment of the organisation