| dc.creator |
Seni, Paul Jilala |
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| dc.date |
2020-05-14T14:55:05Z |
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2020-05-14T14:55:05Z |
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| dc.date |
2013 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2021-05-05T08:08:29Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2021-05-05T08:08:29Z |
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| dc.identifier |
http://hdl.handle.net/11192/3138 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/11192/3138 |
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| dc.description |
A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Management of Mzumbe University. |
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| dc.description |
The general objective of this study was to explore factors which influence the problem of proliferation of counterfeit consumer goods in Tanzania. The study analysed the effectiveness of inspection and examination procedures for detection of counterfeit imported consumer goods and the inadequacy of existing legal and regulatory framework in dealing with the influx of counterfeit consumer goods. The literature reviewed on the subject showed that two perspectives exist: one is linked to globalization theories and the other emanates from trade liberalization strategies adopted by Tanzania. The former is predicated on the inevitable negative consequences of globalization and the later to flawed trade policies adopted by Tanzania from the mid-1980s This study was limited to Dar es Salaam Region only. The research design combined descriptive and exploratory research approaches. The target population was officers from regulatory institutions, individual businesspersons and individual consumers. The sample size was 50 persons. Purposive and random sampling techniques were employed to get respondents.Multiple methods of data collection were used. Survey using self-administered questionnaires composed of closed and open-ended questions and interviews were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics involving application of uni variate and bi variate techniques and associated tests were used to analyse data.
Major factors which influence the influx of counterfeits were identified as ineffective inspection and examination procedures for imported goods to detect counterfeits; lack of capacity by regulatory institutions to deal with the problem; inadequacy of anti-counterfeiting laws; corruption; and lack of public awareness on the potential and real dangers of counterfeit goods. Conclusion revealed that there is significant relationship between the level of counterfeits and competencies of intervention regulatory institutions. Recommendations made include: establishing appropriate anti-counterfeiting policy; putting restrictions and appropriate penalties on importation of fake products; building capacity for regulatory institutions; and enacting a comprehensive anti-counterfeiting law. |
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| dc.language |
en |
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| dc.subject |
Tanzania,Consumer goods, Counterfeit, Inspection procedures, Legal framework, Trade liberalization strategies ,Globalization theories, Fake products |
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| dc.title |
Counterfeit Consumer Goods in Tanzania: A Quality Perspective |
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| dc.type |
Thesis |
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