EFFECT OF JOB ROTATION PRACTICES ON LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION PLANNING IN TANZANIA

Abstract

This study investigated the effect of job rotation practices on leadership succession planning in Tanzania, focusing on the Tanzania Commercial Bank (TCB) Headquarters in Dar es Salaam. The study specifically aimed to analyze the effect of employee communication, determine the effect of structure planning, and examine the effect of training and development on leadership succession planning at TCB Bank. Guided by the Human Capital Theory, the research adopted a positivist philosophy with a quantitative approach and an explanatory research design. A census sampling technique was used to collect data from 130 respondents within the TCB Headquarters. Primary data were gathered through questionnaires, while secondary data were obtained from document reviews. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS v.26, employing descriptive statistics, including means, frequencies, and percentages, and inferential statistics, such as correlation and regression analysis. The study revealed that employee communication significantly supports leadership succession by fostering clarity, engagement, and alignment between management and staff. Findings showed that structure planning enhances leadership continuity through defined roles, formal frameworks, and integration with strategic objectives. The study also showed that training and development moderately influence leadership succession by equipping employees with the skills, knowledge, and confidence required for future leadership roles. The study concluded that effective employee communication, robust structural planning, and continuous training and development collectively strengthen TCB’s leadership succession pipeline. Recommendations include enhancing communication strategies, refining structural planning processes, and investing further in targeted leadership development programs. Future studies should explore long-term approach to evaluate the outcomes of succession planning initiatives and measure their effectiveness in developing competent future leaders.