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This research examines how Tanzanian business leaders perceive institutional factors affecting firm viability and the adaptive strategies they use.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Navigating the Institutional Landscape: A Qualitative Analysis of Tanzanian Business Viability from 2000 to 2026

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This research examines how Tanzanian business leaders perceive institutional factors affecting firm viability and the adaptive strategies they use.
Qualitative, longitudinal study design
In-depth, semi-structured interviews
Sample of 28 senior executives from various sectors
Data analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis
Two-thirds of executives reported local bureaucracies as major obstacles to planning
Firms develop informal networks to navigate formal institutional challenges
Business viability is linked to the ability to create parallel informal systems
Highlighting a gap between formal policies and actual business practices

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Qualitative analysis reveals how Tanzanian firms navigate institutional challenges, suggesting improvement for policymakers.

Kavishe et al. (2021) studied this question.

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