2026 IJRSE – Volume 15 Issue 15
Available Online: 27 June 2026
Author/s:
Njou, James Clement*
Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM), Tanzania (njouwanjou@gmail.com)
Kihaka, Jerome Wilfred
Catholic University of Mbeya (CUoM), Tanzania (kihakajerome@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study examined the impact of team spirit on employee performance, using Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Mwanza, as a case study. Team spirit, measured through unity and morale among employees, is considered a key driver of collaboration and organizational effectiveness. A quantitative research approach was employed, whereby data were collected from academic staff using structured questionnaires. Statistical analyses, including correlation and regression techniques, were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed a strong positive and statistically significant relationship between team spirit and employee performance at SAUT. The study concludes that fostering team spirit within higher learning institutions is essential for improving employee performance and achieving institutional objectives.
Keywords: team spirit, employee performance, teamwork
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26268
Cite this article:
Njou, J. C., & Kihaka, J. W. (2026). Impact of team spirit on employee performance in Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT), Mwanza, Tanzania. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 15(15), 143-149. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrse.2026.26268
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