Leaders with Milestones: China's Leadership Role in National Development and Strategic Insights for Tanzania Considering Behavioural Leadership Theory

Abstract

China’s transformation from a poor developing nation into an economic giant today offers a great lesson for Tanzania. In this paper, the authors put the discourse on leadership for Tanzania in the context of lessons from Chinese leadership styles since 1949, when China became a republic. This scoping literature review examines the behavioural theory of leadership as it relates to China’s political environment. This study examines six crucial behavioural theories of leadership dimensions: observable actions and decision-making, policy implementation and influence, leadership styles and interpersonal skills, public display of support and legitimacy, informal leadership channels, and historical impact and legacy on China leadership to provide insights for Tanzanian leaders. A thorough examination of seventy-three primary sources yields insights into China’s historical legacy, decision-making procedures, and leadership structure. Tanzania’s political environment and China’s leadership dynamics are compared, providing insightful insights into Tanzania’s leadership development. Prioritizing accountability, inclusivity, and transparency; creating open lines of communication; putting policies into action with quantifiable results; encouraging public participation; utilising unofficial networks for efficient governance; and taking historical significance into account when making decisions. Tanzanian leaders can improve governance efficacy and promote sustainable development by implementing these insights.