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An evaluation of the effectiveness of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in resolving intra- state conflicts in West Africa (2012- 2013)
(2014-07-21)Confronted with political crises, undemocratic governments, civil strife and droughts, African sub-regional organisations have experienced growing challenges in resolving these problems. The Economic Community of West ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of the labour arbitration system in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The purpose of this dissertation was to explore, discover and draw conclusions on the effectiveness of the labour arbitration system in Zimbabwe. The general conclusion from reviewed literature is that for an arbitration ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of work-flexibility practices in improving performance of firms in the food processing industry in Zimbabwe (2010-2013)
(2018-03)The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of work-flexibility practices in improving the performance of firms in the food processing industry in Zimbabwe for the period 2010-2013. Secondary sources gave pertinent ... -
An evaluation of the factors affecting export performance and value addition for Platinum Group Metals (PGMs): The case of Zimbabwe after the adoption of the multi currency system 2009 - 2015
(2018-10-30)This study was aimed at identifying and evaluating the factors that affect the export performance of platinum group metals (PGMs) in Zimbabwe, as well as establishing the constraints and enablers to PGMs beneficiation ... -
An evaluation of the factors affecting growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe: A case study of SMEs in Harare (2009 – 2015)
(2016-11)The study sought to establish and quantify the key factors affecting the growth of SMEs in Zimbabwe and also investigate the influence of the characteristics of SME operators and SMEs on small business growth. SMEs in ... -
Evaluation of the feed resources and analysis of body condition scores of local pigs in a semi-arid smallholder farming area of Zimbabwe
(2012-07-11)The objectives of this study were to characterise the types, seasonal distribution, and nutritive value of feed resources and growth performance of local pigs in Chinyuni ward,Chirumanzu district. Pig herd sizes were (mean ... -
An evaluation of the green awareness of Zimbabwean companies with regard to the disposal of ICT equipment
(2018-03)The appearance of e-waste on our landfill indicates a serious problem regarding the appropriate handling of obsolete equipment. The proliferation of obsolete computers and computer equipment at auction floors, dumps and ... -
EVALUATION OF THE GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL OF THE MALALA ALLUVIAL AQUIFER, LOWER MZINGWANE RIVER, ZIMBABWE
(2012-10-18)The study site lies in a semi arid climatic zone in the south eastern part of Zimbabwe. The overall climate, with a mean annual rainfall of 350 mm/annum is not generally suitable for farming, but groundwater from alluvial ... -
An evaluation of the Harmonised Cash Transfer (HACT) approach as a risk management tool: The case of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe (2010-2013)
(2018-02)Intra-governmental organisations rely on funding from donor agencies to conduct their operations and managing risk is a very crucial aspect for their reputation. UNICEF Zimbabwe adopted a risk management tool which is the ... -
An evaluation of the impact of an acquisition strategy on competitive advantage: A case study of OK Zimbabwe
(2018-05)OK Zimbabwe Limited was incorporated in 1953 and listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) in 2001. The company is a leading supermarket retailer, providing access to a diverse range of retail products and allied services ... -
An Evaluation of the Impact of Domestic Water Supply and Challenges faced by Women in Rural Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Sigangatsha and Malaba wards of Matobo District
(2013-06-04)Water for domestic purposes is a scarce resource in the rural areas of Sigangatsha and Malaba wards, and the group mostly affected by this scarcity is women. This dissertation focused three objectives and the first objective ... -
An evaluation of the impact of downsizing on organisational performance at MBCA Bank Private Limited from July 2009 to December 2011
(2018-03)The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of downsizing on organisational performance focusing on MBCA bank covering the period July 2009 to December 2011. The banking industry witnessed operational challenges ... -
An evaluation of the impact of human and material resource shortages on student nurses' traning programme in Zimbabwe: A case of the Registered General Nurse Traning Programme (January 2009 - December2012)
(2018-03)This research was an evaluation of the impact of human and material resource shortages on the nurses training programmes in Zimbabwe within the period January 2009 to December 2012. The study was based on a case study of ... -
An evaluation of the impact of implementing advanced manufacturing technology on operational efficiency in roof tile manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe: Case of Zimtile (2009 - 2013)
(2018-04)The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of implementing advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) on operational efficiencies at Zimtile. Literature points to the fact that successful implementation ... -
An evaluation of the impact of lack of extension services on automobile SMEs growth in Zimbabwe: The case of automobile repairers at Gazaland Industrial Park (2009 - 2011)
(2018-04)This research was conducted to evaluate the impact of lack of extension services on SMEs growth focusing on automobile SMEs at Gazaland. The global convergence of minds regarding the importance of SMEs sector to the national ... -
An evaluation of the impact of strategic information systems on the competitiveness of the food manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe
(2018-05)The manufacturing industry forms the backbone of many economies because it is the nerve centre of value creation. The food manufacturing is even more important because besides creating value, it feeds and nourishes the ... -
An evaluation of the impact on performance of corporate governance practices in the mobile telecommunications industry in Zimbabwe
(2017-05)This research surveys the impact of corporate governance practices on performance in the highly profitable mobile telecommunications industry in Zimbabwe, with special emphasis on return on assets as a proxy for performance. ... -
An evaluation of the impediments to financial inclusion within the informal sector, case of Glen View Furniture Complex, Harare, Zimbabwe
(2019-11)ABSTRACT This study sought to evaluate the impediments to financial inclusion of the informal sector and recommend strategies to overcome these impediments. The objectives of this study were to investigate the impediments ... -
An evaluation of the influence of instructional leadership on the performance of government and council schools in Harare province (July 2012 to July 2014)
(2016-11)Notwithstanding the increasing researches on the role of leadership in schools performance, there is a dearth of studies that have investigated the influence of instructional leadership on schools performance in the Zimbabwe ... -
An evaluation of the internal control systems at Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) of service delivery (2009 - 2012)
(2017-08)The aim of this study is to evaluate the internal control system in ZETDC (Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company) on service delivery with regards to the period 2009 to 2012. This is the period when ...
