Browsing Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics e-Theses Collection by Issue Date
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An assessment of the effectiveness of automation as an information technology intervention in curbing customs administrative challenges: a case of ZIMRA
(2016-12)The dissertation sought to assess the effectiveness of automation in curbing customs administrative challenges in the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA). The research objectives were to identify the customs administrative ... -
An investigation into the challenges and benefits for Zimbabwean firms to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility
(2016-12)The study sought to study the benefits and challenges on the Zimbabwean corporate sector’s participation in Corporate Social activities. Such aspects would have to be studied together with the extent to which Zimbabwean ... -
An assessment of the impact of innovation & business networks on the performance of SMEs in the Harare metropolitan
(2016-12)The contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has been globally emphasized especially in regions like Asia and Europe. Innovation and business networks have been cited as the major drivers behind this growth. ... -
An investigation into the impact of employee participation in strategic decision making on organisational effectiveness: A case study of the Heritage school, 2010 to 2013
(2016-12)The research investigated the impact of employee participation in strategic decision making on organisational effectiveness. It studied The Heritage School as a case from 2010 to 2013. The study was necessitated by the ... -
An investigation of the credit scoring methods used by Zimbabwean financial institutions
(2017-02)There has been a surge in the level of non-performing loans in the Zimbabwean economy as a result of the information asymmetry problem that leads to the adverse selection and moral hazard problems in the credit markets. ... -
An evaluation of brand management strategies: A case study of Olivine Industries
(2017-02)The general indication from literature on brand management is that branding strategies enable firms to create long term brand equity, influence purchase behaviour and create shareholder value. Literature has also shown ... -
A study of the impact of the use of prepaid electricity meters on revenue generation at Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC)
(2017-02)This study explored the impact of the use of prepaid meters on revenue generation of ZETDC. Quantitative research methods were employed in the study and a random sample of 108 managers was selected from a population of 120 ... -
Deteminants of the growth of Zimbabwean Small to Medium Enterprises (SME)
(2017-02)The study investigates the determinants of the growth of Zimbabwean SMEs. The research sought to establish the various factors which impacted on SME growth on the Zimbabwean context. Questionnaires were sent to SME employees, ... -
Transforming business practices in the Zimbabwean haulage transport business sector in order to gain sustained competitiveness
(2017-02)More companies in the haulage transport sector are finding themselves entangled in the vicious circle of stagnation and failures as a result of religiously adhering to the traditional business practices. At the same time ... -
"The purpose of business is business”. Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) a contradiction of this view?: A Critical Examination of the Motives that drive CSR engagement by Companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and the impact of CSR on financial performance
(2017-02)Business is expected to give back to the society through corporate social responsibility (CSR). In Zimbabwe, public limited companies engage in CSR but there is a rising pressure from Government and society on companies ... -
An assessment of factors influencing the growth in market share of mobile money business in the Zimbabwean mobile network providers
(2017-02)Mobile money business is a new phenomenon, which has transformed the lives of the previously financially excluded poor people especially in developing nations. The industry is continuing to grow rapidly, with increased ... -
Harare international airport, a Central-Southern Africa hub in waiting or opportunity lost
(2017-02)Literature review on airline hubs generally conclude that the establishment of hubs results in economic benefits for the country and to the carriers whose home base is the airport in question. There has been no literature ... -
An analysis of mobile payment services consumer adoption in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)Mobile Payment is a new payment method in the retail arena where the payer uses their mobile phone, through special software to pay for goods and services. The services can be offered by a bank, a telecommunications company ... -
Determinants of loan default in agro-based credit schemes in the tobacco industry of Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The tobacco industry is a major driver of Zimbabwe‟s economic growth. It is currently on the rebounds after years of massive collapse. The scarcity of credit on the financial markets has seen the reintroduction of contract ... -
An exploration of the impact of disclaimer clauses on managing customer loyalty and retention. A case of Chinese retail shops in Harare city centre
(2017-03)This study sought to investigate the effects that disclaimer clauses have on customer retention and the buying behaviour of customers of Chinese retail shops in the Harare Central Business District. A review of the literature ... -
An investigation into the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies adopted by long term insurers in post dollarization Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The local life assurance industry is a major player in the financial sector and has funds under its management which arguably rival any other single sector in the economy. Events in 2008-9 saw substantial loss of policy ... -
An assessment of the financing strategies employed by SME real estate firms under the liquidity constraints in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The study sought to assess or investigate the financing strategies employed by SME real estate firms operating under the liquidity constraints in Zimbabwe and the effect on their growth and success. The phenomenal growth ... -
A study of the business models adopted by medical aid societies in order to survive in a turbulent operating environment (2005-2013)
(2017-03)The purpose of this study was to investigate the business models being used by medical aid societies in order to survive in a turbulent economic environment experienced by Zimbabwe between 2005 and 2013. The turbulent ... -
Investigating corporate governance practices and their impact on sustainability of NGOs in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)This is an investigation of corporate governance practices and their impact on sustainability on non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The main objective of this study was to investigate corporate governance practices and ... -
The effectiveness of performance management systems employed by rural local authorities in Zimbabwe: The case of Marondera Rural District Council
(2017-03)Rural local authorities in Zimbabwe play a critical role in national development through the provision of services to the people within their areas of jurisdiction yet they have continued to face criticism from various ...
