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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 regulatory factors affecting industry performance in the telecommunications sector: A case study of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)
(2017-03)Studying industry performance and the regulatory frameworks in the telecommunication sector helps the regulatory body to be more efficient and effective in improving industry performance. This study focused on assessment ... -
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 ... -
A critical analysis into the success of public private partnerships towards economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013
(2017-03)Public Private Partnerships are a critical aspect for economic development in Zimbabwe. The research sought to assess the success of the public private partnerships in economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013.The ... -
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 ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of e-banking security strategies in Zimbabwe: The case study of Stanbic bank Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The general direction of literature is that effective e-banking security strategies result in improved organisational performance by increasing market share through building customer’s trust and confidence in the privacy ... -
An investigation into the dimensions that result in poor growth in short-term insurance broking firms in Zimbabwe: The case of Perpro Insurance Brokers
(2017-03)The insurance industry remains an integral part of the wider economy because of the resource mobilisation role that it plays thus facilitating savings and investment. In recent years the chronic economic challenges affecting ... -
An assessment of the impact of business transformation in state owned enterprises’ service delivery – The case of Telone, NSSA and Agribank
(2017-03)State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Zimbabwe are on the verge of collapse. Government currently cannot financially support these organisations as the economy is in dire financial distress from liquidity challenge and a reeling ... -
An investigation into the readiness of the Zimbabwe financial institutions to the establishment of Reverse Mortgages as a financial vehicle for the aged
(2017-03)This research is about the readiness of the Zimbabwe financial institutions to the establishment of a reverse mortgage market in Zimbabwe. There are many pensioners who are earning very little in terms of pension and are ... -
Role of venture capital as a source of finance for Small and Medium Enterprises in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)Venture capital is an important source of finance for small businesses although it is least understood. The VC financing market in Zimbabwe is inactive and mainly targets large companies instead of small to medium enterprises. ... -
An evaluation of the disintermediation of Zimbabwean commercial banks by mobile money (2011 - 2013)
(2017-03)Mobile money is facility that allows individuals and corporates to make financial transactions using a mobile device. The advent of the mobile money transfer services has transformed the way the financial services industry ... -
The impact of brand extension strategy on liqour sales performance: The case of Delta beverages’ lagers northen division (2012 – 2014)
(2017-03)Literature indicates that brand extension is a growth strategy employed by organisations in an attempt to enter new products categories, revitalise a brand, and improve brand visibility. It is further stated that brand ... -
A critical analysis of the effectiveness of shareholder activism and stewardship in Zimbabwe`s State Owned Enterprises
(2017-03)The research sought to assess the critical analysis of the effectiveness of shareholder activism and stewardship in Zimbabwe`s State Owned Enterprises. The objectives of the research comprised to explore the influence of ... -
Analysing mandate fulfilment, the relationship between business level strategy and performance within Agribank
(2017-03)The issue that this study addresses is poor organisational performance of Agribank, a state owned bank. This study explores mandate fulfillment, the relationship between business level strategy and organisational performance ... -
An investigation of the impact of business merging on organisational performance: A case study of the Environmental Management Agency
(2017-03)The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of business merging on organisational performance after government units which had been in different government ministries formed the Environmental Management Agency ... -
An assessment of the impact of results based management system on organisational performance 2012 -2014: Case of Zimbabwe United Passenger Company
(2017-03)Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) is a state enterprise that has the mandate to provide safe and reliable passenger transport services to rural and urban dwellers of Zimbabwe. However, the company has not been able ... -
The effect of a centralised treasury management system on business operations: A case study on Premier Services Medical Investiments
(2017-03)The study examined the effect of a centralised treasury management system on business operations with particular attention to PSMI. The study explored the factors behind the use of centralized treasury management system ...