Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics ETDs: Recent submissions
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A conceptual framework for senior management motivation in the banking sector in Zimbabwe
(2023-06)This research was conducted to establish the factors that motivate senior management to exceptionally perform their duties in the banking sector of Zimbabwe. Financial and non- financial motivation factors potentiate ... -
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on performance of SMEs in Zimbabwe: Case of SMEs in Harare
(2023-06)This study was hinged upon analysing how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are affected in Zimbabwe by COVID-19 and to provide recommendations for mitigating the impact. The research objectives were fourfold; ... -
A study into the role of leadership skills in the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The case of manufacturing sector.
(Not published, 2020)Despite vast literature on the challenges being faced by SMEs in Zimbabwe and abroad, little has been researched on the possible benefits leadership skills can offer in fighting these challenges. Literature suggests that ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness in the Zimbabwe medical sector. A case of Harare Central Hospital.
(Not published, 2020-09)The study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence dimensions; self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management; and leadership effectiveness among leaders in the Zimbabwe ... -
The contribution of organizational culture towards improving the sustainable competitive advantages of firms in the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe: A case of Net One Cellular (Private) Limited
(Not published, 2020-09)The main objective of this study was to establish the contribution of organizational culture towards improving the sustainable competitive advantages of firms in the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe: A case of Net ... -
Enhancing finance transformation through governance, compliance and control mechanisms in Zimbabwe private sector companies
(Not published, 2020-08)The aim of this study was to determine ways of enhancing finance transformation through governance, compliance, and control mechanisms in Zimbabwean private sector companies. A quantitative survey was carried out in private ... -
The corrupt procurement practices and their impact on service delivery in the ministry of health and child care: a case of Mashonaland central province, Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The corrupt procurements practises and their impact on service delivery in the Ministry of Health and Child Care in Mashonaland Central Province was established in this current study using the Exploratory Factor Analysis. ... -
An investigation into strategies for sustainable urban water service provision in Zimbabwe: The case of Harare City Council
(2020)This study was done to investigate City of Harare’s water strategies for sustainable urban water services. It targeted the adequacy of the tariffs, institutional set-up, recapitalization and conservation of wetlands as the ... -
The impact of a geographic information system on organisational performance: The case of Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC)
(2021-05)The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a Geographic Information System on organisational performance of ZETDC. It was guided by four objectives which sought to determine the impact of GIS on ZETDC’s asset ... -
Strategies which ZERA can adopt in crafting the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulatory framework for service quality and sustainable growth in the LPG industry in Zimbabwe
(2021-05)World over Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is fast becoming a dominant energy source over other traditional fuels such as charcoal, firewood, animal waste, among others. This is due to its favourable properties such as ... -
An insight into the strategies used by the Ministry of Health to remunerate and retain doctors and nurses in public hospitals under the current austerity measures in Zimbabwe.
(2020)Universal health coverage depends on having the necessary human resources to deliver health care services. It is among the reasons African countries currently experiencing a crisis in the area of Human Resources for ... -
The implications of corporate culture on organisational performance in Zimbabwe: A case of First Capital Bank.
(2020)The main objective of this study was to determine the implications of corporate culture on organisational performance at First Capital Bank in Zimbabwe. The study also aimed at determining corporate culture of First Capital ... -
Fostering competitiveness through cost minimisation strategies: Evidence from indigenous paint manufacturers in Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)In this study, the researcher aimed at fostering competitiveness through cost minimization strategies evidenced by indigenous paint companies in Zimbabwe. To address this, the researcher determined the impact of these ... -
The impact of foreign direct investment on domestic investment in Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The primary purpose of the study was to empirically examine the impact of Foreign Direct Investment on domestic investment. p, the study investigated on whether foreign direct investment crowds in or crowds out domestic ... -
An assessment of the operational challenges faced by small business start-ups in Zimbabwe: a survey of hardware equipment dealers
(2021-05)Operational challenges are problems that affect profitability and inhibit the smooth running of business operations in hardware equipment dealing. The problem was that the business start- ups had a financial problem, ... -
Funding strategies for sustainable growth of standalone Credit- Only Microfinance Institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The study focussed on the investigation of the funding strategies for promoting the sustainable growth of Standalone Credit-only Microfinance Institutions (SCOMFIs) in Harare. SCOMFIs are not owned by big institutions ... -
Digital financial services and risk management in Zimbabwe: a case of the microfinance industry.
(2021-05)The main objective of the study was to establish the nature and types of risks that are faced by microfinance service providers using Digital Financial Services (DFS) as well as to analyse how different types of microfinance ... -
An investigation into the impact of digital banking platforms on bank performance in the Zimbabwean banking industry
(2021-06)The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of digital banking platforms; POS banking, mobile banking, internet banking and app banking, on bank performance in Zimbabwe. The study used a positivist paradigm, ... -
The impact of digitalization on business performance in Zimbabwean telecommunication companies: case of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The study was carried out to assess the impact of digitalization on business performance in Zimbabwean telecommunication companies. The study was limited to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. The objectives of the study were to ... -
An evaluation of the state of service delivery in local authorities: a case of Mbare district (2018 to 2021).
(2021-05)The study focused on the state of service delivery by local authorities focusing on Harare City Council, the literature reviewed was centred on delivery by local authorities. Living conditions of Mbare District residents ...
