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Pursuing Zimbabwe vision 2030 and education 5.0 through disruptive innovation by introducing an application that provides solutions to construction industry problems for sustainable infrastructure development
(2020-01)The research investigates the impact of pursuing Zimbabwe’s vision 2030 and education 5.0 through disruptive innovation by introducing a resource sharing application that provides solutions to construction industry and ... -
An investigation into the success factors of employee engagement in Zimbabwe’s mining sector
(2019-03)The aim of the study was to investigate the success factors of employee engagement in Zimbabwe’s Mining Sector. The study was motivated by the high turnover of skilled and technical staff at the rate of 60%. Management ... -
An investigation into the impact of auditing as a corporate governance tool in fighting corruption in Zimbabwean public enterprises.
(2020-09)The research aimed to assess the role played by auditing as a tool of corporate governance practices in fighting corruption in Zimbabwean public enterprises. The study objectives were accomplished by studying and evaluating ... -
An investigation into how the macro-economic environment affects profitability of the supermarket industry in Zimbabwe: A case of spar Zimbabwe (PVT) LTD
(2020)iv ABSTRACT Based on the vital contribution of supermarkets on the distribution chain, the aim of study was to ascertain how macroeconomic factors affect profitability of supermarket businesses with SPAR Zimbabwe being ... -
An еvаluаtion of еffectivеnеss of intеrnаl аudit in public sector: a cаsе of ZЕTDC
(2020-09)Thе study sought to еvаluаtе the effectiveness of Internal Аudit in Public Sector: а Cаsе оf ZЕTDC Compаny. Thе study wаs promptеd by thе importаncе of Pаrаstаtаls ‘contribution to nаtionаl vision visа viz to vаrious ... -
An assessment of the impact of electronic commerce on business performance: evidence from the Zimbabwean banking sector.
(2020)The purpose of the research was to assess the impact of Electronic Banking on Business Performance with evidence from the Zimbabwean banking sector.Five bank that are Zimswitch compliant were used for the purposes of the ... -
The effect of customer satisfaction on the survival of SMEs in the grocery retail sector: the case of Harare, Zimbabwe
(2023-06)Literature indicates that customer satisfaction has significant impact on different business performance metrics such as market share, sales revenue, shareholders value and gross profit margin. SMEs are encouraged to ... -
An Assessment of the impact of Electronic Commerce on Business Performance. Evidence from the Zimbabwean Banking Sector.
(2020)The purpose of the research was to assess the impact of Electronic Banking on Business Performance with evidence from the Zimbabwean banking sector.Five bank that are Zimswitch compliant were used for the purposes of the ... -
The framework for retaining skilled labour in parastatals: a case study of Air Zimbabwe
(2023-06)The study focused on developing a framework to foster skilled labour retention strategies within the Zimbabwean parastatals. Case study Air Zimbabwe. The study investigated the existing skilled labour retention strategies, ... -
Enhancing strategic investment decision making from understanding calendar anomalies on Zimbabwe stock exchange: 2011-2020
(2023-06)The research was triggered by the fact the ability to predict the behaviour of stock returns is important for strategic investment decision making by investors. However, there is limited known research on the calendar ... -
The impact of patriarchy on women advancement to strategic leadership positions in Zimbabwe’s private sector.
(2020)The study investigated on the impact of patriarchal related challenges faced by women in strategic leadership positions within Zimbabwe‘s Private sector. The proposition which guided the study was patriarchy diminishes ... -
Impact of corporate social responsibility programs on brand image: A case study of Delta Corporation Limited
(2020)This study was conducted to investigate the impact of corporate social responsibility programs on brand image. The study was confined to a case study of Delta Corporation Limited, a Zimbabwean beverages manufacturer. The ... -
An evaluation of talent management system on employee flight in the public sector: the case of Zimbabwe electricity supply authority (ZESA)
(2023-06)This study aimed at evaluating the effect of ZESA’s talent management system on employee flight with a view of recommending measures to address the problem. It was guided by four objectives which were addressed namely, ... -
Influence of digital era leadership on small to medium enterprises (SME) growth in Zimbabwe
(2023-06)This study examined the influence of digital era leadership on SMEs growth in Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by limited adoption of digital technologies in leadership processes among SMEs. The objectives were to establish ... -
Effectiveness of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (2016-2020) in enhancing access to financial services by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises operating in Harare, Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)Although several policy frameworks and strategies have been put in place, access to finance and financial services by MSMEs remains low. The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Zimbabwean economy has been ... -
Assessing impact of leadership on strategy implementation in the real estate sector: the case of first mutual properties limited
(2023-06)The main aim of the study was to investigate the impact of leadership on strategy implementation particularly focusing on First Mutual Properties Limited (FMPL). Focus of the study was premised on determining the impact ... -
Digital banking strategy and financial performance of banks in Zimbabwe
(2023-06)The main objective of the study was to investigate on the extent of digitalisation among Zimbabwean Banks, the drivers of digitalisation, the challenges faced by banks in adopting and operating digitalised systems and ... -
The effects of covid-19 on performance of commercial real estate: A case study of real estate listed companies in Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The purpose of the study was to explore and seek an understanding of the underlying factors leading to performance in the real estate sector remaining resilient in the midst of a global crisis when the global trend ... -
SMEs financing through the capital market in Zimbabwe: possibilities, benefits and constraints.
(Not published, 2020)The purpose of the study was to assess the possibilities, constraints as well as benefits of financing SMEs through the capital markets in Zimbabwe. The study conceptual framework was guided by the firms financing theory, ... -
An assessment of the impact of de-dollarisation on business performance in a hyper inflationary environment in Zimbabwe: A case study of the retail sector in Harare
(Not published, 2020)The primary objective of the study was to assess the impact of de-dollarisation on business performance in Zimbabwe. The research focused on the retail sector in Harare as a case study. The study used the quantitative ...