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Performance inhibitors against women leaders in Zimbabwe non-governmental organizations
(2023-06)The purpose of this research was to examine the performance inhibitors against women leaders in selected Non-Governmental Organizations in the health sector in Zimbabwe. The research also looked at performance enablers ... -
The adoption of big data analytics in the medical insurance industry: Case of Premier Service Medical Investments (PSMI)
(2021-06)Big Data Analytics has a positive impact on the business performance. The purpose of the research was to identify and confirm the factors that influence the adoption of Big Data Analytics in the medical insurance Industry ... -
Influence of credit risk management on non-performing loans in the Zimbabwean commercial banks
(2020-03)The study analysed the influence of credit risk management on non-performing loans within commercial banks in Zimbabwe. The rate of increase in non- performing loans in commercial banks motivated the researcher to undertake ... -
An assessment of the impact of financial inclusion on the business performance of SMEs in the Harare Metropolitan
(2019-12)SMEs are an essential engine to the development of the economy of the country. The leaders of economies across the globe have put in place strategies to ensure that the marginalised are financially included. The government ... -
An analysis of the factors affecting successful adoption of business intelligence in the beverage manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe: Case of Delta beverages
(2021-05)Business Intelligence (BI) and the many analytics systems that support demand management, predictive analytics, revenue modelling and role-based intelligence within organizations are critical for any organization to ... -
A study into blended finance and integrated water resource management sustainability in Zimbabwe: The case of save catchment area
(Not published, 2020)The main objective of the study was to explore the relationship between blended finance and IWRM sustainability in the water sector in Zimbabwe. Blended finance characteristics investigated in this study were financial ... -
The impact of digital transformation on strategic agility through the medium of dynamic capabilities: A case of micro, small and medium enterprises in Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)The importance of digital transformation as an enabler of strategic agility has garnered both advocates and detractors in academia and business around the world; some studies argue that digital transformation is the ... -
Strengthening financial inclusion through digital banking in the wake of COVID 19 pandemic in Zimbabwe
(2021-05)Despite notable progress made by Zimbabwe‟s financial sector to increase financial inclusion for the poor and low-income population in the country, many people remain financially excluded. This research investigates the ... -
The relationship between gender diversity and selected telecommunication organizations performance in Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)The study sought to establish the relationship between women`s and performance of an organisation by examining the effects of gender disparity on organizational performance taking a case of selected Telecommunications ... -
A Critical Assessment of the Impact of digital transformation on enhanced corporate performance: A case of Telone Pvt Ltd
(2021-05)The research examined the impact of digital transformation on enhanced corporate performance at TelOne Pvt. TeOne Pvt Ltd has been experiencing unprecedented stiff competition and a shrinking market base for the past ... -
The analysis of financial inclusion and its impact on the sources of finance for entrepreneurs: a case of small and medium entreprises (SMEs) in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2021)The importance of Small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in developing countries, cannot be overlooked. Towards economic development, all-inclusive financial access or financial inclusion and financing of these ... -
An analysis on the impact of the adoption of Islamic financial products in reducing non-performing loans in Harare's commercial banks
(2020-09)Non-performing loans (NPLs) are a cause of concern nationally and globally as it affects the normal functioning of the economy as financial sector stability drives economic growth. This is not easy to achieve as financial ... -
An investigation into the perceived drivers of international remittances and their impact on Small-Medium Enterprises (SME) in Harare Metropolitan
(2020-09)Remittances have received much attention in both regional and international development debates over the past years owing to their potential to stimulate development. The transfers to low-income countries of origin have ... -
A critical analysis of how digital libraries/E-resources can support learning at rural boarding schools’ dormitories in Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2020)The study was aimed at exploring how digital libraries can support learning in boarding schools at secondary level in rural areas of Zimbabwe. It was motivated by the desire to proffer a solution to the unending degradation ... -
Agency banking and quality of service in the banking sector of Zimbabwe
(2020)The study sought to establish the impact of agency banking on service quality in the banking sector of Zimbabwe, in particular the People’s Own Savings Bank of Zimbabwe (POSB). The study had five objectives. These included, ... -
An Evaluation of the effectiveness of agency banking as a financial inclusion strategy in commercial banks of Zimbabwe
(Not published, 2019)The research sought to evaluate the effectiveness of agency banking as a financial inclusion strategy in commercial banks of Zimbabwe. Financial inclusion is the effective use of a wide range of quality affordable and ... -
A critical analysis into big data analytics as a weapon for competitive advantage for commercial banks in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)This research focused on the analysis of Big Data and its Analytics and competitive advantage in the commercial banking sector of Zimbabwe, particularly in Harare and was based on the following objectives: the relationship ... -
An assessment of the impact of technology on the competitiveness of SMEs in the furniture manufacturing industry in Harare: case of Willowvale industrial area.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The need for adoption of new technologies has been necessitated by the advent of globalisation and technological advancement which have resulted in growing competition in the market place which forces enterprises to ... -
An assessment of the role of stakeholder theory in shaping Zimbabwe’s public entities through the public entities corporate governance act [chapter 10:31].
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)Public entities are an important player in the economic recovery process in Zimbabwe. They were created for specific purposes which usually revolve around public welfare. However, between 2014 and 2018 local media wrote ... -
The effect of product reformulation on brand equity in the food related consumer goods: a case of Mazoe brand in Zimbabwe.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The main aim of this research project was to find out the effect of product reformulation on brand equity in food related consumers goods in the case of Mazoe brand in Zimbabwe. The general conclusion in literature from ...