University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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The impact of urban expansion into peri-urban communal areas on rural women’s land Rights: A case study of Seke Communal Area, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)The author of this dissertation is a lawyer with a background of a rural upbringing and is very alive to the embeddedness of rural women’s lives in land for livelihoods and fosters a desire to improve their land rights. ... -
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 ... -
The impact of real estate investment on the performance of pension funds in Zimbabwe.
(2019-06)The study examined the impact of investing pension fund assets in real estate on the overall performance of a pension fund. The study categorised pension fund assets allocation according to the IPEC categorisation which ... -
Exploring revenue assurance strategies that leverage business growth in state owned enterprises. case study of ZETDC.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The power utility revenue inflow for the past five years has been dwindling at an alarming rate due to loss of revenue within the power value chain; as a result, this impacted negatively to the company. Reviewed literature ... -
The Chinese model of investment in Zimbabwe: what is the possible impact to the economy?.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)This research seeks to find out the model of Chinese investment in Zimbabwe and how it possibly impacts the Zimbabwean economy represented by variables such as employment, production, trade balance and tax revenue. The ... -
An analysis of group corporate governance functions in non-banking financial institutions: a case study of First Mutual Holdings ltd.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The study is an analysis of group corporate governance in the non-banking financial services sector using a case study of First Mutual Holdings Ltd. For purposes of this research, a group of companies was defined as ... -
An evaluation of the challenges that hinder business growth of MSMEs in Zimbabwe. the case of cellphone accessories businesses in Harare (2010- 2018).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-06)The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the challenges that hinder business growth of MSMES in Zimbabwe. The researcher used cellphone accessories businesses in Harare as the case study. A positivist research ... -
Assessing the effects of capital structure on performance of financial services firms listed on the ZSE(2015 – 2019)
(Not published, 2020)The fundamental aim of this study was to establish the impact of capital structure on performances of financial institutions listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange as from June 2015 to December 2020. Long-term leverage to ... -
Impact of reward strategies on employee motivation in the health sector: A case of Gutu district in Zimbabwe
(2020-03)This research investigated the impact of reward strategies on employee motivation in the health sector. The case study for the research composed of health care workers in Gutu District. The objectives of this study were ... -
An analysis into factors affecting corporate entrepreneurship within Zimbabwe’s banking sector: A case of POSB
(2019-03)This study sought to ascertain the level of corporate entrepreneurship within People’s Own Savings Bank, examine internal organisational factors that affect its effectiveness and recommend strategies to improve on factors ... -
The impact of sustained competitive advantage strategies on firm performance: A case study of Nyaradzo group
(2020-03)For organizations to survive in this volatile and intense competitive environment they should gain sustainable competitive advantage. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of sustainable competitive advantage ... -
Sustainable project financing options for mining financial performance
(2020-03)The aim of the study was to explore the sustainable project financing options for mining financial performance. There is a low level of mining financing in Zimbabwe, which is negatively impacting on the contribution of ... -
An assessment of factors affecting monitoring and evaluation of projects funded by microfinance institutions (MFIs) in harare metropolitan province: a case study of MFIs funded by Zimbabwe microfinance fund (private) limited
(2020-03)In Zimbabwe, the mention of microfinance is synonymous with greediness as providers of microfinance services have a history of and presently focusing on money lending characterised by high interest charges rather than ... -
The impact of strategic human resource management practices on organizational performance. A case study of family health international (FHI360)
(2019-03)This objective of this dissertation was to explore the impact of strategic human resources management practices with a focus on recruitment, training, strategic planning and rewarding on organizational performance outcomes ... -
An evaluation of factors affecting women participation in positions of modern logistics leadership. A case of Freight forwarding companies in Harare province
(2020-03)Whilst gender parity policies have been adopted and Education has become a basic human right, women remain under represented in the logistics industry. This research sought to reveal any other factors that result in such ... -
An analysis of the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing loans from micro finance institutions in Harare: A case of women entrepreneurs operating in the Glenview Area 8 Complex
(2020-03)The study sought to analyse the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing loans from micro finance institutions in Harare. The main objective was to identify and analyse te challenges faced by women entrepreneurs ... -
Impact of factors affecting financial inclusion within the informal sector: The case of Kwekwe artisanal and Small Scale gold miners
(2019-03)The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of financial literacy and documentation on financial inclusion. Informed by the financial inclusion theory, both quantitative and qualitative based methodologies ...
