University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Urinary iodine excretion in pregnant women as an index of the impact of a national iodization programme
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)Objective: To evaluate the extent to which increase in iodine requirement was achieved in pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic at Harare Central Hospital. Design: Cross sectional. Setting: Samples were collected ... -
Voluntary testing and counselling for HIV. “Are adults in rural communities ready to test?” A descriptive survey
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Abstract Objective: To describe rural adult preparedness to test for HIV, perceived susceptibility, response to peer group opinion, perceived positive and negative outcome expectations of testing.Design: Cross sectional ... -
Ethical considerations in the care of the patient with HIV/AIDS
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)These are the proceedings of a hypothetical case presented at the Wednesday Clinical Meeting, by the Department of Medicine, Parirenyatwa Hospital. The case was based on actual life experiences that were obtained in the ... -
Antibiotic use in infants hospitalised with HIV-related pneumonia in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective : To describe the clinical features of infants admitted with HIV-related pneumonia and to describe antibiotic use in relation to recommended treatment guidelines. Design: Case series. Setting: Paediatric medical ... -
An assessment of cultural dimensions and their impact on organisational performance in the Zimbabwean banking sector
(2016-10)Culture is a very diverse concept which has a significant impact on business performance. Hofstede developed one most popular variant of this concept. He came up with six cultural dimensions which he named Power Distance ... -
An investigation into the risk management strategies employed to minimise time and cost overruns in public sector investment projects: A case of the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
(2016-10)Project time and cost overruns are recognised as the most common problems facing the Zimbabwean construction industry. Public sector investments projects, which are of a construction nature, have not been spared either. ... -
An assessment of factors affecting the financial performance of microfinance institutions in Zimbabwe
(2016-10)This research study investigates the factors affecting the financial performance of MFIs in Zimbabwe. The research study is important to Zimbabwe because of the crucial role MFIsare expected to play in the economy which ... -
Shareholder activism, a fact or fiction: An analysis of Zimbabwean companies listed on the stock exchange
(2016-10)Shareholder activism is an emerging phenomenon globally in the corporate governance discourse. The major purpose of this research was to explore the nature, form and extent of shareholder activism as a corporate governance ... -
An evaluation of the factors affecting growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe: A case study of SMEs in Harare (2009 – 2015)
(2016-11)The study sought to establish and quantify the key factors affecting the growth of SMEs in Zimbabwe and also investigate the influence of the characteristics of SME operators and SMEs on small business growth. SMEs in ... -
An analysis of the effectiveness/impact of ICTs in dairy production: A case of Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East's Beatrice-Mariranwe dairy farmers
(2016-10)This study analyses the effectiveness/Impact of ICTs in dairy production. This is a case study of Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East BEATRICE-MARIRANWE Dairy farmers. By nature, dairy production is a complex business that involves ... -
The influence of employee share ownership schemes on firm performance: The case of Zimbabwean firms
(ACTA UNIVERSITATIS DANUBIUS, 2016)The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of employee share ownership schemes on firm performance in the case of Zimbabwean companies. The study sought to provide valuable insights on ... -
An analysis of the perceived benefits of, and barriers to formalisation among the informal entrepreneurs in Harare metropolitan area
(2016-11)There is growing evidence that many entrepreneurs are engaged in informal work in Zimbabwe. The scale of their business activities makes them an important part of the national economy. Government’s policy response has been ... -
An exploration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a lever for employee engagement in the mining industry: The case of Metallon Gold Mining Zimbabwe (Mazowe)
(2016-11)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has attracted wide attention and debate throughout the world in recent years. Various stakeholders have developed increased expectations from corporations and employees as one of the ... -
An investigation into the implementation of Lean Six Sigma as a tool to enhance organisational performance and competitiveness within the manufacturing sector: A case of Chloride Zimbabwe (2010 – 2013)
(2016-11)The research seeks to investigate into the implementation of Lean Six Sigma as a tool to enhance organisational performance and competitiveness at Chloride Zimbabwe. This was motivated by the relentless poor performance ... -
An investigation into the source of quality failure in the beverages industry: A case of Delta Corporation
(2016-11)This study was an investigation into the sources of quality failure in the Beverages industry, a case of Delta Beverages. This research was important to Delta Beverages as it was establishing the source of quality defects ... -
An investigation into the antecedents of employee engagement in real estate agents operating in Harare
(2016-10)Real estate agents operating in Harare are struggling to survive and grow. They need to perform at a level which will enable them to effectively serve their customers and deal with competition. In this situation, employee ... -
Assessing the importance of international banks in attracting FDI into Zimbabwe
(2016-11)Globalisation has literally reduced the world into one market place where distance does not matter anymore and technology advancement revolutionised global trade. Unfortunately, as much as the world has become one village ... -
Social technologies and cyber security challenges in Zimbabwean universities: A case of the University of Zimbabwe
(2016-11)The introduction of social technologies in the education sector saw an upsurge in the intensity of their use on campus data networks. This study was driven by this phenomenon in a bid to determine if the uses of these ... -
An investigation into the use of value chain analysis to enhance the quality of fresh produce in the Zimbabwean retail sector: The case of Interfresh Limited (2009-2013)
(2016-11)This research investigates the use of value chain analysis as a strategic tool to enhance the quality of fresh produce. The horticulture industry offers an important source of employment and a contribution to GDP for ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of the regulatory tools in managing bank failures in Zimbabwe: Case of Interfin and Royal Bank
(2016-11)The continued failure of banks in Zimbabwe has left thousands of depositors stranded and reduced economic activity of the country. The stability and public confidence in the banking sector has also been eroded by the failure ...
