University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
An investigation on the impact of ethical leadership on corporate performance of Zimbabwean Parastatals
(2020-03)This study investigated the impact of ethical leadership on corporate performance of Zimbabwean parastatals. Data was obtained from parastatals within and close to the central business district (CBD). Responses of 200 ... -
To assess the impact of Microfinance Institutions in empowering women entrepreneurs in Harare Metropolitan province: The case of Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB)
(2020-03)The study assesses the impact of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in empowering women who are in business in Harare Metropolitan province. The study uses the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) as a case study, ... -
A study on strategies for combating corruption in order to enhance sustainable development in small and medium enterprises
(2020-03)The aim of the study was to investigate participants’ views on strategies for combating corruption in order to enhance sustainable development in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Corruption has become a menace and a ... -
Barriers to accessing innovative financing techniques for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe: The case of SMEs in Harare
(2019-03)The research sought to examine the barriers to accessing various sources of finance by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The struggling by Zimbabwean based SMEs to raise sufficient funds for commencement ... -
Enhancing a successful extended ERP systems implementation to achieve SOEs performance in Zimbabwe
(2019-03)The use of computerized systems to improve business processes has been a major concern by companies that need to sharpen their competitive edge as market leaders in the industry in an effort to gain sustainable competitive ... -
An analysis of the influence of organizational learning, inter- organizational networks, innovative culture and organizational flexibility on the resilience of Zimbabwean financial institutions
(2019-03)Interest in organizational resilience soared in recent years in the wake of growing turbulence in the global business environment. Incidence of natural disasters, terrorism and other criminal activities, and accidents ... -
The impact of social media on organizational performance: The case of beverage manufacturers in Zimbabwe
(2019-03)The widespread adoption of social media in business over the past decade has brought in fundamental changes to the way business and customer interact. Social media has disrupted business value chains bringing with in ...
