University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Pricing of loan products by Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Zimbabwe and effect on their portfolio performance: A case study of MFIs funded by the Zimbabwe Microfinance Wholesale Facility (Private) Limited (2009-2014)
(2016-11)The downturn in Zimbabwe’s economic performance in the late 1990s saw a surge in micro-finance activities to provide funding to start or grow informal income generating activities and other micro and small sized enterprises ... -
The impact of human resources management information system (HRMIS) on the performance of government departments in Zimbabwe: A case study of three agencies in the Public Service Commission (2004 -2014)
(2016-11)This study investigated the impact of human resources management information system (HRMIS) on the performance of government departments in Zimbabwe- a case study of three agencies namely Personnel, Human Resources and ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of automation as an information technology intervention in curbing customs administrative challenges: a case of ZIMRA
(2016-12)The dissertation sought to assess the effectiveness of automation in curbing customs administrative challenges in the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA). The research objectives were to identify the customs administrative ... -
An assessment of factors that determine the listing of small to medium enterprises on the Zimbabwean alternative security market
(2016-10)The inadequacy of funding for SMEs has necessitated the need to provide an alternative way of raising funds in the form of an Alternative Securities Market. An ASM enables SMEs to raise funds through the sale of equities. ... -
An evaluation of the influence of instructional leadership on the performance of government and council schools in Harare province (July 2012 to July 2014)
(2016-11)Notwithstanding the increasing researches on the role of leadership in schools performance, there is a dearth of studies that have investigated the influence of instructional leadership on schools performance in the Zimbabwe ... -
Strategic management practices in agro-processing SMEs: The case of Harare SMEs
(2016-11)The study sought to explore the level of adoption of strategic management by SMEs in the agro-processing sector as well as to establish the factors which motivate or impede the adoption of strategic management practices ... -
Identifying short-medium term measures for improving the strategic alignment and business performance of Practical Action Southern Africa: A case for International NGOs in Zimbabwe: 2009 - 2014
(2016-11)This study was conducted to explore and recommend the short-term and medium-term measures for improving the overall performance of Practical Action Southern Africa(PASA). The research proposition was that PASA was failing ... -
An assessment of success factors for the performance of family owned small to medium sized businesses in the Zimbabwean retail sector
(2016-11)The study attempted to assess the factors that are affecting business performance of small to medium sized family owned businesses in the Zimbabwean retail sector. The intention of this study was driven by the need to have ... -
An investigation into the link between service quality and customer satisfaction in the motor service industry in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)The research is an investigation to establish whether a link exists between service quality and customer satisfaction in automobile repair industry in Zimbabwe. Numerous researches have been done in other service industries ... -
Assessing non-managerial employee's perceptions of strategy implementation impediments: The case of internet access providers of Zimbabwe
(2016-11)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of employee perceptions of strategy implementation obstacles on organisation performance. Research on literature review indicated scarce or paucity studies on ... -
An analysis of adoption of a productivity- linked wage system in Zimbabwe: Case study of Harare Metropolitan Province
(2016-12)Zimbabwe is a nation with a diversity of employees working and industries that are performing differently. A push has been made by the Employers’ Confederation of Zimbabwe as well as through the Minister of Finance and ... -
Preoperative anxiety levels in obstetric patients receiving spinal anaesthesia: Does an information booklet reduce anxiety and improve quality of anaesthesia?
(2016-11)OBJECTIVE: To look at levels of preoperative anxiety in patients who are to have caesarian section under spinal anaesthesia and determine if availing an information booklet to the patients would reduce anxiety. MATERIALS ... -
A study to determine the relationship between prevalence of late stage diagnosis of cervical cancer and number of comorbid illness in women aged 65 years and above in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)The elderly are currently the fastest growing population worldwide. Illnesses arising with advancing age, like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dementia, Alzheimer’s and vascular disorders are complicating cervical cancer ... -
An assessment of the regulatory philosophy of the securities and exchange commission of Zimbabwe (2009-2014)
(2016-11)The growing need for both local and foreign funds can be satisfied by a robust and well functioning securities market. It is imperative for any country to design and implement an effective regulatory system that ensures ... -
Assessing the village savings and loans programme as a sustainable and cost-effective rural finance in Zimbabwe: Case of Midlands province
(2016-11)Years of economic decline has seen many financial institutions struggling and in some cases collapsing and closing. Financial institutions are finding it difficult to continue operations with fewer sources of deposits ... -
Enhancing underutilised plant species value chains to improve rural economies: A case study of Baobab in Chimanimani District
(2016-11)Commercialisation of natural plant species is widely recognised as a mechanism for improving food security and income, especially for the rural and urban poor. However, studies undertaken by various researchers have revealed ... -
An assessment of the impact of innovation & business networks on the performance of SMEs in the Harare metropolitan
(2016-12)The contribution of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has been globally emphasized especially in regions like Asia and Europe. Innovation and business networks have been cited as the major drivers behind this growth. ... -
An investigation into the impact of employee participation in strategic decision making on organisational effectiveness: A case study of the Heritage school, 2010 to 2013
(2016-12)The research investigated the impact of employee participation in strategic decision making on organisational effectiveness. It studied The Heritage School as a case from 2010 to 2013. The study was necessitated by the ... -
An investigation into the challenges and benefits for Zimbabwean firms to participate in Corporate Social Responsibility
(2016-12)The study sought to study the benefits and challenges on the Zimbabwean corporate sector’s participation in Corporate Social activities. Such aspects would have to be studied together with the extent to which Zimbabwean ... -
Renal dysfunction in HIV positive patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
(2016-11)BACKGROUND: The use of HAART has turned HIV/AIDS into a chronic disease and people live longer. They now present with complications related to the treatment, ageing process and the virus itself. Renal dysfunction is a ...
