Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics: Recent submissions
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An evaluation of the use of accounting practices by small and medium enterprises in Zimbabwe and an assessment of their impact on business performance: A case study of the retail sector of Harare Metropolitan Province
(2018-03)This study evaluated the use of accounting practices and then assessed their impact on business performance of retail SMEs within the Harare Metropolitan Province. There is little or non-application of accounting practices ... -
Risk management in financial institutions: The case of Zimbabwean commercial banks
(2018-03)The purpose of this study is to explore the current risk management practices that are being followed and exercised by the banks, specifically, commercial banks in Zimbabwe. Primary and secondary data sources were used ... -
Sustaining entrepreneurship in new telecommunications: The case of Spiritage Communications (2009 - 2012)
(2018-03)Theory has revealed that many entrepreneurs fail because they do not take a holistic approach to entrepreneurship. This research sought to investigate whether Spiritage Communications has taken the right steps in sustaining ... -
An evaluation of the use of the resource based view (RBV) theory of the firm in Zimbabwe's public sector: The case of Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA)
(2018-03)This study focused on the evaluation of the use of the Resource Based View (RBV) theory of the firm in the public sector of Zimbabwe using Zimbabwe National Water Authority as a typical case. The research was based on the ... -
An evaluation of the effectiveness of work-flexibility practices in improving performance of firms in the food processing industry in Zimbabwe (2010-2013)
(2018-03)The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of work-flexibility practices in improving the performance of firms in the food processing industry in Zimbabwe for the period 2010-2013. Secondary sources gave pertinent ... -
A study of the sustainable growth factors in legal practices: A case of Mawere and Sibanda Legal Practitioners (2009 - 2012)
(2018-05)The research sought to explore how Mawere and Sibanda legal practitioners incorporate growth factors or strategies. The focus of the study included the analysis of the adoption of those strategies, the attitude of the ... -
An evaluation of the strategic planning model used by manufacturing company in Zimbabwe: The case of Nelsport Pvt. Ltd.
(2018-05)Literature on strategic planning model points generally to the existence of four critical stages in the strategic planning process which are strategic analysis, strategic formulation, strategic implementation and strategic ... -
The effectiveness of e-procurement in public procurement systems in Zimbabwe: The case of State Procurement Board (period 2011 Feb 2013)
(2018-05)The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of fully adopting e-procurement at State Procurement Board (SPB) from 2011 to 2013. This study adopted a survey approach where questionnaires were administered to ... -
Cost-effective ownership of ICT infrastructure equipment and systems in the financial services sector: A case of old Mutual (2009 to 2013)
(2018-05)Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) have become an indispensable resource in enabling functionality and efficiency in the financial services sector where Old Mutual Zimbabwe is a major player. The company relies ... -
An analysis of the influence of selected knowledge management success factors on the performance of retail organisations in Zimbabwe
(2018-10)This research adopted a quantitative methodology to study the influence of selected success factor of Knowledge Management initiative on the performance of retail organisations in Zimbabwe. The study considered the ... -
An evaluation of the contribution of human capital management practices on achievement of sustainable competitive advantage in the retail services sector of Zimbabwe : The case of OK Zimbabwe (February 2009 to December 2011)
(2018-05)The field of human capital management has enjoyed a remarkable ascendancy during the past two decades, as both an academic literature and focus of management practice. Firms have increasingly recognized the potential for ... -
An investigation into factors influencing choice of medical care provider in Harare, Zimbabwe: The case of Harare Metropolitan
(2018-11)The study investigated the factors influencing patient choice of medical care provider in Harare, with a particular focus on patient choices of hospitals. This was motivated by the fact that seekers of health care services ... -
An investigation into employee turnover and its impact on competitiveness: The case of Transaction Payment Solutions ( Private) Limited (209 - 2012)
(2018-05)This research set out to investigate employee turnover at Transaction Payment Solutions (Private) Limited (TPS) and its impact on TPS’ competitiveness. The objectives of the research were to identify the causes of employee ... -
An investigation into the impact of board structure on the performance of an organisation: The case of Doves Holdings (PVT) LTD
(2018-04)This study sought to investigate the impact of board structure on the performance of an organisation with a main focus on Doves Holdings (Pvt) Ltd a company in the Funeral Assurance Industry for the period 2008 to 2012. ... -
A study of the benefits of forward vertical integration in dairy farming operations: A case of Nharira Dairy from 2010 - 2012
(2018-05)The aim of this study is to find out if members of Nharira dairy project are benefiting from the forward vertical integration strategy pursued by their organization. The reason for carrying out this study is that Nharira ... -
The impact of lines of credit on the survival and growth of oil companies in Zimbabwe
(2018-05)The purpose of this study was to examine whether the unavailability of lines of credit has resulted in liquidity constraints within the oil industry which has affected their survival and growth. Studies done in other ... -
An evaluation of whether the introduction of multi-currencies (dollarization) necessitated a review of the company's business model(s): A case of Nutriveg (Private Limited (2009 - 2012)
(2018-05)Generally, the introduction of multi-currencies or dollarization in Zimbabwe was a welcome development; a research gap exists as to why businesses have not performed to expectations. This research was is a genuine attempt ... -
An evaluation of the state of information technology governance in the financial services sector: A case of indigenous commercial banks in Zimbabwe (2007 - 2013)
(2018-05)Information Technology has developed from just supporting business to being a business enabler. Technology has continuously transformed, bringing new opportunities and consequently fresh challenges such as increased ... -
An investigation into the factors affecting mobile banking adoption in Zimbabwe
(2018-05)As mobile technology has become an increasingly important element in the services industries, managerial interest in understanding pre and post-adoption user perceptions of customers as adopters has led to a call for more ... -
An assessment of the impact of inflation on banking sector performance in Zimbabwe (2000 -2008) and (2009 - 2012): The case of CBZ Bank Limited
(2018-05)The study evaluates the impact of inflation on banking sector performance in Zimbabwe. The research was a case study for CBZ Bank Limited for the period 2000 to 2012. The period was further split into a period of sustained ...
