Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics: Recent submissions
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Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe through microfinance institutions (MFIs)
(2018-04)The main objective of this research was to assess the role played by Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in promoting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. Expert or judgmental and convenience sampling were ... -
Strategic planning and its relationship with business performance among small and medium enterprises in South Africa
(The Clute Institute, 2014)Strategic planning is a business tool that small and medium businesses need in today’s dynamic and highly competitive business environment. It has a potential to cushion these enterprises from such unpredictable harsh ... -
An evaluation of the role of information technology in achieving sustainable competitive advantage in the frozen vegetables industry: A case study of Exhort Enterprises (PVT) Ltd (2007 - 2011)
(2017-11)The general conclusion from literature on competitive advantage is that information communication systems results in competitive advantage and increased organisational performance by enabling firms to realise higher economic ... -
An investigation into the role of custody services in the development of capital markets: A case study of Zimbabwe
(2017-12)The growth in investors’ assets globally calls for a solution in tracking investments. Keeping track of the investments’ performance or any corporate events can be a daunting task. The opportunity cost of failing to track ... -
Determining the impact of selected success factors on the adoption of E-banking in the Zimbabwean banking industry
(E u r o E c o n o m i c a, 2016)Technological advances have altered business systems and processes paving way for more efficient cost saving banking processes such as electronic banking (e-banking). The aim of this study was to address the growing ... -
Challenges and strategies to survive in Zimbabwe’s hostile business environment: The case of manufacturing firms in Harare
(Africagrowth Institute, 2015)The quantitative study sought to ascertain the strategies that manufacturing firms adopted in order to survive in Zimbabwe’s hostile business environment. The survival of a firm in such an environment depends on its ... -
Enhancing success of SMEs through risk enterprise management: Evidence from a developing country
(Pakistan Journal of Applied Economics, 2017)Owing to the lack of literature on risk management practice in Zimbabwe, the study sought to close the gap by investigating the impact of main dimensions of the enterprise risk management on Small and Medium Enterprises ... -
An investigation of challenges in the effective utilization of E-commerce in the Mining Industry in Zimbabwe: The case of RioZim Limited (2005 – 2011)
(2017-11)This dissertation focuses on the challenges encountered in achieving the effective utilization of e-commerce in the mining industry. RioZim Limited was used as a case study for the period 2005 to 2011. Empirical data ... -
Impact of imports on Zimbabwe's furniture manufacturing industry
(2017-12)This study sought to determine whether imports were negatively impacting on Zimbabwe’s furniture manufacturing industry. It also sought to establish whether these imports had an impact on employment levels and the viability ... -
An evaluation of outsourcing as source of competitive advantage in the Zimbabwe telecommunications industry: The case of Liquid Telecom (2009 to 2012)
(2018-02)Outsourcing is one of the most researched and commonly used business practices. Most scholars agree that outsourcing can be harnessed to achieve competitive advantage. But is it all outsourcing approaches that give competitive ... -
An evaluation of the Harmonised Cash Transfer (HACT) approach as a risk management tool: The case of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe (2010-2013)
(2018-02)Intra-governmental organisations rely on funding from donor agencies to conduct their operations and managing risk is a very crucial aspect for their reputation. UNICEF Zimbabwe adopted a risk management tool which is the ... -
An assessment of strategic planning by commercial banks in a multi-currency era: A case study of Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe
(2018-02)Strategic planning proffers businesses a chance to influence future direction of a country’s economy. Over the last ten years, Zimbabwe has witnessed countless company closures that included private companies, banks, ... -
An analysis of the impact of changes in government taxation on corporate performance for African Distillers Limited (AFDIS) (2006 to 2011)
(2018-02)This study analyses the impact of changes in government taxation on corporate performance in an organisation with particular reference to Afdis (2006 to 2011). This study seeks to ascertain the different forms of taxes ... -
Customers' perceptions of electronic banking delivery channels in Zimbabwe: A case of CBZ Bank (2013)
(2017-11)The increased competition for customer’s deposits as a result of the financial sector liberalization and the advent of technology based systems has led banks to adopt electronic banking. Literature argues that the introduction ... -
An analysis of enterprise risk management and its benefits to banks: A case of Ecobank Zimbabwe
(2017-11)The study sought to analyse Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and its benefits to financial institutions. The study built its foundations on risk management gradually building the case of the existence of ERM today. The ... -
An evaluation of the procurement strategies of Zimbabwe 's food manufacturing industry: The case of Cairns Foods Ltd (2000-2010)
(2017-11)Cairns Foods (CF) Limited is a food and beverage manufacturer beset by raw material shortages, cash flow and foreign currency problems which pose as legitimate accomplices behind the company’s diminished capacity utilisation. ... -
An evaluation of buying influences of information, communication and technology products in Zimbabwe: The case of First Pack (PVT) LTD (2009 - 2012)
(2017-11)The general conclusion of literature is that buying influences of customers is influenced by social, cultural, psychological and personal factors for the consumer market and by environmental, organisational, interpersonal ... -
An investigation into strategies for transforming mining organisations into lean profitable enterprises: A case of Murowa Diamonds Mine (year 2008-2010)
(2017-11)The study sought to investigate the strategies that can be used to transform organisations into lean profitable enterprises. Its objectives were to assess the understanding of lean principles, propose strategies for removal ... -
Impact of leadership styles on organizational performance within Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (2009 - 2012), with special emphasis on the full tranformational leadership model
(2017-11)This study is on the impact of leadership on organizational performance. It focuses on the impact of leadership style on the variables that impact on organizational performance; which are leader effectiveness, follower ... -
Are Zimbabwean banks employing adequate risk management strategies? The case of ZB Bank
(2017-12)A sound financial system is the pillar for the development of an economy. The lack of prudent risk management strategies has led to the collapse of banking institutions both locally and internationally. This study investigated ...
