Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics: Recent submissions
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Impact of adopting the multiple currency system on banking sector confidence in Zimbabwe (2009 - 2013)
(2017-08)“It’s all about confidence stupid. Every financial system depends on trust. We are in a full-blown crisis because investors and financial managers have lost that trust…” Samuelson (2008) The issue of confidence in banking ... -
Impact of innovation on firm competitiveness in the milling industry in Zimbabwe – A case study of National Foods Limited. (2005 – 2010)
(2017-08)The universal conclusion from literature on innovation and competitiveness is that innovation results in competitiveness. Yet no matter how many innovation strategies a firm implement, if the firm does not deal with ... -
The impact of digital technology on the viability of cinema industry in Zimbabwe : the case of Rainbow Cinemas Private Limited (2007 - 2012)
(2017-08)The general view from literature on the Impact of Digital Technology on the viability of the Cinema Industry is that most countries have embraced digital technology and this has turned the fortunes of the industry for the ... -
An investigation into the role of recognition in improving staff morale and reducing staff turnover : the case of ZIMASCO Private Limited (October 2006 - April 2012)
(2017-08)The main purpose of the study was to investigate the role of recognition in improving staff morale and reducing staff turnover using the case of Zimasco Private Limited. In order to achieve that, a structured questionnaire ... -
The role of microfinance institutions in poverty alleviation in developing economies : the case of Zimbabwe
(2017-08)One critical aspect faced by developing economies the world over is that of poverty and economic security. The issue is so critical to such an extent that its eradication is mentioned as the first of the United Nations ... -
An evaluation of the public procurement systems and how they impact on the competitive of state-owned entrprises in the post - deregulation era : the case of TEL-ONE (PVT) LTD 2009 - 2012
(2017-08)This study sought to evaluate the public procurement systems and how they impact on the competitiveness of commercialized state-owned enterprises (SOEs) with a specific focus on TelOne (Pvt) Ltd. The objectives of the study ... -
A critical analysis into the success of public private partnerships towards economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013
(2017-03)Public Private Partnerships are a critical aspect for economic development in Zimbabwe. The research sought to assess the success of the public private partnerships in economic development of Zimbabwe from 2009 to 2013.The ... -
A study of the relationship between corporate governance board characteristics and practices, and business performance of Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed banks
(2017-03)The overriding aim of this study was to study the relationship between corporate governance board characteristics and practices, and business performance of banks listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) at the end of ... -
An assessment of the relationship between corporate governance and performance of parastatals and state enterprises in Zimbabwe
(2017-05)This study sought to develop a governance model to assess the impact of corporate governance on the performance of state enterprises and parastatals in Zimbabwe. The study first did a literature review on corporate government ... -
The extension of capital standards to asset management companies: Is this appropriate and holistic for these regulating entities in Zimbabwe?
(2017-05)The purpose of the research was to investigate the extension of capital standards to asset management companies (AMCs) and whether capital regulation is appropriate and holistic for regulating these entities in Zimbabwe. ... -
An Assessment of strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a competitive tool in Zimbabwe’s mining sector for the period 2008- 2012
(2017-05)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been a contentious or controversial issue in the business sectors because of its relationship to cost and profitability, which is normally perceived to impact negatively on corporate ... -
An assessment of the influence of employee training and development on job satisfaction, job performance and organizational commitment in Non-Governmental Organizations in Harare Metropolitan area
(2017-04)Non-Governmental organizations that are operating in the Harare Metropolitan area have put in training and development programmes for all their staff from Executive Directors to interns. The main objective of this study ... -
An investigation of factors driving small and medium enterprises growth in Zimbabwe
(2017-04)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are a vital part of economies in both the developed and developing countries playing roles in the economy by creating employment, poverty alleviation , and act as a means of channeling ... -
Effectiveness of internal financial control policies in public sector institutions: The case of the Ministry of Defence Zimbabwe
(2017-05)The research assessed the effectiveness of internal financial control policies in Public sector Institutions, focusing on the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the period 2010 to 2013. The study was necessitated by the need ... -
An assessment of the effect of Closed-Circuit-Television surveillance on company performance in the Zimbabwean manufacturing sector
(2017-05)The increased use of CCTV surveillance in the Zimbabwean manufacturing sector, the declining sector’s contribution to the GDP over the past years, and the inconclusive previous studies world-wide on the impact that CCTV ... -
An investigation into the relationship between organisational culture, employee motivation and employee commitment: A case of National Foods Holdings Limited
(2017-05)Organisational culture has become an increasing important aspect in the study of human behaviour in organisations as companies try to get the best out of their human capital. The focus of this research is to investigate ... -
An assessment of the administrative capacity of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority to deliver the envisaged benefits of the new income tax bill
(2017-05)The New Income Tax Bill (NITB) proposes to move from the Source-based tax system to a Residence-based tax system. Under the current tax system, income is taxed only if it is from within Zimbabwe (except for a few special ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of ICT adoption on Zimbabwean firms in the oil sector post dollarization
(2017-05)The oil sector in Zimbabwe experienced mergers, acquisitions and relocation of some major oil players in the Petroleum industry soon after dollarization in 2009 and nothing much has changed in terms of how the firms operate. ... -
The economic viability of small-scale dairy farming in Zimbabwe: A case study of Marirangwe and Chikwaka
(2017-05)The significant decline of large scale commercial dairy farmers in Zimbabwe has seen the role of small-scale dairy farmers as key producers and suppliers of milk being up scaled. However, this category of dairy farmers is ... -
Assessment of the technological and innovation capabilities in the iron and steel sector in Zimbabwe: Imperatives towards developing an innovation driven beneficiation framework
(2017-05)This study assessed the current technological and innovation capabilities of the companies in the iron and steel sector in Zimbabwe. The study adopted a case study based qualitative survey to analyze the current technological ...
