Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics: Recent submissions
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A study of the impact of the use of prepaid electricity meters on revenue generation at Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC)
(2017-02)This study explored the impact of the use of prepaid meters on revenue generation of ZETDC. Quantitative research methods were employed in the study and a random sample of 108 managers was selected from a population of 120 ... -
Deteminants of the growth of Zimbabwean Small to Medium Enterprises (SME)
(2017-02)The study investigates the determinants of the growth of Zimbabwean SMEs. The research sought to establish the various factors which impacted on SME growth on the Zimbabwean context. Questionnaires were sent to SME employees, ... -
Harare international airport, a Central-Southern Africa hub in waiting or opportunity lost
(2017-02)Literature review on airline hubs generally conclude that the establishment of hubs results in economic benefits for the country and to the carriers whose home base is the airport in question. There has been no literature ... -
An analysis of the impact of environmental scanning on the performance of Small and Medium Retail Enterprises in Harare
(2017-03)Small to Medium enterprises in Zimbabwe are faced with serious challenges related to the prevailing turbulent operating environment. Due to increased competition, economic uncertainty, technological advances, regulatory ... -
A critical analysis of the effectiveness of shareholder activism and stewardship in Zimbabwe`s State Owned Enterprises
(2017-03)The research sought to assess the critical analysis of the effectiveness of shareholder activism and stewardship in Zimbabwe`s State Owned Enterprises. The objectives of the research comprised to explore the influence of ... -
An evaluation of brand management strategies: A case study of Olivine Industries
(2017-02)The general indication from literature on brand management is that branding strategies enable firms to create long term brand equity, influence purchase behaviour and create shareholder value. Literature has also shown ... -
A study of the business models adopted by medical aid societies in order to survive in a turbulent operating environment (2005-2013)
(2017-03)The purpose of this study was to investigate the business models being used by medical aid societies in order to survive in a turbulent economic environment experienced by Zimbabwe between 2005 and 2013. The turbulent ... -
An evaluation of the disintermediation of Zimbabwean commercial banks by mobile money (2011 - 2013)
(2017-03)Mobile money is facility that allows individuals and corporates to make financial transactions using a mobile device. The advent of the mobile money transfer services has transformed the way the financial services industry ... -
The impact of marketing communication on sales performance: A case study of Destiny Electronics (Private) Limited (2011-2013)
(2017-03)The purpose of the study was to draw conclusions on the impact of marketing communication on sales performance. It can be concluded from literature on the relationship between marketing communications and sales performance ... -
An investigation into the readiness of the Zimbabwe financial institutions to the establishment of Reverse Mortgages as a financial vehicle for the aged
(2017-03)This research is about the readiness of the Zimbabwe financial institutions to the establishment of a reverse mortgage market in Zimbabwe. There are many pensioners who are earning very little in terms of pension and are ... -
Constraints and mitigating strategies for small-scale mining businesses: A case of women entrepreneurs in the Midlands province
(2017-03)This study was carried out to explore constraints faced by women in small scale mining in Midlands Province. The study also considered mitigating strategies that can be adopted as a way of reducing the identified constraints. ... -
The effects of unethical financial decisions to parastatal performance: A case of the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA)
(2017-03)This research sought to investigate the effects of unethical financial decisions on parastatal performance. This was a case study of the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA). Amidst a background of falling ... -
An investigation of the impact of business merging on organisational performance: A case study of the Environmental Management Agency
(2017-03)The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of business merging on organisational performance after government units which had been in different government ministries formed the Environmental Management Agency ... -
An investigation into the dimensions that result in poor growth in short-term insurance broking firms in Zimbabwe: The case of Perpro Insurance Brokers
(2017-03)The insurance industry remains an integral part of the wider economy because of the resource mobilisation role that it plays thus facilitating savings and investment. In recent years the chronic economic challenges affecting ... -
The effect of a centralised treasury management system on business operations: A case study on Premier Services Medical Investiments
(2017-03)The study examined the effect of a centralised treasury management system on business operations with particular attention to PSMI. The study explored the factors behind the use of centralized treasury management system ... -
An assessment of factors influencing the growth in market share of mobile money business in the Zimbabwean mobile network providers
(2017-02)Mobile money business is a new phenomenon, which has transformed the lives of the previously financially excluded poor people especially in developing nations. The industry is continuing to grow rapidly, with increased ... -
Determinants of loan default in agro-based credit schemes in the tobacco industry of Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The tobacco industry is a major driver of Zimbabwe‟s economic growth. It is currently on the rebounds after years of massive collapse. The scarcity of credit on the financial markets has seen the reintroduction of contract ... -
An analysis of the critical factors in the successfull implementation of total quality management practices by small to medium scale enterprises in Zimbabwe: A case of SMEs at Glen View 8, Harare
(2017-03)The researcher carried out the research with the intention of exploring ways of successfully implementing Total Quality Management (TQM) in Small to Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The study was aimed at ... -
An assessment of the impact of results based management system on organisational performance 2012 -2014: Case of Zimbabwe United Passenger Company
(2017-03)Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) is a state enterprise that has the mandate to provide safe and reliable passenger transport services to rural and urban dwellers of Zimbabwe. However, the company has not been able ... -
An investigation into the effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies adopted by long term insurers in post dollarization Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The local life assurance industry is a major player in the financial sector and has funds under its management which arguably rival any other single sector in the economy. Events in 2008-9 saw substantial loss of policy ...
