University of Zimbabwe Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Assessing impact of leadership on strategy implementation in the real estate sector: the case of first mutual properties limited
(2023-06)The main aim of the study was to investigate the impact of leadership on strategy implementation particularly focusing on First Mutual Properties Limited (FMPL). Focus of the study was premised on determining the impact ... -
Digital banking strategy and financial performance of banks in Zimbabwe
(2023-06)The main objective of the study was to investigate on the extent of digitalisation among Zimbabwean Banks, the drivers of digitalisation, the challenges faced by banks in adopting and operating digitalised systems and ... -
The effects of covid-19 on performance of commercial real estate: A case study of real estate listed companies in Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The purpose of the study was to explore and seek an understanding of the underlying factors leading to performance in the real estate sector remaining resilient in the midst of a global crisis when the global trend ... -
SMEs financing through the capital market in Zimbabwe: possibilities, benefits and constraints.
(Not published, 2020)The purpose of the study was to assess the possibilities, constraints as well as benefits of financing SMEs through the capital markets in Zimbabwe. The study conceptual framework was guided by the firms financing theory, ... -
An assessment of the impact of de-dollarisation on business performance in a hyper inflationary environment in Zimbabwe: A case study of the retail sector in Harare
(Not published, 2020)The primary objective of the study was to assess the impact of de-dollarisation on business performance in Zimbabwe. The research focused on the retail sector in Harare as a case study. The study used the quantitative ... -
A conceptual framework for senior management motivation in the banking sector in Zimbabwe
(2023-06)This research was conducted to establish the factors that motivate senior management to exceptionally perform their duties in the banking sector of Zimbabwe. Financial and non- financial motivation factors potentiate ... -
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on performance of SMEs in Zimbabwe: Case of SMEs in Harare
(2023-06)This study was hinged upon analysing how Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are affected in Zimbabwe by COVID-19 and to provide recommendations for mitigating the impact. The research objectives were fourfold; ... -
A study into the role of leadership skills in the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. The case of manufacturing sector.
(Not published, 2020)Despite vast literature on the challenges being faced by SMEs in Zimbabwe and abroad, little has been researched on the possible benefits leadership skills can offer in fighting these challenges. Literature suggests that ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness in the Zimbabwe medical sector. A case of Harare Central Hospital.
(Not published, 2020-09)The study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence dimensions; self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management; and leadership effectiveness among leaders in the Zimbabwe ... -
The contribution of organizational culture towards improving the sustainable competitive advantages of firms in the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe: A case of Net One Cellular (Private) Limited
(Not published, 2020-09)The main objective of this study was to establish the contribution of organizational culture towards improving the sustainable competitive advantages of firms in the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe: A case of Net ... -
Enhancing finance transformation through governance, compliance and control mechanisms in Zimbabwe private sector companies
(Not published, 2020-08)The aim of this study was to determine ways of enhancing finance transformation through governance, compliance, and control mechanisms in Zimbabwean private sector companies. A quantitative survey was carried out in private ... -
Antimicrobial potential of herbal creams based on extracts from Combretum zeyheri
(2021-11)Microbial resistance has become a problem in the treatment of infectious diseases and the use of plant phytochemicals has been a valuable potential source of lead compounds that can be used for sustaining human health. ... -
Viral load comparison between SARS-CoV-2 symptomatic and asymptomatic patients during the course of COVID-19 infection
(2021-07)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a novel respiratory virus is the etiological factor of COVID-19 disease which started in the Wuhan Province, China in December of 2019. Symptoms include a dry ... -
Determination of lymphocyte and cytokine profiles associated with Coronavirus disease 2019 severity
(2021-07)Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by a recently identified virus, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease is a pandemic. Recurrent waves of infection continue to overwhelm ... -
Use of bacteriophages to control salmonella in crocodiles and optimisation of a light induced expression system for endolysin.
(2021-08)The aims of this study were to isolate bacteriophages from crocodile feeding pen wastewater and to evaluate their effectiveness against clinical Salmonella species, Escherichia coli and Enterobacter cloacae. Also, the ... -
The corrupt procurement practices and their impact on service delivery in the ministry of health and child care: a case of Mashonaland central province, Zimbabwe
(2021-05)The corrupt procurements practises and their impact on service delivery in the Ministry of Health and Child Care in Mashonaland Central Province was established in this current study using the Exploratory Factor Analysis. ... -
Isolation and identification of polystyrene-degrading bacteria from the gut of Tenebrio molitor based on the nucleotide sequence of the 16S rRNA gene
(2021-10)The excessive use of polystyrene as a packaging material has resulted in a rise in environmental pollution. Polystyrene waste has continually increased water pollution, soil pollution and the closing of landfill sites since ... -
Genetic diversity of antimicrobial resistant intestinal E.coli strains isolated from chicken produced in Chanakira village.
(2021-10)Intestinal Pathogenetic E.coli is a class of E.coli strains capable of causing an infection and subsequently disease in the intestines. This class consists of six major strains with some having their own variants, namely: ... -
Promoter single nucleotide polymorphisms in pro-inflammatory cytokine genes in S. haematobium infected and the risk of prostate cancer development
(2021-10)This thesis reports the findings of a thorough study to establish the role of the genetic variations in the pro-inflammatory genes and the risk of developing prostate cancer (PCa) in male individuals residing in a ... -
An investigation into strategies for sustainable urban water service provision in Zimbabwe: The case of Harare City Council
(2020)This study was done to investigate City of Harare’s water strategies for sustainable urban water services. It targeted the adequacy of the tariffs, institutional set-up, recapitalization and conservation of wetlands as the ...
