Faculty of Business Management Sciences and Economics ETDs: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
The influence of the board on corporate performance: The case of Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority Holdings (2009 - 2013)
(2017-03)The aim of the study was to examine the influence of the board of directors on corporate performance at ZESA holdings. The specific objectives of the study included establishing the influence of compensation of the board ... -
An investigation of the credit scoring methods used by Zimbabwean financial institutions
(2017-02)There has been a surge in the level of non-performing loans in the Zimbabwean economy as a result of the information asymmetry problem that leads to the adverse selection and moral hazard problems in the credit markets. ... -
Employee Engagement among workers in higher education institutions in Zimbabwe: Implications for organisational commitment
(2017-03)In a world that is changing both in terms of the global nature of work and the diversity of the workforce, engaged employees may be a key to competitive advantage. Failure to effectively engage employees can result in ... -
Role of venture capital as a source of finance for Small and Medium Enterprises in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)Venture capital is an important source of finance for small businesses although it is least understood. The VC financing market in Zimbabwe is inactive and mainly targets large companies instead of small to medium enterprises. ... -
The effectiveness of performance management systems employed by rural local authorities in Zimbabwe: The case of Marondera Rural District Council
(2017-03)Rural local authorities in Zimbabwe play a critical role in national development through the provision of services to the people within their areas of jurisdiction yet they have continued to face criticism from various ... -
An analysis of mobile payment services consumer adoption in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)Mobile Payment is a new payment method in the retail arena where the payer uses their mobile phone, through special software to pay for goods and services. The services can be offered by a bank, a telecommunications company ... -
An assessment of the effectiveness of e-banking security strategies in Zimbabwe: The case study of Stanbic bank Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The general direction of literature is that effective e-banking security strategies result in improved organisational performance by increasing market share through building customer’s trust and confidence in the privacy ... -
Investigating corporate governance practices and their impact on sustainability of NGOs in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)This is an investigation of corporate governance practices and their impact on sustainability on non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The main objective of this study was to investigate corporate governance practices and ... -
The impact of brand extension strategy on liqour sales performance: The case of Delta beverages’ lagers northen division (2012 – 2014)
(2017-03)Literature indicates that brand extension is a growth strategy employed by organisations in an attempt to enter new products categories, revitalise a brand, and improve brand visibility. It is further stated that brand ... -
An assessment of the impact of business transformation in state owned enterprises’ service delivery – The case of Telone, NSSA and Agribank
(2017-03)State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Zimbabwe are on the verge of collapse. Government currently cannot financially support these organisations as the economy is in dire financial distress from liquidity challenge and a reeling ... -
An assessment of the financing strategies employed by SME real estate firms under the liquidity constraints in Zimbabwe
(2017-03)The study sought to assess or investigate the financing strategies employed by SME real estate firms operating under the liquidity constraints in Zimbabwe and the effect on their growth and success. The phenomenal growth ... -
An investigation of the relationship between audit committee characteristics and quality of financial reporting in state owned enterprises in the transport sector
(2016-10)The Zimbabwean economy in general and the State Owned enterprises in the transport sector in particular have been hard hit by a number of operational constraints which include among others; lack of affordable working ... -
An assessment of cultural dimensions and their impact on organisational performance in the Zimbabwean banking sector
(2016-10)Culture is a very diverse concept which has a significant impact on business performance. Hofstede developed one most popular variant of this concept. He came up with six cultural dimensions which he named Power Distance ... -
An investigation into the risk management strategies employed to minimise time and cost overruns in public sector investment projects: A case of the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education
(2016-10)Project time and cost overruns are recognised as the most common problems facing the Zimbabwean construction industry. Public sector investments projects, which are of a construction nature, have not been spared either. ... -
An assessment of factors affecting the financial performance of microfinance institutions in Zimbabwe
(2016-10)This research study investigates the factors affecting the financial performance of MFIs in Zimbabwe. The research study is important to Zimbabwe because of the crucial role MFIsare expected to play in the economy which ...
