2 25 141 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/4b245f130dc2d925d8043c09b0217a4c.pdf 997510e1045ca14a3e0a1f5d437e4df1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE EFFECT OF BANK-SPECIFIC FACTORS ON BANKING SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource LASTEN MUDZINGWA DR KUDZANAI MATOWANYIKA RANGARIRAI MBIZI Description An account of the resource The study sought to ascertain the effect of bank-specific factors on banking sector development in Zimbabwe since the introduction of the multi-currency system. This was prompted by an inability of Zimbabwe’s banking system to efficiently and effectively execute its financial intermediary role of supplying affordable long-term loans to productive sectors of the economy as a catalyst for economic growth. The study made use of a post-positivist research philosophy and utilised 218 structured questionnaires to gather quantitative data on study constructs. Data was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) in SmartPLS 4.0 software model and SPSS software package version 25. Study findings revealed that liquidity, business intelligence and analytics, board structure, asset quality, digitalisation and bank size have a statistically positive effect on banking sector development. The study, therefore, recommends authorities to invest in digital banking, enhance cybersecurity, augment bank liquidity, refine asset quality and boost banks’ capitalisation in order to enhance banking sector development. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Bank specific factors Banking sector development multi-currency system https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/47fdf8f11973c6943c486a87f52d084e.pdf 256aa9ae047b3e2e22f922db28d2fbc3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN DISASTER RESPONSE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource EDDINE EDSON MUDYAZHEZHA TENDAYI VIMBAI FAITH MUKWEHWA Description An account of the resource The study aimed to assess the significance of Information and Communication Technology in enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160 individuals who were purposively selected from the humanitarian organisations that operated in Manicaland, Zimbabwe, where Cyclone Idai took place in 2019. The Yamane formula was used to calculate the sample size of 114 respondents in the study. Structured questionnaires were used as research instruments in the study. The study revealed that Information and Communication Technology was important in humanitarian organisations as it helps to build resilience and improve disaster response. The study recommended the formulation of clear policies and guidelines that could govern the use of ICT in disaster response, ensuring that data security, privacy protection, and the interoperability among different organisations and agencies. The study also recommended the development of partnerships between humanitarian organisations, the government agencies, and the private sector entities to jointly invest in and leverage ICT solutions for the disaster preparedness and the response by implementing a centralised platform that integrates all the relevant stakeholders and the data sources to ensure seamless communication and information sharing during the disaster response operations. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Disaster response Humanitarian Information Communication Technology (ICT) Resilience supply chain https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/c141a67039bab908aec7c69980645605.pdf 58717654146620f44311c41f94dbb388 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR AND BRAND ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUTH IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource KUMBIRAI MAKARUKE Description An account of the resource This study explored the role of social media in shaping consumer behaviour and brand engagement among the youth in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Using a mixed-methods paradigm, the research combined quantitative data from 351 respondents and qualitative insights from 20 interviewees to examine how social media influences purchasing decisions, brand loyalty, and consumer attitudes. A stratified random sampling technique was used to ensure representation across key demographic variables such as age, gender, and education level. Findings revealed that social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram, played a pivotal role in shaping consumer behaviour, with 68% of the respondents acknowledging the direct influence of social media ads and influencer recommendations. Thematic analysis highlighted the importance of trust, authenticity, peer influence, and emotional connections with brands. Additionally, the study identified platform-specific behaviours and contextual factors, such as economic constraints and hybrid shopping preferences that shape consumer behaviour in Masvingo. The results underscored the transformative role of social media in driving brand loyalty and purchase decisions, offering valuable insights for marketers and businesses targeting youth in emerging markets. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Brand Engagement Consumer Behaviour Masvingo social media Youth https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/3de1c2d614ef9ed33d077b3159f2dd83.pdf 7567c963d2ff51961850d1ef6842afa4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource DEBT AMNESTY FOR ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL GOVERNMENT: ISSUES, EFFECTS AND IMPLICATIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource SYLVESTER MARUMAHOKO KEITH TICHAONA TASHU TAFADZWA MOYO Description An account of the resource This article that made use of the utilitarian framework of analysis, focused on Ignatius Chombo, a former Zimbabwean Minister of Local Government, who issued an order granting debt amnesty to residents of the 92 local government councils in the nation from 2009 to 2013. The utilitarian concept of municipal government, developed by John Stuart Mill, places a strong emphasis on maximising the well-being or overall pleasure of the greatest number of people when making decisions. The article probed the Minister's choice by using a utilitarian framework of analysis and a documentary research methodology. Whilst it found that the decision curried favour with certain segments of the population, especially the indigent who were struggling to settle their bills for service delivery, it also found it repugnant, among others, for the reason that it ingrained a culture of non-payment for local government services consumed by residents that subsists up to now. It also found that, despite the fact that the policy was created a little more than ten years ago, the full consequence of the minister's decision has not yet been fully absorbed. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Debt Amnesty Local government https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/2d14b0a78784a32fe250423d57dabf55.pdf a140d007b2a33440a4eb79c9d60627ab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource UNLOCKING A SUSTAINABLE GREEN GROWTH FRONTIER OF MANUFACTURING SMALL TO MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION IN CHINHOYI URBAN, ZIMBABWE EN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource COLLEN KAJONGWE OSCAR IRIMAI TSVUURA AIDHA KAMUPINI ALL MUTUMWA Description An account of the resource Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute significantly to economic growth and sustainable development globally. However, their contribution to sustainable green growth in the fourth industrial revolution has been largely not addressed by literature in Zimbabwe, which this qualitative study sought to unveil. The mantra of green growth strategies is ensuring a practical and flexible approach for achieving concrete, measurable progress across its economic and environmental pillars. Green growth strategies are not limited to the provision of critical support services, clean water, air and food production but to deliver full economic potential on a sustainable basis. This lacuna has not been addressed by literature on SMEs in Chinhoyi which this study sought to fill. The study purposively selected 15 registered manufacturing SMEs where an interview guide was used to solicit data from SMEs owners, which then was analysed and presented thematically. Study results showed that the availability of certain types of natural capital (sun, water, wind, among others) offer new opportunities for greening growth for SMEs in the manufacturing sector. The results confirm that technological change has been the main driver of green growth and efficiency for manufacturing SMEs. The results also pointed out that vital parts of the SMEs’ green growth journey is developing business plans for new, sustainable products and services, implementing greener production or operational processes, or integrating selected standards that can enable some companies to get access to new markets. Based on the results, SMEs require capital to realise their green growth business plans. SMEs are encouraged to redefine their mission, vision and values and incorporate green concepts to enhance sustainability. A longitudinal study needs to be done on all types of SMEs going green in their business strategic orientation in Zimbabwe. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 4th Industrial Revolution Green Growth Small to Medium Enterprises Sustainability Zimbabwe https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/e415f0849a47c27416aa492ef9c14dc8.pdf e5fe170d57b2f89d729d03504abeaf39 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource INTERSECTING DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN AFRICA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource KEITH TICHAONA TASHU Description An account of the resource The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the internet has revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable economic transformation and development within the 21st Century by ensuring that governments attain cost efficiency and effectiveness gains. The successful attainment of Agenda 2030 has become a priority for all governments across the globe and Africa is no exception. There is acknowledgement that the Agenda 2030 can be driven by digitisation efforts. However, there is little scholarly evidence which indicates how digital tools can be incorporated in SDGs implementation in Africa. The study adopted extant secondary qualitative literature as the research method. Findings, conclusions and recommendations were drawn from documentary books, journal articles, working papers and government reports. This study focused on examining how ICTs can be incorporated in the SDGs’ implementation trajectory, progress made and challenges being faced. The study findings established that despite progress made in adopting ICTs by several African countries, most of them have failed to fully embrace ICTs in driving the implementation of SDGs. African countries are facing underlying problems which include digital divide, lack of political will, lack of skills and limited funding, among others, which have been a hindrance towards their digitisation efforts. The study recommended that governments in Africa have to invest in regulatory and policy frameworks, source adequate funding for digital projects and educate the general populace on ICTs Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Digitalisation Fourth Industrial Revolution Information and Communication Technologies Public Service Delivery Sustainable Development Goals https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/240fb1b3f5f41ca5d364b18ff8aa5080.pdf e1ee8053b106d8f030362b52e9479465 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BOARD DIVERSITY AND PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN TRANSPORT SERVICE SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource OSCAR IRIMAI TSVUURA OBERT SIFILE NIKISI COLLEN KAJONGWE Description An account of the resource The main aim of the study was to assess the effect of board diversity and performance of state- owned enterprises (SOEs) in transport service sector in Zimbabwe. The research adopted mixed methods approach rooted in the pragmatism paradigm. Probability sampling (simple random) was used to determine respondents for the quantitative data while non-probability sampling (purposive) was used to determine the participants to provide the qualitative data. The population of the study was 30 respondents focusing on board members, senior managers and middle managers in 8 parastatals. However, the research sample size were 28 respondents as justified by using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) Table of sample size calculation. Both structured questionnaires and an interview guide were used to solicit data where descriptive statistics were used to analyse quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. The study results showed that SOEs boards with a blend of board members of different age groups, varied gender and diverse professional qualifications and experience allow continuity and exchange of diverse ideas which, in turn, could result in improved organisational efficiency, hence improved firm performance. However, from the results of the study, there exists adequate evidence that board diversity and experience are a critical determinant of performance of SOEs in the transport sector in Zimbabwe. Premised on the findings of this scholarship, the following recommendations were made. Relevant line ministries should come up with a policy framework that enforces the appointment to the board of individuals with proven relevant and diverse experience in leading organisations at the senior level. Therefore, a key potential future area for further research would be a replication of the study in the same sector focusing on the impact of board policy on service delivery. This would, in turn, enhance the generalisability of the findings to SOEs in other emerging markets that are facing the same performance challenges linked to board composition. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZJBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Board diversity performance State-Owned Enterprises Transport service sector Zimbabwe https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/695261ed5d53cf94b47600e685705063.pdf b84af4bdb690f0ab4725559b99af75f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource ALEC JEMWA Description An account of the resource The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of companies that were listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) from 2014 to 2019. The major objectives of the study were to assess the overall corporate governance rating of ZSE-listed companies and to examine the significance of corporate governance practices on the financial performance of those listed companies. The researcher chose companies listed on the ZSE as they play a pivotal role in the national economy and their corporate governance is regulated by ZSE. The study adopted a positivism paradigm and employed the quantitative approach. The quantitative approach is premised on gathering scientific data through objective means which include experiments and surveys. Corporate governance was measured using the Blau (1977) model whilst the firm performance was measured using accounting ratios. Firm performance panel data was collected from the ZSE- listed firms‟ annual financial reports that were available on their respective websites for the period 2014 to 2019. Data were analysed using the PCSE regression analysis model. The research established that most ZSE-listed companies surpassed the minimum corporate governance practices set by ZSE. However, there was a high level of non-disclosure of some information which should ordinarily be made available to stakeholders in the Annual reports. The study also established that financial performance was sector related. Corporate governance practices had a varying degree effect on certain accounting ratios, and some did not have a significant correlation with other financial performance indicators. The study concluded that some corporate governance practices are correlated to the entity‟s financial performance and that corporate governance practices affect the company‟s financial performance to a different extent. It is, therefore, recommended that people charged with corporate governance should institute sound corporate governance practices to enhance companies‟ financial performance. Sound corporate governance practices result in sustainable good financial performance. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Zimbabwe Open University Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Business administration Corporate governance public administration https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/ca136be16e38dbd9694ca0d6a3fe2188.pdf a556b2d6c142e97cf2ac3a2cf58601d3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource UTILIZING FORENSIC ACCOUNTING TOOLS FOR ENHANCING FRAUD PREVENTION AND DETECTION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR: AN EXAMINATION OF ZIMBABWEAN LOCAL AUTHORITIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource SILIBAZISO ZHOU (P009156A) Description An account of the resource Fraud poses a significant challenge to the public sector in Zimbabwe, with severe consequences. Local authorities are tasked with developing effective strategies to combat fraud. This study aimed to investigate how the application of forensic accounting techniques can enhance fraud prevention and detection within Zimbabwe's public sector, focusing on local authorities crucial for achieving Zimbabwe’s Vision 2030. Operational objectives were outlined, and quantitative data was collected. Drawing on pragmatism as the research philosophy, information was gathered from a representative sample of 280 participants, including accountants, internal auditors, forensic specialists, administrators, and law enforcement officials within local authorities. A structured 5- point Likert questionnaire was employed, guided by the Reasoned Action theory. Through Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), a Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach assessed the impact of forensic accounting's fraud prevention and detection techniques, alongside forensic accounting services, on actual fraud prevention and detection mechanisms in urban local authorities. The results indicated that the use of forensic accounting's fraud detection techniques had the most significant influence, followed by prevention techniques and then forensic accounting services. The study concluded that local authorities leveraging forensic accounting for detection and prevention are better equipped to unearth and prevent fraudulent activities. Challenges were identified, including educational, political, and legal obstacles hindering the effectiveness of forensic accounting. To address these issues, the study recommends that local authorities prioritize the adoption of forensic accounting techniques as a primary defense against fraud. It suggests enhanced training for External Auditors and internal auditors in fraud investigation over traditional auditing methods. Additionally, it calls for governmental reassessment of existing laws and regulations, emphasizing the urgent need for the Forensic Accounting Act and whistle-blowing legislation. The study also proposes a forensic accounting fraud detective tool tailored for local authority use. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Forensic accounting tools Zimbabwe Local Authorities https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/7a399f761b691a2da849a71537f9a84b.pdf c5d2833fb922ca3a64f3b293f1f5a169 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE PERFORMANCE OF MARKETING AGENTS IN CHIBUKU INCLUSIVE VALUE CHAIN IN BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE BY FERNANDO FERREIRA ALVES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource FERNANDO FERREIRA ALVES Description An account of the resource The study was aimed at building and driving actual and potential Chibuku beer marketing agents towards an inclusive value chain, for performance and income improvement and lifting them from low livelihoods. The purpose was to include the marketing agents in the market at more beneficial terms, while supplying value for the lowest cost of the beverage. This was combined with an improvement of business standards, conceived on the leadership of a formal brewer, for quality and sustainability of production instead of the low value quality from small informal home opaque beer producers. The objective was to link stakeholders to the agents and the collaboration and linking them to the market. Besides discussing the challenges that the marketing agents faced in the Chibuku value chain, the study also considered the importance of training for the performance of the agents. The research design that guided the research problem comprised of transforming qualitative arguments into variables to create quantitative data. The population for this research was made up of Chibuku marketing agents, Cervejas de Moçambique (Mozambique Brewer) management staff representatives and the Ministries of Trade, Labour and Finance officials. The sampling technique was convenient for the agents, those that were available at the business centres at the time of data collection were interviewed. The researcher used purposive sampling to access participants with relevant knowledge and experience for the Cervejas de Moçambique (CDM) and different Ministries. Findings from the study revealed that there was management support from suppliers, Ministries of Labour, Finance and Trade to enhance the performance of marketing agents’ in Chibuku inclusive value chain that was important for inclusion in the value chain, as well as collaboration between marketing agents and supplier. This collaboration was significant as it helped the agents to perform better and overcome challenges faced in the business. The challenges were also minimized through management training. The study also found that management training provided by the brewer to marketing agents helped them run the business more efficiently and perform better in the Chibuku inclusive value chain. The major recommendation was that management support should be delivered during training in the working environment as an on-the-job training during the acquisition of abilities and knowledge needed to work in the business setting Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZOU Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Chibuku Beer Inclusive Value Chain Livelihood Marketing Agents Opaque Beer value chain https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/e590a56d8b46462f565da0e97d740e5a.pdf 1af4bd54ddce0aee5aa217b797a3b0bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ROLE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ENHANCING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN NATIONAL PARKS IN ZIMBABWE: INSIGHTS FROM GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource PATIENCE MUTIZIRA CATHRINE PAADA KWINJE RICHARD TERERAI Description An account of the resource Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have gained traction as innovative management strategies for national parks globally, yet their role in Africa, particularly within Zimbabwe's Gonarezhou National Park, remains underexplored. This study investigates the impact of PPPs on tourism development and conservation efforts in Gonarezhou National Park. The study used a qualitative methodology. The study conducted 20 in-depth interviews. The participants were purposively selected. Thematic analysis was employed to evaluate generated data, revealing significant findings. Results indicated that PPPs have substantially improved infrastructure, financial support, and specialized skills within the park, leading to enhanced visitor experiences and increased wildlife conservation effectiveness. Despite these advancements, challenges that that continue to exist hinder the full realization of PPP benefits including economic instability, insufficient stakeholder consultation, and conflicting management objectives. Recommendations included fostering inclusive stakeholder engagement, addressing economic barriers, and developing adaptive management frameworks that align diverse conservation goals Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 National Parks Public Private Partnerships Tourism Development https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/0836018648a4ac848fb28a96c2892e5c.pdf 44e202201db35c8b303409e8916a7e62 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EXAMINING THE CONFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND BUSINESS ETHICS: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND DEBATES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource LLOYD CHINGWARO CATHRINE PAADA KWINJE TAFADZWA MOYO Description An account of the resource Artificial intelligence is influencing how businesses operate and how people live and work in the 21st century. To remain competitive, businesses are forced to integrate AI in their operations or else face relegation. Since many businesses have survival as a common business objective, they are highly likely to adopt AI so that they stay afloat and remain competitive. The advent of emerging technologies on its own presents a new and dynamic business landscape which is complex; there is a need to realign the traditional ethical frameworks and ensure they are in sync with current technological trends. This study lays bare major ethical dilemmas such as algorithmic bias, data privacy, transparency and potential job loss which have sparked debate on the topic of emerging technology adoption, particularly AI and ethics. A systematic literature review is employed in reviewing literature related to AI, legal frameworks and business ethics. Recent incidences documented in literature are examined to illustrate how businesses are navigating consequences of AI adoption. The role of regulators and their influence in shaping legal frameworks is also examined. Results of this study showed that there was a significant need of dynamic ethical guidelines that were readily responsive to the unprecedented pace of technological changes and innovation. Management and those charged with governance need to take a proactive role in designing and implementing dynamic ethical frameworks. For instance, they could adopt strategies such as ethics auditing and the use of an inclusive design process when crafting/ changing ethical frameworks. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Business ethics Emerging technologies Legal frameworks https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/4ff224efc117d5fc9910baa6b080ec94.pdf 15a70472a3b952fb727db56eb4316b90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE EFFICACY OF LEAN MANUFACTURING ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE. A CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWEAN BEVERAGES MANUFACTURING COMPANIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource JULIUS MANGENA DELIGHT RUFARO HUNGWE MERCY DUBE SINOTHANDO TSHUMA Description An account of the resource The impact of Lean Manufacturing (LM) on organisational performance is an ongoing discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been identified to be focusing on initiatives such as developing products that are less expensive, sell better and faster for it to remain competitive and reclaiming market shares, sales revenue and profitable in today's global market. The primary goal of this study was to determine the efficacy and viability of lean manufacturing processes at Zimbabwean Beverages production plants. The study used a qualitative research methodology, which yielded in-depth, detailed and rich data from human viewpoints and experiences resulting in a realistic understanding that was interpreted using the participants' social and cultural context. A total of thirty participants were purposeful selected based on their knowledge of the phenomenon under investigation. Physical face-to-face interviews, Ms team interviews, and focus groups responded to semi-structured interviews in data collection. Document analysis was used to collect data. The study found out that Zimbabwean Companies have not fully adopted lean manufacturing because of scepticism from management on the cost involved and the fear of losing jobs by the shop floor workers. The study however unearthed that manufacturing companies would benefit from lean manufacturing principles performance. Overwhelming evidence availed was that by implementing lean tools such as JIT methods, the organizations would be able to cut waste, reduce inventory holding costs and develop supplier relationships. TPM and VSM were found to have the potential to improve productivity and quality. The study recommends that suitable training programs should be designed to provide management with knowledge and skills to apply the positive traits to incorporate the lean concept into the organizations. and through buy- in from shop floor workforce increase company performance. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Company Performance Just-In Time Lean Manufacturing Total Productive Maintenance Value Stream Mapping https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/a4d6ed9862e4bc901d64c6a181ed790f.pdf 14d77656d08166983cfea4248bb93944 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource THE PRECURSORS OF POST -MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS FAILURE IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC LISTED COMPANIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource TENDAI JOSEPH MABVURE INNOCENT TARU Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Mergers and Acquisitions Public Listed Companies Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/336f1e8c5fd614b834990dce6716621f.pdf 89b6f4be35336f8f60ff22b77844836d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource CONSUMER EPIPHANIES ON DIGITAL BANKING RESILIENCE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. REFLECTIONS FROM ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource SINOTHANDO TSHUMA TENDAI TOWO MERCY DUBE Consumer Epiphanies Digital Banking Digital Banking services Technology Acceptance Model https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/951d23ea0ae81aaedc247152740505e7.pdf 7a0c7903624e8b8dbd4281741951ef9e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource SOCIAL MARKETING IN PROMOTING PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOUR IN NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: A CASE STUDY OF CONVENTIONAL CHURCHES IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MERCY DUBE RUKUDZO ALYSON MAWERE SINOTHANDO TSHUMA TENDAI TOWO DELIGHT RUFARO HUNGWE Description An account of the resource Environmental awareness has become an interesting area of study for organisations since they all strive to contribute to the attainment of sustainable development goals. Social marketing is one of the key strategies that is being harnessed by organisations to promote sustainable consumption and encourage environmental conscious behaviour. This study focused on how conventional churches in Zimbabwe leveraged on social marketing to enhance pro- environmental behaviour among their congregates. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and an exploratory research design in data collection through focus group discussions and interviews. As the world becomes more aware of consumerism on the environment, organisations were increasingly focusing on sustainability through promoting pro- environmental behaviours among consumers. The findings showed that not–for-profit organisations like churches were aware of environmental issues and the leaders were also promoting the adoption of environmentally friendly behaviour. It was also found that the leaders were using different communication channels to share information related to environmental issues. However, some study participants indicated that the church had nothing to do with the natural environment. It was recommended that the churches needed to partner with other organisations and stakeholders for effective use of social marketing to promote sustainable behaviour. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Eco-friendly Environmental Awareness Pro-environmental Behaviour Sustainability Sustainable Marketing https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/3025db20cbcc6b14d9a9da1b904ee4ce.pdf 098b7aeb66e1510c2d1a6918debac05a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A PROPOSED ECONOMIC MODEL ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN SOCIAL CAPITAL AND WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource AMOS TENDAI MUNZARA TAVONGA NJAYA LIGHTON DUBE ZVINAIYE CHIMBADZWA REGIS MISHEAL MUSHOWE TARIRO GRACE MBARA-MSWAZI Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Economic model social capital Women economic empowerment https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/69d1c0bbae7f68fb66b8705c4b5da0f4.pdf d9ca0a371e851231cb838392994ee86a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTS OF THE OPEN DISTANCE ELECTRONIC LEARNING (ODEL) SYSTEM ON STUDENT SERVICE DELIVERY AT THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource DOMINIC UZHENYU Description An account of the resource Open and Distance electronic Learning (ODeL) has transformed itself to become virtual with minimal or even no physical tutor-student contact as academics create learning platforms, mark assignments and even supervise dissertations and theses online. The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) has undergone a lot of transformation since becoming a fully pledged university in 1999. ZOU started with class contact (face-to-face with tutor) and use of modules but has made great strides towards full use of electronic learning (e-learning) in line with contemporary global practices in ODeL. The study used the explanatory research design. A questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data. The interview guide was used to collect qualitative data. The study established that the majority of academics’ workload had increased as the transition phase was taking longer than expected. A lot of administrative work, coupled with inadequate training to effectively use the ZOU MyVista software learning platform, pressure emanating from doctorate degree studies by most academics, the need to undertake research and publish research papers as well as implementing a demanding quality assurance system, all strained academics. On a positive note, the use of e-learning has expedited feedback and communication to students, and it is also very convenient to them as they no longer have to travel long distances or queue at regional campuses to see the regional programme coordinators. The study recommended that more training on e-learning and availability of more accessible infrastructure, namely computers and relevant software, would capacitate both academics and students. There is also an urgent need to bring Part Time tutors on board, who are the majority but currently left out of this e-learning drive, so that there is a strong learning culture at ZOU for improved service delivery Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Delivery mode Electronic learning Open and Distance Learning Quality learning Sustainable Development. Transformation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/12f08234ab478d1c2c0555166c0ba61e.pdf eaf7f5cc69ba4b49bb4c51436b09b0cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource EFFECTIVENESS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN ZIMBABWE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource TENDAI JOSEPH MABVURE BRIGHTON MAFUNDIRA Description An account of the resource The study analysed the effectiveness of the governance within the Zimbabwean commercial banking sector. The study was based on the rationale that the Zimbabwean commercial banking sector had witnessed a negative trend in terms of return on investment. The study adopted a combination of exploratory and explanatory research designs and gathered data from 124 participants using questionnaires and interview guides. In terms of data analysis, the thematic analysis, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and random effects panel regression was adopted with data for 12 banks for the period 2018-2020. The study revealed that effective boards can be rated based on board composition, independence and level of skill diversity. Most of the banks in Zimbabwe are using a formal two-tier structure, whereas other banks which are private owned are using a one-tier structure and others adopted the mixed tier system. The study concluded that both the size of the governing board and audit committee composition positively significantly influenced the Zimbabwean commercial banking sector. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available ZIBEM Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/c074bc46b048886e99ea7178f6f03ec0.pdf fd3675a65de203381ff1a9f0e143da67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MAXWELL CHIWODZA Business management financial sustainability public universities Resource Mobilisation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/11894a4ae5d6441beab1d276abb15d00.pdf fd3675a65de203381ff1a9f0e143da67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MAXWELL CHIWODZA Business management financial sustainability public universities Resource Mobilisation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/58353b33ffbddeaea650617999acc733.pdf fd3675a65de203381ff1a9f0e143da67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MAXWELL CHIWODZA Business management financial sustainability public universities Resource Mobilisation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/228bab5ce186ed042930c51c6d97f210.pdf fd3675a65de203381ff1a9f0e143da67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MAXWELL CHIWODZA Business management financial sustainability public universities Resource Mobilisation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/b8d6e12a761e408f53fdc7ca23c5fdae.pdf fd3675a65de203381ff1a9f0e143da67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MAXWELL CHIWODZA Business management financial sustainability public universities Resource Mobilisation https://ir.zou.ac.zw/files/original/1c0a199ff0ce0584c05509df8ca83fea.pdf fd3675a65de203381ff1a9f0e143da67 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Staff Publications Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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