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GOVERNMENTAL PLANNING
According to social scientists, namely; public administration scientists, political scientists,
economists, sociologists, students and readers, planning is now viewed and accepted as an indispensible activity
in the public sector, as opposed to the…
economists, sociologists, students and readers, planning is now viewed and accepted as an indispensible activity
in the public sector, as opposed to the…
Position: 344 (146 views)
HOW TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE UNIVERSITIES: AN INTEGRATION OF
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
CAXTON SHONHIWA
The paper interrogates the performance of Zimbabwean State Universities and proposes the
integration of strategic management and performance management. The contention was that
the strategic management process could not lead to high institutional…
integration of strategic management and performance management. The contention was that
the strategic management process could not lead to high institutional…
Position: 42 (258 views)
IMPACT OF ACADEMIC REGISTRY INFORMATION SYSTEMS ON OPEN
DISTANCE LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY (2011-2017)
This study is to evaluate the impact of academic registry information
system on open distance learning with the Zimbabwe Open University as the case
study. The research assessed the service, information and system qualities as well as
the benefits…
system on open distance learning with the Zimbabwe Open University as the case
study. The research assessed the service, information and system qualities as well as
the benefits…
Position: 57 (246 views)
IMPACT OF ONLINE TAX SYSTEM ON TAX COMPLIANCE OF SMALL TO
MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
Globally, tax authorities are relying on e-government-driven solutions like online tax systems to
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
communicate with taxpayers in settings for tax collection, administration, and compliance. The
study investigated the impact of online tax system on…
Position: 28 (279 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION PROGRAMMES TO
INCREASE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A
PANACEA OR A PIPE DREAM?
The study sought to examine how innovative financial resource mobilisation
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
Position: 49 (250 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION PROGRAMMES TO
INCREASE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A
PANACEA OR A PIPE DREAM?
The study sought to examine how innovative financial resource mobilisation
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
Position: 247 (169 views)
INDUCTION PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AT GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY: ANY MISSING LINKS
Position: 118 (204 views)
INFLUENCE OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE AT THE
ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY (2019-2023)
The study sought to find out the influence of employee engagement on organisational performance at the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), which is a state university. The study was informed by the persistent feature of ZOU in the media for wrong…
Position: 436 (36 views)
INTERSECTING DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN
AFRICA
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…
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
Position: 426 (60 views)
KEY LEADERSHIP FACTORS CRITICAL TO SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
VIABILITY IN VOLATILE OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS:
A CASE STUDY OF ECONET WIRELESS ZIMBABWE LIMITED (1998-2017)
This study was conducted to appreciate, fully, what leadership factors drive business
viability in volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments with the
broader focus being on establishing the key leadership themes and factors…
viability in volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) environments with the
broader focus being on establishing the key leadership themes and factors…
Position: 65 (229 views)
LEADERSHIP THEORIES: AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE APPLICATION OF LEADERSHIP THEORIES AMONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE LISTED COMPANIES
Leadership in Africa is under-researched while academic investigation into leadership has been much more rigorous, in terms of trends, in America and Europe. In Africa, there is sparse empirical research on leadership in business organizations. This…
Position: 35 (268 views)
LEVERAGING PEOPLE ANALYTICS TO IMPROVE STRATEGY EXECUTION: A SYSTEMATIC
REVIEW
This study explored the role of people analytics in enhancing strategy execution, focusing on
its impact on workforce alignment, decision-making, and organisational performance. Using a
Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach grounded in the…
its impact on workforce alignment, decision-making, and organisational performance. Using a
Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach grounded in the…
Position: 396 (111 views)
MANY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ARE EXPERIENCING
PROCUREMENT PROBLEMS. IS E-GOVERNANCE THE SOLUTION? A
DISCUSSION PAPER ON ZIMBABWE.
Many developing countries are experiencing procurement problems. The
problems include: lack of enforcement of rules and regulations, no electronic
infrastructure, high cost of technology, in some cases lack of legal framework, lack of
technical…
problems include: lack of enforcement of rules and regulations, no electronic
infrastructure, high cost of technology, in some cases lack of legal framework, lack of
technical…
Position: 269 (164 views)
MEANING OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
ublic administration, which is an aspect of a more generic concept of administration, and that
exists in a political system for the accomplishment of goals, and objectives formulated by the political decision-
makers, consists if the activities of…
exists in a political system for the accomplishment of goals, and objectives formulated by the political decision-
makers, consists if the activities of…
Position: 273 (163 views)
MIDDLE RANGE THEORIES AS COHERENT INTELLECTUAL FRAMEWORKS
he argument is advanced that sound logical reasoning is essential in understanding the complex
concept of middle range theories. This may be explainable as follows: firstly, that epistemological rules and
principles are wider and incorporate under…
concept of middle range theories. This may be explainable as follows: firstly, that epistemological rules and
principles are wider and incorporate under…
Position: 363 (141 views)
MIGRANTS, CRIMINALS AND STATE SECURITY
CONCERNS IN CONTEMPORARY SOUTH AFRICA: THE IMPLICATIONS OF LABELLING ON MIGRANT POLICY AND PRACTICE IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article discusses the policy aims of the South African Department of
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Home Affairs (DHA) because it exposes foreign nationals, women and
migrants to differential treatment in South Africa today. The study involved
migrant labourers in…
Position: 380 (127 views)
ORGANISATION AND ORGANISING IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Public administration scientists and scholars who are advocates of the generic view are agreed
that the elements, administrative process consists of six elements. One of such is organisation which forms the
focus of attention in this article. What…
that the elements, administrative process consists of six elements. One of such is organisation which forms the
focus of attention in this article. What…
Position: 180 (186 views)
PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
Position: 167 (189 views)
PREDICTING THE SPATIAL DETERMINANTS OF HUMAN–ELEPHANT
CONFLICT IN HWANGE DISTRICT
This study predicted the spatial determinants of human-elephant conflict in Victoria Falls town,
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
Hwange West communal area and the resettlement areas of Don Rovin, Mubiya and Kalala. The
study covered an elephant range of 4377km2. The…
Position: 205 (180 views)
PUBLIC DEBT SERVICING IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS
Zimbabwe has been classified as being in debt distress and government debt has risen
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
Position: 60 (244 views)
PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
According to one of the leading American public administration scientists, Felix A. Nigro
[1970:345 – 350 and 352 – 379], public financial administration is a critically important facet of public
administration which operates through the instrument…
[1970:345 – 350 and 352 – 379], public financial administration is a critically important facet of public
administration which operates through the instrument…
Position: 125 (202 views)
PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION
Public personnel administration, which is a significant aspect of public administration in the
modern state, is rightly described by Herman Finer, a renowned British social scientist, as the sovereign factor
in public administration. It is also…
modern state, is rightly described by Herman Finer, a renowned British social scientist, as the sovereign factor
in public administration. It is also…
Position: 286 (160 views)
PUBLIC PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM (PPPAS)
Public personnel administration which is that specialized sub field of public administration,
concerns itself with the role of civil service in developing societies; classification of positions and ranks;
recruitment, selection, placement and…
concerns itself with the role of civil service in developing societies; classification of positions and ranks;
recruitment, selection, placement and…
Position: 322 (152 views)
RAMIFICATIONS OF SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT MARKETING ON FIRM SURVIVAL: META- ANALYSIS
The rapid proliferation of social media has transformed content marketing into a critical
strategy for firm survival in the digital age. This research paper synthesised the existing
literature to evaluate the impact of social media content…
strategy for firm survival in the digital age. This research paper synthesised the existing
literature to evaluate the impact of social media content…
Position: 420 (83 views)
REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES IN THE
CITY OF BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE
The purpose of this thesis was to make an analysis of the challenges facing the real
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
estate and properties management industry in the city of Beira, Mozambique. This
research features both Policy Formulation and Management areas of study. In light…
Position: 68 (227 views)