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AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVES USAGE AND KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS IN BOTSWANA
The study evaluated derivative usage of 21 firms listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) in relation to
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
five key financial indicators that included financial gearing, solvency, liquidity, profitability, and firm size. A
logit regression model…
Position: 154 (339 views)
THE EMPIRICAL EVALUATION OF THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DERIVATIVESMARKETS AND MARKET FACTORS IN ZIMBABWE AND BOTSWANA
The study evaluated the association between financial markets and financial stability (as measured by bank
credits to deposits), financial efficiency (as measured by bank costs to income ratio), financial access (as
measured by bank accounts per…
credits to deposits), financial efficiency (as measured by bank costs to income ratio), financial access (as
measured by bank accounts per…
Position: 89 (394 views)
DETERMINANTS OF BOARD DIVERSITY FOR FIRMS LISTED ON THE ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE
Board diversity is a topical discourse in firm governance and
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
management. Diversity came up as a way of eliminating
discrimination in employment and making sure there is equality,
inclusion and affirmative action in the way firms do business.…
Position: 62 (439 views)
BOARD SIZE VERSUS FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A THEMATIC APPROACH
This paper seeks to examine the effects of board size upon firm’s financial performance. Board characteristics include
outside directors, board size, gender diversity and board diligence. This paper concentrated upon the board size’s effect
upon…
outside directors, board size, gender diversity and board diligence. This paper concentrated upon the board size’s effect
upon…
Position: 235 (310 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: 90 (392 views)
WORKPLACE COUNSELLING AS A REMEDY FOR BURNOUT:
A CASE STUDY OF OPERATIONAL NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION SECTOR
RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES IN MIDLANDS REGION OF ZIMBABWE
The study investigated whether workplace counselling was a remedy for burnout
which operational nongovernmental organisation (NGO) employees experience. The
study was prompted by the fact that in Zimbabwe there is no recommended solution
to the…
which operational nongovernmental organisation (NGO) employees experience. The
study was prompted by the fact that in Zimbabwe there is no recommended solution
to the…
Position: 22 (591 views)
SUPPORT STRUCTURES FOR SMALL TO MEDIUM
ENTERPRISES AND THEIR POTENCY
IN EMPLOYMENT CREATION IN
GREATER MAPUTO
Small and Medium Enterprises are globally credited for creating employment especially for
the youth, and to an extent, contributing to the gross domestic product of nations.
Unemployment is a scourge in Mozambique and small and medium enterprises…
the youth, and to an extent, contributing to the gross domestic product of nations.
Unemployment is a scourge in Mozambique and small and medium enterprises…
Position: 375 (255 views)
AN ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS INFLUENCING THE
EXCLUSION OF NON-FORMAL WORKERS FROM
THE MOZAMBICAN SOCIAL PROTECTION
SYSTEM
This thesis was an analysis of the factors influencing the exclusion of the non-formal workers
from the Mozambique Social Protection System (MSPS). It aimed at finding mechanisms
through which the MSPS could become more comprehensive and inclusive.…
from the Mozambique Social Protection System (MSPS). It aimed at finding mechanisms
through which the MSPS could become more comprehensive and inclusive.…
Position: 230 (312 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EXCHANGE RATE POLICY IN MOZAMBIQUE
FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE ECONOMY DURING 2000 - 2010
This study presents an assessment of the exchange rate policy, for sustainability of the
economy for Mozambique. The study covers the period (2000-2010). It begins with a
review of literature on the exchange rate policy and provides an updated…
economy for Mozambique. The study covers the period (2000-2010). It begins with a
review of literature on the exchange rate policy and provides an updated…
Position: 234 (311 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: 215 (318 views)
A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES OF SUSTAINABILITY
IN THE OPERATIONS OF ANGOLAN NON-GOVERNMENTAL
ORGANISATIONS (NGOs): A CASE STUDY OF ACTIVITIES OF NGOs SAVE
THE CHILDREN AND FUNDAÇÃO YME, FROM 2000 TO 2010
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have gained an important role in development co-
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
operation during the last two decades. The development funding channelled through NGOs has
increased and the number of NGOs engaged in development activities,…
Position: 316 (280 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF AIRPORT SERVICE QUALITY ON
THE GROWTH OF TOURISM IN ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is adorned with tourism growth antecedents such as ample flora and fauna,
spectacular scenery and cultural heritage sites yet the country continues to have an
underutilized tourism sector. Following years of steady growth, the sector…
spectacular scenery and cultural heritage sites yet the country continues to have an
underutilized tourism sector. Following years of steady growth, the sector…
Position: 240 (308 views)
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INNOVATIVE MEASURES EMPLOYED BY SMALL TO
MEDIUM SIZE HOTELS IN HARARE, ZIMBABWE
The study sought to explore innovative measures employed by small to medium size
independent hotels. The study employed the interpretivist paradigm and used the qualitative
approach with a multiple case-study design. The population of the study…
independent hotels. The study employed the interpretivist paradigm and used the qualitative
approach with a multiple case-study design. The population of the study…
Position: 30 (541 views)
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GROWTH, POVERTY AND INCOME
INEQUALITY:
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PRO-POOR GROWTH OF SOFALA PROVINCE
DURING THE PERIOD OF 1996-97 AND 2002-2003
Mozambique like many other developing countries has faced lack of information and
sometimes there is no detailed information about the poverty and inequality at district levels.
This research investigates the quality of growth in Sofala province, a…
sometimes there is no detailed information about the poverty and inequality at district levels.
This research investigates the quality of growth in Sofala province, a…
Position: 140 (348 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: 23 (586 views)
AN INVESTIGATION INTO FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH
TAX EVASION IN THE ZIMBABWE INFORMAL SECTOR: A
SURVEY OF MBARE MAGABA INFORMAL TRADERS
African nations are taking the route of small to medium enterprises (MSMEs) and
the contribution of micro enterprises to national development can no longer be
ignored or taken for granted. The contribution of SMEs to national budgets has
been…
the contribution of micro enterprises to national development can no longer be
ignored or taken for granted. The contribution of SMEs to national budgets has
been…
Position: 96 (387 views)
A STUDY OF THE FACTORS IMPACTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RESULTS BASED MANAGEMENT (RBM) IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE IN ZIMBABWE
This study determined that the availability of capacity to implement Results Based Management
(RBM) is a major determinant of the success or failure of the strategy. The purpose of the study was
to investigate the main factors that impacted on the…
(RBM) is a major determinant of the success or failure of the strategy. The purpose of the study was
to investigate the main factors that impacted on the…
Position: 32 (532 views)
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT THROUGH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING IN
ZIMBABWE
The primary aim of the study was to uncover demographic and socio-economic details and reasons
for opting for open and distance learning. Although the focus was on women learners, the study adopted a
gender approach in assessing access to…
for opting for open and distance learning. Although the focus was on women learners, the study adopted a
gender approach in assessing access to…
Position: 41 (498 views)
WHY DO FEMALE STREET VENDORS EARN LESS THAN MALE STREET
VENDORS IN HARARE?
The study explored the factors that influenced income disparities betweenmaleand female street
vendors in Harare, the capital city ofZimbabwe.Qualitative data collection techniques used in the study
included in-depth personal interviews, focus…
vendors in Harare, the capital city ofZimbabwe.Qualitative data collection techniques used in the study
included in-depth personal interviews, focus…
Position: 54 (461 views)
VALUE STATEMENTS DIFFER FROM FACTUAL STATEMENTS
In axiology it is customary to make a clear distinction between facts and values. A corresponding
distinction is made between value statements and factual statements. This distinction constitutes the subject of
this article
distinction is made between value statements and factual statements. This distinction constitutes the subject of
this article
Position: 324 (277 views)
USE OF PHILOSOPHY IN SCIENCES
Many years of experience point to the general statement that the usefulness and beauty of
philosophy lies not so much in the answers that it provides to problems, but in the question which it rationally
poses
philosophy lies not so much in the answers that it provides to problems, but in the question which it rationally
poses
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THEORIES AND THEORY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Scientists usually view theories as rationally thought out explanations of some empirically observed
phenomena, consisting of sets of interrelated principles that describe relationships in association with those
phenomena for the purposes of…
phenomena, consisting of sets of interrelated principles that describe relationships in association with those
phenomena for the purposes of…
Position: 101 (382 views)
THE NECESSITY OF RELATED LITERATURE SEARCH AND REVIEW EXERCISES IN
DISSERTATION AND THESIS PREPARATION AND WRITING
The systematic and scientific study of the related literature is the life cycle of every
dissertation/thesis research proposal and research writing process. It is a form of secondary data collection,
data analysis, and data presentation. The…
dissertation/thesis research proposal and research writing process. It is a form of secondary data collection,
data analysis, and data presentation. The…
Position: 297 (288 views)
THE WIDER VISION OF SOCIAL POLICY: EXPLORING THE WAYS OF
CURBING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN FOUR WARDS OF SHAMVA NORTH CONSTITUENCY (ZIMBABWE)
The researchers sought to discover the forms and depths of violence against women, and to analyse
the current responses to the violence in Shamva North constituency in Zimbabwe. Prevent violence
against women through in-depth understanding of such…
the current responses to the violence in Shamva North constituency in Zimbabwe. Prevent violence
against women through in-depth understanding of such…
Position: 291 (289 views)
THE ROLE OF RATIONALITY IN SOCIAL SCIENCE IN
REFERENCE TO ACADEMIC DISSERTATION AND THESIS
PREPARATION AND WRITING
cholars of all academic disciplines and persuasions are systematic research studies on selected topics in their own an area
of specializations and study and to present their research works in a scientific manner. This means the research work should…
of specializations and study and to present their research works in a scientific manner. This means the research work should…
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