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THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS’ PERCEPTIONS ON
COMPLIANCE DISCLOSURES WITH IFRS/IAS IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 119 (140 views)
THE BASIC CONCEPTS AND PRINCIPLES OF UNITY OF COMMAND AND THE SPAN OF CONTROL
The two basic principles of unity of command and span of control are centrally indispensable to
the study of organizational theory and practice in particular, and in general terms, to successful, efficient and
smooth public administration practice…
the study of organizational theory and practice in particular, and in general terms, to successful, efficient and
smooth public administration practice…
Position: 202 (125 views)
THE CONCEPT HIERARCHY IN ORGANISATIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE
According to Paul H. Appleby, a respected classical American social scientist, hierarchy, which is
one of the basic concepts and principles of organisation, is the means by which and through which resources
are apportioned, personnel selected and…
one of the basic concepts and principles of organisation, is the means by which and through which resources
are apportioned, personnel selected and…
Position: 62 (155 views)
THE CONCEPT OF APPROACHES IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES, IN PARTICULAR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Arnold Brecht (1967:57), one of the leading 20th century-political scientist, maintains that clarity and
unambiguity of all terms and concepts used in a study are the first requirements of logical reasoning. It is
against this background that the…
unambiguity of all terms and concepts used in a study are the first requirements of logical reasoning. It is
against this background that the…
Position: 214 (123 views)
THE CONCEPT OF PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
On the basis of comparative study of public policy analysis, it is difficult to underrate or downplay
the illustrious contributions of an eminent American public policy scientist in the name of Professor Robert A.
Goldwin who has greatly assisted…
the illustrious contributions of an eminent American public policy scientist in the name of Professor Robert A.
Goldwin who has greatly assisted…
Position: 292 (109 views)
THE EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENT STRATEGIES ON OPERATIONAL
PERFORMANCE OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE DURING THE
COVID-19 PERIOD
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the supply chains, and this created acute
shortages of materials and products in both local and global markets. This situation demanded
humanitarian organisations to implement supply chain resilient…
shortages of materials and products in both local and global markets. This situation demanded
humanitarian organisations to implement supply chain resilient…
Position: 37 (169 views)
THE EFFECTS OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 64 OF 2016 ON CLEARING AGENTS BASED AT BEITBRIDGE BORDER POST IN ZIMBABWE
The current study sought to explore the effects of Statutory Instrument Number 64 of 2016 on the
business of clearing agents based at Beitbridge Border Post. The study used qualitative research and an
exploratory research design. Data were…
business of clearing agents based at Beitbridge Border Post. The study used qualitative research and an
exploratory research design. Data were…
Position: 51 (161 views)
THE EFFICACY OF LEAN MANUFACTURING ON ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE. A
CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWEAN BEVERAGES MANUFACTURING COMPANIES
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…
discussion globally. Zimbabwean companies have implemented LM tools for operational
performance across various industries. The Beverage industry has also been…
Position: 376 (58 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: 22 (187 views)
THE ESSENCE OF THE PRINCIPLE OF DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
The basic concept and principle of the hierarchy, that is, scalar factor, binds together the
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
Position: 292 (109 views)
THE FUNCTIONS OF LEADERSHIP IN ADMINISTRATIVE INSTITUTIONS
The basic concept and principle of the hierarchy, that is, scalar factor, binds together the
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
different units and levels of the organisation with a continuous chain of authority; and the essence of this
principle is the delegation of authority
Position: 202 (125 views)
THE IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF LIGHT MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 8 (207 views)
THE INFLUENCES OF PHILOSOPHY ON OTHER FIELDS
Many thinkers have regarded it as the philosopher’s task to synthesize the results of all the sciences
into one uncontradictory homogenous, total picture of the world. The scientists, they argued, studied various
facets of the world such as the…
into one uncontradictory homogenous, total picture of the world. The scientists, they argued, studied various
facets of the world such as the…
Position: 278 (111 views)
THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES
Due to the amount of uncertainty in public policy – making, the idea has taken shape that public policy should be studied to
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
better comprehend its various facets, that is, the input to and output of policy, and also the participants and factors…
Position: 346 (97 views)
THE NATURE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP IN INSTITUTIONS
SAMSON BROWN MUCHINERIPI MARUME
ROY ROBSON JUBENKANDA
Many prominent scientists, scholars, practitioners and writers are agreed that the most polymorphic concept of leadership is
an indispensable and universal element for the useful and successful functioning of a group or institution and attainment…
an indispensable and universal element for the useful and successful functioning of a group or institution and attainment…
Position: 241 (118 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: 207 (124 views)
THE NECESSITY OF WORK, METHOD AND PROCEDURE IN PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
Public administration is a science and as such its activities have to be undertaken according to
reputable and reliable work studies, methods and procedures; hence the necessity to study in some details the
three concepts. These then constitute the…
reputable and reliable work studies, methods and procedures; hence the necessity to study in some details the
three concepts. These then constitute the…
Position: 228 (120 views)
THE PERFORMANCE OF MARKETING AGENTS IN CHIBUKU INCLUSIVE VALUE CHAIN IN BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE BY FERNANDO FERREIRA ALVES
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…
towards an inclusive value chain, for performance and income improvement and lifting them from
low livelihoods. The purpose was to include the marketing…
Position: 387 (50 views)
THE PRECURSORS OF POST -MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS FAILURE IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC LISTED COMPANIES
Position: 370 (61 views)
THE PRINCIPLES OF NATURAL JUSTICE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
According to S.B.M Marume (1988) and J.M Stevens (1982:279), it is maintained that in many
democratic societies both developed and developing ones where administrative adjudication affects the rights of
an individual, the common law principles of…
democratic societies both developed and developing ones where administrative adjudication affects the rights of
an individual, the common law principles of…
Position: 71 (150 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: 47 (163 views)
THE RIGHT TO REASONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION IN
ZIMBABWE
The so-called ‘third wave’ of democratisation in Africa has witnessed a
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
transition from a culture of impunity in the exercise of public power to more
emphasis on a culture based on legality and the protection of fundamental rights
of citizens.…
Position: 32 (172 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…
Position: 292 (109 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: 146 (134 views)
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: 49 (162 views)