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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 (153 views)
BOARD DIVERSITY AND PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN TRANSPORT SERVICE SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE
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.…
owned enterprises (SOEs) in transport service sector in Zimbabwe. The research adopted mixed
methods approach rooted in the pragmatism paradigm.…
Position: 11 (418 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: 68 (227 views)
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE MAIZE WAREHOUSING STRATEGIES ADOPTED IN ZIMBABWE, USA, BANGLADESH, ETHIOPIA, AND NIGERIA TO REDUCE MAIZE POST- HARVEST STORAGE LOSSES
The focus of this paper was to examine the warehousing strategies adopted in Zimbabwe to
reduce maize post-harvest storage losses and compare them to those adopted by the United
States of America (USA), Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. The aim…
reduce maize post-harvest storage losses and compare them to those adopted by the United
States of America (USA), Bangladesh, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. The aim…
Position: 229 (173 views)
A PROPOSED ECONOMIC MODEL ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN SOCIAL CAPITAL AND
WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 403 (103 views)
A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON BEST PRACTICES IN TECHNOLOGY AFFORDANCES, ICT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE IN MANAGING HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE
The emergence and growth of unethical leadership in the corporate world in Zimbabwe militate against competitiveness of the nation. Governance issues of higher education institutions in Zimbabwe have affected their strategic response to new…
Position: 146 (196 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: 92 (216 views)
A TRAINING FRAMEWORK FOR ENHANCING TAXPAYER EDUCATION AND
COMPLIANCE IN ZIMBABWE: BRIDGING THE GAP FOR SUSTAINABLE TAX REVENUE
This paper proposed a novel training framework for enhancing taxpayer education and
compliance in Zimbabwe, with a focus on bridging the gap for sustainable tax revenue. The
study addressed the pressing challenge of low tax compliance within the…
compliance in Zimbabwe, with a focus on bridging the gap for sustainable tax revenue. The
study addressed the pressing challenge of low tax compliance within the…
Position: 403 (103 views)
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
Many a prominent social scientist argue that the administrative process is a collective term for all
the sub-processes that fall within an accepted classification framework. It has taken long, however, to obtain a
meaningful classification…
the sub-processes that fall within an accepted classification framework. It has taken long, however, to obtain a
meaningful classification…
Position: 208 (179 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: 236 (172 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: 208 (179 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: 247 (169 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: 44 (253 views)
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: 153 (194 views)
AN EXPOSITION OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY WITH REFERENCE TO AFRICAN COUNTRIES
Research indicates that a reasonable number of scientists, scholars and practitioners argue that a
few terms and concepts political science, public administration and administrative law are used so freely, and
confusingly as public responsibility…
few terms and concepts political science, public administration and administrative law are used so freely, and
confusingly as public responsibility…
Position: 279 (162 views)
AN EXPOSITION OF QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP
Leadership, an important universal polymorphic phenomenon found in all cultures of all ages, in all
groups and based on certain sources of influence and power, exhibits certain qualities. These qualities of
leadership will constitute the subject –…
groups and based on certain sources of influence and power, exhibits certain qualities. These qualities of
leadership will constitute the subject –…
Position: 375 (130 views)
AN INCLUSIVE MODEL OF EDUCATIONAL EXPENDITURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ZIMBABWE
This study sought to determine an inclusive framework for education expenditure that enhances
economic development for Zimbabwe. The study used the ARDL-ECM in the determination
of the relationship between the two variables, using data for the…
economic development for Zimbabwe. The study used the ARDL-ECM in the determination
of the relationship between the two variables, using data for the…
Position: 88 (217 views)
APPROACHES TO ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
Man, the different situations in which he finds himself, the diversity of aims, objectives and functions
that he purpose and that are laid down for him and the many types of frames of reference in which he finds
himself, are all together so complex…
that he purpose and that are laid down for him and the many types of frames of reference in which he finds
himself, are all together so complex…
Position: 236 (172 views)
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TRAINING: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN THE ZIMBABWEAN MINING INDUSTRY
Artificial intelligenceis Each and every aspect of our society has been changed by artificial intel-
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
ligence. Artificial intelligence still a new phenomenon in Zimbabwe. The main thrust Each and
every aspect of our society has been changed by…
Position: 47 (251 views)
ATTAINING ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS IN ZIMBABWE’S STATE UNIVERSITIES: PERCEPTIONS OF THE OPERATIONAL STAFF
The researcher sought to establish the perceptions of operational staff on their understanding
of organisational success. The perception of organisational success is usually a reflection of
where the owner of the perception stands in the…
of organisational success. The perception of organisational success is usually a reflection of
where the owner of the perception stands in the…
Position: 227 (174 views)
BOARD APPOINTMENT PROCESSES AND THEIR IMPACT ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE OF PUBLIC ENTITIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of appointment systems for public entity boards in Zimbabwe in enhancing meritocracy, given the contribution of the parastatals
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
to the national economy. Most public entities in Zimbabwe…
Position: 434 (43 views)
BOARD DIVERSITY, FIRM CHARACTERISTICS AND PERFORMANCE OF COMPANIES LISTED ON THE ZIMBABWE STOCK EXCHANGE (ZSE) (2009-2015)
Many practitioners (Wilton, 2011; Abad et al., 2017; Arenas-Torres et al., 2021; Ali et al., 2022) now acknowledge that the diversity of a Board of Directors is a strength in corporate boards and the adoption of diversity in corporate boards is…
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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: 229 (173 views)
BUILDING RESILIENCE IN HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS IN ZIMBABWE: THE
SIGNIFICANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN DISASTER
RESPONSE
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…
enhancing supply chain resilience and improve disaster response in humanitarian organisations
in Zimbabwe. The population for this study comprised 160…
Position: 431 (54 views)
CONSUMER EPIPHANIES ON DIGITAL BANKING RESILIENCE IN DEVELOPING
COUNTRIES. REFLECTIONS FROM ZIMBABWE
Position: 369 (137 views)