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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: 210 (123 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: 294 (108 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: 198 (125 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: 273 (111 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: 246 (116 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: 229 (119 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: 72 (149 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: 294 (108 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: 152 (133 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: 205 (124 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: 48 (161 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
Position: 210 (123 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: 327 (102 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: 98 (144 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: 54 (159 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: 294 (108 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: 229 (119 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: 29 (174 views)
CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ZIMBABWE'S STATE
UNIVERSITIES
A weakness of the extant Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) literature to date has been its
normative approach to the subject, creating in effect, a 'one size fits all view' of the
preconditions or Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the…
normative approach to the subject, creating in effect, a 'one size fits all view' of the
preconditions or Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for the…
Position: 6 (210 views)
EVOLUTION OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN ZIMBABWE'S
STATE UNIVERSITIES
Despite persuasive heuristics and pragmatic promotion for the use of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
to infuse dynamism into public sector infrastructure development, little is known about their progress in
Zimbabwe's state universities. This…
Position: 72 (149 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: 45 (163 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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ENHANCING THE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
UNIVERSITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCE
MOBILISATION
Position: 302 (107 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: 365 (73 views)
EFFECTS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF LISTED COMPANIES IN ZIMBABWE
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…
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…
Position: 364 (75 views)