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INDUCTION PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES OF NEW EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS AT GREAT ZIMBABWE UNIVERSITY: ANY MISSING LINKS
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ACHIEVING GENDER EQUITY AT THE WORKPLACE: THE EXPERIENCES OF WORKING STUDENTS
OF THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought the experiences of working students of the Zimbabwe Open University on ways of achieving
gender equity at the workplace. The research was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering instrument had
open-ended sections…
gender equity at the workplace. The research was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering instrument had
open-ended sections…
Position: 250 (137 views)
ACCESS AND SUCCESS IN E-LEARNING IN THE ZIMBABWE
OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to determine distance education students’ experiences in access to and success in e-
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
Position: 36 (210 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: 317 (123 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: 273 (131 views)
PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS:
A CASE OF GWERU PUBLIC LIBRARIES ON THE ZIMBABWE
AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC
TRANSFORMATION (ZIMASSET)
Access to information is an indispensable pillar underpinning
national development goals and sustainable development within communities.
Public libraries in Zimbabwe are expected to have mechanisms to support and
implement national strategies and…
national development goals and sustainable development within communities.
Public libraries in Zimbabwe are expected to have mechanisms to support and
implement national strategies and…
Position: 164 (154 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: 105 (168 views)
E-INFRASTRUCTURE ACCEPTANCE IN E-HEALTH, E-
LEARNING AND E-AGRICULTURE IN ZIMBABWE:
THE QUEST FOR THE USER ACCEPTANCE VARIABLE
One of the best ways to achieve global literacy is through communication, collaborative learning,
research, and problem solving. Technology helps tremendously in these areas, so it is a great tool
to use in this process. As e-infrastructures gain…
research, and problem solving. Technology helps tremendously in these areas, so it is a great tool
to use in this process. As e-infrastructures gain…
Position: 302 (126 views)
PEER ASSESSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION: THE ROADMAP FOR DEVELOPING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS IN POTENTIAL JOB SEEKERS
The focus of the study was on the assessment of students’ attitudes towards both being assessed by and assessing
other students’ work.Concerns about graduate employment issues, the world over, suggest that employers are
concerned by the lack of…
other students’ work.Concerns about graduate employment issues, the world over, suggest that employers are
concerned by the lack of…
Position: 317 (123 views)
LEARNING ORGANISATION CONCEPTS IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING UNIVERSITY: THEIR APPLICATION IN FLUID TIMES OF DISCONTINUITY AND UNCERTAINTY
This study explored the key elements in applying learning organisation concepts in changing
environments of uncertainty and discontinuity in the Zimbabwe Open University. Drawing on the interpretive
paradigm and grounded theory, an open–ended…
environments of uncertainty and discontinuity in the Zimbabwe Open University. Drawing on the interpretive
paradigm and grounded theory, an open–ended…
Position: 56 (185 views)
INVIGORATING HIV AND AIDS PREVENTION THROUGH ADDRESSING TO POVERTY AND GENDER INEQUALITIES AMONG YOUNG WOMEN: A CASE FOR MASVINGO URBAN
This study sought to explore the perspectives of young women in Masvingo with the aim of better informing them on
HIV prevention. Focus group discussions and interviews were used to explore issues relating to HIV prevention. An
inductive content…
HIV prevention. Focus group discussions and interviews were used to explore issues relating to HIV prevention. An
inductive content…
Position: 250 (137 views)
HIV AND AIDS WORKPLACE POLICY FOR THE ZIMBABWE OPEN
UNIVERSITY-FRIEND OR FOE?
This study sought to evaluate the friendliness of the HIV and AIDS workplace policy
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
for the Zimbabwe Open University. This was a case study of one regional centre. Thirty six
purposively selected fulltime lecturers and support staff participated in…
Position: 100 (169 views)
ACCESS AND SUCCESS IN E-LEARNING IN THE ZIMBABWE
OPEN UNIVERSITY
The study sought to determine distance education students’ experiences in access to and success in e-
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
learning endeavours. The study was qualitative as the questionnaire used as a data-gathering
instrument had both closed and open-ended sections…
Position: 97 (170 views)
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS INFLUENCING ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SHAMVA DISTRICT OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE IN ZIMBABWE
The study investigated psychological factors influencing academic achievement of secondary
school adolescents in Shamva district. The design for the study is ex-post-facto. The population
for the study is 300 participants who were independently and…
school adolescents in Shamva district. The design for the study is ex-post-facto. The population
for the study is 300 participants who were independently and…
Position: 115 (165 views)
PRODUCTION, MARKETING AND CHALLENGES FACED BY SMALLHOLDER RABBIT FARMERS: A CASE OF MT DARWIN, ZIMBABWE
The study focused on the production marketing of rabbits and the challenges faced by the
smallholder rabbit farmers in the four wardsof Mt Darwin District. The wards were purposively selected. A
descriptive survey method was employed to 85…
smallholder rabbit farmers in the four wardsof Mt Darwin District. The wards were purposively selected. A
descriptive survey method was employed to 85…
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PREVENTIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT
Because inter-group conflict is inherent in the nature of modern organized institutions,
management should be capable of resolving this conflict before the dysfunctional consequences affect
organizational performance. The ability to prevent…
management should be capable of resolving this conflict before the dysfunctional consequences affect
organizational performance. The ability to prevent…
Position: 308 (125 views)
POVERTY AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN AFRICA: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
The desktop study is on poverty and underdevelopment, which continues to be a matter of concern in the
developing world. According to Chen and Ravallion (2008), about 1.4 billion people (one in four) lived
on less than $1.25 a day in 2005. The…
developing world. According to Chen and Ravallion (2008), about 1.4 billion people (one in four) lived
on less than $1.25 a day in 2005. The…
Position: 273 (131 views)
POTENTIAL OF FARM-PRODUCED CROP RESIDUES AS PROTEIN
SOURCES FOR SMALL-MEDIUM YIELDING DAIRY COWS
The nutritive value of fifteen crops and by-products were investigated in terms of the protein and energy
value for rumen microbial protein synthesis using in-situ and mobile bag techniques. The sunflower
feedstuffs and the cotton seed cake have…
value for rumen microbial protein synthesis using in-situ and mobile bag techniques. The sunflower
feedstuffs and the cotton seed cake have…
Position: 155 (156 views)
POOR PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS IN MATHEMATICS AT GRADE SEVEN EXAMINATIONS IN
FARM SCHOOLS IN MREWA DISTRICT OF ZIMBABWE
This present study‟s main focus was to analyse the causes of poor performance of pupils in Mathematics at
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
Grade Seven examinations in farm schools in Mrewa District of Zimbabwe. The research used the quantitative research
methodology and adopted…
Position: 297 (127 views)
POLITICAL PARTIES
olitical Science studies domestic politics of a state or states, and contains political dynamics as one
of its sub-fields of study which in turn has as one of its sub-sub-fields – political parties, a special topic for
examination of this article.…
of its sub-fields of study which in turn has as one of its sub-sub-fields – political parties, a special topic for
examination of this article.…
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OF EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 227 (141 views)
PHILOSOPHY AS THE STUDY OF RESULTS OF SPECIAL SCIENCES
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PESTICIDAL PROPERTIES OF CHIVE (ALLIUM SCHOENOPRASUM)AGAINST CABBAGE APHID (BREVICORYNE BRASSICAE) IN RAPE (BRASSICA NAPUS)
The cabbage aphid is of agricultural concern vectoring at least 20 viral pathogens in crucifers. The
aphids have demonstrated tolerance to a number of synthetic pesticides. Botanical pesticides are
reasonably sustainable and effective in…
aphids have demonstrated tolerance to a number of synthetic pesticides. Botanical pesticides are
reasonably sustainable and effective in…
Position: 190 (148 views)
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF TEACHERS ON FACTORS AFFECTING
QUALITY IN ZIMBABWEAN SCHOOLS
The study sought to determine what the factors affecting quality. The study was
basically qualitative. Personal accounts of teachers were sought yielding qualitative
data. The research employed the descriptive survey design. In this study, a sample…
basically qualitative. Personal accounts of teachers were sought yielding qualitative
data. The research employed the descriptive survey design. In this study, a sample…
Position: 289 (128 views)
PERCEPTIONS ON ECOLOGICAL SANITATION IN ZIMBABWE: THE CASE OF MASIYARWA COMMUNAL AREA IN ZVIMBA DISTRICT OF MASHONALAND WEST PROVINCE
Ecological sanitation technologies have taken prominence as sustainable ways of managing human
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
waste in communal settings. Since the introduction and adoption of such technologies in Zimbabwe
there has been limited evaluation of residents’…
Position: 145 (158 views)