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BUILDING SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION FUTURES FOR THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SUB-CONTINENT
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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…
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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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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…
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN WANTING CIRCUMCISION AND
RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR IN ZIMBABWE: EVIDENCE
FROM THE 2010–11 ZIMBABWE DEMOGRAPHIC AND
HEALTH SURVEY
Zimbabwe adopted voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) as an additional HIV prevention
strategy in 2009. A number of studies have been conducted to understand the determinants of VMMC uptake but
few studies have examined the characteristics of…
strategy in 2009. A number of studies have been conducted to understand the determinants of VMMC uptake but
few studies have examined the characteristics of…
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ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF CONSERVATION
AGRICULTURE ON MAIZE YIELD IN
NYAKATSAPA, MUTASA DISTRICT, MANICALAND
PROVINCE: IMPLICATIONS ON EXTENSION
ADVICE TO FARMERS IN PROMOTING THE
AGRICULTURE
he study assessed the effects of conservation agriculture on maize yield in
Nyakatsapa, Mutasa district. 20 ca farmers, 20 farmers doing conventional farming
system and area AEW were used as research subjects in 2011/2012 farming…
Nyakatsapa, Mutasa district. 20 ca farmers, 20 farmers doing conventional farming
system and area AEW were used as research subjects in 2011/2012 farming…
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ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF ADEQUATE AND
INADEQUATE INORGANIC FERTILIZER RATES ON
THE YIELD LEVELS OF PAPRIKA IN MUTASA
RESETTLEMENT AREA, MANICALAND
PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
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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…
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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…
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AN UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORTS
PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY RESTORATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN
DARWEDALE DISTRICT OF HARARE,ZIMBABWE
The main objective of this study was to have an in-depth understanding of human rights and human rights support programmes offered by civic
organizations in harsh political and economic community in a hyper inflammatory environment. This was carried…
organizations in harsh political and economic community in a hyper inflammatory environment. This was carried…
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AN STUDY ON HOW TEACHING EFFICACY IS INFLUENCING AFFECTIVE ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE.
In Zimbabwean secondary schools, performance of school pupils accelerated in a declining manner since 1984 to date. Although much has been done to improve conditions of the teacher since the teachers are at the helm of students learning,…
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AN IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSING
THE DYNAMISM OF CULTURE
UNDER GLOBALIZATION:
EVIDENCE FROM ZIMBABWE
66 International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, 4(4), 66-81, October-December 2013
Copyright © 2013, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is…
Copyright © 2013, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is…
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE EFFECTS OF
SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON THE HEALTH OF
WOMEN IN GWERU URBAN
Sexual violence could be a menace to the health of women, so this study sought to
investigate the effects of sexual violence on the health of women. The research
hypothesis was that there is no relationship between sexual violence and…
investigate the effects of sexual violence on the health of women. The research
hypothesis was that there is no relationship between sexual violence and…
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AN INSIGHT INTO THE DEFINITIONS OF DISTANCE LEARNING AND
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF TUTOR COMMENTS IN DISTANCE LEARNING
Firstly, this article examines various definitions of Distance Learning with the aim of enabling
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
scholars to have a wider perspective of the concept. While the most basic definition relates to
education that takes place when the teacher and…
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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…
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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 –…
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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…
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AN EXPLORATION OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF DEAF PEOPLE IN ACCESSING,
PARTICIPATING AND COMPLETING HIGHER EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE
The study qualitatively employed the phenomenology design to explore the
experiences of the 32 participants selected through snowballing and purposive
sampling to establish the extent to which Zimbabwean Universities enabled deaf
people to access,…
experiences of the 32 participants selected through snowballing and purposive
sampling to establish the extent to which Zimbabwean Universities enabled deaf
people to access,…
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AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
OFFENDER REHABILITATION POLICIES IN ZIMBABWE
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of offender
rehabilitation policies in Zimbabwe prisons in light of the efforts by stakeholders to
reform offenders. The primary objective of the study was to establish the extent…
rehabilitation policies in Zimbabwe prisons in light of the efforts by stakeholders to
reform offenders. The primary objective of the study was to establish the extent…
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AN EVALUATION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING SERVICES
OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GWANDA URBAN AND PERI-URBAN
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ITS INITIAL STAGES
AT ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY
The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education degree (BEDECD) is a teacher development programme which was
introduced for study at Zimbabwe Open University in September 2010 in response to the need for more ECD-trained
teachers. BEDECD is four year…
introduced for study at Zimbabwe Open University in September 2010 in response to the need for more ECD-trained
teachers. BEDECD is four year…
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