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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: 110 (370 views)
THE CHURCH, STATE ACCOUNTABILITY AND
THE ZIMBABWE GOLD CURRENCY
This theoretical study explores the Zimbabwe Council of Churches’ (ZCC) pivotal role in
promoting social justice and economic accountability within Zimbabwe’s repressive political
climate under the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front…
promoting social justice and economic accountability within Zimbabwe’s repressive political
climate under the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front…
Position: 419 (217 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: 144 (347 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: 265 (301 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: 317 (279 views)
THE COST OF CORRUPTION IN A RESOURCE-CONSTRAINED COUNTRY: THE CASE OF
ZIMBABWE
Despite repeated reform efforts, corruption remains deeply entrenched across key institutions. Zimbabwe is now ranked 160 out of 180 in terms of the perceived levels of public sector corruption. Whilst the cost of corruption has remained un-assessed…
Position: 453 (29 views)
THE DETERMINANTS OF POOR SERVICE DELIVERY IN ZIMBABWE’S LOCAL
GOVERNMENT SYSTEM
This article, grounded in decentralisation theory, examined the determinants of poor service delivery in Zimbabwe’s local government system, against a backdrop of chronic underperformance and growing public discontent. Using a survey-based…
Position: 444 (41 views)
THE DISTINCTION OF CLINT LE BRUYNS’ KAIROS
THEOLOGY IN SOUTH AFRICA
This article, contextualised within the commemoration of 50 years of scholarship at the
Research Institute for Theology and Religion of the University of South Africa, examines
the enduring contributions of Clint Le Bruyns to the development of the…
Research Institute for Theology and Religion of the University of South Africa, examines
the enduring contributions of Clint Le Bruyns to the development of the…
Position: 351 (264 views)
THE ECONOMICS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE MARKETING BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN MUREHWA AND MUTOKO DISTRICTS IN ZIMBABWE
The study assessed the nature of marketing chain of fruits and vegetables in Murehwa and Mutoko
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
Districts in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection
techniques were used. Qualitative data were…
Position: 202 (323 views)
THE EFFECT FEEDING FORAGE LEGUMES AS NITROGEN SUPPLEMENT ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF SHEEP
The effect of feeding forage legumes,
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
Cowpea, Silverleaf desmodium and Oxley fine stem
stylo, as protein supplements to natural pasture (veld)
hay on intake, growth rate and nitrogen metabolism in
growing lambs was evaluated. Thirty growing…
Position: 388 (249 views)
THE EFFECT OF AGE ON PREDICTION OF BODY WEIGHT FROM BODY LINEAR MEASUREMENTS OF FEMALE INDIGENOUS MATEBELE GOAT IN ZIMBABWE
The primary goal of the study was to establish models for predicting body weight (BW) using linear body measurements (LBMs) in indigenous Matebele does. BW data were correlated and regressed to body measurements (wither height = WTH, heart girth =…
Position: 439 (104 views)
THE EFFECT OF BANK-SPECIFIC FACTORS ON BANKING SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN
ZIMBABWE
The study sought to ascertain the effect of bank-specific factors on banking sector development
in Zimbabwe since the introduction of the multi-currency system. This was prompted by an
inability of Zimbabwe’s banking system to efficiently and…
in Zimbabwe since the introduction of the multi-currency system. This was prompted by an
inability of Zimbabwe’s banking system to efficiently and…
Position: 433 (198 views)
THE EFFECT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) represent a crucial component of the national economy in Zimbabwe, yet they are beset by systemic operational challenges that affect their performance and reputation. There have been concerns about the effectiveness of…
Position: 459 (26 views)
THE EFFECT OF STAGE OF GROWTH AND METHOD OF DRYING
FRESH HERBAGE ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THREE TROPICAL
HERBACEOUS FORAGE LEGUMES
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
stage of growth and method of drying fresh herbage on
the chemical composition of herbaceous forage
legumes namely Cassia rotundifolia (Cassia), Lablab
purpureus (Lablab) and Macroptilium…
Position: 387 (250 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: 57 (453 views)
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPORT PROGRAMMES IN ZIMBABWEAN PRISONS: A CASE STUDY OF THE ZIMBABWE PRISONS AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICE
This research study outlined the effectiveness of human rights support programmes offered by Non-Governmental Organisations at Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service in the Harare Metropolitan Province. ZPCS had formed partnerships with NGOs to…
Position: 478 (7 views)
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OPEN DAYS AS A STUDENT RECRUITMENT TOOL. A CASE OF
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
This study examined the effectiveness of open days as student recruitment tools in higher
education, focusing on Midlands State University (MSU). Open days are widely regarded as a
crucial marketing strategy in higher education, offering…
education, focusing on Midlands State University (MSU). Open days are widely regarded as a
crucial marketing strategy in higher education, offering…
Position: 392 (247 views)
THE EFFECTS OF CLASS SIZE ON THE DELIVERY OF QUALITY MATHEMATICS
LEARNING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
The Education For All (EFA) agenda at independence in Zimbabwe led to a massive expansion of education in order
to avail educational opportunities to marginalized black children. This has not been coupled with the adequate
provision of teaching and…
to avail educational opportunities to marginalized black children. This has not been coupled with the adequate
provision of teaching and…
Position: 365 (259 views)
THE EFFECTS OF PLANTING METHODS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF
GROUNDNUT (
ARACHIS HYPOGAEA) CULTIVAR NATAL COMMON IN AFRICA
SOUTH OF THE SAHARA
The most appropriate planting method to use for optimum growth and yield of groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea)
in Africa South of the Sahara (ASS) among those currently used is not known, as the methods are highly
influenced by environmental conditions…
in Africa South of the Sahara (ASS) among those currently used is not known, as the methods are highly
influenced by environmental conditions…
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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: 132 (353 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: 388 (249 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: 89 (394 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: 383 (254 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
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THE IMMUNE RESPONSE OF BOSCHVELD CHICKENS TO A NEWCASTLE DISEASE VACCINATION PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR COMMERCIAL LAYERS
This study evaluated Boschveld chicken’s antibody response to a standard Newcastle Disease (ND) vaccination program
designed for the Hyline Brown chickens. Both breeds were challenged with the LaSota vaccine at days 1, 69, 111, and 195.
The blood…
designed for the Hyline Brown chickens. Both breeds were challenged with the LaSota vaccine at days 1, 69, 111, and 195.
The blood…
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