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ACHIEVING QUALITY THROUGH BENCHMARKING IN ODL INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER LEARNING: A CASE STUDY OF ODL INSTITUTIONS IN THE SADC REGION
There was a lot of interaction about benchmarking in institutions of higher learning, but there
seemed to be no clarity on whether these institutions shared an understanding of the
benchmarking concept. There also did not seem to be a clear…
seemed to be no clarity on whether these institutions shared an understanding of the
benchmarking concept. There also did not seem to be a clear…
Position: 246 (138 views)
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 TO TERTIARY EDUCATION AS A NATIONAL STRATEGY
FOR DEVELOPMENT:
THE ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY CASE
Development suggests a change of an irreversible nature, the characteristics of which are determined by
that which is being developed. This involves moving from an existing to an end state, through a process
(R.S. Peters and Hirst). As African…
that which is being developed. This involves moving from an existing to an end state, through a process
(R.S. Peters and Hirst). As African…
Position: 238 (140 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: 98 (170 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 (211 views)
ACCESS AND INCLUSION OF INMATES TO EDUCATION THROUGH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING MODE
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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…
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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: 60 (185 views)
A RESOLUTION FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROBLEM OF DROUGHT IN BULILIMA DISTRICT IN MATABELELAND
SOUTH PROVINCE OF ZIMBABWE
Faced with recurrent droughts and other extreme weather events, subsistence farming
communities found in arid and semi-arid regions of the world have continuously utilized
inherent experiences and alternative livelihood sources to cope with adverse…
communities found in arid and semi-arid regions of the world have continuously utilized
inherent experiences and alternative livelihood sources to cope with adverse…
Position: 60 (185 views)
A RELOOK AT THE USEFULNESS OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS (IKS) IN COUNSELLING: A FOCUS ON VIEWS OF ZIMBABWE OPEN UNIVERSITY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELLING STUDENTS.
Using the qualitative approach, the study determined views of Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) Master of Science in Counselling (MScC) students on the usefulness of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in counselling. Data was collected from purposively…
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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: 199 (146 views)
A PROPOSED ECONOMIC MODEL ON THE NEXUS BETWEEN SOCIAL CAPITAL AND
WOMEN ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 389 (71 views)
A PROPOSED ECONOMIC HOUSEHOLD MODEL ON LAND ACQUISITION AND UTILISATION BETWEEN MALES
AND FEMALES IN A1 RESETTLEMENT SCHEMES IN ZIMBABWE, 2000-2002
Position: 96 (171 views)
A PARADOX: LIBRARY SCHOLARS NOT USING THE LIBRARY ELECTRONIC RESOURCE
The advent of electronic resources in university circles towards the end of the 20th century ushered a novel and fresh landmark for library patrons, as such resources offered timely and current sources of information. The Zimbabwe Open University…
Position: 147 (158 views)
A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DIGITISATION OF RECORDS AND ARCHIVES
AT SELECTED STATE UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This research study investigates the digitisation of records and archives at two selected state
universities in Zimbabwe, namely, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of
Technology (HIT). The two state universities have embarked on…
universities in Zimbabwe, namely, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and Harare Institute of
Technology (HIT). The two state universities have embarked on…
Position: 43 (195 views)
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL FOR CEREAL
PRODUCTION IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF MOZAMBIQUE
The study addressed the challenges of low cereal production in the Central Region of
Mozambique. There is a persistent low level cereal production as evidenced by acute hunger
prevailing in the region, despite the condusive environment, example…
Mozambique. There is a persistent low level cereal production as evidenced by acute hunger
prevailing in the region, despite the condusive environment, example…
Position: 257 (136 views)
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF FACTORS HINDERING A- LEVEL STUDENTS
WITH HIGH PASSES TO ACCESS UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN ZIMBABWE.
The study sought to investigate factors hindering increased access to higher education in
Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the increased number of A-level graduates who are
failing to get the opportunity to university education yet higher…
Zimbabwe. The study was prompted by the increased number of A-level graduates who are
failing to get the opportunity to university education yet higher…
Position: 41 (200 views)
A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF EXPERIENCES OF STREET VENDORS IN HARARE URBAN: A CASE OF FEMALES WHO ARE DEAF
The presence of both male and female street vendors with hearing impairment on the city of Harare streets particularly young mothers gave impetus to this study. The study focused on identification of causes, effects and remedies to the issue of…
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A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF COUNSELLING PRINCIPLES THAT TEACHERS COULD USE AS TEACHING METHODS TO RESOLVE INTRA-PERSONAL CONFLICT OF LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES IN ZIMBABWE
Using authors’ experiences and related literature, this opinion-based paper analysed and justified how counselling principles could be used to resolve the intra-personal conflicts and issues of learners with disabilities both as agents of change and…
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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: 205 (145 views)
A COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY OF ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES’ STAFF RETENTION
STRATEGIES
This study sought to find out staff retention strategies in selected Zimbabwe’s two public and
two private universities. Three Human Resources personnel who were selected using stakeholder
sampling and four Retained and seven Returnee lecturers who…
two private universities. Three Human Resources personnel who were selected using stakeholder
sampling and four Retained and seven Returnee lecturers who…
Position: 63 (184 views)
A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF WOMEN’S LAND RIGHTS IN ASIA, LATIN AMERICA AND SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
The study sought to make a systematic and critical comparative analysis of the distribution of land
between men and women in the three regions of Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa in order
to establish if there was any discrimination…
between men and women in the three regions of Asia, Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa in order
to establish if there was any discrimination…
Position: 348 (115 views)
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CREATION AND STORAGE OF RECORDS IN THE CLOUD BY ZIMBABWE
OPEN UNIVERSITY
This study investigated the challenges and prospects of creating and storing records in
the cloud by Zimbabwe Open University in Zimbabwe. Like other universities in
Zimbabwe, the university adopted Education 5.0 advocated by the government…
the cloud by Zimbabwe Open University in Zimbabwe. Like other universities in
Zimbabwe, the university adopted Education 5.0 advocated by the government…
Position: 250 (137 views)
“THE EFFECTIVENESS’ OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN SERVICE
QUALITY OF MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND CHILD CARE”
Causes of child death were identified; strategies and policies were put in place to help minimize child
death. The challenge is that the service quality is being ignored which is leading to more child deaths. . The
research sought to address the…
death. The challenge is that the service quality is being ignored which is leading to more child deaths. . The
research sought to address the…
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‘SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT’ – DISAMBIGUATING ‘METAPHYSICS’ ‘AFRICAN METAPHYSICS’,
‘AFRICA-CENTRED METAPHYSICS’, ‘TRADITIONAL” METAPHYSICS’ AND ‘MODERN METAPHYSICS’
So much mystery and confusion have surrounded the metaphysics branch of philosophy since the very coinage of the term “metaphysics”. In fact advances in research in the domain of metaphysics have not made the conceptualisation any easier; if anything…
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