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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: 372 (90 views)
ZIMBABWEAN DIABETICS' BELIEFS ABOUT HEALTH AND
ILLNESS: AN INTERVIEW STUDY
Position: 49 (189 views)
THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS’ PERCEPTIONS ON
COMPLIANCE DISCLOSURES WITH IFRS/IAS IN ZIMBABWE
Position: 129 (162 views)
CHALLENGES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORT IN UNIVERSITIES IN ZIMBABWE
This study was on the challenges encountered in the management of sport in universities in
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
Zimbabwe and how these could be overcome. The purpose of the study was to create a
conducive environment for the development of university students sport.…
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PUBLIC DEBT SERVICING IN ZIMBABWE: CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS
Zimbabwe has been classified as being in debt distress and government debt has risen
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
substantially from just over 48% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2013 to an estimated
82% in 2017. Large fiscal deficits experienced by the country have partly…
Position: 25 (219 views)
INTERSECTING DIGITAL GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN
AFRICA
The advent of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and the internet has
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
revolutionalised the manner in which governments and citizens interact as well as service
delivery models. Digital tools have the potential to promote sustainable…
Position: 428 (9 views)
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND THE AGRARIAN SECTOR IN ZIMBABWE: PROSPECTS
AND CHALLENGES
Information Communication Technology (ICT) has been a significant contributor to the growth
and socio-economic development in countries and sectors where they are well deployed.
Innovative ICT’s range from computers, radio, television and mobile…
and socio-economic development in countries and sectors where they are well deployed.
Innovative ICT’s range from computers, radio, television and mobile…
Position: 430 (8 views)
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES REGARDING
HIV AND AIDS AMONG UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES
HIV and AIDS have caused serious impacts on sustainable development in all sectors of the economy
including higher education. The need to assess risk in higher education in Africa is lacking. This piece of work
adds on to existing knowledge on HIV…
including higher education. The need to assess risk in higher education in Africa is lacking. This piece of work
adds on to existing knowledge on HIV…
Position: 249 (137 views)
THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN SHAPING CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR AND BRAND
ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUTH IN MASVINGO, ZIMBABWE
This study explored the role of social media in shaping consumer behaviour and brand
engagement among the youth in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Using a mixed-methods paradigm, the
research combined quantitative data from 351 respondents and qualitative…
engagement among the youth in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Using a mixed-methods paradigm, the
research combined quantitative data from 351 respondents and qualitative…
Position: 417 (14 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: 287 (128 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 (199 views)
INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS
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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: 422 (12 views)
CO-OPTING TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN STATE POLITICS; A CASE STUDY OF MASHONALAND CENTRAL PROVINCE, ZIMBABWE
This study was a comparative analysis on the effects of co-opting traditional institutions in state politics
focusing on the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study employed
a mixed method approach…
focusing on the periods 2002-2008 and 2009-2013 in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe. The study employed
a mixed method approach…
Position: 327 (120 views)
AINVESTIGATING THE GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING ROLE OF
FEMALE SPIRIT MEDIUMS IN THE FIRST AND SECOND CHIMURENGA
WARS IN ZIMBABWE, 1896-1980
This study sought to appreciate the guidance and counselling roles played by the
agency of female spirit mediumship during Zimbabwe’s liberation wars, 1896-1980,
in order to describe African worldview’s link to contemporary guidance…
agency of female spirit mediumship during Zimbabwe’s liberation wars, 1896-1980,
in order to describe African worldview’s link to contemporary guidance…
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EXAMINING THE CONFLUENCE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, LEGAL FRAMEWORKS AND
BUSINESS ETHICS: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND DEBATES
Artificial intelligence is influencing how businesses operate and how people live and work in
the 21st century. To remain competitive, businesses are forced to integrate AI in their
operations or else face relegation. Since many businesses have…
the 21st century. To remain competitive, businesses are forced to integrate AI in their
operations or else face relegation. Since many businesses have…
Position: 359 (108 views)
PERCEPTIONS OF EDUCATORS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN
THE BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
The importance of assessing learning outcomes using a variety of assessment strategies or techniques and
containing data from many sources, rather than the sole dependence on the one-shot examination, has long been
recognised worldwide. This has…
containing data from many sources, rather than the sole dependence on the one-shot examination, has long been
recognised worldwide. This has…
Position: 373 (87 views)
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN BULAWAYO METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
Continuous Assessment (CA) has been introduced as part of the examination and assessment innovation in the
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Position: 384 (75 views)
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONTINUOUS
ASSESSMENT AT THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVEL IN BULAWAYO
METROPOLITAN PROVINCE
Continuous Assessment (CA) has been introduced as part of the examination and assessment innovation in the
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Zimbabwean education system. CA is intended to be added onto the traditional assessment, that is, summative
assessment in order to improve…
Position: 387 (72 views)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE AFFECTS FRUIT QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF
BER (ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA LAMK.) IN ZIMBABWE
Fruit utilization is affected by quality attributes and shelf life. The quality of Jujube or Ber (Ziziphus
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
mauritiana Lamk.) fruits after harvest depends on storage conditions used. In this study, different
storage temperatures and durations were…
Position: 339 (118 views)
RIPENING STAGE AND DRYING METHOD AFFECTING COLOUR AND QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF ZIZIPHUS MAURITIANA FRUITS IN ZIMBABWE
Ziziphus mauritiana Lamk. (Ber) fruit is harvested at different stages of ripening in the Zambezi valley of
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
Zimbabwe. We hypothesize that the organoleptic quality attributes of fruits depend on post-harvest
drying method and ripening stage at…
Position: 140 (159 views)
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…
Position: 215 (143 views)
CONSUMER WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) FOR ORGANIC CABBAGE IN CHEGUTU, ZIMBABWE
An assessment of consumer willingness to pay for ‘novel’ products is critical because it
determines the market entry point for a business venture. A research study was conducted
between July and September 2023 in Chegutu to analyse consumers’…
determines the market entry point for a business venture. A research study was conducted
between July and September 2023 in Chegutu to analyse consumers’…
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DETERMINANTS OF FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES
The study investigated how innovative financial resource mobilisation projects/programmes
improved the financial sustainability of Zimbabwe's public universities. Correlation and survey
research designs guided by positivist research theory were…
improved the financial sustainability of Zimbabwe's public universities. Correlation and survey
research designs guided by positivist research theory were…
Position: 47 (191 views)
IMPLEMENTATION OF FINANCIAL RESOURCE MOBILISATION PROGRAMMES TO
INCREASE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN ZIMBABWE’S PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: A
PANACEA OR A PIPE DREAM?
The study sought to examine how innovative financial resource mobilisation
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
projects/programmes enhanced the financial sustainability of the public universities of
Zimbabwe. A combination of correlation and survey research design informed by the…
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