University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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A critical analysis of the factors that influence quality of service provision at ZESA
(2018-04)This project intended to do a situational and scenario analysis for ZESA in order to identify and analyze factors that affected quality of service in the power utility. It also intended to have sampled customers rate the ... -
An evaluation of the role of inventory management in enhancing business performance in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) retail supermarkets: The case of Gutsai Convenience Stores
(2017-11)The purpose of this research is to ascertain whether inventory management has a role to play in enhancing the performance of the business. A total of 15 managerial employees were interviewed through questionnaires and GCS ... -
An investigation into the causes of employee resistance towards the performance management process: A case of Destiny Electronics (PVT) LTD (January 2011 - June 2013)
(2018-04)This study sought to identify the causes of employee resistance towards the Performance Management process at Destiny Electronics (Pvt) Ltd. The focus was on the Harare branch (Head office) over the period January 2011 to ... -
An analysis of the impact of private label brands on sales: A case study of OK Zimbabwe Limited (2009 - 2012)
(2018-04)The aim of this study is to explore the private label branding process and its impact on retail sales performance. Private label branding is a strategic tool adopted by retailers to increase sales and profit margins with ... -
An analysis of effectiveness of quality management in private universities: A case of Women's University in Africa
(2018-04)The main objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of quality management approaches adopted to enhance the quality of education offered by WUA through a preliminary review of the implementation of quality ... -
An analysis of the influence of owner-manager on business growth: A case of First Pack Marketing (2009 - 2012)
(2018-04)This paper aims to examine the influence of the owner-manager on business growth. The research was necessitated by the problems and challenges faced by the organization due to the management and overall running of the ... -
An evaluation of the impact of lack of extension services on automobile SMEs growth in Zimbabwe: The case of automobile repairers at Gazaland Industrial Park (2009 - 2011)
(2018-04)This research was conducted to evaluate the impact of lack of extension services on SMEs growth focusing on automobile SMEs at Gazaland. The global convergence of minds regarding the importance of SMEs sector to the national ... -
An evaluation of the impact of implementing advanced manufacturing technology on operational efficiency in roof tile manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe: Case of Zimtile (2009 - 2013)
(2018-04)The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of implementing advanced manufacturing technologies (AMTs) on operational efficiencies at Zimtile. Literature points to the fact that successful implementation ... -
An evaluation of brand equity in Zimbabwe seed industry: A case study of Agriseeds (Pvt) LTD (2009 - 2012)
(2018-04)Brand equity has received tremendous attention from both academics and practitioners owing to the several advantages it brings to firms. Brand equity provides an opportunity for successful extensions, resilience against ... -
An investigation into the relevance of small-scale gold buyers to artisan gold miners in Zimbabwe: A case study of artisanal gold miners in Kwekwe
(2018-04)The research investigates the relevance of small-scale gold buyers in the small-scale gold mining sector. There are a lot of small-scale gold buyers operating around Zimbabwe in general and in the gold mining area of Kwekwe. ... -
Effectiveness of revenue protection strategies for power utilities: The case of Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company
(2018-04)The majority of Zimbabwean citizens have no electricity and for those who have receive intermittent supply. Zimbabwe’s peak electricity demand is around 1,800MW and this is growing with the growth in the economy. The local ... -
An evaluattion of the adoption levels of green IT practices and their implications on competitiveness: The case of NMB Bank Limited (2007 to 2013)
(2018-04)Organisations across the world together with governments have recently been giving unprecedented attention to environmental issues. Green IT has emerged as one key element in efforts to reverse global warming, and reducing ... -
The impact of organizational culture on business strategy implementation: A case study of AMTEC Motors (2006 - 2011)
(2018-04)The study sought to investigate the impact of organizational culture on strategy implementation; the case of Amtec Motors. In this study interviews were undertaken to the Managing Director, top management, management and ... -
An investigation into survival strategies in a highly competitive short-term insurance industry in Zimbabwe (2009 - 2012)
(2018-04)The Zimbabwean short term insurance sector had its good times, but with the passage of time competitors were attracted by the fortunes that appeared limitless. As a result pricing of insurance products was lowered, poorly ... -
Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe through microfinance institutions (MFIs)
(2018-04)The main objective of this research was to assess the role played by Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in promoting Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe. Expert or judgmental and convenience sampling were ... -
Capital structure and corporate profitability in Zimbabwe: Case of the banking sector (June-2009 to June-2015)
(2018-01)The main aim of this study was to find the effects of capital structure on the profitability of the Zimbabwean banks. In so doing, panel data collected from financial statements of five listed banks for the period June-2009 ... -
The determinants of foreign direct investment in SADC countries: The role of bilateral investment treaties (1990-2013)
(2015-04)The study empirically examines the determinants of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries with special focus on the impact of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) ... -
A multi-stake holder approach to addressing public problems: The case of the cholera epidemic in Mutare 2008 -2009
(2018)The study examined the role of the multi-stakeholder approach in addressing public problems with special focus on the 2008-2009 Cholera epidemic in Mutare. This study hypothesized that ‘a multi-stakeholder approach is an ... -
The influence of culture on the implementation of the SADC protocol on gender 2008: A multi-case study on Namibia and Zimbabwe
(2016-05)This study examined the influence of cultural practices on the implementation of the SADC Protocol on Gender, with reference to Namibia and Zimbabwe (2013-2016). There were four objectives in the research, which examined ... -
A critical analysis of how the access to justice framework has supported the role of women empowerment in the international arena: customary law vis a vis international women's human rights, a brief analysis of CEDAW: The case of Zimbabwe and India
(2018)The research sought to examine how women globally have been empowered economically, socially, academically and legally from the Access to Justice Framework seeing there at times exists a glaring contrast in customary law ...
