University of Zimbabwe e-Theses: Recent submissions
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An evaluation of outsourcing as source of competitive advantage in the Zimbabwe telecommunications industry: The case of Liquid Telecom (2009 to 2012)
(2018-02)Outsourcing is one of the most researched and commonly used business practices. Most scholars agree that outsourcing can be harnessed to achieve competitive advantage. But is it all outsourcing approaches that give competitive ... -
An evaluation of the Harmonised Cash Transfer (HACT) approach as a risk management tool: The case of United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Zimbabwe (2010-2013)
(2018-02)Intra-governmental organisations rely on funding from donor agencies to conduct their operations and managing risk is a very crucial aspect for their reputation. UNICEF Zimbabwe adopted a risk management tool which is the ... -
An assessment of strategic planning by commercial banks in a multi-currency era: A case study of Barclays Bank of Zimbabwe
(2018-02)Strategic planning proffers businesses a chance to influence future direction of a country’s economy. Over the last ten years, Zimbabwe has witnessed countless company closures that included private companies, banks, ... -
An analysis of the impact of changes in government taxation on corporate performance for African Distillers Limited (AFDIS) (2006 to 2011)
(2018-02)This study analyses the impact of changes in government taxation on corporate performance in an organisation with particular reference to Afdis (2006 to 2011). This study seeks to ascertain the different forms of taxes ... -
Customers' perceptions of electronic banking delivery channels in Zimbabwe: A case of CBZ Bank (2013)
(2017-11)The increased competition for customer’s deposits as a result of the financial sector liberalization and the advent of technology based systems has led banks to adopt electronic banking. Literature argues that the introduction ... -
An analysis of enterprise risk management and its benefits to banks: A case of Ecobank Zimbabwe
(2017-11)The study sought to analyse Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and its benefits to financial institutions. The study built its foundations on risk management gradually building the case of the existence of ERM today. The ... -
An evaluation of the procurement strategies of Zimbabwe 's food manufacturing industry: The case of Cairns Foods Ltd (2000-2010)
(2017-11)Cairns Foods (CF) Limited is a food and beverage manufacturer beset by raw material shortages, cash flow and foreign currency problems which pose as legitimate accomplices behind the company’s diminished capacity utilisation. ... -
An evaluation of buying influences of information, communication and technology products in Zimbabwe: The case of First Pack (PVT) LTD (2009 - 2012)
(2017-11)The general conclusion of literature is that buying influences of customers is influenced by social, cultural, psychological and personal factors for the consumer market and by environmental, organisational, interpersonal ... -
An investigation into strategies for transforming mining organisations into lean profitable enterprises: A case of Murowa Diamonds Mine (year 2008-2010)
(2017-11)The study sought to investigate the strategies that can be used to transform organisations into lean profitable enterprises. Its objectives were to assess the understanding of lean principles, propose strategies for removal ... -
Impact of leadership styles on organizational performance within Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (2009 - 2012), with special emphasis on the full tranformational leadership model
(2017-11)This study is on the impact of leadership on organizational performance. It focuses on the impact of leadership style on the variables that impact on organizational performance; which are leader effectiveness, follower ... -
Are Zimbabwean banks employing adequate risk management strategies? The case of ZB Bank
(2017-12)A sound financial system is the pillar for the development of an economy. The lack of prudent risk management strategies has led to the collapse of banking institutions both locally and internationally. This study investigated ... -
Technical analysis and subsequent optimization of a Solar Rural Mini Grid: Case of Mashaba PV Mini Grid-Gwanda
(2017)Electric power is a key driver of economic growth and prosperity. But access to electricity remains a distant dream for majority of the population living in the remote and arid areas of developing countries. With the growing ... -
Protected but exposed: A critique of the right to privacy and reporting of domestic violence cases in the media
(2017-02)In Zimbabwe, when complainants of domestic violence apply for a protection order from the civil court the cases are reported in the media. Media reports identifies the victims by name. This study seeks to analyse the ... -
Where did the African leaders go wrong? An analysis of selected texts by peter Abrahams and Ayi Kwei Armah.
(2018-01)The aim of this dissertation is to examine where the African leaders have gone wrong considering that they have been blamed for the lack of development in Africa. It looks at their failure as a betrayal of the aims and ... -
A simple method of characterising Solar Thermal Water Heating Systems (SWHS) and the prediction of thermal and economic performance of the SWHS
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017-09)This research is based on manipulating the Hottel-Whillier-Bliss equation to determine the performance characteristics FRԎα, FRUL and Us of the system by substituting mass flow m̊ in the collector based equation ; m̊cpΔTs ... -
Isolation, purification and characterisation of antiproliferative phytochemicals from Dolichos kilimandscharicus (Fabaceae)
(2017-11)Plants are a source of over a quarter of the prescription drugs currently in use worldwide. Coupled with human perception that they provide a safe disease treatment regime, plant derived compounds have become the mainstay ... -
Synthesis and modification of Zeolites for the removal of heavy metals from water
(2017-11-14)Zеolitеs wеrе synthеsisеd using thе hydrothеrmal synthеsis mеthod. Thе synthеsisеd zеolitеs wеrе initially activatеd with sodium chloridе and latеr functionalisеd using barium (barium sulphatе) and coppеr (coppеr sulphatе). ... -
Knowledge management system generic models and architectures: Enhancing uniformity and interoperability of knowledge management systems
(2017-11-16)Despite Knowledge Management becoming important in creating a competitive advantage for organizations, the use of technology in the area has been haphazard partly due to a scarcity of technological models and architectures. ... -
Isolation of norgestrel in contraceptive tablets for use as an analytical standard in its quantification in the aquatic environment
(2017-11-16)Steroidal hormones, natural and synthetic, have become a global concern due to the serious effects they pose to the aquatic environment. Although these hormones are found in low dosage levels in contraceptives, it is the ... -
Design of a Quality of Service Framework for Micro Grid Communication Network based on IEC 61850 Standard
(University of Zimbabwe, 2017)The micro-grid is a conceptual solution proposed as a better way to harness the potential of renewable energy generation and integration by offering a plug-andplay interface for various types of renewable generation ...
