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The Impact Of Taxation On Investment And Development In Developing Countries; A Case Of Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT The study critically analysed the impact of taxation on investment and development. Desk research was employed with data being sourced from books, publications and the internet. The study was aimed at examining the impact of taxation on investment in Zimbabwe; to determine whether the extent of cross sectional allocation of resources through tax revenue has impacted on the level of development in Zimbabwe and to establish measures that can be adopted for taxation to be an aid of eco...

An Assessment Of Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives In Tanzania: Evidence From Selected Companies In Dodoma City

ABSTRACT  This study assessed the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives offered by companies in Dodoma City. Three telecommunication companies were selected, namely Vodacom Tanzania, Tigo Tanzania, and Airtel Tanzania. The objectives of the study were to determine the initiatives offered by these companies as part of their CSR, to find out reasons for the companies to perform these initiatives, and to determine the relative importance of these initiatives based on the opinions of...

Effectiveness Of Employee Selection In Political Organization

ABSTRACT  This study aimed at assessing the effectiveness of employee selection in Political Organization A case of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) with the view of developing strategies to improve it, and in turn to increase the productivity in the organization and political organization in general.  The target population for this study were employees and management of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) in the headquarter in Dodoma, who represents the entire research population. From this population a sa...

Effectiveness Of Administrative Decentralization To Local Government Authorities: A Case Study Of Bukoba Municipality, Tanzania

ABSTRACT  The study analyzed Effectiveness of Administrative Decentralization to Local Government Authorities in Tanzania, using Bukoba Municipality as a study area. Therefore, the focus of this study is to establish whether the idea of Administrative Decentralization is a better option for government to take in its endeavors to improve social services and to promote social welfare of all citizens.   A sample of 56 respondents was used and these were haphazardly obtained from Bukoba Munici...

The Contribution Of Government To The Sustainability Of Inclusive Education: A Case Of Urban District (Zanzibar)

ABSTRACT  The study examines the contribution of government to the sustainability of inclusive education in Zanzibar. Specifically the study assess the government supervision on inclusive education, identify the appropriate instructional materials of teaching and learning to the inclusive education and to examine the challenge(s) facing in teaching and learning environment in inclusive educational at Urban District in Zanzibar. Both primary and secondary data were used during the study where...

Challenges Facing Women’s Political Participation And Representation In Tanzania

ABSTRACT  This study sought to investigate the challenges facing women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania. The study had three specific objectives: (i) to document the current efforts to empower women politically in Tanzania, (ii) to analyse the barriers to women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania and (iii) to suggest remedial measures to strengthen women’s political participation and representation in Tanzania. Methodologically, the study em...

Community Participation In The Decentralized Management Of Water Projects In Tanzania. A Case Of Chimala Ward In Mbarali District

ABSTRACT  This study aimed to examine community participation in the decentralized management of water projects in Tanzania, in order to improve citizen participation in rural water projects and make those projects community owned and sustainable. Specifically this study focused on examining the nature and influence of local people participation in rural water projects at Chimala ward; assessing the approach and means of involving citizen in decision making and examining factors enhancing an...

The Interface Between Government Agencies And Customer Satisfactions: A Case Study Of Capital Development Authority Dodoma

ABSTRACT  This study examined the interface between public agencies and customer satisfaction. It specifically examined the attitude of customers toward services provided by CDA, it evaluated the challenges on the quality for services provided by CDA and scrutinized the way to enhance services delivery to customers served by CDA. Descriptive cross-sectional design was employed and questionnaire and structured interview were data collection instruments used for the study, both sampling proced...

Marketing Models For Performance Among Four And Five Star Hotels In Kenya

ABSTRACT Kenya has been slow in adjusting to the external hospitality environment and adopting competitive marketing strategies as evidenced by the higher growth of tourism in competitor countries. Marketing models such as the four P’s which were developed for monopolies within the manufacturing industries of developed countries and overlook modern consumer trends such as guests’ experiences are however being used by hotels in Kenya which operate in a monopolistic and perfectly competitiv...

Contribution Of County Bursary Fund On Access And Equity In Financing Public Secondary School Education In Siaya County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Globally, there exist bursary schemes that are in place to enhance access and equity in the provision of education to the disadvantaged. In Kenya, there have been bursary schemes that enhances access and equity in the provision of secondary school education. With Siaya County’s 16% of the population having secondary school education, below the neighbouring Kisumu county’s 25%, Vihiga county’s 20% and Kakamega county’s 19%, coupled with inequity in bursary distribution, the Co...

Relationship Betweeen Business Financial Attributes And Uptake Of Electronic Tax Registers Among Selected Enterprises In Kisumu City, Kenya

ABSTRACT Although law makes it mandatory for businesses registered for VAT to issue tax invoices and/or cash sale receipts which must be ETR generated or supported by ETR receipts, the Treasury’s budget policy statement (2019) reports that KRA collected to Kshs 633.7 billion in the first half of the FY 2017/18, which was equivalent to 6.3 percent of GDP, against a target of Kshs 677 billion indicating a shortfall which may be attributed to poor business performance precipitating to low upta...

Relationship Between Strategy Implementation And Performance Of Faith Based Organizations: A Case Of The Catholic Archdiocese Of Kisumu, Kenya

ABSTRACT Faith Based Organizations (FBOs) are facing a dynamic changing environment impacting on their ability continue to offering services to the community. It therefore calls for these organizations to be managed more strategically and effectively to endure attracting the donor community who support their programs. Faith based Organizations, just like other public and private organizations have adopted strategic management. Despite the application of strategic management in organizations, ...

Effect Of Sacco Prudential Practices On Perfomance Of Deposit Taking Savings And Credit Co-Operative Societies Licensed To Operate In Kisumu County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The Savings and Credit Cooperatives sub-sector is a key player in the provision of financial services to Kenyans. Over the years, the Sacco‟s have expanded significantly and currently even offer Front office Savings (FOSA). This rapid growth has not been devoid of SACCOs facing such challenges as illiquidity, capital inadequacy, poor credit management, losses, reduced profitability; loss of members to banks and low confidence among members. SACCO prudential practices aim at curing ...

An Investigation On The Influence Of Tax Knowledge On Tax Compliance

Abstract  This research seeks to investigate the influence of tax knowledge on tax influence using Zimtile (Pvt) Ltd as a case study. Some researchers were of the view that tax knowledge has a significant positive influence on the tax compliance level of a company. However, others argued that there is a negative association between tax knowledge and tax compliance. Zimtile (Pvt) Limited failed to obtain a tax clearance certificate on time during the period between from 2014-2016. Therefore t...

Can Entrepreneurship Be The Answer To Zimbabwe’s Unemployment Crisis: A Case Study Of Epworth

Abstract  The study highlights the growing dependence on entrepreneurship in the form of the informal sector and its sustainability as a substitute to the formal sector. In Zimbabwe’s current economic situation formal employment has become a luxury with most of society turning to the informal sector for survival. Programs by both government and NGOs have been established to train people to be entrepreneurs as a substitute for formal employment. As a sample, the study is focused on the Epwo...


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