ABSTRACT This research project aimed at investigating the effect of strategic change management practices in the implementation of the Teacher Performance and Appraisal Development (TPAD) in public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub-County. The study focused on management practices of communication, leadership, resource management and teacher involvement on the implementation of TPAD. The study covered public secondary schools in Kitui Central Sub County. The study was based on three theo...
ABSTRACT The manufacturing sector in Tanzania is ranked as third most important to the Tanzania‟s economy after Agriculture and Tourism. However, the sector‟s internal financing is insufficient. The general objective of the study was to examine the factors which influence the capital structure of the manufacturing companies listed at Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange. The „study used a sample of five manufacturing companies listed at Dar es salaam Stock Exchange, to represent all listed man...
ABSTRACT The research study sought to investigate on the factors leading to abnormal shrinkage percentages at branch and company level. A significant rise in the shrinkage percentages of OK Zimbabwe Limited especially the Bon Marche branches led to the initiation of the study. The main research objectives were to examine the drivers of shrinkage and to come up with strategies that may be employed to manage abnormal shrinkages. Accredited scholars and journals were used to gain explicit under...
ABSTRACT The motive behind carrying out of this study was the ever changing and unstable profitability levels experienced in the Zimbabwe banking sector particularly after the adoption of various branchless banking activities by various commercial banks. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the branchless banking activities and profitability of banks using a case study of commercial banks in Zimbabwe. Various theories and empirics were reviewed and have revea...
ABSTRACT This study focused on the problems associated with the use of ICT as teaching media in Principles of Accounts at Ordinary Level in Buhera Central Mudanda Cluster. The study was motivated by the need to improve the need to improve use of ICT as media. The problem was that Principles of Accounts teachers’ were not fully integrating technology as media in teaching at Ordinary Level. The study therefore looked at the uses of technology and challenges faced by teachers in using techno...
Abstract The Performance Incentive Bonus Scheme (PIBS) is part of the broader market type transformations occurring in Public Service in Namibia today (Mwita, 2002). The thesis claims that the value of PIBS policy is a function of the organizational setting, objectivity of performance measurement process and perceived equity of the fixed scheme. The research uses survey based data for the Case Study of PIBS in the MVA Fund. The issue of employees’ performance in persistence of organisation...
Abstract This study is a qualitative study which explored the experiences of female leaders in Manicaland Province in an attempt to establish challenges related their socio-cultural beliefs and practices. Zimbabwe is a patriarchal society that upholds male values, and this is the context female leaders have to operate in and excel. There are cultural and societal expectations that have an impact on female leaders considering that cultural values give them a subordinate position while men are...
Abstract In Zimbabwe, the unemployment rate has grown to high levels prompting the youths to resort to the informal sector through SMES as a means of livelihood. This study sought to assess the impact of SMEs in promoting sustainable livelihoods for the youths in Bindura Urban. The mixed research methodology was employed. The study revealed that there are various opportunities such as income, enterprenual skills exchange and low cost labour production that could promote sustainable livelihoo...
ABSTRACT Strategic management is a concept that is concerned with making decisions and taking corrective actions to achieve long term targets, objectives and goals of an organization. Firms obtain a sustained competitive advantage through exploiting internal strength, by responding to environmental opportunities while neutralizing external threats and avoiding internal weaknesses. This study was entitled, “Influence of Strategic Management Practices on Performance of Mathematics in Public S...
Abstract This study focused on the emerging trends in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within the financial services sector of Zimbabwe. Having noticed the continued decrease of the stakeholder image of the sector despite the relative growth and participation of this sector in the economic development, the researcher sought to unravel specific CSR activities that banks were partaking. The Zimbabwean banks have been accused of levying exorbitant charges on the poor client base, abusing ...
Abstract The main aim of this research is to examine how artisanal small-scale gold mining undermines the environment which in the long run affect the livelihoods of the future generations in ward 25 (Chisina 3) in Gokwe south district. In Particular 10 operational mines 5 being Legal (registered) and 5 illegal (not registered) were under study. Qualitative research methodology was used in gathering relevant information from the respondents; this was done through the use of data gathering in...
ABSTRACT The hotel industry today faces high level of competition; therefore, success will come only to those who can accurately study what consumers want by examining the environment continuously and offering the greatest value to customers. Estimates of above 600 million global tourists travel to various areas of the globe yearly, thus leading to an ever-increasing need for hospitality services. In 2016 the tourism industry contributed about 10% to GDP, 9% to formal wage employment and 3.5%...
ABSTRACT The study focused on the influence of human capital factors on performance of devolved Governments in South Eastern Kenya region. The specific objectives of the study were; to establish the influence of employee resourcing on organizational performance of the devolved governments in South Eastern Kenya region, to examine the influence of employee compensation on organizational performance of devolved governments in South Eastern Kenya region, and to assess the influence of staff trai...
ABSTRACT This study considers the effect of urbanisation on key economic, social and environmental variables. These variables are used to develop indices to measure sustainable development in the urban areas of South-West Nigeria. It is done by assessing the impact of urbanisation and some other driving force of development on urban economic growth and the quality of life and quality of the environment in the area. A thorough review of issues and concerns relating to urbanization economic gro...
ABSTRACT Private investment is a powerful tool for maintaining and expanding an economy. Many developed and developing countries have for several decades relied greatly on private investment to solve their economic problems related to growth and development. This research focused on establishing the impact of factors of production on private investment in Kitui County. The Tobin Q theory, acceleration theory and neoclassical theory are just but a few theories that illustrate the different fac...