Abstract This research study was triggered by the researcher’s experiences during her internship at Grant Thornton Camelsa. The researcher observed that it is likely that audits performed under workload compression conditions are likely to be of lower audit quality when compared to audits performed under non-workload compression conditions. The objective was to establish “remedies” to curb the effects of compressed workloads. Literature was reviewed on definitions of audit quality, work...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to explore the positive and negative experiences of women in mining at HCCL. The objectives of the study included investigating women miners’ access to mobility and power structures, fairness in task assignment, exploring women miners’ insights on the handling of disciplinary and performance issues, the execution of the gender mainstreaming role by HR and the challenges women face from stereotypical behavior and exclusion. Some of the positive experie...
ABSTRACT This dissertation was on the effect of shrinkage on company performance. It meant to analyse how shrinkage is affecting the company as shrinkage has been on the rise since the economic and aggregate demand collapse. The main research objectives were determining the effects of physical stock loss on sales, to determine the effects of process failure on service delivery, establish the effects of value discrepancy on profitability and to determine the effects of intercompany fraud on co...
ABSTRACT The research was aimed at accessing the impact of competition on financial performance. It sought to establish how competition affects financial performance on Agrifoods Pvt Ltd as it was experiencing a decline in sales revenue and profits as a result of competition intensity. The research further sought to determine the most effective and efficient ways that could be employed to reduce the effects of competition. The mixed method, descriptive research design and a case study of Agri...
Abstract The present chapter is an introduction to the study, taking the reader through a background of the study, justification of the study, the statement of the problem, research objectives, research questions, aims of the study, delimitations and limitations of the study and a brief summary of the whole chapter.
ABSTRACT Provision of water and sewerage system has been a problem in many cities in most developing countries and this has resulted in many residents being exposed to water borne diseases. In Zimbabwe many Local Authorities are struggling to efficiently provide water and sewer services. There are so many factors that can be linked to the challenges faced by local authority in the provision of water and sewerage system among them being source of funding. This project sought to investigate the...
Abstract This study investigates the problem of dysfunctional processes in formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating a strategic management plan of the Ministry of Safety and Security and the National Correctional Services in Namibia using a case study of the Windhoek Central Prison. The main objective is to evaluate how participation of staff in the planning influences the extent to which strategic planning has been used to create efficiency and effectiveness in the Ministry and D...
Abstract The aim of the study is to give a comprehensive understanding of the Namibian manufacturers’ current status of using third party logistics (3PL) services in Namibia. An exploratory survey was conducted to investigate the extent use of 3PL services by Namibian manufacturers, the reasons for Namibian manufacturers using 3PL service, the reasons for Namibian manufacturers not using 3PL services, the level of satisfaction of Namibia manufacturing firms using 3PL services, the organizat...
ABSTRACT The study investigates the effects of delisting of The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and its effects. The study analyses the causes of the delisting of the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, the effects of delisting to the company, determinants of share prices and also on relisting and its effects to the company. Primary data was used in this research. The literature regarding the causes, effects of delisting, share prices deter...
ABSTRACT The study investigates the effects of delisting of The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and its effects. The study analyses the causes of the delisting of the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, the effects of delisting to the company, determinants of share prices and also on relisting and its effects to the company. Primary data was used in this research. The literature regarding the causes, effects of delisting, share prices deter...
ABSTRACT The research assessed the revenue collection challenges and opportunities in Zimbabwean local authorities and the possible solutions using Bindura Municipality as a case study. The study analysed the different sources of revenue and analyzed their contribution to the budget and their collection rate. A case study research design was used in this assessment. A sample of one hundred ratepayers was chosen. The sample is made up of five strata and these are; Bindura Municipality employee...
ABSTRACT The company is trying to minimise accidents (to achieve zero harm tolerance) at the same time increasing the productivity. The study investigated the effectiveness of training and development programs by the company. The main aim was to establish how the training and development strategies are being implemented and how the training programs are run, establish whether they are being highly effective or not.Explanatory research method was adopted questionnaires and interviews were used...
ABSTRACT The researcher was pushed by the need to undertake the study in the energy sector Hwange Power Station in bridging the funding gap. Hwange Power Station being the largest thermal power station in the country with an installed capacity of 1200 megawatt with six units fired by coal and diesel . Conduction of the research was done between the period June 2014 to October 2014.The data was collected from the sample size of 29 who were categorized as follows 6 from the top management, 8 fr...
ABSTRACT A number of concepts revolve around excellent operations in the going concern of organizations. The concept of adequate capital to fund operations depends on the obtainable funds available to an entity is one vital concept for effective and efficient operations. Jameson. K (2009) brings out an argument that it is capital that provides businesses the ability to progress as well as maintain a competitive advantage. The need for funds makes progress a virtue in the day to day operations...
ABSTRACT The study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of advertising controversial products on consumer purchasing decisions with special reference to Savanna Tobacco Company and it was carried out from July 2015 to November 2015.The main aim of the study was to measure advertising techniques suitable for communicating controversial products in terms of consumer attitudes, purchase intentions and demand patterns. The research results followed guidance of three main objectives that are: exa...