Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana

University of Zimbabwe

c/o Hall Farm, Wenhaston

Suffolk Ip19 9HE, Mashonaland

Zimbabwe

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1.

Application of Porter 5 Forces to the Banking Industry

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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game plan, value chain, competitive edge, rivalry, competition, market share

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Application of Pestel Factors: A Case of Financial Institutions

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 2,708 (9,819)

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political, economic, social, technological, environmental, banking

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The Effect of Budgetary Controls on the Performance of an Organization

Number of pages: 21 Posted: 06 Sep 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 2,471 (11,339)

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ZDF, Budgeting, Budgeting control

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De-Industrialization

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The Good Part of Using a Questionnaire: Advantages and Disadvantages

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 2,220 (13,466)

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questionnaire, research instrument, strategy, survey, online

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The Impact of Small to Medium Enterprises to the Zimbabwean Economy and the Challenges They Face. A Case Study on Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 72 Posted: 06 Nov 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 2,194 (13,714)
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Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs), GDP, corporate governance, manufacturing, competition

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The Impact of Cryptocurrencies in Zimbabwe. An Analysis of Bitcoins

Number of pages: 83 Posted: 24 May 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 1,768 (19,286)
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cryptocurrencies, bitcoins, misses regression theory

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The Impact of Inventory Management on the Overall Performance of the Organization. A Case of Halsted Builders Express

Number of pages: 64 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 1,720 (20,132)

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inventory management, performance, supplier selection, supplier relationships, outsourcing, sourcing

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The Effect of Culture on Consumer Buyer Behavior

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 1,566 (23,221)

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culture, consumer behavior, attitudes, personality, habits

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The impact of COVID-19 on SMEs performance in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 4 Posted: 29 Oct 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 1,457 (25,874)

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COVID-19, crisis, productivity, sales, demand

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Reducing Contract Management Challenges in Public Sector Procurement in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 26 Posted: 07 Sep 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 1,068 (40,619)

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Procurement, Tender, Contract, Contract management, e-procurement, State procurement board

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Impact of Technology on Business Performance in Zimbabwean Context in the 21st Century

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 12 Sep 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 961 (47,363)

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business performance, technology, Coverlink Microinsurance, Telecel

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Strategies to Arrest Sales Decline in the Case of Lion Larger

Number of pages: 29 Posted: 08 Apr 2017
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 918 (50,220)

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Profitability, Strategies, Market share, sales

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The Effectiveness of Relationship Marketing Strategies in Driving a Competitive Advantage: A Case of Zimbabwean Banking Sector

Number of pages: 108 Posted: 30 Nov 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 875 (53,668)

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relationship marketing, customer relationship management, competitive advantage, customer loyalty, customer retention, profitability

15.

An Exploration of Strategies to Curb Vandalism in ZESA. A Case of ZETDC

Number of pages: 77 Posted: 03 Jul 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 832 (57,486)

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ZETDC,ZESA, Vandalism, ritual, graffiti, alarms

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An Analysis on the Effects of Property Management on Commercial Property Values. A Case Study of Harare (2015-2022)

Number of pages: 69 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 826 (58,079)

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property management, asset value, commercial property, landlord, real estate, interest rate, communication

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The Effect of Incentives on the Achievement of Organizational Goals

Number of pages: 38 Posted: 15 Jul 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 814 (59,325)

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Incentives, Cut, motivation, retention, rewards

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Relationship between Organizational Behavior and Employee Productivity

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 801 (60,539)

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organisational behavior, leadership, culture, productivity, corporate citizenship

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Exploring Challenges Faced by Children Living in the Streets: A Human Rights Perspective. A Case of Chegutu CBD

Number of pages: 55 Posted: 06 Nov 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 789 (61,792)

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street children, CBD, challenges, cultural value, peer, Unicef, NGO

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Credit Risk in a Volatile Environment: A Case of Zimbabwe Commercial Banks

Number of pages: 89 Posted: 15 Jan 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana and Tafadzwa Mujombi
University of Zimbabwe and affiliation not provided to SSRN
Downloads 707 (71,295)

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credit risk, commercial banks, management, risk policy

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The Impact of Quality Service and Customer Satisfaction on Consumer Purchasing Decisions in Zimbabwe Telecommunications Industry

Number of pages: 58 Posted: 16 Dec 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 701 (72,091)
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service quality, customer, customer satisfaction, purchasing decisions, consumer, telecommunications, SERVQUAL, empathy, responsiveness, assurance, reliability, assurance

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The Effects of Inflation on Preparation of Financial Statements of the Retail Sector in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of OK Zimbabwe Limited (2018–2019)

Number of pages: 62 Posted: 03 Sep 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 654 (78,702)
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inflation, inflationary economy, financial statements

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The Effect of Automating Customs Systems on Performance of Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)

Number of pages: 87 Posted: 07 Aug 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 629 (82,649)

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ZIMRA, Revenue, Automating, Customs, ASYCUDA

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Significance of Social Factors in the Marketing of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods. A Case of Unilever

Number of pages: 19 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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social factors, consumer behaviour, FMCG, productivity, revenue

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The Impact of E-Commerce on Brand Awareness and Brand Promotion of the Zimbabwe Tourism and Hospitality Sector

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The Impact of E-Commerce on Brand Awareness and Brand Promotion of the Zimbabwe Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Number of pages: 57 Posted: 16 Dec 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 380 (150,160)
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e-commerce, brand, promotion, social media, advertising, awareness, recreational, tourism, image

The impact of e-commerce on brand awareness and brand promotion of the Zimbabwe tourism and hospitality sector

Number of pages: 64 Posted: 08 Sep 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 232 (251,787)

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e-commerce, brand equity, brand awareness, brand promotion, brand loyalty, tourism, digital marketing

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Assessing the Impact of Illegal Mining on the Environment: A Case of Ward 59 of Mt Darwin South District

Number of pages: 40 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 588 (90,030)

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illegal mining, pollution, deforestation, soil fertility

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Corporate Governance and Financial Performance in SMEs: A Case of the Kapenta Industry in Kariba

Number of pages: 27 Posted: 21 Sep 2019 Last Revised: 12 Dec 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 548 (98,329)
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SMEs, corporate governance, performance, Kapenta Industry, practices

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The impact of Customer Relationship Management on Customer Satisfaction in Telecommunication Industry in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 67 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 514 (106,422)
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customer relationship management, sales revenue, profitability, telecommunication organization, management

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The Influence of Outsourcing on Organizational Performance in the Cement Industry

Number of pages: 86 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 477 (116,422)

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outsourcing, efficiency, logistics, stakeholders, buyer supplier relationships

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The Impact of Social Media Marketing on Brand Equity in the Commercial Banking Sector of Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 52 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 446 (126,068)

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social media, commercial bank, strategy, customer relationship marketing, brand equity, brand loyalty, red tape, awareness, brand association

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The Effect of Digital Transformation on Organisational Performance of Local Non-Governmental Companies in Zimbabwe: A Case of OPHID

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 427 (132,644)

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digital transformation, organisational performance, market share, growth, losses, profitability, revenue

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An Assessment Into the Agriculture Financing Strategies to Small Holder Maize Farmers in Zvimba District

Number of pages: 52 Posted: 03 Jan 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 425 (133,342)

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agriculture, finance, strategies, collateral, challenges, Zvimba, small holder farmer, yields, raosoft

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The Importance of Project Management in Public Sector Delivery

Number of pages: 28 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 423 (134,043)

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project management, public sector delivery, service delivery

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The Impact of ICT Practices in Small and Medium Enterprises in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 06 Jul 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana and Rangarirai Mudziso
University of Zimbabwe and affiliation not provided to SSRN
Downloads 365 (158,460)

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ICT, SMES, Transport Sector, GDP

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The Effect of Warehouse Management Systems on the Performance of Private Warehouses in Southern Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 92 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 358 (161,844)

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warehouse management, organisational performance, cement manufacturing, competition, leadership style

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An Investigation Into the Effect of Reward Management Systems on Employee Retention. A Case of Anthany and Palmer (Pvt) Ltd.

Number of pages: 63 Posted: 07 Aug 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 354 (163,835)

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Reward management, systems, strategies, human resources management

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How Inflation, GDP Growth, Unemployment, Interest Rates and Exchange Rates Affect An Organisation

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 333 (175,011)

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inflation, GDP growth, unemployment, interest rates, exchange rates

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Corporate Governance Challenges in State Owned Enterprises in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 333 (175,011)

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corporate governance, performance, transparency, remuneration, board

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Challenges Associated with Corporate Governance in State Owned Enterprises in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana and Blessing Kudzai Mabenge
University of Zimbabwe and Midlands State University
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challenges, governance, stakeholders, performance, shareholders, directors, board, nepotism, corruption, fraud

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The current state of entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe vs. entrepreneurship around the SADC region

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 23 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 317 (184,320)

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entrepreneurship, innovation, orientation, mechanisms, entrepreneur

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The Role and Contribution of Multinational Corporations to Technology Transfer and Development in Less Developed Countries

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 317 (184,320)

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multinational corporations, technology transfer and development, organisation

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Assessing the Effects of Architectural Design on Commercial Real Estate Value Case of Harare Central Business District (CBD)

Number of pages: 72 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 313 (186,812)

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building design, structures, residential properties, commercial properties, architectural structures

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The impact of debt financing on financial performance of mining firms in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 11 Feb 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 297 (197,453)
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debt financing, financial performance, financial distress, loss

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Strategies to Enhance Service Delivery in Public Hospitals. A Case of Banket Hospital

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 16 Jul 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 297 (197,453)
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service delivery, budget, sustainability, accountability

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The Impact of Network Vandalism in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 45 Posted: 24 Sep 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 293 (200,327)
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network vandalism, Telone, performance, Northern region, curbing

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The Effectiveness of Corporate Social Responsibility in Maintaining a Sustainable Competitive Advantage in the Health Insurance Industry

Number of pages: 92 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 284 (207,703)

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corporate social responsibility, competitive advantage, market share, profitability, sales revenue

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Transitional Stabilisation Programme, foreign policy, human resources, mantra

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Non-Executive Directors Are a Waste of Time. They Often Have Little Involvement with the Company and Are not Aware of What Is Really Going On

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 277 (212,312)

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non executive directors, shareholders, directors, corporate governance, agency theory, stakeholders, board, performance, accountability

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An Investigation on the Post Disaster Humanitarian Logistics Response for Relief Aid Provision by World Food Programme in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 71 Posted: 24 Sep 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana and Ephraim Govere
University of Zimbabwe and CBZ Bank
Downloads 276 (213,133)

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ALNAP, World food programme, humanitarian, relief aid, logistics, supply chain

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How Working from Home Strategy Adopted during COVID-19 Era Affected Performance of Organizations in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 24 Jan 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 272 (216,297)

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COVID-19, working from home, productivity, performance, change management

51.

The Role of the Auditor in Reducing Misappropriation of Funds in Governmental Institutions. A Case of Zimbabwean Parastatals

Number of pages: 65 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 271 (217,123)

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auditor, internal auditing, external auditing, ethics, funds, parastatals

52.

An Analysis of Factors Affecting SME's Exporting Efforts in Zimbabwe. A Case of the Agriculture Sector

Number of pages: 69 Posted: 23 Dec 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 267 (220,306)

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SMEs, exporting, asymmetry, challenges, innovation

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The Impact of Information Technology on Audit Quality in Accounting Firms in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 19 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 236 (248,792)

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auditing, information technology, audit, machine learning, audit quality

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Change Management as a Strategy to Achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Telecommunication Organisations in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 65 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 234 (250,830)

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change, change management, diversification, transformation, digital transformation, digital innovation, competitive advantage, globalization, culture

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The Nexus Between Educated Youth Unemployment and Youth’s Capacity to Contribute Towards Wealth Creation in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 25 Posted: 01 Jul 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana, Tsitsi Peku, Obert Sifile and Rangarirai Mudziso
University of Zimbabwe, affiliation not provided to SSRN, affiliation not provided to SSRN and affiliation not provided to SSRN
Downloads 220 (266,070)
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Unemployment, Chinhoyi University of Technology, GDP, Employment, EYU

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The Analysis of Service Innovation on Competitive Advantage in the Insurance Industry: A Case for Bancassurance

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 11 Feb 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 214 (272,894)

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service innovation, innovation, bancassurance, competitive advantage

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The Effects of Culture on Consumer Behaviour

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 204 (285,289)

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norms, values, beliefs, culture, consumer, behaviour, awareness, demographic, needs

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The Influence of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on the Zimbabwean Residentail Real Estate Sector: A Case of Gweru Residential Developments

Number of pages: 84 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 203 (286,641)

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Foreign direct investment, real estate, interest rate, unemployment, inflation, infrastructure, residential development

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Promoting the Use of Change Management Strategy to Achieve Sustainable Competitive Advantage of Organisation: A Case of Banking Organizations in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 93 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 202 (287,927)

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change, change management, sustainability, competitive advantage, organisational performance, efficiency, training, information technology

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Change, transformation, innovation, technologies

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The role of parental involvement at ECD level at your school

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 191 (302,919)

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parental involvement, school, ECD, fundamental right, parents

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Entrepreneurship Is Just Another Process of Creative Distraction

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 02 Dec 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 184 (313,127)

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entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, organizations, theories, inventions

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recession, GDP, monetary policy, fiscal policy, interest rate, unemployment, real estate, rental value, residential property

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Factors Affecting Girl Child's Participation in Football at Chinhoyi Primary School in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 41 Posted: 07 Aug 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 179 (321,020)

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girl child, football, role model, participation

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The Relevance of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework as a Tool for Facilitating Rural Development in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 28 Apr 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 178 (322,623)

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sustainable livelihoods, framework, rural development

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Issues and Concerns Surrounding Accidents Causation: A Case of Contractors at Zimplats

Number of pages: 52 Posted: 16 Dec 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 158 (357,671)

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accidents, contractors, safety, measures, construction, hazard, precaution, sensitization, training

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Risk Assessment and Guidelines on the Risk Management of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 28 Dec 2020
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 156 (361,522)

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COVID-19, risk, risk assessment, risk management, hazard, engagement

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Corporate Governance as a Strategy for Business Viability in Parastatal Organizations in Harare

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 06 Nov 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 155 (363,454)

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Parastatal organizations, corporate governance, board, strategy, agency

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The Relationship between Liquidity Risk and the Financial Performance of Any ZSE-Listed Firm

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 143 (387,796)

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liquidity risks, financial performance, loss, credit risk, leverage, funding

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Is Logistics a Key Driver to Global Economic Growth and a Contributor to Vision 2030 of Zimbabwe?

Number of pages: 5 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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logistics, outsourcing, mantra, vision 2030, economic growth, investment

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The impact of generational diversity amongst corporate leaders on organizational performance in the telecommunication industry in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 17 Posted: 11 Feb 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 132 (413,039)
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generational diversity, performance, strategy, telecommunication industry, leadership, profitability

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The Effects of Value Chain Management on Organizational Performance: Reviewing Literature

Number of pages: 23 Posted: 17 Apr 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 129 (420,419)

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value chain management, organizational performance, procurement, information technology

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Investigating The Effectiveness of Using Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on The Growth of Maize In Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 12 May 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 123 (435,938)

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inorganic fertilizer, fertilizer, yield, maize

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The Effect of Customer Life Cycle Management on Firm Performance within the Insurance Industry in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 76 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 122 (438,693)

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customer life cycle, recruitment, growth, conversion, sales, customer retention, customer satisfaction, purchases

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Conceptualising a Technology and Digitalization Framework for Zimbabwean Microfinance Institutions to Improve Service Delivery

Number of pages: 45 Posted: 19 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 120 (444,234)
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digitalization, innovation, technology, ICT, innovation, MFI

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The Applicability of the Dutch Foreign Exchange in Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries and the Emerging Economies

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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foreign exchange, auction, exchange rates, bid, parallel market, trading system, stock

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The Effect of Board Diversity on Organisational Performance of Insurance Companies in Zimbabwe: a Case of First Mutual Holdings Limited

Number of pages: 13 Posted: 13 Apr 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 117 (455,627)

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board, board diversity, corporate performance, corporate governance, stakeholders, NEDS

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The Effect of Community-Based Organizations on Community Development

Number of pages: 5 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 116 (458,679)

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community-based organisations, community development, organisation

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The Effect of Information Technology Adoption on Improving Inventory Management in the Retail Sector of Mutare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 31 Posted: 19 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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technology, information technology, ICT, communication, inventory, inventory management, retail organizations

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The Effect of Change Management on Performance: A Case of Chinhoyi University of Technology

Number of pages: 55 Posted: 28 Feb 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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Change management, performance, change, goals, institution, revenue, organizational culture

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The Effects of Intergrated Marketing Communications on Brand Equity: A Case Study of Eunidar Investments (PVT) LTD

Number of pages: 52 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 110 (473,972)

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integrated marketing communication, brand equity, brand loyalty, advertising, social media, digital marketing, sales revenue, market share, brand awareness

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The Relevance of Neuro-Marketing as An Emerging Field for Effective Branding Strategies

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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neuro-marketing, branding, marketing, neuroscience, cognitive, psychology

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risk committee, risk management, planning, avoidance, credit risks, strategy

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Stock Market Development

Number of pages: 32 Posted: 03 Jun 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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stock market, listed companies, arbitrage, bank lending, stakeholders

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The Significance of the African Ubuntu Philosophy to Employee Productivity in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 93 (531,727)

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ubuntu, employee productivity, programs

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Internal and External Factors Are There, Organizations Be Alert When Developing an Information Systems Strategy!!

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 02 Dec 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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internal factors, external factors, information system strategy, collaborations, organizations, strategy, information, data

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Relationship between Critical Thinking and Critical Consciousness: These Two Can Contribute to Innovation and Industrialization

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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critical thinking, critical consciousness, innovation, industrialization

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Reviewing Related Literature Is a Necessary Evil

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
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literature review, researcher, empirical review, theoretical framework, research gaps, systematic review

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A Supply Chain Relationship Management Model of Enhancing Organizational Performance of Large Food Processing Manufacturing Organizations in Harare, Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 21 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 82 (574,537)

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supply chain relationship management, organizational performance, procurement, inventory

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Rural Development in the 21St Century. Case of Angwa Mbire District

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 28 Apr 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 82 (574,537)

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rural development, sustainable development, community, poverty

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Factors Influencing Adoption of Digital Technology Innovation in the Zimbabwean Power Sector

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 19 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 80 (582,890)

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ZETDC, technology, innovation, digitalization, customer relationship

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The Effect of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics on Learning in the Higher Education Sector

Number of pages: 9 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 80 (582,890)

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artificial intelligence, machine learning, algorithms, machine learning models, reactive machines

93.

Any Business Can Use Information Technology to Increase Switching Costs and Lock in Its Customers and Suppliers

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 79 (587,167)

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technology, ICT, communication, innovation, product development, training, culture, service delivery

94.

The Influence of Housing Standards in the Development of Low Cost Sustainable Housing. A Case of Norton

Number of pages: 57 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 76 (599,969)

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housing standards, stakeholders, municipality, residential stands, property planner

95.

The Importance of Rural Transport, Energy and Financial Access in Ensuring Rural Development in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 10 Posted: 28 Apr 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 68 (637,407)

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rural development, sustainable development, community, poverty, rural transportation

96.

The Influence of Big Data on Brand Management Decisions of a Brand

Number of pages: 10 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 68 (637,407)

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big data, artificial intelligence, brand, management, modelling, predictive analytics, customer satisfaction, diversity

97.

Can we Really Trust the Outcome of Zimbabwean Elections?

Number of pages: 6 Posted: 17 Mar 2022
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 65 (652,340)

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Elections, reforms, transparency, independence, irregularities, observer

98.

The Role of Internal Auditing in State Owned Organizations

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 62 (668,041)

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auditing, accounting, auditor, organisational performance

99.

Innovation and Digitalization: a Case of China

Number of pages: 32 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 62 (668,041)

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innovation, transformation, service innovation, product innovation, digitalization, new product development

100.

Kottler vs Gummesson on Goods and Services: The Difference Is the Same!

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 56 (700,757)

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goods, services, relationship marketing, service marketing

101.

In Future How Companies Should Mitigate the Effects of Natural Disasters Such as Covid-19 Pandemic on Companies: A Corporate Governance Perspective

Number of pages: 14 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 50 (736,865)

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corporate governance, Covid 19, pandemic, distressed organisations, disaster, organisational performance

102.

The Consequence of Political Risk and Corruption on Firm and Stock Market Development in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 37 Posted: 07 Sep 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 49 (743,167)

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political hazard, corruption, risk, securities, stock, stock market, liquidity

103.

Europe Owes Its Exceptional Development Successes to Imperialism and Globalization - Agree, Disagree or Otherwise

Number of pages: 10 Posted: 02 Dec 2019
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 47 (756,056)

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globalization, imperialism, development, interdependence

104.

The Knowledge of Research Cycle Is Important before Initiating Any Research

Number of pages: 8 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 44 (776,383)

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research, research strategy, research philosophy, research strategy, research cycle

105.

The Taylor Rule in Finance and Showing How the Monetary Conditions Index Is Used as a Guide for the Central Bank Policies

Number of pages: 7 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 42 (790,573)

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the Taylor rule, monetary conditions index, central bank, monetary policy

106.

How Business Can Use Information Technology to Increase Switching Costs

Number of pages: 11 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 42 (790,573)

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technology, ICT, communication, innovation, product development, training, culture, service delivery

107.

The impact of brand positioning on customer attraction in state universities. A case of Zimbabwe Open University

Number of pages: 22 Posted: 06 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana, King Muchenje and Ephraim Govere
University of Zimbabwe, BA ISAGO University and CBZ Bank
Downloads 38 (820,186)

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brand positioning, customer, customer attraction, sales, revenue, retention

108.

The Impact of Driver Safety System Adoption on Organizational Performance in the Petroleum Industry in Zimbabwe

Number of pages: 60 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 38 (820,186)

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driver safety systems, performance, profitability, growth, market share, sales revenue

109.

Evaluating the Role and Influence of Technology on the Future of Human Resources Management in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of DDF

Number of pages: 16 Posted: 19 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 31 (877,801)

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technology, HRM, ICT, human resource, digitalization

110.

The Centrality of Global Governance in Responding to Vaccine Nationalism at Play during Pandemics Such as Covid 19

Number of pages: 10 Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 22 (962,685)

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global governance, vaccine nationalism, pandemics, Covid 19, financial disclosure, investor, shareholder

111.

Causal Relationship between Remittances and Industry Value: A Case of Selected Sub-Saharan Africa Countries

Number of pages: 12 Posted: 15 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 21 (973,022)

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remittances, economic growth, development, industry value, threshold

112.

The Role of Technology in Implementing Resilience Strategies for Healthcare Products

Number of pages: 15 Posted: 19 Dec 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 13 (1,058,990)

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technology, ICT, supply chain management, risk management, supply chain, framework

113.

A Model for Financial Inclusion of Enhancing Service Delivery through E-banking in the Zimbabwean Banking Sector

Number of pages: 27 Posted: 01 Aug 2024
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe
Downloads 3 (1,165,820)

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How the ECD teacher can use Drama in the development of language skills at ECD B level

Posted: 16 Mar 2023
Anthony Tapiwa Mazikana
University of Zimbabwe

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children, ECD, language, drama, curriculum, childhood, training, conflict, communication

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beverages, manufacturing, quality, performance, indicators, quality