ABSTRACT Organisational downsizing is a strategy employed by most limping organizations in quest for survival. The strategy can have fatal effects if not properly implemented. The study evaluated organizational downsizing and its subsequent effects to the remaining employees‟ safety and health focusing on Zimasco Kwekwe. This was driven by the premise that organizations must ensure uptight safety and health systems are in place regardless of challenges faced as this cannot be compromised. ...
ABSTRACT How discipline has been modeled and maintained through corporal punishment among pupils in schools is a controversial issue in the implementation of legal polices from the government. Corporal punishment remains ideal and the order of the day in any academic institution and it had remained an option in the teaching and learning profession and or endeavour. The study focused on the government policy on the implementation of corporal punishment in schools in Mutare urban. The study w...
ABSTRACT This study attempts an empirical evaluation of the location of inter city luxurious bus terminals in Metropolitan Lagos. The impacts of these locations in the areas of delays, congestion and pollution were the main foci of this work. Logistic S-shaped curve was used to evaluate the growth pattern of the luxurious bus firms in Metropolitan Lagos. The delays at the terminals were evaluated through direct measurement from the field. The Post-Hoc Test and Least Significance Difference we...
ABSTRACT The study sought to establish teachers’ perceptions on the use of Geographical models in the teaching and learning of Geography in Gweru urban high schools. The study adopted the descriptive survey design which enabled the researcher to collect data through the use of personally distributed questionnaires, personal interviews and observation. The design helped the researcher to elicit valuable knowledge about opinions, attitudes and views on the use of models in teaching Geography...
ABSTRACT Property rate is one of the major sources of internally generated revenue to the Lagos Mainland Local Government (LMLG). However, presently property rate is poorly administered in the area. This is largely as a result of certain human, logistic, technical, environmental and data/information management problems. Consequently, the Local Government loses a significant amount of money, since the annual revenue yield from property rates is often notably low. In this research a computer-ba...
ABSTRACT The research was carried out to assess small grain Post-Harvest Management practices in ward 22 of Buhera district. A case study research design was used and the research employed both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Two stage of multistage sampling technique was used. For the first stage, primary sample units (villages) were drawn randomly from all the villages in Ward 22 and for the secondary sample units, stratified random sampling was used to select households ...
ABSTRACT Mine accidents are one of the major contributors to occupational health problems faced world over. Various initiatives have been rolled out to deal with mine accidents including implementation of workplace wellness programs as a way to reduce and prevent accidents. This study assessed the effectiveness of the workplace wellness programs in accident prevention. The researcher identified wellness programs implement at PPC and analyzed the trend and differences in accident levels betwe...
Abstract The research sought to comprehensively examine challenges and opportunities of biogas technology adoption for sustainable household energy in rural areas of Zimbabwe. Focus was on Domboshava Communal Area, Ward 4 where potential of the technology is hundred folds higher than the present status. The research adopted both qualitative and quantitative research techniques to answer the objectives. Total enumerative sampling technique (census) was used and 56 biogas adopters within the st...
ABSTRACT The study sought to establish the factors causing low pass rate in Biology in Zhombe circuit. A qualitative research design was used which enabled the researcher to explore human behaviour that cannot be quantified. It also enabled me to understand factors causing low pass rate from a holistic view point because it employs a wide variety of methods in its enquiry. Purposive sampling was used to select heads of departments and biology teachers while stratified random sampling was used...
ABSTRACT In this study attempt was made to asses government effort in the provision of portable water water supply in Bida local government area. The study investigates the extent and condition of water supply as well as source of portable water in the study area. However, in the course of the study, questionnaire was developed and used to generate data. The data obtain from the administration of questionnaire was presented and analyzed using both descriptive and influential statistics. The s...
ABSTRACT This research work examines the socio-economic impact of Zobe Dam on its neighboring environment. Specific objectives includes how the construction of the dam has brought about changes in farming techniques, their standard of living and its potential contribution to the overall development of the area. The problem hinges on how the construction of dam has triggered changes in farming techniques in the area. The proposed hypothesis (Ho) that: there is no relationship between Zobe Dam ...
Abstract this page contributes to the debate on the role of the informal sector in solid waste management by examining the effectiveness of informal sector solid waste management practice in transforming waste into nonwaste in the city of gweru in zimbabwe.