Research Papers/Topics in Accountancy and Commerce

Applicability of The Shared Services Concept in Zimbabwe: A Case Study of Old Mutual Zimbabwe plc ltd.

ABSTRACT Due to increased competition, the dynamic business environment and pressure by shareholders to increase their wealth management have been looking at tools of attaining this. One tool that has been adopted by most businesses globally of late is the SSC. This dissertation looks to test the applicability of this concept in relation to the Zimbabwean environment. The research was broken down into five chapters as a means to try and generate the answer to the research objective. Chapter ...

An Investigation Into The Effectiveness of The Cost a Management Accounting Practices in a Manufacturing Company. A Case of National Pharmaceuticals.

ABSTRACT  The focal point of this research was to investigate into the “effectiveness of cost and management system in a pharmaceutical company” A case of National Pharmaceuticals. National Pharmaceuticals is one of the major players in the pharmaceutical sector in Zimbabwe. The company was manufacturing below capacity as a result of funding problems. The company opted to outsource the drugs as a cost reduction technique. Since it started outsourcing drugs, it began to experience a decli...

An Evaluation Of The Effects On Companies: Case Study Of Ever Sharp

ABSTRACT  This research was undertaken to evaluate the effect of budgets and budgetary control on the performance of Eversharp. The main problem was that Eversharp was making losses and costs have been increasing so this research was on the background of trying to enhance the budget process and improve performance. The research goes in depth in identifying the limitations of budgeting process and its effect on performance, evaluating the current budget technique, identifying the factors both...

The Effects Of Downsizing And Company Closures On Service Delivery Of Local Authorities .A Case Study Of Gweru City Council

ABSTRACT The research aimed at investigating the effects of downsizing and company closures on service delivery of local authorities. The researcher’s scope of study was GCC. The research was a problem study which was driven by the fact that loss of revenue was a problem that has been affecting the operations of GCC since January 2011when a number of companies were downsizing and closing. After noticing this problem the researcher was motivated to investigate the effects of downsizing and ...

An Analysis of How ais Aids in Improving Financial Performance And Decision Making.

ABSTRACT  Accounting information system has aided the performance and decision making of many organizations since the introduction of information technology. The research mainly focused on finding out if accounting information system has also aided the performance of delta beverages Kadoma. The research advocates that the use of accounting information system aid performance measures and decision making. The descriptive research method was used on a census to obtain evidence from the organiza...

Impact Of Internal Auditing Function On Good Corporate Governance In Zimbabwe’s Public Sector (2012-2016)

ABSTRACT This paper examines the impact of internal audit function on good corporate governance in the public sector in Zimbabwe with particular attention on the State Owned Enterprises (SOEs). The focus was on the effect of internal audit on the risk management, internal control, reporting and compliance to corporate governance. A survey of 140 respondents in the SOEs sector was carried out using the quantitative research h design anchored on the post positivism research philosophy using qu...

Analyzing The Impact of Budgetary Controls on Capital Projects to The Operational Performance.

ABSTRACT This paper specifies the impact of budgetary control measures on capital projects to the operational performance of the Zimbabwean aviation industry. In this study, the major objective was to identify the impact of budgetary control measures on operational performance. Mixed research design was used in data collection incorporating both the qualitative and quantitative approaches so that they could accompaniment each other in investigating the impact of budgetary control on capital ...

An Evaluation Of The Management Of Customer Experiences By Zimbabwean Commercial Banks

ABSTRACT The research investigates the management of customer experience by Zimbabwean commercial banks. The Zimbabwean banking sector has witnessed significant changes characterized by rebranding of some banks, increased stiff competition, and the uneven shaky playing field/unstable environment. Most of the products being offered by the banks have become standardised therefore banks are being forced to orient their strategies towards customers instead of products making customer experiences...

Investigation Into Revenue Generating Activities To Bridge The Funding Gap –A Case Of Zimbabwe Prison And Rectional Service For The Period 2011 To 2013

ABSTRACT This research seeks to provide the ways of increasing revenue at Zimbabwe prison and correctional service to mitigate the funding gap and thereby improving its financial performance. The research’s explored ways or strategies available to enhance finance, alternative ways of enhancing finance and the best practices to implement strategies to enhance finance. The researcher got relevant literature from different authors and formulated research questions and objectives which gave gu...

An Assessment of Competitive Strategies Used by the Zimbabwean State Owned Passenger Road Transport Industry.

ABSTRACT The research sought to assess the competitive strategies used by the Zimbabwean state-owned passenger road transport industry. The basis of the research is that there have been many competitive strategies adopted by state-owned road passenger transport organisations but there has not been any significant improvement in the performance of their organisations. Hence, it is with this background that the researcher saw it fit to assess the competitive strategies used by these state-owne...

Investigating The Effectiveness Of Financial Management In Local Authorities’ Performance: Case Of Chirumanzu Rdc

ABSTRACT  The research was carried out to analyze the effectiveness of financial management in the performance of Chirumanzu Rural District Council. An investigation was incorporated as to whether the council has sufficient funds to finance its operations and also whether the council has been implementing effective financial management approaches. The research made use of related literature so as to strengthen and support the research aspects. Reliable and valid data was gathered through que...

Assessing the influence of inbound logistics on .company performance. A case of browncast steel company (pvt) ltd

ABSTRACT The research study is about inbound logistics on company performance. The researcher aimed at determining the influence of Logistics Information management on the lead time, assessment on the effects of inventory management policies on reducing stock-outs, influence of transport system should be used on product delivery and inventory costs that are incurred and affects profitability of the company. The research was carried out at Browncast steel merchant company a member of steel me...

Analysis Of The Relationship Between Mining Export And Economic Growth In Zimbabwe (1985) To (2016)

ABSTRACT  This research investigated the relationship between the mining export and economic growth in Zimbabwe using time series data for the period 1985 to 2016 as well as employing the Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) approach. The study was aiming at examining the impact of mineral export on economic growth in Zimbabwe. The results obtained showed that mineral export, real growth in agriculture, population growth and tax revenue significantly affect economic growth. Moreso the results also s...

Causes Of Social Security Contribution Evasion In Zimbabwe

ABSTRACT This study sought to investigate the causes of social security contribution evasion in Zimbabwe. In this study 228 social security contributors were used. The researcher used questionnaires as research instruments. The study showed that the main causes of social security contribution evasion in Zimbabwe are the negative macroeconomic fundamentals, planned behaviour and poor compliance culture. The study revealed that Economic deterrents do not influence the social security contribut...

Feasibility Study Of The Fuel Card System, A Case Of Sakunda Energy

ABSTRACT  Sakunda Energy has been facing declining revenue for the past three years. The company was using the fuel coupons as a way of managing its revenue and the fuel coupon was causing the company to suffer losses in revenue. The fuel coupons had problems which include recyclability and vulnerability to theft of the coupons. This resulted in the company introducing the fuel card system as a way to mitigate these shortcomings. The newly implemented was put to use but there seems to be per...


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