ABSTRACT The study was based on the challenge that arose in the reconciliation of student income in the finance section. The researcher found related literature on all the set objectives where the main research objective required the researcher to find out the effect of having two separate system manipulating accounting data and to assess if the introduction of an ERP would bring solutions to the challenges being faced by decision makers at Midlands State University. Questionnaires and inter...
ABSTRACT The study seeks to carry out an investigation into the nature, extent, and effect of side marketing of cotton by contract farmers in Zimbabwe, the investigation was carried out at the Cotton Company of Zimbabwe is one of the companies in the cotton industry. The cotton industry has been greatly affected by side marketing and many researchers have not gone deeper in analysing the nature and extent of side marketing though most researchers who researched inside marketing dwelt much in...
ABSTRACT The study focuses on the funding gap on capital projects in state universities which is a case at Midlands State University. Capital projects funded from Government capital grants in this study and members of staff in the Bursary Department, Planning Section were involved in this research as respondents to questionnaires and interviews as the researcher collected primary data. This data was then presented in tables, bar graphs, line graphs and pie charts. The study results ascertaine...
ABSTRACT The government of Zimbabwe enacted Finance Act no 2 of 2014 that introduced a tax amnesty program in order to make further provision of revenue in light of the fiscal crisis that has seen government failing to meet its expenditure. Proponents of tax amnesties point out that an amnesty may positively affect revenue and compliance. Other scholars argue that anticipation of future amnesties will result in a long term negative influence over revenue and compliance. The research sought to...
ABSTRACT The study is an analysis of the funding gap in the human capital development matrix in Zimbabwe. The research was motivated by failure of Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund to pay industrial attachment for university students and also to equip institutions of higher learning with modern equipment due to lack of funding. The objectives of the study were to establish the existence of the funding policy, assess the adequacy of the personnel to engage industry in debt collection Literatu...
Abstract The study is about an investigation into pricing strategies at Old Mutual Property. Although the company initiated pricing strategies, the number of credit losses and voids continued to increase, this therefore impelled the researcher to undertake a research into pricing strategies on financial performance. A case study approach was employed with the use of interviews and questionnaires as research instruments. The gathered data was presented on tables, graphs and pie charts and was ...
ABSTRACT The main aim of this research was to assess the effectiveness of revenue management practices on performance of Local Authorities. The research looked at several revenue management practices exercised in Local Authorities but focusing on Municipality of Marondera. The statement of the problem highlighted that increases in adverse revenue variance are impacting negatively on the Council‟s performance. The Council increased tariffs, replaced dark and faulty meters, increased the spac...
ABSTRACT The aim of this research was to investigate the need for internal auditing in risk management at James North Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd. This research was triggered by the fact that the company is experiencing escalating levels of business risks yet the company has no internal audit function. A census of James North Zimbabwe employees was conducted and the researcher collected primary data through interviews and questionnaires. Data was analysed and presented in form of tables, pie charts an...
ABSTRACT This research focused on investigation on revenue collection from tenants using a case study of the Department of Public Works, Mashonaland East Province from 2009 to 2013. The researcher mainly used the primary data extracted by the use of questionnaires and Interviews Results of the study show that procedures used by the department in selecting lessees were not uniform as the department did not have standing, documented and systematic policy in place. The study also highlighted on ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the research was to investigate the impact of mobile banking on financial performance, using CABS a case. The research was mainly aimed at assessing the relationship between mobile banking and financial performance, identifying the risks associated with mobile banking, establishing the critical internal and external factors for successful mobile banking, identifying performance benefits and ways in which mobile banking has contributed to the overall performance of CABS...
ABSTRACT Investors as the major stakeholders of organisations have in the past become the sole focus of annual reports. The research investigated the use of alternative performance measurement systems for the purpose of reporting on information that caters for all stakeholders. BancABC has been focusing on financial indicators as a performance assessment tool for reporting purposes. This focus on financial performance has caused problems such as lack of information with a future orientation, ...
ABSTRACT It is imperative that any internal audit department be effective especially in public sector organisations in order to improve service delivery to local citizens. This research focused on investigating the effectiveness of internal audit particularly Chirumhanzu Rural District Council. The research objectives are to investigate the effectiveness and independence of internal audit reporting structures, to determine audit types which can be utilised in promoting effectiveness, to asses...
ABSTRACT Promotional strategies are fundamental tools towards increase of organisational profits and ultimately shareholders wealth. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the impact of promotional strategies on market share and profitability in telecommunication industrial with reference to Netone Cellular. The sample of the study included customers, employees and management, during the period between 2013-2016.To achieve the purposes of the study, and analyse the data extracted from the resp...
ABSTRACT The study‟s intention was to investigate how non-performing loans were affecting the operational performance of POSB. The problem under study was the effects of NPLs on the financial performance for POSB. It revealed that, the upward trend in non-performing loans in most banks is a cause for concern since it has resulted in recent bank failures. The objectives were the causes of NPLs at POSB, the effects of NPLs on the financial performance, the relationship between NPLS and perfor...
ABSTRACT The aim of the research is to investigate the impact of using non-integrated accounting information systems on organizational performance. The literature on the research study constituted all the objectives of the research study and what other authors have said about the development of integration from traditional accounting systems. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instruments essential in the collection of data. Primary and Secondary sources were both used to ob...