Research Papers/Topics in Business Management

An Assessment on the Impact of Strategic Procurement Practices on Organisational Performance. A Case Study of CBZ Bank Zimbabwe.

This research sought to examine the impact of strategic procurement practices on firm performance at CBZ Bank. The objectives of the study included; a)     a) to examine the effect of strategic cost management on firm performance, b)     b) to assess the impact of supplier intergration on firm performance, c)     c) to investigate the effect of early supplier involvement on firm performance d)     d) to determine the impact of supplier relationship management on firm performa...

The Relationship Between Universal Primary Education Policy Implementation And Socio-Economic Development Of Rural Areas In Nyamagabe District Of Rwanda

ABSTRACT The study attempted to find out the relationship bet~veen the educational achievements of universal primary education (UPE) policy implementation and socio-economic development of rural areas in Rwanda. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the existing situation of Rwanda primary education system, determine the major educational achievements from UPE policy implementation and thus compare actual performance with the stated UPE goals and to identify the influence of ...

Effects Of Hotels On Development Of Kamp Ala A Case Of Sheraton Hotel

ABSTRACTThe study aimed at assessing the effects of hotels on development of Kampala. The objectives ofthe study were; to identify the effects of hotels on development of Kampala, to identify thechallenges faced by hotels in developing Kampala, and find the relationship between hotels anddevelopment. This study was confined to Sheraton hotel Kampala Uganda. This placed businessorganization which was chosen to take form of this study because it provided various services andthey were packed dif...

Listing Requirements And Development Of Capital Markets (A Case Of Uganda Capital Market)

AbstractThis study report paper examines the effects of listing requirements on capital markets development, thecase of Uganda's capital market. The results of the study show that the regulatory framework fa toostringent to the extent that it discourages potential issuers. Requirements like the debt ratios, minimum track history, minimum number of shareholders and capital requirements are considered limiting. The results of the paper show that listing conditions constitute the key d...

Impact Of Organisation And Management On Public Distribution System Efficiency. (A Case Study Of Joint Medical Store)

ABSTRACTThis study was conducted to investigate the impact of organisation and management on public distribution in Joint Medical Stores. The research had some objectives which it aimed to achieve, among which are: i. To identify the impact of organization and management on public distribution ii. To identify alternatives for improving the distribution system efficiency in Joint Medical Stores. iii. To develop a procurement plan for the acquisition of strate...

Employee Development and Job Performance. CASE STUDY: SPLA Medical Corps.

ABSTRACT This study was qualitative in nature aimed at Employee Development and Job Performance in SPLA Medical Corps with a view of examining into how training and performance correlate and how training will affect development in SPLA Medical Corps. The main objectives were to find out the relationship between's employee development and job performance management in SPLA Medical Corps. Specifically the objectives of the Study were to examine effect of training on employee performance also to...

THE ROLE OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY USE: A CASE STUDY OF MKURANGA DISTaICT, PWANI (COAST) REGION IN TANZANIA

ABSTRACTThe study looked at the feasibility of adopting renewable energy technology such as Solar PVsystem in rural household and the role of such technology on sustainable energy use inMkuranga district Tanzania. The objectives of the study were to determine the availability andaffordability of Solar PV system in Mkuranga district, to identify the uses of Solar PV systemtechnology and its advantages over available energy sources in Mkuranga district and lastly tofind out the constricting fac...

AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CAUSES OF LABOUR TURNOVER AT CRDB A CASE STUDY OF: CRDB BANK, HEAD OFFICE, DARES SALAAM

ABSTRACTThe study intended to assess the causes of labour turnover at the CRDB Banlc PLC. The studywas carried out at the CRDB Banlc PLC Head Office in Dar es Salaam. Therefore, the studyaimed at assessing the causes of labour turnover at the Bank; examining the extent of theturnover and the measures does the Bank undertake to reduce the labour turnover. The literaturereview revealed that there are various causes of labour turnover, measurements methods tomeasure the extent oflabour turnover ...

The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Growth of SMEs and the Innovations Made to Promote their Business Operations on Service Delivery.

Since the onset of the Corona Virus Pandemic (Covid 19) in 2020 the SMEs have been drastically affected in-terms of growth and services delivery. Small to medium enterprises have undergone immense changes in their operations as they adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since end of March 2020, Zimbabwean SMEs are facing a dynamic change in their business operations. These changes caused a great impact on the general performance of SMEs in Zimbabwe, hence this research worked to assess how the COVI...

AN EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE THE CASE OF PACIFIC CIGARRETES COMPANY IN ZIMBABWE

The study was to determine the impact of promotion strategies on organisational performance with special reference to PCCZ. The aim of this study was to measure promotion strategies such as advertising, personal selling and public with relation to sales volume and market penetration. . A descriptive research design was used in this study whereby questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The respondents were selected using random sampling techniques. The research outcomes reveal...

The Impact of Small Medium Enterprises Failure On Individual Business Owners and The Economy in Tanzania (The Case Study of Temeke Municipal- Tanzania)

The role of Small Business is recognized as one of the major contributor in the growth of the counry's economy like Tanzania and therefore, poverty alleviation. The SME sector also serves as a 'nursery' and a proven training ground for 'higher level' entrepreneurship and iru10vation. The objective of the study was assessment of critical factors to small business failures in Tanzania, the case of Temeke Municipal. Data was collected from respondents by means of administering 60 (sixty) structu...

Factors Influencing the Use of Mattala International Airport, as a Domestic Transportation Mode: From Passengers’ Perspective.

This dissertation aims to find the factors influencing the use of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, Sri Lanka as a domestic transportation mode from passengers’ perspective.  The information revealed by this research is mainly important for the Airport operator; Airport and Aviation (SL) Ltd, and for any airline. Further it is important to local and foreign leisure travelers as well as for the people in the southern part of the country. Furthermore as the net impact effects on the S...

The Impact of Corporate Governance on Financial Performance of Commercial Public Enterprises in the Service Industry: A Case Study of NamPost

Abstract Poor corporate governance is one of the major problems faced by commercial public enterprises in Namibia. Therefore, this study aims at determining the aspects of corporate governance that impact financial performance of Nampost. The objective of the study is to evaluate corporate governance at Nampost, determine corporate governance elements that influence financial performance; identify adjustment to be made to improve corporate governance and establishing governance factors that ...

WORKPLACE RECREATION AND EMPLOYEE WELLBEING (A STUDY OF THE NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY COMMISSION)

Abstract This study evaluated the workplace recreation and employee wellbeing: A study of the Nigerian University commission. The specific objectives are to: to determine the effect of physical fitness programmes on employee wellbeing at Nigerian University Commission, to establish the effect of mental health programmes on employee wellbeing at Nigerian University Commission and to identify the effect of workplace entertainment on employee wellbeing at Nigerian University Commission. The stud...

Financial Strategy Implementation and Profitability of Small and Medium Entreprises in VOI

ABSTRACT Finance is a major challenge for the prosperity of SME’S. Implementing revenue, cost and investments financial strategies are major drivers for improved profitability performance in SME’S. Achieving SME profitability by utilizing SME resources in certain situations and circumstances requiring strategic action over time is paramount. Implementation theory provides a way of integrating information from different agents involved in financial strategy implementation. Designing of s...


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