https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/188 2026-04-06T02:30:12Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6279 Title: Philanthropy's role in mediating the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable corporate performance (SCP) in Zimbabwe's service sector: Evidence from managerial cognitions Authors: Leo T. Mataruka; Ing. Simona Činčalová; Clara Mapokotera; Joe Muzurura; Walter P. Mkumbuzi Abstract: In this study, the philanthropic aspect of corporate social responsibility is looked at in relation to other aspects of corporate social responsibility and long-term business performance in Zimbabwe's service-based firm sector. Management perceptional data were collected from 650 senior managers in organisations within the service-based sector of the Harare region. The online questionnaire's measurement items draw from stakeholder, legitimacy, and triple-bottom-line theories. The empirical findings highlight the relative importance of environmental and philanthropic factors in promoting long-term competitiveness. The results suggest that philanthropy is a mediator in the connection between the corporate social responsibility dimensions of economic, ethical, and environmental responsibilities. The importance of philanthropy in elucidating the relationship between these variables is implied. The study emphasises that relying solely on philanthropy is insufficient to maintain long-term performance. Achieving sustainable corporate performance growth depends on the optimal interaction of different corporate social responsibility elements, which drive business growth. Investing in corporate social responsibility by collaborating with stakeholders and creating shared value is crucial for firms to succeed. This research adds to the current literature on corporate social responsibility and sustainability performance by offering valuable insights into the motivations, challenges, and strategies unique to Zimbabwe's service sector. The text underscores the significance of environmental and philanthropic factors in promoting long-term competitiveness. It also emphasises adopting a comprehensive corporate social responsibility approach to achieve sustainable performance. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Leo T. Mataruka Ing. Simona Činčalová Clara Mapokotera Joe Muzurura Walter P. Mkumbuzi https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6037 Title: Evaluating bank technical efficiency in SADC region Authors: Sanderson Abel; Julius Mukarati; Robson Manenge; Pierre Le Roux Abstract: Efficiency is generally defined as the capacity to deliver desirable results with little effort or input. A bank cannot afford to allocate limited resources at random in a competitive market. Only once the efficiency factors have been identified can resources be allocated in a conscious and effective manner. The study investigates the determinants of technical efficiency of banks in the SADC region. The study is significant in the SADC region as the block is trying to create a robust and stable banking system. This is driven by the desire to stay away from the current global financial system volatility and the region is working to develop an integrated banking system. The results show that the banks are relatively inefficient with the level of inefficiency around 40 percent. The efficiency of the banks is determined by the level of capitalisation, size of the bank, research costs and automation of the banks. The results of the study imply that that there is great scope for the banks in the SADC region to increase their efficiency. Improved efficiency will ensure banks provide services at a lower cost to clients. The study recommends adequately capitalizing banks, increasing the asset base of the banks, investing in research and the automation of the banking systems. 2024-03-14T00:00:00Z Sanderson Abel Julius Mukarati Robson Manenge Pierre Le Roux https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6026 Title: Reality Versus Grandiloquence: Some Aspects of Zimbabwe’s International Engagement and Re-Engagement Relationsin Post-Mugabe Dispensation Authors: Mutambara Emmanue; Joe Muzurura Abstract: The adoption of Zimbabwe is Open for Business (ZOB) brand mantra by the Second Republic(SR)in 2017 was a historic epiphany that embodied sanguinity and hope for a new beginning after many years of systemic corruption,economic degrowth and underdevelopment. The country’s foreign and international trade policies metamorphosed from forced isolationism towards realism, pragmatism and neoliberalism as the SR sought to moor the country’s economic convalescence on political and economic reforms,opening up democratic space, and onintensified international engagements and re-engagement. The purpose of this research was to appraise whether Zimbabwe is really open for international economic, trade and political integration after the infamous military coup that disposed Robert Mugabe in 2017.The study was designed to be explanatory where qualitative data was collected using a combination of virtual focus group discussions and desk top review.Our findings show that the SR wasted important opportunities accorded by the departure of President Mugabe to reset international relations and truly open the economy. The study recommends a brew of strategies that include; speeding up key political and economic reforms, intensifying efforts to solve the external debt crisis, increasing political commitment to fight endemic corruption and adopting policies that improve trade openness. 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z Mutambara Emmanue Joe Muzurura https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5802 Title: Evaluating the quality of the organisational learning capability measurement model Authors: Joe Muzurura; Hamfrey Sanhokwe; Willie Chinyamurindi Abstract: This study aims to answer pertinent questions related to the quality of the organisational learning capability measurement model.Design/methodology/approach .A time-separated design informed data collection. The organisational learning capability was exposed to classical higher-order and bifactor confirmatory factor analyses. Multigroup confirmatory factor analysis facilitated measurement invariance testing. This study assessed the predictive validity of the organisational learning capability subscales using hierarchical regression analysis.FindingsThis study replicated the second-order organisational learning capability model with four subscales. Bifactor modelling confirmed the multidimensionality of the organisational learning capability. The organisational learning capability was invariant between gender groups. The organisational learning capability subscales accounted for a significant variance in innovative work behaviour.Practical implicationsThe organisational learning capability exhibits robust properties, making it a plausible option for monitoring the quality of organisational learning. Organisations must appreciate the quality of this dynamic capability and leverage it to generate new sources of value.Originality/valueThis study fills a critical gap in organisational learning-related capabilities in sub-Saharan African contexts, providing a base to influence innovation-related trajectories positively. 2023-05-18T00:00:00Z Joe Muzurura Hamfrey Sanhokwe Willie Chinyamurindi