https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/205 2026-04-05T21:10:34Z https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/6239 Title: An assessment of the effect of inventory control systems on organisational performance in the mining sector in Zimbabwe Authors: Dumisani Mawonde; Josphat Nyoni; Percy Mabwe; Lillian Kamvumbi Abstract: This paper aims to assess the effect of inventory control systems on performance of mining firms in Zimbabwe. A systematic literature review was used to review current and relevant scholarly work. The paper used a quantitative survey approach where a survey questionnaire was utilized to collect quantitative primary data from 203 respondents in mining companies. IBM SPSS AMOS version 22 statistical tool was used to conduct Structural Equation Modelling and Confirmatory Factor Analysis. SEM was used to test the formulated hypotheses and CFA was used to determine convergent and discriminant validities of measurement models. The results of this research reveal a positive direct and positive indirect effect of inventory control systems on performance of mining firms in Zimbabwe. Therefore, the research concludes that inventory control systems are used to optimize inventory levels to avoid high inventory ordering and holding costs and stockouts of raw materials and spare parts in mining firms. Thus, mining firms are recommended to use inventory control systems mentioned in this paper to optimize inventories of raw materials and spare parts to improve their performances. This paper also suggests the implementation of modern computerised inventory control systems for effective inventory control in mining firms in Zimbabwe. 2024-01-25T00:00:00Z Dumisani Mawonde Josphat Nyoni Percy Mabwe Lillian Kamvumbi https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5701 Title: Examining the Product Adoption Rates and Viability of Mobile Health Microinsurance in Zimbabwe. Authors: Manyima Rudo Matsika; Mutanga Marcus Abstract: The study sought to evaluate the product adoption rates and viability of mobile health microinsurance in Zimbabwe. The main objectives were to examine the potential benefits of mobile health microinsurance to the poor and the insurers; assess the challenges of mobile health microinsurance to the insurers and insureds; examine the product uptake rates of mobile health micro insurance and assess the viability of mobile health microinsurance in Zimbabwe. The study adopted the explanatory and descriptive research design. The research focused on the company that is currently offering the mobile health microinsurance product as well as clients who are currently insured under the product which is the Hospital Cash Plan. A total of 50 respondents was used (comprising of 10 executives and 40 walk in clients) as study subjects. Questionnaires and interviews were used as research instruments to collect data. The research findings revealed that the adoption rates are low and the scheme had not been performing well. The mobile health microinsurance products need to reach large volumes and be correctly priced in order to be viable and profitable. Insurers highlighted challenges of lack of awareness and education by clients as causing the low rates. The study recommended use of advertisement of the products their products, correct pricing, strategic alliances with NGOs, coming up with innovative products, fewer exclusions to attract more clients and educational awareness. 2018-08-08T00:00:00Z Manyima Rudo Matsika Mutanga Marcus https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5545 Title: An evaluation of formative assessment techniques employed at higher education institutions in Zimbabwe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Authors: Watyoka Noreen; Gumbo Lilian; Chinyamunjiko Newton; Nyakurimwa Chalton Nyashadzenyu; Masukume Hebert Abstract: The study focused on evaluating the effectiveness of formative assessments at Higher Education Institutions in Zimbabwe during the covid-19 pandemic. A case study research design was employed, where one department at Midlands State University was selected for analysis. The research adopted a qualitative research approach where interviews and focus group discussions were conducted to collect primary data. The study sample included 120 final-year undergraduate students and 11 lecturers in the department of Risk and Insurance. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed that the most common formative assessment methods that were used during the covid-19 pandemic were online quizzes, group work/presentations; work-related learning technology enhanced assessments, in-class tests, and lastly dissertations. The study established that group work, in-class tests, and online quizzes were the most effective formative assessment techniques employed during the covid-19 pandemic. However, lack of technological resources, delay in providing assessment feedback, and students' attitudes were the major challenges that affected the effectiveness of the formative assessment. The study recommends the training of lecturers and the use of informal methods of assessments. 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z Watyoka Noreen Gumbo Lilian Chinyamunjiko Newton Nyakurimwa Chalton Nyashadzenyu Masukume Hebert https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/3981 Title: An evaluation of the operational risk management strategies employed by microinsurance companies in Zimbabwe: case of Econet life (Pvt) Ltd Authors: Muzavazi, Christopher Abstract: The management of operational risk has become prominent following the large operational losses experienced by financial institutions in the past years. The research zeroed in on the operational risk management practices in microinsurance companies in Zimbabwe. The main objective of the research was to assess operational risk management strategies employed by the microinsurance companies and how the strategies can be effectively managed to curb the potential losses from occurring. The research revealed the plausible source of operational risks, the strategies adopted by the companies to manage them and the benefits inherent in and effective operational risk management looking at the case of Econet Life Pvt Ltd. The primary data was collected by means of questionnaires and interviews. The data was then analyzed and presented using tables, graphs and charts, visa-vie secondary data. The study showed that more emphasis was being placed on investigating operational risk management in Banks, Microfinance and Traditional Insurance institutions in the financial sector, and less on assessing operational risk management in microinsurance business. The findings exposed the existence of operational risks in microinsurance firms, largely emanating from people, processes and system failures. In this thesis, recommendations were made to try and mitigate operational risks. 2017-11-01T00:00:00Z Muzavazi, Christopher