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https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/88
2024-03-28T17:37:23ZThe Implications of Organisational Conflict at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)
https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5871
Title: The Implications of Organisational Conflict at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC)
Authors: Victor K. Mapuvire; Davidzo H. Mapuvire
Abstract: This study focused on the implications of organisational conflict at ZBC. This study is relevant because organisation conflict at ZBC has mostly been dysfunctional and as a matter of fact comes short of being destructive and this conflict has notably impeded the performance of the company in every aspect as it has resulted in disunity and lack of coherence at the broadcaster. It is apparent that, organizational conflict has become a mainstay and this has been having an undesirable impact on the company’s performance. This paper utilised a mixed methods approach was utilised in which both secondary and primary sources of data. In collecting primary data, the researcher relied upon the use of a closed ended questionnaires and interviews with key informants and questionnaires. The outcome of the study is that conflict is prevalent at ZBC and there are several causes of this conflict which is quite at ZBC. Such causes of organisational conflict there were such aspects as, the competition for resources, work distribution, as well as taking part in the decision-making process as amongst the major causes of organisational conflict at ZBC. More so, there are numerous types of organisational conflict at ZBC. The types of conflict that are plaguing the ZBC included aspects such as inter personal conflict, intragroup conflict, intergroup, procedural conflicts and task conflict. The organisational conflict has had a visible impact on the performance of ZBC. There are also challenges that have been experienced by ZBC as a result of organisational conflict. As a result, organisational conflict does have an effect on the operations and performance of ZBC.2023-06-01T00:00:00ZVictor K. MapuvireDavidzo H. MapuvireExamining the Occupational Safety and Health Hazards encountered by Municipal Waste Collectors in Murewa Rural District Council of Zimbabwe
https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5864
Title: Examining the Occupational Safety and Health Hazards encountered by Municipal Waste Collectors in Murewa Rural District Council of Zimbabwe
Authors: Kudakwashe Intauno; Leon Poshai
Abstract: The failure of Zimbabwean local authorities to implement contemporary waste management technology, combined with refuse management incapacity exposes handlers of solid waste to work-related diseases and accidents. The study sought to use Murewa Rural District Council (RDC) as a case study and a mixed-method that triangulated qualitative and quantitative research methodologies was employed as a method of inquiry. The study established that, in Murewa, there is an irregular garbage collection schedule which results in piles of uncollected refuse on roadsides, street corners and other undesignated areas. The illegal dumping of refuse and overflowing of garbage bins have become an eyesore in Murewa Township Centre. The people employed to clean this mess are often ill equipped to clean the garbage in hygienic ways as they often use their bare hands to shovel the garbage from dumpsites and overloaded bins into the refuse collection trucks. In doing this, these workers are exposed to biological hazards such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and cysts. To minimise the associated hazards, the study suggests, among other things, that the Murewa Rural District Council should improve workplace safety and health for employees by modifying workplace and process design and by adhering to the hazard identification and risk assessment methodology.2023-09-27T00:00:00ZKudakwashe IntaunoLeon PoshaiExamining the institutional and legislative frameworks for enforcing cybersecurity in Zimbabwe
https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5863
Title: Examining the institutional and legislative frameworks for enforcing cybersecurity in Zimbabwe
Authors: Leon Poshai; Alouis Chilunjika; Kudakwashe Intauno
Abstract: The exponential growth in technology users around the world has subjected citizens and their governments to a plethora of cyberspace threats. The adoption of Information Communication Technologies has created an obligation for governments to reinforce their cybersecurity systems to promote personal privacy and data safety on the Internet. This qualitative desk research article analyses the institutional and legislative frameworks for enforcing cybersecurity and data protection in Zimbabwe. The article reveals that in response to increased cybercrimes such as hacking, cyberbullying, phishing, the transmission of false and misleading messages and identity manipulation, the Government of Zimbabwe has set up legislative and institutional frameworks to prevent these threats and promote cybersecurity in the country. However, this article exposes how the implementation of cybersecurity legislation in Zimbabwe is sluggish. Furthermore, the article analyses how the institutions for enforcing cybersecurity in Zimbabwe continue to experience resource scarcity for them to curb cybercriminal activities in the country. The article recommends the need to tighten cybersecurity mechanisms as well as legislative and institutional frameworks in the country and the need for policy makers to raise cybersecurity awareness in their constituencies.2023-07-27T00:00:00ZLeon PoshaiAlouis ChilunjikaKudakwashe IntaunoRoad tolling and domestic revenue mobilisation in Zimbabwe
https://cris.library.msu.ac.zw//handle/11408/5860
Title: Road tolling and domestic revenue mobilisation in Zimbabwe
Authors: Alouis Chilunjika; Dominique E. Uwizeyimana; Sharon R.T. Chilunjika
Abstract: The study analyses the effectiveness of road tolling-systems as an instrument for mobilising domestic revenue in Zimbabwe. The study assessed the effectiveness of road-tolling systems in mobilising revenue to recoup the costs of building, operating and maintaining road infrastructure. Revenue performance was rated using the internal and external dimensions of toll revenue, which revolve around activities such as toll revenue collection, administration (remittance) as well as the Zimbabwe National Road Administration’s (ZINARA’s) distribution and usage of the toll revenue. By way of mixed methods research design, the study conceptualised and contextualised the theory, models, technologies and practices of toll revenue collection in Zimbabwe. The study found that the Zimbabwean road tolling model as a hybrid conventional tolling model is a progressive, effective and reliable tool to raise revenue for constructing road infrastructure and related road-related capital investments in Zimbabwe and that the internal toll revenue performance is up-to-date with reduced toll revenue leakages and increased toll revenue yield. However, the study found that there is no meaningful investment on the road network and related highway infrastructure thus making the performance of external toll revenue questionable. The study recommended the strengthening of toll revenue collection, management, remittance and toll fees usage.2023-09-13T00:00:00ZAlouis ChilunjikaDominique E. UwizeyimanaSharon R.T. Chilunjika