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Papers by Zivanayi Nyandoro

Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 2023

Despite the promulgation of corporate governance frameworks there is an increase in the number of... more Despite the promulgation of corporate governance frameworks there is an increase in the number of municipalities receiving unqualified audits indicating failures in corporate governance and poor service delivery in South Africa. The study comprises one-hundred and twenty (120) respondents drawn from internal and external stakeholders. Data collection used semi-structured interviews and self-completion questionnaires. The main factors influencing corporate governance include dysfunctional organisational cultures, ineffective human resource management systems, dearth of managerial skills, poor organisational communication, political interference, cadre deployment, corruption and fraud. The study conclusions are that the non-enforcement of mandated corporate governance provisions by the respective government structures is compounded by political interference and deployment of unqualified cadres account for failures in corporate governance systems and the subsequent poor service delivery in the municipality. The recommendations include the need for the national government to enforce compliance with established corporate governance processes and implement consequence management policy across-the-board. Further to the need for reviewing the merits of the cadre deployment policy and political interference in municipal operations.

Proceedings of the International Conference on Indonesian Technical Vocational Education and Association (APTEKINDO 2018), 2018

The high number of work accidents due to human error or other factors is one the needs to be cons... more The high number of work accidents due to human error or other factors is one the needs to be considered in the framework of both industry and educational institutions. This study is intended to determine the effectiveness of the level of implementation of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations in vocational schools in Surakarta. This research used research method developed by Stufflebeam, that was CIPP model (Context, Input, Process, Product). The population in this study was all vocational students in Surakarta. The sample was 217 students with purposive sampling technique in 4 places namely SMK Negeri 2 Surakarta, SMK Negeri 5 Surakarta, SMK Pancasila Surakarta, and SMK Purnama Surakarta. The data was collected using interviews, observation, documentary studies and questionnaires. Data analysis for qualitative data used interactive analysis model and the quantitative data used assessment criteria. The results showed that, Context: (1) There is no official who joined OHS (2) The absence of detailed division of tasks. Input: (1) There is no system integrated with the school structure, (2) No officers are trained in OHS field, (3) OHS facility has standards with a percentage equal to 68,2%. Process: (1) The use of OHS infrastructure belongs to high category with the percentage of 59,9%. (2) Student motivation and awareness of OHS belong to high category with a percentage of 68,2%. (3) OHS materials have been processed in basic subjects, only less training. Product: The implementation of OHS in School workshop belongs to high category with percentage of 82,5%.

ADRRI Journal (Multidisciplinary), Jun 30, 2016

Gender & Behaviour, 2022

This study explores the impact of cotton farming on the socioeconomic status of women. The purpos... more This study explores the impact of cotton farming on the socioeconomic status of women. The purposive sample comprise fifty-nine (59) women cotton growers. Studies on gender inequalities highlight the marginalisation of women arising from lack of land rights and limited access to resources. The key findings show the women participating in the cotton farming cycle and distribution of the income. The women were able to acquire personal and household assets, participated in critical meetings and community activities and ventures. Key recommendations are that the government and key stakeholders should promote and support the participation of women in cotton farming. Enabling laws and policies should widen access to land, credit and extension services, training, health and safety. Gender equality should be imbedded through enacting gender sensitive laws, property rights, and elimination of cultural and social barriers.

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Feb 1, 2015

African Journal of Business Management, 2016

Retail pharmacies operating in developing and emerging nations are faced with a myriad of intract... more Retail pharmacies operating in developing and emerging nations are faced with a myriad of intractable macro-economic conditions including over-regulation, government interference, inept policy implementations and intensive competition. These conditions demand that retail pharmacies become strategic in their approach to business management in order to diminish the impact of macro-economic conditions conspiring to influence their performance in the market. From that perspective, this study investigates the specific strategic management approaches employed by retail pharmacies in Zimbabwe to navigate the country’s harsh economic conditions. In order to examine their management approaches, a questionnaire survey consisting of 90 retail pharmacies was carried out. Data collected from the survey was analysed using regression analysis. From this, the study developed a nuanced strategic management model that can be applied in managing businesses operating in unpredictable markets either in ...

Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit, 2015

Local authorities are widely regarded as catalysts accelerating localised processes of economic d... more Local authorities are widely regarded as catalysts accelerating localised processes of economic development in industrialised countries but in low-income countries they are perceived as dysfunctional, inefficient and ineffective in meeting and addressing societal demands. This perception is not, however, grounded in empirical reality. As such, utilising the case of the metropolis of Chegutu a survey was designed to empirically explicate the economic processes supporting its economic development. The findings are useful to policy-makers, local government authorities and management scholars. The study's unique contribution lies in its examination of the processes of local economic development in a low-income country.

ADRRI Journal (Multidisciplinary), Mar 31, 2016

The study explored the effect of the withdrawal of incentives on the motivation of teachers in Zi... more The study explored the effect of the withdrawal of incentives on the motivation of teachers in Zimbabwe. A sample forty-six teachers (15 male and 31 female) were interviewed using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study found that both male and female teachers were dissatisfied with the withdrawal of incentives by the government. The findings showed that teachers engaged in side activities in order to supplement wages and salaries after the withdrawal of incentives. The government and stakeholders should consider indirect incentives such as affordable schemes for houses, motor vehicles and waiver for school fees for teachers' children to enhance teachers' motivation and job commitment.

This study evaluates the role of three local non-governmental organisations in empowering rural w... more This study evaluates the role of three local non-governmental organisations in empowering rural women in Zimbabwe. The purposive sample comprises sixty (60) participants equally split between the three non-governmental organisations. Data collection used in-depth interviews, focus group interviews, participant and non-participant observations. The key findings show that non-governmental organisations focused on imparting practical entrepreneurial skills and technical knowledge. However, participants encountered several challenges such as lack of access to capital for scaling up the projects, poor quality of finished products and limited access to markets. In turn, the non-governmental organisations face increasing levels of hostility and political interference by the government, which exacerbated the donor funding for NGOs in Zimbabwe. The main recommendation is that stakeholders should build mutual trust and cooperation in prioritising the promotion and support of women empowerment initiatives.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT Hum... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT Human resources management (HRM) practices enhance employee well-being through promoting safe and hazard-free work environments. Empirical evidence on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) has highlighted consequences of non-compliance on employee well-being, loyalty, commitment as well as organisational productivity, profitability and image. Drawing on data collected from forty-six (46) public sector employees in Zimbabwe, this paper found evidence on non-compliance with OHS legislation by the government, which is the custodian of the pertinent laws and regulations. The key recommendations are that at the minimum the government should comply with statutory occupational health and safety regulations within the public sector. More importantly, public sector workers are susceptible to various types of work-related hazards and diseases within government buildings and office settings. The key recommendation is that public and private organisations should comply with health and safety regulations and enhance employee well-being, productivity and attainment of human resource management and organisational strategies.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The student industrial attachment has become an integral part of academic programmes that seek to improve students' career prospects and employability. This study evaluated the attachment programme from the perspective of students and university lecturers. A sample of eighty-seven (87) participants comprising lecturers, students and parents were interviewed using self-administered questionnaires, semi-structured and focus group interviews. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis and content analysis. The majority of the respondents concurred that the student industrial attachment programme helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. There were perceived variations with respect to the grading of the assessments, mismatch between equipment and technology available in the University and industry. Further, to concerns regarding the administration of the programme, in particular, challenges in securing attachments and student allowances, lack of resources to cover industrial supervisors' transport and accommodation costs. The main recommendations include the need for the University to establish a Unit to coordinate the programme and foster closer liaison with industry, monitor quality assurance procedures, upgrade equipment and technology. In addition to regular reviews of the student attachment programme in line with changing and challenging business environments.

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Feb 1, 2015

Retail pharmacies operating in developing and emerging nations are faced with a myriad of intract... more Retail pharmacies operating in developing and emerging nations are faced with a myriad of intractable macroeconomic conditions including over-regulation, government interference, inept policy implementations and intensive competition. These conditions demand that retail pharmacies become strategic in their approach to business management in order to diminish the impact of macroeconomic conditions conspiring to influence their performance in the market. From that perspective, this study investigates the specific strategic management approaches employed by retail pharmacies in Zimbabwe to navigate the country's harsh economic conditions. In order to examine their management approaches, a questionnaire survey consisting of 90 retail pharmacies was carried out. Data collected from the survey was analysed using regression analysis. From this, the study developed a nuanced strategic management model that can be applied in managing businesses operating in unpredictable markets either in developing, emerging or advanced nations.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores the factors that influence the retention of health workers in rural areas in Zimbabwe. Critical shortages of health workers in developing countries have been widely researched and a plethora of strategies proffered however the situation remains unabated in the face of evolving dynamic factors.A sample of thirty-four (34) health workers based in Makonde Rural District in Mashonaland West Provincewere interviewed using self-administered questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The key study findings showed the main factors influencing the retention of health workers in rural areas as inter alia: poor salaries and incentives, inadequate, obsolete and often unavailable work-related infrastructure, medical supplies and drugs, inadequate career prospects, poor living conditions and lack of basic recreational amenities. The key recommendations are that to attract and retain health workers in rural areas the government and key stakeholders should continuously review and improve salaries and incentives, career developmental opportunities and socioeconomic needs of health workers.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores the factors that influence the retention of health workers in rural areas in Zimbabwe. Critical shortages of health workers in developing countries have been widely researched and a plethora of strategies proffered however the situation remains unabated in the face of evolving dynamic factors. A sample of thirty-four (34) health workers based in Makonde Rural District in Mashonaland West Province were interviewed using self-administered questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The key study findings showed the main factors influencing the retention of health workers in rural areas as inter alia: poor salaries and incentives, inadequate, obsolete and often unavailable work-related infrastructure, medical supplies and drugs, inadequate career prospects, poor living conditions and lack of basic recreational amenities. The key recommendations are that to attract and retain health workers in rural areas the government and key stakeholders should continuously review and improve salaries and incentives, career developmental opportunities and socioeconomic needs of health workers.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores employees' evaluation of the relationship between reward and organisational strategies in the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council. Theoretical propositions and empirical research evidence have highlighted the significance of direct links between rewards and organisational performance. A sample of sixty-seven (67) participants comprising top and middle managers and, lower level employees based at Head Office in Harare were interviewed using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis. The key findings showed that the majority of the participants reported lack of integration between rewards and organisational strategy. They further reported low levels of appreciation for their efforts and contributions by the organisation. The key recommendations are that the organisation should continuously review human resource management practices and consider performance-related remuneration that can be directly related to accomplishment of operational and strategic goals. In addition, top management need to engage the parent ministry and key stakeholders to support implementation of reward strategies and HRM practices that enhance organisational performance.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores the factors that influence the retention of health workers in rural areas in Zimbabwe. Critical shortages of health workers in developing countries have been widely researched and a plethora of strategies proffered however the situation remains unabated in the face of evolving dynamic factors.A sample of thirty-four (34) health workers based in Makonde Rural District in Mashonaland West Provincewere interviewed using self-administered questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The key study findings showed the main factors influencing the retention of health workers in rural areas as inter alia: poor salaries and incentives, inadequate, obsolete and often unavailable work-related infrastructure, medical supplies and drugs, inadequate career prospects, poor living conditions and lack of basic recreational amenities. The key recommendations are that to attract and retain health workers in rural areas the government and key stakeholders should continuously review and improve salaries and incentives, career developmental opportunities and socioeconomic needs of health workers.

Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 2023

Proceedings of the International Conference on Indonesian Technical Vocational Education and Association (APTEKINDO 2018), 2018

ADRRI Journal (Multidisciplinary), Jun 30, 2016

Gender & Behaviour, 2022

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Feb 1, 2015

African Journal of Business Management, 2016

Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit, 2015

ADRRI Journal (Multidisciplinary), Mar 31, 2016

Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, Feb 1, 2015

Retail pharmacies operating in developing and emerging nations are faced with a myriad of intract... more Retail pharmacies operating in developing and emerging nations are faced with a myriad of intractable macroeconomic conditions including over-regulation, government interference, inept policy implementations and intensive competition. These conditions demand that retail pharmacies become strategic in their approach to business management in order to diminish the impact of macroeconomic conditions conspiring to influence their performance in the market. From that perspective, this study investigates the specific strategic management approaches employed by retail pharmacies in Zimbabwe to navigate the country's harsh economic conditions. In order to examine their management approaches, a questionnaire survey consisting of 90 retail pharmacies was carried out. Data collected from the survey was analysed using regression analysis. From this, the study developed a nuanced strategic management model that can be applied in managing businesses operating in unpredictable markets either in developing, emerging or advanced nations.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores the factors that influence the retention of health workers in rural areas in Zimbabwe. Critical shortages of health workers in developing countries have been widely researched and a plethora of strategies proffered however the situation remains unabated in the face of evolving dynamic factors.A sample of thirty-four (34) health workers based in Makonde Rural District in Mashonaland West Provincewere interviewed using self-administered questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The key study findings showed the main factors influencing the retention of health workers in rural areas as inter alia: poor salaries and incentives, inadequate, obsolete and often unavailable work-related infrastructure, medical supplies and drugs, inadequate career prospects, poor living conditions and lack of basic recreational amenities. The key recommendations are that to attract and retain health workers in rural areas the government and key stakeholders should continuously review and improve salaries and incentives, career developmental opportunities and socioeconomic needs of health workers.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores the factors that influence the retention of health workers in rural areas in Zimbabwe. Critical shortages of health workers in developing countries have been widely researched and a plethora of strategies proffered however the situation remains unabated in the face of evolving dynamic factors. A sample of thirty-four (34) health workers based in Makonde Rural District in Mashonaland West Province were interviewed using self-administered questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The key study findings showed the main factors influencing the retention of health workers in rural areas as inter alia: poor salaries and incentives, inadequate, obsolete and often unavailable work-related infrastructure, medical supplies and drugs, inadequate career prospects, poor living conditions and lack of basic recreational amenities. The key recommendations are that to attract and retain health workers in rural areas the government and key stakeholders should continuously review and improve salaries and incentives, career developmental opportunities and socioeconomic needs of health workers.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores employees' evaluation of the relationship between reward and organisational strategies in the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council. Theoretical propositions and empirical research evidence have highlighted the significance of direct links between rewards and organisational performance. A sample of sixty-seven (67) participants comprising top and middle managers and, lower level employees based at Head Office in Harare were interviewed using a self-administered questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis. The key findings showed that the majority of the participants reported lack of integration between rewards and organisational strategy. They further reported low levels of appreciation for their efforts and contributions by the organisation. The key recommendations are that the organisation should continuously review human resource management practices and consider performance-related remuneration that can be directly related to accomplishment of operational and strategic goals. In addition, top management need to engage the parent ministry and key stakeholders to support implementation of reward strategies and HRM practices that enhance organisational performance.

Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The... more Impact Factor(JCC): 1.7539-This article can be downloaded from www.impactjournals.us ABSTRACT The study explores the factors that influence the retention of health workers in rural areas in Zimbabwe. Critical shortages of health workers in developing countries have been widely researched and a plethora of strategies proffered however the situation remains unabated in the face of evolving dynamic factors.A sample of thirty-four (34) health workers based in Makonde Rural District in Mashonaland West Provincewere interviewed using self-administered questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The key study findings showed the main factors influencing the retention of health workers in rural areas as inter alia: poor salaries and incentives, inadequate, obsolete and often unavailable work-related infrastructure, medical supplies and drugs, inadequate career prospects, poor living conditions and lack of basic recreational amenities. The key recommendations are that to attract and retain health workers in rural areas the government and key stakeholders should continuously review and improve salaries and incentives, career developmental opportunities and socioeconomic needs of health workers.