The Effectiveness Of The Housing Cooperative Approach In The Provision Of Urban Housing In Bindura, Zimbabwe
This study assesses the effectiveness of the housing cooperative approach in the provision of housing in Bindura town. In this study, the council and housing cooperative executive members and officials from the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities, one hundred and twenty members from two housing cooperatives were used as the research subjects. Survey questionnaires, key informant interviews, focus
Malmquist Index Of Nigerian Commercial Banks
This work evaluated the efficiency change and productivity change of Nigerian commercial banks between 2002 and 2011. The study made use of Malmquist Productivity Index (MPI) to measure productivity growth of banks in Nigeria. The results show that the average level of the Malmquist index (?TFP) had gone up significantly from 0.931 in year 2003 to 1.038 in year 2011,
Causes, Benefits And Cost Of Informal Economy: Evidence From Zimbabwe (1980-2013)
This paper aims at assessing the main causes of informal sector in Zimbabwe since independence through
literature review. The paper discovered that internal migration (rural to urban), economic slide, wealth
creation and tax evasion are some of the main causes of the rapid growth of informal sector and the
subsequent decline of the formal sector, in Zimbabwe. The informalization of the
Influence Of Curricula And Teaching Methods On Entrepreneurial Behaviour Of Undergraduate Female Students In Tanzania
The study examined whether curricula and teaching methods employed in higher learning institutions in Tanzania triggers the adoption of an entrepreneurial behavior. The study was a longitudinal which took female undergraduate students from the Institute of Accountancy Arusha, as a case study. The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of curricula and teaching methods on female undergraduate
Role Of The State In Industrial Relations In Manufacturing Industries At Bangalore In Karnataka. (with Special Reference To Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd.)
The present study highlights on the emergent industrial conflicts at the factory of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. situated at Bangalore. It was revealed that the industry has been experiencing turbulent industrial relations situation since one year due to non settlement of wage issue followed by strike & lockout by the workmen & management. Due to intervention of the Karnataka
Information Systems Managed Inventory And Organizational Performance: A Case Study Of Joint Medical Stores, Uganda
This paper describes the relationship between information systems managed inventory and organizational performance. The researchers employed a descriptive, case study and correlational designs. Using a questionnaire, data was collected from a sample of 30 respondents from Joint Medical Stores (JMS). Data analysis was done using percentages, means, and the Pearson Linear Correlation Coefficient (PLCC) analysis. Findings revealed that the
A Sociological Analysis Of The E Commerce Industry In India
In the 21st century, India is experiencing what can be termed as a digital cusp, where old methods of communication are fading away because of technological innovations. Apart from affecting communication patterns, Internet and specifically, e commerce is also influencing shopping behavior, consumer demands, market research and even logistics management. It is clear that in future, e commerce will play
Impact Of Corporate Governance On Voluntary Disclosure By Firms In The Downstream Sector Of The Nigerian Petroleum Industry
This study examines the impact of Corporate Governance on Voluntary Disclosure by firms in the downstream sector of the Nigerian petroleum industry over the period of ten years (2001 – 2010). A sample of seven firms listed on the floor of Nigerian Stock Exchange was studied. The study made use of secondary data generated from annual reports and accounts
Corporate Governance And Earnings Management: An Empirical Analysis Of Firms In Petroleum And Petroleum Products Distributors In Nigeria
This study examines the relationship between corporate governance and earnings management of the six petroleum and petroleum products distributors out of the nine petroleum products distributors that are listed on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exchange. Data were collected from the Annual reports and accounts of the sampled companies covering the period of ten years from 2003 to 2012.