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The study interrogates differences and similarities in the processes of conducting Collective Bargaining (CB) in public and private sector organizations. The study used quantitative method in its data collection because it wanted to generate realistic statements which describe how the processes of CB are followed in public and private organizati... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Neliyo, Phillip Benito Supervisor(s): Ernest ThindwaThe Government of Malawi, like all governments, exists to provide social services to its people and to create a conducive environment for stimulating social and economic development. In order to achieve vision 2020, government has developed several developmental strategies to direct its efforts. An efficient public service is the medium term to ... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Nampota-Howahowa, Maria Onganive Supervisor(s): Tiyesere Mercy Chikapa , Dan BanikThis study seeks to assess the effects of downsizing on surviving employees’ organisational commitment and job security with TNM as a case of reference. This followed the observation by Kurebwe (2011) revealing that most survivors were worried about their future and how long they were going to keep their jobs within the reduced organisation. Thi... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Yowani, Yohane Supervisor(s): Tiyesere Mercy Chikapa , Asiyati Lorraine ChiwezaThis study aimed to investigate how adoption and diffusion of eLearning infrastructure such as hardware and software may be the solution to increasing access to higher education in Malawi using the eLearning centre based at Chancellor College as a case study. It sought to identify challenges affecting adoption and diffusion of eLearning and esta... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Joshua, Bright Supervisor(s): Gregory KunyenjeThe data on maternal anaemia is highly skewed in sub-Saharan Africa, with some women showing higher and others lower levels of Haemoglobin (Hb). A thorough analysis of maternal anaemia data is crucial for identifying effective strategies, but success depends on the choice of model and its ability to handle outliers. The study evaluated mean, qua... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Damiano, Potiphar Moses Supervisor(s): Tsirizani KaombeGeneral elections world over including Malawi, have been faced with many challenges that made the outcome of the elections to be deemed as not true reflection of the wishes of the populace. Electoral commissions, including the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) have adopted several systems to harness the electoral credibility and this includes ad... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Rudi, King Norman Chekete Supervisor(s): Happy Kayuni , Dan BanikThere is a growing number of organizations that have concluded that formal performance reviews are unnecessary or even counter-productive. The aim of this research was to determine the utility effect of this global change in readjusting or fundamentally removing employee reviews has on the Performance Management process, tasks and subtask activi... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Mtambo, Khumbo Immaculate Supervisor(s): Happy Kayuni , Master Dick MfuneThe study is an analysis of public participation in combating corruption in public sector in Malawi focusing at Mchinji District Council. Specifically, the study aims at assessing the extent to which and how public participate in combating corruption in public institutions. The study is significant because public participation is critical in co... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Makande, George Lucius Dayilesi Supervisor(s): Dan Banik , Mustaffa HusseinThe quality of university education has become such a high-profile issue, in the 21st century due to the changes and challenges that face the entire education system in the world. The rise in student population through adoption and application of different modes of learning, have raised concerns about quality of public university education. The ... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Kamanga, Grace Uledi Supervisor(s): Happy Kayuni , Dan BanikUnderstanding the impact of government expenditure in promoting economic growth is becoming increasingly important in Malawi, given the increased government expenditure and sluggish economic growth. This study investigates the impact of disaggregated government expenditure on economic growth in Malawi using time series data from 1980 to 2019, fo... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Kamaliza, Chimwemwe Supervisor(s): Jacob Mazalale , Exley SilumbuThe study aimed to analyse the effectiveness of the street vending relocation policy in Malawi. Specifically, the study examined the extent to which the Lilongwe city council (LCC) effectively implements the street vending relocation policy. The study also explored street vendors’ views and reactions towards the government’s relocation policy. T... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Moyo, Mapopa Supervisor(s): Michael Chasukwa , Dan BanikThis research was carried out to establish how extended learning time is being managed in primary schools in Malawi. It was noted centrally, that performance of primary school learners was poor and this was attributed to inadequate school time. As such, extended learning time (ELT) policy was considered as a solution. However, during working day... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Maliko, Getrued Supervisor(s): Bob Wajizigha Chulu , Richard NyirongoThis study explored teachers’ involvement in decision making related to finances in three public secondary schools of Kasungu Municipality. Specifically the study attempted to determine ways through which teachers are involved, level of their involvement and factors affecting their involvement. An exploratory case study research design was used.... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Kaonga, Chance Christopher Msauka Supervisor(s): Nertha Kate Mgala , Richard NyirongoThis study seeks to analyse the spread of the Rastafari Movement from Jamaica to Malawi from the early 1970s to 2018 by tracing the roots of Rastafari ideology in Malawi, analysing how the Rastafari movement was consolidated in Malawi, examining how Rastafari has struggled with the general public, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda’s regimes and democrat... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Chanthunya, Harold Supervisor(s): Wiseman Chijere Chirwa , George JawaliThis study sought to assess the effectiveness of collective bargaining at Chancellor College. Despite having the collective barganing mechanism, Chancellor College has, in a period of five years between 2013 and 2018, experienced fifteen strikes. The consequences of these strikes were the following: closure of colleges, disruption of the academi... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Muula, Angela Phiri Supervisor(s): Ernest Thindwa , Michael ChasukwaDespite having policies and strategies aimed at reducing repetition in primary schools, class repetition has remained on the higher side in Malawi. The Ministry of Education has been losing over MWK 14 billion annually for the past five years on primary school repeaters. These policies on repetition rely on communities’ support to education amon... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Mbendela, Martin MadalitsoIn Malawi Social Protection is identified as one of the key instrument to address the endemic poverty and vulnerability caused by different factors including climate shocks. Social protection programmes are being implemented to support poor beneficiaries including women whose households’ economic progress and welfare are constantly set back by... Read more
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Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Zalimba, Mphatso Adamson Supervisor(s): Chrissie Kantukule , Happy KayuniAlthough the theoretical postulations that public debt is dynamically growth dampening are well developed, empirical evidence is mixed and country specific. Using Malawi as a case study, this study examines this relationship using a theoretically guided estimation approach that differs from previous studies: thus, the study uncovers both direct ... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Matabwa, Gift Mbiri Supervisor(s): Regson Chaweza , Levison ChiwaulaThe study interrogates differences and similarities in the processes of conducting Collective Bargaining (CB) in public and private sector organizations. The study used quantitative method in its data collection because it wanted to generate realistic statements which describe how the processes of CB are followed in public and private organizati... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Neliyo, Phillip Benito Supervisor(s): Ernest ThindwaPublic Sector reforms have been heralded as a panacea for enhanced service delivery and public sector efficiency and effectiveness. This study’s main objective is to analyse whether public sector reforms enhance public service delivery using the Malawi Public Service Charter reform initiative as a case study. The study is premised on the New Pub... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Doctoral Thesis Issue year: 2021
Author: Sikwese, Luckie Kanyamula Supervisor(s): Richard Tambulasi , Happy Kayuni