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Thesis Publications

Research and thesis writing represent a major milestone in a student’s academic journey, requiring dedication, originality, and perseverance. At Unicaf, we value this effort and recognise the importance of showcasing the research outputs of our graduates as part of their academic and professional achievements.
All theses are affiliated with Unicaf University Malawi and Unicaf University Zambia and are published and managed on the respective university websites.
To explore these theses, please visit Unicaf University Malawi and Unicaf University Zambia.

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An Assessment Of Principal’s Perspectives On The Leadership Styles In The Implementation Of The Universal Basic Education Programme In South-South Nigeria

The research study assessed the principal's perspectives on leadership styles in implementing the Universal Basic Education (UBE) program in South-South, Nigeria. A total of five research questions…

Subjects: Education
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Festus D. Mrakpor
University: Unicaf University - Malawi
Date Deposited: August 30, 2023

An Investigation Into The Challenges Of Inclusive Education In Institutions Of Higher Education In Malawi

Inclusive education started to receive increased attention following its affirmation from the 1994 World Conference on Special Needs Education held at Salamanca in Spain. The inclusion of learners…

Subjects: Education
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Emily Grace Chiumia Mwale
University: Unicaf University - Malawi
Date Deposited: August 30, 2023

An Evaluation Of The Impact Of Corporate Social Responsibility On Financial Performance: The Case For Tobacco Companies In Malawi

  This qualitative study examined the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Financial Performance (FP) of tobacco companies in Malawi. Despite inconsistent findings in previous research, CSR…

Subjects: Business
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Cromwell Mpinganjira
University: Unicaf University - Malawi
Date Deposited: August 30, 2023

Determinants Of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Success/Failure: A Study Of SMES In The Western Region Of Cameroon

The relevance of SMEs to the economy is already accepted and established worldwide. They generally employ the greatest percentage of the labor force in most economies and contribute…

Subjects: Business
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Ndindah Ndifor Clement
University: Unicaf University - Zambia
Date Deposited: August 30, 2023

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICIES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSAL BANKS IN GHANA AND ITS EFFECT ON THE ECONOMY. USING ECOBANK GHANA LTD AS A CASE STUDY

The triangulation of the mixed-method survey study assessed the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on the financial performance of universal banks in Ghana and their effect on…

Subjects: Accounting and Finance
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Anthony Madana
University: Unicaf University - Malawi
Date Deposited: August 29, 2023

IMPACT OF INITIAL TRAINING PROGRAM ON TEACHERS’ LEVELS OF SATISFACTION AND EFFECTIVENESS AT PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN SAINT LUCIA

The need to evaluate teacher preparation programs to identify gaps and improve program quality has been well established in the literature. Notwithstanding, the two-year initial training program in…

Subjects: Education
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Angelina Phera Polius
University: Unicaf University - Malawi
Date Deposited: August 29, 2023

INFLUENCE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL POLITICS ON CORPORATE PERFORMANCE IN THE NIGERIAN BANKING SECTOR

The study investigated the influence of corporate governance and organisational politics on corporate performance of the Nigerian banking sector using 1486 staff of the four main banks in…

Subjects: Public Administration
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Esezi-Obilor, Favour Uche
University: Unicaf University - Zambia
Date Deposited: July 26, 2023

ACHIEVING INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE THROUGH STRATEGIC KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING (CASE OF BANKING SECTOR IN GAMBIA)

In line with Peter Drucker’s view, knowledge has emerged as a key economic resource as well as the principal and preponderant source of competitive advantages. This study has…

Subjects: Business
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Clement Obisike Enweruzo
University: Unicaf University - Zambia
Date Deposited: July 26, 2023

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT’S SIGNIFICANCE IN ZAMBIA, SOUTH AFRICA AND ZIMBABWE’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The study on the comparative evaluation of the environmental impacts assessment’s signficance in Zambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe’s economic development was conducted in order to demystify mixed insights…

Subjects: Business
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Sunny M Chikwanha
University: Unicaf University - Zambia
Date Deposited: July 26, 2023

AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVE USE OF MOODLE AS A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AT NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

  The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has been challenged to fully realise the advantages of the university’s learning management system. NUST implemented the Modular Object-Oriented…

Subjects: Education
Item Type: Doctoral
Depositing User: Jacqueline Teresa Charmaine Bock
University: Unicaf University - Zambia
Date Deposited: July 26, 2023