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An Investigation Into the Implementation of Intergrated Quality Management Systems (IQMS)in Schools: A Case Study of Six School in Ntabethemba Circuit, Cradock District
(University of Fort Hare, 2007-12) Mbaliswano, Phumzile
This study set out to investigate the implementation of Integrated Quality Management Systems (IQMS) in six schools in Ntabethemba Circuit of Cradock District in the Eastern Cape Province. The objectives of the study are: to find out whether those who are charged with the responsibility of implementing the IQMS do understand the policy and procedures inherent in the system, to investigate how IQMS is being implemented in schools, to find out the outcomes of the implementation of IQMS and to present findings and recommendations on the best ways to implement IQMS.
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An Investigation Into The Impact of Debt Financing on the Value of Small Manufacturing Firms (SMFs) in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
(University of Fort Hare, 2007-11) Matarirano, Obert
The study focused on the impact of debt on the value of small manufacturing firms. The study based its arguments on Modigliani and Miller's theory of capital structure, postulated in 1958 and corrected in 1963. The primary aim of the study was to determine if there was any benefit gained by small manufacturing firms (SMFs) as a result of using debt as a source of funding. It also aimed at determining if size of the firm and the products it manufactured had a negative effect on the accessibility of debt to small firms. The study hypothesised that there was a negative relationship between debt and profitability. A negative relationship was also hypothesised between firm size, product manufactured and accessibility of debt.
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A Comparative analysis of the determinants and behavior of investment demand between South Africa and Zimbabwe
(University of Fort Hare, 2007) Malumisa, Sambulo
The study investigates the determinants of private investment in South Africa and Zimbabwe employing annual data over the period 1980-2006. The focus is on Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Government Debt, Inflation, and interest rate policies. The data is subjected to stationarity and co integration tests, applied Vector Autoregressive and error correction models to estimate long- and short-run coefficients. The results suggest that GDP for both countries has a positive effect on private investment over the period of study. Government debt has a crowding out effect on private investment for Zimbabwe, for South Africa the effect is insignificant. Inflation for both countries negatively affects private investment. An interesting results supported data for developing countries is the positive relationship between interest rates and private investment.
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An investigation of the extent of Representative Council of Learners' (RCLs) involvement in school governance: A case study of two senior secondary schools in the Libode District, Eastern Cape Province.
(University of Fort Hare, 2007-03) Makubalo, Cynthia Nomalungelo
The study investigates the extent of the effectiveness of Representative Council of Learners' (RCLs) involvement in school governance. South African schools are in a period of transition form the old system, which existed under the apartheid government and the new one being established by the South African Schools Act (SASA) of 1996. The formulation of School Governing Bodies (SGBs) which are composed of parents, educators and learners became necessary to reverse the past educational disparities. The introduction of these SGBs is, therefore, the result of high demand for community participation in the control of schooling and the involvement of legitimate structures in school activities.
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Teachers Managing Change: An Evaluation of the Classroom Impact of Language Imithamo (Modules)- An Ethnographic Study
(University of Fort Hare, 2005) Mafanya, Zoliswa Eutricia
This study seeks to evaluate the impact of the first two language modules called imithamo that are used to upgrade the teachers who are registered for the Bachelor of Education (Foundation and Intermediate Phases) with the University of Fort Hare. It establishes whether the modules have made any significant impact in the teaching of languages.