Papers by Stanislas Bigirimana
Cultural duality, leadership and nation building in Africa
Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development, 2018
The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this p... more The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.
African democracies and the globalisation of crime
Knowledge for Peace, 2021
An Evaluation of Africa University’s Strategic Facilities Management
Australian Journal of Business and Management Research
Facilities Management is an integrated function in which management issues pre-dominate over tech... more Facilities Management is an integrated function in which management issues pre-dominate over technical issues. Through examination of documents and participant observation, this study aimed at assessing the strategic direction and specific strategies that Africa University is pursing in managing its facilities. This study concluded that Africa University is pursuing a growth strategy given the ongoing increase of student numbers. Whereas the performance of the Facilities Management function was over-all above average and adequate for the current status of the University, the growth strategy will lead to inevitable need for changes in the facilities management strategies and procedures in order to match the increasing students population.
Changing Paradigms in the Information Society
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 2011
Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies, 2016
Contents 1. Introduction .
Pattens of Human Knowing in the Information Society : A Philosophical Study of the Epistemological Implications of the Information Revolution
... Gen. Télesphore Irambona, Dr. Jean Marie Claude Nkeshimana, Brig. Gen. Jérémie Ntiranyibagira... more ... Gen. Télesphore Irambona, Dr. Jean Marie Claude Nkeshimana, Brig. Gen. Jérémie Ntiranyibagira, and Rev. Valentin Nsabimana. Thanks also to Rev. Shete Wangira SJ, and Rev. Marcellin Mugabe SJ for the youth we spent together and for our friendship. ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing the enrollment of students into ... more The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing the enrollment of students into the Executive Masters of Business Administration (EMBA) Programme at Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Questionnaires were distributed to students, lecturers and administrators of the EMBA programme. The analysis showed one the factors hindering increased enrollment is cost. The fees are unaffordable given the fact that the majority of students pay from their personal savings. Moreover, there is emerging competition from other programmes offered by Africa University while other universities in Zimbabwe are offering similar programmes at a lower cost. The participant also indicated that quality of service needs to be improved and formal advertising and marketing efforts made as many participants indicated that they got to know about the programmes through informal means such as from friends.
The International Coffee Agreement (ICA) aimed at strengthening the global coffee sector through ... more The International Coffee Agreement (ICA) aimed at strengthening the global coffee sector through the promotion of its sustainable expansion in a market-based environment for the betterment of all participants in the sector. This goal was meant to be achieved through five strategies, namely, (1) promoting international cooperation on coffee matters, (2) encouraging consumption that balances demand and supply, (3) providing mark et development, (4) facilitating fair-trade and (5) enhancing coffee financing for small scale farmers in developing countries. An exploratory study aiming at assessing to what extent the ICA has contributed to the development of export markets for small scale coffee growers in Manicaland, Zimbabwe showed that the ICA is failing to promote international market development. 99% of the respondents agree that it is doing it to a lower extent. This study recommends that the ICA should put in place a platform to incorporate the small scale farmers so that they increase their market spectrum in order to increase its export volumes and sustain the sector.
This study sought to assess the responsiveness of Afrasia Kingdom Zimbabwe Limited's stakeholders... more This study sought to assess the responsiveness of Afrasia Kingdom Zimbabwe Limited's stakeholders to the change from paper slips to a paperless and cardless withdrawal system. A case study involving 81 respondents: 3 tactical managers, 7 bank tellers and 69 account holders was conducted using questionnaires, interviews and participant observation. The major findings indicated a diversity of responses depending on demographic characteristics such age and gender. More transactions were being conducted elsewhere using AKZL's CellCard service points than AKZL Mutare's banking hall. The study recommended intensive awareness campaign programsin order to increase the responsiveness to paperless and cardless withdrawal system.
An Inquiry into the Impact of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on the Enrolment, Registration, Examination Clearance and Access to Results of Students at Africa University, Mutare, Zimbabwe
Archives of Business Research, 2015
Challenges Faced by the Mary Mount Catholic Parish in Establishing a Business Incubation Centre in Rushinga, Mashonaland Province, Zimbabwe
International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2015
Research in Business and Management, 2014
The objective of this study was to assess the perception of the role of services departments i.e.... more The objective of this study was to assess the perception of the role of services departments i.e. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), library, registry and business office towards the EMBA program. Questionnaires were distributed to students, lecturers and administrators of the EMBA program. Record sampling and direct observations were other methods used to collect data. Responses from the questionnaires were entered into Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) for analysis. The analysis showed that there is need for improved quality of service in support departments to the EMBA program.
British Journal of Economics, Management & Trade, 2015
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the management of electronic records... more The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the management of electronic records at Africa University. Effective management of electronic records implies effective creation, distribution, use, storage, securing, backup, and disaster recovery systems and procedures. At Africa University three departments, namely, the library, the accounts office and The Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Department are directly concerned with the maintenance of electronic records. Questionnaires were distributed to 14 employees from these three departments (from a population of 33 employees) while in depth interviews were conducted with Bigirimana et al.; BJEMT, 10(1): 1-10, 2015; Article no.BJEMT.15460 2 the heads of these department, namely, the Bursar, the Librarian and the ICT Director. Responses indicated that maintenance of electronic records at Africa University is not effective.
From Politics to E-Politics
Handbook of Research on Political Activism in the Information Age, 2014
World Journal of Business and Management, 2015
The International Coffee Agreement (ICA) aimed at strengthening the global coffee sector through ... more The International Coffee Agreement (ICA) aimed at strengthening the global coffee sector through the promotion of its sustainable expansion in a market-based environment for the betterment of all participants in the sector. This goal was meant to be achieved through five strategies, namely, (1) promoting international cooperation on coffee matters, (2) encouraging consumption that balances demand and supply, (3) providing mark et development, (4) facilitating fair-trade and (5) enhancing coffee financing for small scale farmers in developing countries. An exploratory study aiming at assessing to what extent the ICA has contributed to the development of export markets for small scale coffee growers in Manicaland, Zimbabwe showed that the ICA is failing to promote international market development. 99% of the respondents agree that it is doing it to a lower extent. This study recommends that the ICA should put in place a platform to incorporate the small scale farmers so that they increase their market spectrum in order to increase its export volumes and sustain the sector.
Whereas the performance of the Facilities Management function was over-all above average and adeq... more Whereas the performance of the Facilities Management function was over-all above average and adequate for the current status of the University, the growth strategy will lead to inevitable need for changes in the facilities management strategies and procedures in order to match the increasing students population.
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