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The adoption of E-learning systems in Zimbabwe’s universities
(International journal of educational research and development, 2021-06-02) Muzurura Joe; Mataruka Leo T.; Nyoni Josphat
The education system in Zimbabwe’s universities is rapidly metamorphosing, driven by technological progress, heightened competitiveness among universities, hence the need to find new sources of distinctive competences using e-learning systems. Non controllable events such as effects of climatic changes and transboundary pandemic diseases on traditional education have been disrupting the traditional learning systems. As a result, universities are trying to augment traditional teaching and learning processes and practices by embracing e-learning systems. The purpose of this research was to examine factors that influence the probability of adopting of e-learning systems in Zimbabwe’s universities. E-learning systems have steadily risen to become critical tools for effective and inexpensive way of efficient education delivery, knowledge discovery and sharing among lecturers and students. E-learning systems have the potential to improve learning outcomes of users whilst also enriching and perpetuating needed cognitive and effective skills of users. Quantitative data was collected using a structured questionnaire from a randomly selected sample of 50 university students in Harare students. The data was analysed using multinomial logistic regression equation with three dependent variables; Adopt; Not Adopt and Defer Adoption of e-learning systems. The probability of adopting e-learning systems in Zimbabwe’s universities is affected by social influence, perceived control, perceived usefulness, and ease of use, facilitating conditions, performance expectance, attitude and costs. The findings also show perceived usefulness, perceived enjoyment affect the likelihood of deferring the adoption of learning system relative to not adopting. The study recommends crafting of policies that reduce complexity and cost of using e-learning systems whilst at the same time adopting add-ons that enhances relative advantages, compatibility with traditional systems, and performance expectance of users. The study contributes to literature by extending the Technology Acceptance Model and Theory of Planned Behaviour using a polychotomous regression technique to examine factors that enables the probability of using e-learning system.
Bridging the Gap: Navigating Human Resources Management Bias to Promote Equality and Inclusivity in the Workplace.
(INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), 2025-06-29) Mubango Hazel; Muchowe Regis; Mataruka Leo
In contemporary, multifaceted workplaces, proficient human resource management is essential for organisational success. Nonetheless, despite advancements in fostering a work climate that encourages diversity and inclusion, specific individuals still encounter ongoing challenges of workplace discrimination, inequality, and inequitable treatment. This conceptual paper explores the strategies to navigate HRM bias to promote equality and an inclusive workplace. Human resource management bias manifests in various forms, such as discriminatory practices in recruitment and promotion, unconscious biases in performance evaluations and feedback, a lack of diversity at both managerial and non-managerial levels, and rigid or insensitive policies that fail to accommodate diverse employee needs. Mastering the ability to surmount such prejudices is essential not just for fostering equity and an inclusive work environment but also for maximising individual potential and improving organisational performance. Some strategies to mitigate workplace bias in human resource management include executing anti-discriminatory policies, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training, blind recruitment methods, using technology and cultivating a workplace culture emphasizing equality and inclusion. If implemented effectively, these tactics help reduce bias in human resource management processes and practices within businesses.