Issue 1

Volume 4, 2025 Published

Publication Date February 17, 2026
Articles 8 articles

Table of Contents

Balancing Passion and Reality: What No One Tells You About Starting a Business
Irene Banda , Chilombo Montah
pp. 1-21 Published: Feb 17, 2026

Economic development depends largely on a vibrant and growing business sector. Statistics show that SMEs in Africa represent up to 90% of all businesses and contribute around 40% of gross …

Developing an Employee Engagement Framework to Strengthen Firm Performance: A Case of an Agro-Based Firm
Fiso’kuhle Peswa , Dr Elisha Mavodyo
DOI: /ajlg.v4i1.26 · pp. 23-49 Published: Feb 17, 2026

This study aimed to develop an Employee Engagement Framework to enhance firm performance in a ZSE-registered agro-based firm. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative assessments through a 10-point …

Enhancing Employee Performance through Strategic Technology Adoption: A Case Study of the Standards Association of Zimbabwe
Primrose Tapiwa Katsande , Professor Gabriel Kabanda
DOI: /ajlg.v4i1.27 · pp. 50-75 Published: Feb 17, 2026

This study explores strategies for enhancing employee performance through the effective adoption of new technologies at the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ). Recognizing that technology alone does not guarantee improved …

Does Value-Based Leadership Training Lead to Leader Effectiveness? Evidence from Faith Based, Private, and Non-Governmental Organizations in Nigeria
Adeola Adesola Essien , Dr William Udotong , Prof. Mike Wicker
pp. 76-100 Published: Feb 17, 2026

Despite sustained leadership training focused on personality traits and managerial competencies, many organisational leaders continue to exhibit immoral and unethical practices that undermine organisational development in the 21st century. Although …

Enhancing Employee Productivity in Remote Work: A Case of Standards Association of Zimbabwe
Cyprian Muchechemera , Paddington Marimo
DOI: /ajlg.v4i1.29 · pp. 101-131 Published: Feb 17, 2026

This study investigated the impact of remote work on employee productivity at the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ). Using questionnaires and interviews, it identified major challenges faced by remote workers, …

Leadership Model for Enhancing Employee Retention: A Case of Kwekwe City Council
Virginia Mutowo , Walter Nyamangodo
DOI: /ajlg.v4i1.30 · pp. 133-161 Published: Feb 17, 2026

The purpose of this study was to provide an effective leadership model to Kwekwe City Council, a local government in Zimbabwe, in order to solve the extremely high employee turnover …

Fostering a Performance Culture in Zimbabwean State-Owned Enterprises: Evidence from ZINARA
Dr Moses Chundu , Tafadzwa Kaseke , Melissa Dengedza
pp. 162-186 Published: Feb 17, 2026

This study examines how Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) can improve its performance by investigating its organizational culture, leadership styles, and communication practices. Using stratified random sampling, a sample of …

Development of a Transformational Personal Leadership Model for Effective Leadership Practice
Peter Mapise
DOI: /ajlg.v4i1.32 · pp. 187-230 Published: Feb 17, 2026

This paper explores the development of a transformational personal leadership model for effective leadership practice. The study addresses gaps in leadership scholarship and practice, where existing theories often emphasize external …