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This study’s aim was to generate evidence to Cabinet Office of correlates of shortfalls in the implementation of the performance-based contract system for Permanent Secretaries since 2016 that could be used as evidence for improvements in performance appraisal practice. A mixed methods study...

Employees in the primary education sector are faced with a number of challenges in their places of work. In order to deal with these challenges, they form trade unions in an attempt to enhance their strength and fight for improved terms and conditions of service. In order to be effective trade...

The proliferation of teachers’ unions in Zambia has led new teachers to consider certain factors before choosing which union to join. This happens against the backdrop of some teachers being automatically added to unions they did not apply to belong. This study was undertaken to assess the...

The study explored the contribution of teachers' unions in promoting a peaceful learning environment in selected schools of Lusaka, district, Zambia. A case study design was employed on a target population that comprised 28 participants from primary and secondary schools and teacher unions....

Purpose – This study aims to examine the impact of the operations of multinational corporations (MNCs) in trade unions in light of globalization. The study uses qualitative approach on the case study of the Mineworkers Union of Zambia – sampled using purposive sampling technique. Findings – The...

This study explored homework policy implementation in selected primary schools of Kalabo District in Western Province of Zambia with particular focus on prospects and challenges. The study utilised social constructivism theory by Levy Vygotsky 1978. The objectives were; to explore teacher’s...

Whereas Trade Unions bargain with the employer on behalf of union members, workers are still subjected to poor terms and conditions of employment in Zambia. Additionally, casualization of labour and contract employment that aim to avoid the costs of long-term employment are common in public...

In the recent past, attempts have been made to improve service delivery by local councils in Zambia. These include the re-introduction of unified local Government Service Commission and passing of Local Government Amendment Act of 2010. These attempts aimed at improving services being delivered...

The study sought to explore the implementation of Performance Management System in Zambia’s public service with specific focus on exploring awareness, challenges and mitigation measures. The study used qualitative research paradigm and a narrative research design. The study comprised of 30...

This study is a historical investigation of the changing roles and challenges of trade unions in Zambia using the case of Zambia National Union of Teachers (ZNUT). It started as Northern Rhodesia African Teachers Association (NORATA), in 1953 and became Northern Rhodesia Union of Teachers (NORUT)...