The Effects of Outsourcing on Profitability of Firms Operating in the Mining Sector in Zimbabwe. A Case of Trojan Nickel Mine
- Author
- Mapuranga, Agness
- Title
- The Effects of Outsourcing on Profitability of Firms Operating in the Mining Sector in Zimbabwe. A Case of Trojan Nickel Mine
- Abstract
- The study examined the effects of outsourcing on profitability of firms that are operating in the mining sector in Zimbabwe, a case of Trojan Nickel Mine. A mixed method approach was adopted to quantify and qualify and explain the effects of outsourcing on profitability of mining firms in Zimbabwe organization. Regression analysis was conducted using SPSS version 21 for data analysis. The findings of the study were that, outsourcing has a positive effect on profitability at Trojan nickel mine. The study concluded that in order for organizations in mining sector of Zimbabwe to increase profitability they have to outsource non-core activities to focus on its core business. The study recommended that the management of Trojan nickel mine should outsource non-core activities to specialized service providers in order for the mine to focus on its core business activities which will to lead to reduced operating cost and increased profitability.
- Date
- 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- outsourcing
- profitability
- Supervisor
- Mr. Mawonde
- Item sets
- Department of Economics
- Media
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