Investigating the effectiveness of vehicle tracking systems in curbing company vehicle misuse and inefficiencies in Zimbabwe. A Case Study of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Transport Department (2020-2024).

Author
Mhazha, Martin
Title
Investigating the effectiveness of vehicle tracking systems in curbing company vehicle misuse and inefficiencies in Zimbabwe. A Case Study of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Transport Department (2020-2024).
Abstract
This research study seeks to investigate effectiveness of vehicle tracking systems in curbing company vehicle misuse and inefficiencies in Zimbabwe a case of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. It has been globally witnessed that vehicle tracking systems has been employed to mitigate company vehicle misuse and inefficiencies, but still company vehicles are being seen misused by drivers. The main objective then is to investigate the effectiveness of those vehicle tracking systems on company vehicle misuse. The researcher used both quantitative and qualitative research methods employing questionnaires and interviews as research tools. Simple random and convenient sampling techniques were used. Respondents were drawn from Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe employees. From a total population of 550 employees a sample of 85 was drawn to gather data through questionnaires and interviews which were subjected to quantitative and qualitative analysis respectively. It was presented with the use of tables, pie charts, graphs, percentiles ratings and bar charts. The study found out that while vehicle trackers are important in mitigating company vehicle misuse such fuel theft, picking unauthorized passengers, reckless driving, carrying personal implements, excessive idling and joyriding but the misuse is still being seen. It also found out that this is because of poor technical and administrative controls in monitoring those trackers hence proper supervision, sound company policies, proper monitoring facilities, and adequate technological know-how on management were recommended as a synergy to trackers.
Date
June 2025
Publisher
BUSE
Keywords
Inefficiencies
Vehicle Tracking Systems
Company Vehicle Misuse
Curbing
Effectiveness
Supervisor
Mr. F. Chituma
Item sets
Department of Intelligence and Security Studies
Media
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