[Modernism and Post-Modernism Employees Risk Perceptions And Their Impact On Social Security Administration. Case of the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) of Zimbabwe]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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ABSTRACT

The main aim of this research is to discuss the modernism and post-modernism employees risk perceptions and their impact on Social Security administration in the case of the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) of Zimbabwe. This research is founded on the qualitative study. This study was based on primary data and secondary data accumulation in order to answer the research questions. In literature review section ample amount of literature was discussed which enable the researcher to get in-depth knowledge about the entire concept in context to modernist and post-modernist employees risk perceptions in Zimbabwe. For analysing this topic from an organizational perspective the researcher opt for NSSA in order to obtain primary information about modernist and post-modernist employees risk perceptions and it's impact on social security and how it is being catered by NSSA.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTII

DECLARATIONIII

ABSTRACTIV

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION1

Background of the research1

Problem Statement2

Aims of the research2

Objectives of the research2

Research question2

Scope Of Limitations3

Purpose Of Research4

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW5

NSSA5

Social Security5

Modernism9

Post-modernity12

Risk Management16

Perception of Risk17

Assessment of Risk18

Risk analysis: Methods of Evaluation18

Major Risks and Issues20

Prevention22

Acceptance22

Reducing the risk23

Transfer23

The process of risk management24

Area Census Information24

Space of collective treatment of signals25

Space sorting individual potential information25

Risk Assessment and Prioritization26

Risks affecting the Company26

Previous Studies on Risk Management27

Risks of fixed assets of the company29

Theoretical and conceptual foundations of risk30

Business Risk33

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY36

Information Gathered36

Research Design37

Primary Data38

Research Process39

Research Method41

Qualitative Research41

Literature Search42

Survey and Sample Size42

Data Analysis43

Research Philosophy44

Quality and Verification45

Issues of validity and reliability45

Ethical Concerns47

CHAPTER 04: ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION48

Survey Analysis48

Research Question Analysis55

CHAPTER 05: CONCLUSION61

Recommendations63

REFERENCES66

APPENDIX71

Appendix A: Questionnaire71

Appendix B: Informed Consent Form for Survey74

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

This dissertation follows a logical progression through five chapters. The first chapter introduces the topic, the statement of the problem, the background, the purpose, the research objectives, necessary definitions, the scope of limitations, and the study's purpose. From there, chapter two provides an overview of the applicable literature. Chapter three describes the research methodology chosen to complete the study, and finally, chapters four and five present the results of the study.

Background of the research

A fundamental belief in Modernism is that all problems can be solved rationally by the application of scientific and social theory, and thus justify management theories that aim to explain human behaviour. Post-Modernists argue that it is impossible to derive a universal truth, and therefore empirical studies do not reflect the reality within organisations. Security, in practice as well as in concept, has long been a central part of mankind's history. While the veracity of this statement is indisputable, it is ...