The research study looks at the financial sector of Zimbabwe as it responded to the challenges posed by the trade liberalisation, which had been embraced by the government of Zimbabwe. In mis effort, particular focus was made to one of the financial institution in Zimbabwe, Zimbank (The Zimbabwe Banking Corporation) which found itself having to craft and implement a turnaround programme in order to adapt to me new environment The study looks at the challenges it experienced and the impact mis had on its stakeholders, particularly die customer. The liberalisation of the financial services sector in Zimbabwe brought about a new period which saw a lot of barriers of entry being removed. This resulted in the formation of new banks and increased the level of competition in that sector. A two pronged approach was adopted to the research (desk and field research) to gamer data on the effects of die turnaround programme. The data collected and analysed revealed that me turnaround programme saw me bank (Zimbank) surviving the competition as it came up with innovative products mat added convenience to its customers. A clear link was established between die turnaround programme and the provision of better services to the customers. However, it was also established mat the bank still has to do a lot to keep its customers aware of the strategic moves being taken by it When die turnaround programme was adopted, its customers were not so much aware of what was happening. It was therefore recommended mat the bank should improve its communication with customers, as there are partners in business. / Thesis (M.B.A.)-University of Natal (Durban), 2003.

Diploma thesis "Restructuring of OP Prostějov Company" offers a comprehensive insight into crisis management and key ingredients that lead to the successful company turnaround. Slatter`s theoretical approach is combined with the best practice of strategy consultants at Roland Berger. We analyze the situation of the biggest manufacturer of outerwear dresses in Czech Republic - OP Prostějov Company. Both financial and strategic analyses identify the key drivers in clothing industry and assess the causes of the company poor performance. OP Prostějov is recommended to focus on Measure-to-Made luxury collection, while all the unnecessary properties should be divested and sold in order to pay the bank loans and other liabilities of the company. The most important steps are defined in the part of financial restructuring and new strategic reorientation with attention to improve the basic operational metrics -- most importantly to improve EBIT margin and return on capital invested.