Alexander Maune

Profile:

Summary

Dr Alexander Maune is a lecturer in the department of banking and finance at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE). He is also a research associate in CEMS at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and a researcher for the UNISA-AU agenda 2063 project. A Talmudic investment expert in real investments. A member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA Dip. MA), Strategic & Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIPs) and Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ). Worked for Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe among other organisations. Offering a comprehensive background in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, and growing profit channels by establishing trust. A disciplined and resourceful professional with expertise in banking, finance, accounting, economic intelligence, strategic & competitive intelligence, alternative finance, and research. He is a passionate researcher with more than 30 referred journal articles, one book chapter and two books. He also writes for the local magazine, ZIMDIRECTOR. A public speaker who has presented research papers at international conferences. A Talmudic and Zoharic scholar.

 

Qualifications

  • D in BI (AC)
  • MSc Banking and Financial Services (NUST)
  • BCom Accounting (Hons) (MSU)
  • MA (CIMA)
  • in ITF (TRAPCA)

 

Research Interests

  • Corporate Governance
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Alternative Finance
  • StartUps & Venture capital
  • Strategic Competitive Intelligence
  • Economic Intelligence
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Talmud & Zohar

 

Memberships

  • Institute of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ)
  • Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIPs)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • UNISA-AU Agenda 2063 Research Project

 

Publications:

Books

  • Maune, A. (2019). Start-Ups and Venture Capital: Lessons for developing countries, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Mauritius, ISBN: 978-620-2-00718-4.
  • Maune, A. (2015). Competitive Intelligence as Economic Phenomena, Virtus Interpress, Ukraine, ISBN 978-966-96872-4-1, (www.virtusinterpress.org).

 

Book Chapters

  • Maune, A. (2016). Indigenous Knowledge Intelligence and African Development. In P. Ngulube (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Theoretical Perspectives on Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Developing Countries (Chapter 8), IGI Global (http://www.igi-global.com/book/handbook-research-theoretical-perspectives-indigenous/150439).

 

Publications in Referred Journals

  • Maune, A., Matanda, E. and Mundonde, J. (2021). “Financial Inclusion as an Intentional behaviour in Zimbabwe,” (Submitted).
  • Maune, A. (2021). “Intention to use Mobile Applications in Competitive Intelligence: An extended conceptual framework,” Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business, (Submitted).
  • Maune, A. and Chikaza, Z. (2021). “Corporate Governance Reforms in State Enterprises and Parastatals, and Capital Investment Financing in Zimbabwe,” International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management, (forthcoming).
  • Maune, A. (2021). “Corporate Governance and Economic Growth in sub-Saharan Africa,” Afro-Asian J. of Finance and Accounting, (forthcoming).
  • Maune, A., Matanda, E. and Mundonde, J. (2020). “Is Money Supply the cause of Inflation in Zimbabwe? An Empirical Examination,” Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, Vol. 16(3).
  • Maune, A., Matanda, E. and Mundonde, J. (2020). “Does Financial Inclusion cause Economic Growth in Zimbabwe? An Empirical Investigation,” Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, Vol. 16(1), pp. 195-215.
  • Maune, A. (2019). “Competitive intelligence as a game changer for Africa’s competitiveness in the global economy,” Journal of Intelligence Studies in Business, Vol. 9(3), pp. 24-38.
  • Maune, A. and Matanda, E. (2019). “Does FDI cause Economic Growth?” Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, Vol. 15(6), pp. 153-187.
  • Maune, A. (2019). “A Descriptive Analysis of Board Gender Diversity and Firm Performance in Zimbabwean listed companies,” Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law, 8(4), pp. 118-145.
  • Maune, A. (2019). “Trade in Services – Economic Growth nexus: An analysis of the growth impact of Trade in Services in SADC countries,” Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies (JEBS), Vol. 11(2), pp. 58-78.
  • Maune, A. (2019). “An examination of Minority Investor Protection and Capital Market Development in Emerging African Economies,” Interdisciplinary Journal of Economics and Business Law, Vol. 8(1), pp. 1-30.
  • Maune, A. (2018). “Trade in Services and Economic Benefits in an Emerging Economy,” Journal of Applied Economic Sciences, XIII, Winter 8(62), pp. 1119-1133.
  • Maune, A. (2018). “Economic Development in Africa: Unlocking the potential of Zimbabwe`s Ease of Doing Business in attracting Foreign Direct Investment,” Journal of Economic and Management Perspectives, 12(2).
  • Maune, A. (2018). “Financial Inclusion and the Trade-Growth nexus: Evidence from the emerging Zimbabwean Economy,” Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies (JEBS), 10(6), pp. 1-19.
  • Maune, A. (2018). “The impact of FDI inflows, Exports and Domestic Investment on Economic Growth in Africa,” Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies (JEBS), 10(4), pp. 152-164.
  • Maune, A. (2018). “The Sacred Derivation of Business Transparency and Accountability,” Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 22(4), p. 1-7.
  • Maune, A. (2017). “From Bust to Boom: The Emerging Economy 2004 – 2017 and beyond,” Journal of Applied Economic Sciences, Volume XII, Issue 8(54).
  • Maune, A. (2017). “The role of Competitive Intelligence in Trade Facilitation in an Emerging Economy,” Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies (JEBS), Vol. 9(6), pp.132-148.
  • Maune, A. (2017). “The strength of Sound Corporate Governance and Economic Growth in an Emerging Market Context,” International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 7(5), pp. 6-13.
  • Maune, A. (2017). “Enterprise Governance, Investor Trust and Liquidity in the Banking Industry: Evidence from an Emerging Economy,” Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce, 22(2), 1-25.
  • Maune, A. (2017). “The strong influence of Sound Corporate Governance and Economic Growth: Evidence from Zimbabwe,” Journal of Problems and Perspectives in Management, 15(2), pp. 1-11.
  • Maune, A. (2017). “Developing Competitive Advantage through Start-Ups and Venture Capital in Emerging Markets: A view from Israel,” Risk Governance & Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, 7(3), pp. 97-115.
  • Maune, A. (2016). “Human Capital Intelligence and Economic Development,” Journal of Problems and Perspectives Management, 14, Issue 3, pp.120-130.
  • Maune, A. (2016). “Corporate Citizenship and the Talmud,” Journal of Environmental Economics, 7, Issue 2, pp. 53 – 61.
  • Maune, A. (2015). “Economic Miracles: Valuable Economic Lessons for Developing Nations,” Risk Governance & Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, 5, Issue 4, Continued-1, pp. 199-204.
  • Maune, A. (2015). “The Talmudic Philosophical Conception of Business Ethics,” Journal of Governance and Regulation, 4, Issue 4, Continued-4, pp. 486-498.
  • Maune, A. (2015). “A Talmudic Perspective of the Zimbabwean Banking Crisis of 2004/2005,” Risk Governance & Control: Financial Markets & Institutions, 5, (3), pp. 104-113.
  • Maune, A. (2015). “Hillel the Elder: A Talmudic Perspective of his Leadership Intelligence,” Journal of Governance and Regulation, 5, Issue 2, pp. 7-14.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “Competitive Intelligence as an Enabler for Firm Competitiveness: An Overview,” Journal of Governance and Regulation, 3 (2), pp. 29-42.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “Competitive Intelligence as an Important Contributor to the Growth of Banks: A Zimbabwean Perspective,” Journal of Governance and Regulation, 3 (3), pp. 98-112.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “Competitive Intelligence and Firm Competitiveness: An Overview,” Journal of Corporate Ownership and Control, Vol. 12(1), pp. 533-542.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “Competitive Intelligence in South Africa: A Historiography,” Journal of Corporate Ownership and Control, 11(4), pp. 635-641.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “Competitive Intelligence: An Exploratory Literature Review of its Positioning,” Journal of Governance and Regulation, 3(4), pp. 63-71.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “A conceptual analysis of the role of competitive intelligence in Zimbabwe`s banking sector,” Journal of Governance and Regulation, Vol. 3(4), pp. 125-137.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “Corporate Governance in Zimbabwe: An Overview of its Current State,” Journal of Asian Economic and Financial Review, 5 (1), pp. 167-178.

 

Other Publications

 

Academic Conference Presentations

  • Maune, A. (2018). “The Military as a breeding ground for high-tech and cyber-security start-ups: Evidence from Israel,” International Conference on evolving Afro-Asian synergies on Peace, Security and Development in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era (17th – 18th October, 2018), The Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
  • Maune, A. (2017). “Trade in Services and Economic Benefits in Africa: Evidence from Zimbabwe,” International Conference on Financial Services 2017 (10-12 October), Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa.
  • Maune, A. (2014). “The role of competitive intelligence in the banking sector: A case for Zimbabwe.” Paper presented at the 2014 SCIP Africa Summit, “Competitive Strategies as practiced in Emerging African Markets,” October 13-15, 2014, UNISA, South Africa.