摘要：This study sought to evaluate the impact of corporate governance and unethical behaviour on the performance of state corporations in Zimbabwe. A case study approach was taken involving the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, which is the sole broadcaster in the country. Questionnaires and face to face interviews were used to gather data from Senior Government Officials and the general public. The study found that top management, and the Board were corrupt. Procurement of goods and services were done without following proper tender procedures, thereby depriving the Corporation of millions of dollars. There was no efficiency and effectiveness in the way service was being delivered. There was lack of accountability and transparency in the way business was being done. It was reported that employees went for over seven months without salaries yet top management and the Board paid themselves handsomely. There was no relationship between the Chief Executive Officer's salary and performance of the organisation. Nepotism and intimidation were also reported to be high and this affected morale among employees and service delivery to the general public remained poor. It was noted that bad corporate governance and unethical behaviour had serious negative implications on both organisational and employees' performance. The study concluded that there were serious misgovernance issues in ZBC which needed urgent redress. The study recommended that boards should monitor the activities of Parastatals and make sure that they act to the best interest of all their stakeholders, make sure that salaries are performance related and that they adhere to best corporate practices.
