Abstract:
This study sought to find ways to improve the performance of academic staff in
Zimbabwean State Universities (ZSUs). The study adopted a quantitative research strategy and
used 351 academic members from ZSUs as the sample size. Structured questionnaires were used
as modes of data collection. Based on structured questionnaires of academic staff members of
the thirteen ZSUs, the study concluded that, for academic members to improve their
performance, ZSUs should provide motivational strategies such as Staff Development
Fellowships programmes, increase remuneration to motivate staff, engage promotional
reviews and many more. The study recommends that institutions should engage motivational
strategies so that academic employees will improve their performance
