Navigating Uncertainty: Precarious Employment In Chinese Firms And Its Impact On Workers. A Case of Bulawayo Zimbabwe

Ncube MD and Chigeda VF

Published on: 2025-07-25

Abstract

The research aimed at exploring precarious work conditions in the Chinese owned firms in the Bulawayo province. The rationale behind the study being that precarious working conditions disregard the human being and tend to affect the employees psychologically the study employed a qualitative research approach which adopts capturing the experiences of the participants in their natural setting. The study made use of the case study research design which draws information from multiple sources to complement each other. Data was gathered through the use of primary and secondary information sources. The study used semi-structured interviews and documentary sources to gather research data. The use of interviews reinforced the study by providing raw data on the experiences of the participants and the use of documentary sources yielded truth about the organization’s operational status and the consequences of such. The total population for the study was 500employees from which a sample of 15 participants was drawn based on the fullness and recurrence of research data. The study used snowballing sampling technique to help identify key informants. Data was analysed through the matic approach which is mostly commended when dealing with emotional experiences of the research subjects. The research findings chronicled the perilous psychological impacts associated with precarious employment in organizations. To address the precarious employment challenges, it is essential to implement policies that promote quality employment and ensure fair labour practices.