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Creating global business competence : the role of strategic management

Scott, George Alastair (2006-11-15)

The tension uncovered during this study is between two worlds: the very pragmatic and enormously challenging world of managing in a rapidly changing and highly competitive global market, and the scientific world of ...
Is South African Tourism (SAT) giving enough support for the establishment of a competitive adventure travel industry

Aucamp, Jean (2006-11-30)

The South African government has recognized tourism as a key development priority and an important contributor to the South African economy. Numerous global lifestyle and travel trends impact the nature of tourism, ...
The relationship between leader behaviours and cultural intelligence in South Africa's multicultural environment

Dewald, Smit (2006-11-30)

Business in the twenty-first century has become global and being able to deal effectively with others who are culturally different has become a business necessity (Thomas & Inkson, 2004). Understanding and working with ...
Leveraging on experience, risk and control as key determinants to enhance a late-entrant globalisation strategy : the case of the EPI-USE group of companies

Stofberg, Johanna Clasina (2006-11-30)

Purpose – The case study explores how leveraging on experience, risk and control can be used to enhance a late-entrant globalisation strategy. Design/methodology/approach – Qualitative techniques were used to analyse the ...
Alignment of IT strategy with business strategy : impact on IT effectiveness and business perfomance

Musuka, Patrick (2006-11-30)

The primary purpose of this research is to establish to what extent, if any Zimbabwean companies proactively align their IT strategy with the business strategy as a way of building and sustaining business competitive ...
The impact of food and beverage mergers on the shareholder value with specific reference to South Africa

Myeni, Wiseman Bellingham Wanda (University of South Africa, 2007)

This study is aimed at investigating the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the share prices and dividends involving South African companies in the food and beverage industry. A sample of 79 mergers from 1999 to 2005 ...
A case study to explore the best marketing practices of the fast growing health and wellness industry

Oosthuizen, Deirdre Vanessa (University of South Africa, 2007)

The purpose of this paper is to discuss how the health spas embark on marketing strategies and how they will deal with the increased consumer demand. On the one hand, a case study of two recognised health spas will illustrate ...
The structuring of diversity programmes at science councils in South Africa-Case Studies-Mintek

Singh, Viloshnee (University of South Africa, 2007)

The peaceful transition from apartheid to a democratised society is one of South Africa’s most impressive achievements. The attainment of these achievements has placed enormous pressure on the country to “shift to a ...
The opt-out revolution by women in management : myth or reality?

Reddy, Krishnaveni (University of South Africa, 2007)

Women around the world are not making much progress up the corporate ladder but instead; many are frustrated and choosing to leave their jobs. The purpose of this study was to identify what challenges are facing senior ...
Productivity measurement and its relationship to quality in a South African Minting Company

Mtotywa, Matolwandile Mzuvukile (University of South Africa, 2007)

The aim of this study was to investigate a productivity measurement at the South African Minting Company and evaluate the relationship between productivity and quality. Special emphasis was given to profit-linked total ...
An investigation into the leadership development strategy implemented by a manufacturing organization in South Africa

Munsamy, Sandra (University of South Africa, 2007)

The challenging nature of business today requires exceptional leadership skills. However these leadership skills are a scarce commodity and companies need to develop leadership to ensure a pipeline of leadership talent ...
To investigate how Mobile Cellular Network Operators can increase the average revenue per user by stimulating the usage of broadband services

Malebanye, Potsane (University of South Africa, 2007)

The objective of this research is to investigate how mobile cellular network operators can increase the average revenue per user by stimulating the usage of mobile broadband services. There is a general consensus that ...
Not-for-profit marketing :branding, brand equity and marketing of smaller charities

Van Niekerk, Elizabeth (University of South Africa, 2007)

Decades after the idea of not-for-profit marketing was first introduced the uptake has not been universal. This study investigates the application of commercial marketing principles in a sector where objectives other ...
The degree of organisational performance measurement in SME's : a focus on ICT enterprises

Naude, Dirk (University of South Africa, 2007)

The research was conducted to determine the degree of organisational performance measurement in SMEs in the ICT sector within the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Literature on performance measurement and SMEs was ...
Implementation of enterprise risk management as a tool for improving corporate governance within the public sector

Truter, Mark Christopher (University of South Africa, 2007)

This purpose of the research is to investigate the relationship between the implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and corporate governance within the public sector. Furthermore, the study focused on the ...
Corporate reporting : adoption of forward-looking reporting by Zimbabwean listed companies

Ndlovu, Bright (University of South Africa, 2007)

This study examines the disclosure of forward-looking information in annual reports of companies listed on Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). It aims to determine if ZSE listed companies disclose forward-looking information ...
Examining the use of marketing metrics in annual reports of SA listed companies

Gartz, Hilke (University of South Africa, 2007)

Purpose This paper analyses the use of marketing metrics and marketing information and metrics contained in 2006/7 annual reports of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The assumption is that the annual ...
Credit risk analysis using artificial intelligence : evidence from a leading South African banking institution

Moonasar, Viresh (University of South Africa, 2007)

Credit risk analysis is an important topic in financial risk management. Financial institutions (e.g. commercial banks) that grant consumers credit need reliable models that can accurately detect and predict defaults. ...
The success rates, and determinants, of South Africa expatriate managers in Sub-Saharan African countries to First World countries

Els, Russell Craig (University of South Africa, 2007)

The purpose of this study was to understand the risk of failure as an expatriate manager in sub-Saharan Africa, given the high cost of failure and the cultural distance of African countries compared to South Africa. The ...
Obstacles to entrepreneurship in Mozambique: the case of Vilanculos Madeira, Vilanculos.

Davies, Mark Patrick (2007)

Through this report, the researcher sets out to understand the challenges to doing business in rural Mozambique by documenting and discussing the case study of Vilanculos Madeira Lda. With this understanding and in the ...

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