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The integration of talent management and knowledge management in the South African public service

Shabane, Themba Sibusiso (2017-02)

The South African public service is experiencing a high staff turnover and difficulties to retain staff. These will result in the loss of talented and knowledgeable employees and consequently a loss of institutional memory, ...
A framework to optimise public participation for effective municipal service delivery

Naidoo, Calvin (2017-02-24)

The purpose of this study was to identify the relevant factors to develop a framework for optimising public participation to improve service delivery in a metropolitan municipality in South Africa. This approach was ...
Managerialism and the risky business of quality assurance in universities

Davis, Annemarie (Emerald Publishing Limited, 2017-05-01)

Purpose – This paper aims to identify what is needed to enhance academic quality assurance in a university, with specific efforts to reduce the risks associated with ritualised quality assurance practices. Design/method ...
Occupational health and safety : a compliance management framework for small businesses in South Africa

Esterhuyzen, Elriza (2017-02)

This study focused on occupational health and safety in South African small businesses. The owners/managers of small businesses have a moral, legal and financial obligation to ensure the health and safety of their employees. ...
The impact of financial sector development on foreign direct investment in emerging markets

Tsaurai, Kunofiwa (2017-02)

The study investigates the financial sector development threshold levels that would influence FDI inflows. The threshold levels identified are 41.27% of stock market capitalisation for stock market turnover, 53.55% of ...
Hotel front office staff and interest in tourist attractions : their influencing role in business tourists' visiting intentions

Nthebe, Sello Samuel (2016-11)

Introduction The National Department of Tourism (NDT) identified the underutilisation of tourist attractions as a challenge facing South Africa’s tourism. According to eThekwini Municipality (2014) and Gauteng Provincial ...
An analysis of personal financial literacy among adults in Vhembe District Municipality

Ndou, Adam Aifheli (2016-06)

Until recently, personal financial management has become increasingly important for consumers as in the past. Literature indicates that consumers in rural and low-income areas are the most financially vulnerable and depends ...
Banking sector, stock market development and economic growth in Zimbabwe : a multivariate causality framework

Dzikiti, Weston (2017-02)

The thesis examined the comprehensive causal relationship between the banking sector, stock market development and economic growth in a multi-variate framework using Zimbabwean time series data from 1988 to 2015. Three ...
Import substitution industrialisation and economic growth – Evidence from the group of BRICS countries.

Aregbeshola, R. Adewale (Elsevier, 2017)

Governments in various countries, irrespective of the country׳s level of economic growth, seek to initiate macroeconomic policies towards achieving better economic performance in order to advance level of business activities ...
Strategiese mannekragbestuur : riglyne vir die toepassing daarvan in Suid-Afrikaanse ondernemings

Grobler, Pieter A. (Pieter Alexander) (1991)

Daar bestaan geen twyfel nie dat vir 'n onderneming om suksesvol te wees, deeglik opgestelde en strategies beplande ondernemingsdoelwitte onontbeerlik is. Hierbenewens moet die missie van die onderneming duidelik uitgespel ...
Investigating linkages between human capital, social development and corruption : evidence from a 'SADC' cross-country empirical study using panel data

Tandia, Papa Malamine (2016-06)

Corruption remains one of the most enduring phenomenon across the world and notably in Sub Saharan Africa where its scope and depth still culminate generally at distressing levels to a greater or lesser extent across ...
Determinants of bank profitability : an empirical study of South African banks

Kana, Kiza Michel (2017-01)

The role that banks as key intermediaries play in the modern economy activities is unquestionable, it is admitted that banks remain one of the key financial intermediaries that provide a variety of services in the economy ...
Talent Management Implementation at an Open Distance E-Learning Higher Educational Institution: The Views of Senior Line Managers

Erasmus, Barney; Naidoo, Lynette; Joubert, Pierre (Athabasca University. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 2017-05)

The war for talent remains a challenge that many organisations face but more so for distance education institutions to deliver on its mandate to provide effective online academic offerings. The question that remains is: ...
Investigate entrepreneurial skills of contingent employees in small retail businesses in Roodepoort as job security determinant

Tshabangu, Bheki Mathews (2016-11)

Entrepreneurial skills stimulate entrepreneurial activities. An increase in entrepreneurial activities culminates in high economic growth, creation of employment, and alleviation of poverty. South Africa’s entrepreneurial ...
The quality management practices of medium-sized enterprises operating in the city of Mbombela, Mpumalanga, SA

Mncina, Zakhele Louis (2016-11-18)

SMMEs play a crucial role in the economy of South Africa. They create employment, contribute significantly to the GDP and close the income gap. The growth and sustainability of SMMEs is important and government had put in ...
An analysis of the determinants of private investment in the manufacturing sector: the case of the state of Tigray, Ethiopia

Gizachew Yirtaw Gebrewubet (2017-03)

Economic and political reforms have been introduced in Ethiopia and these have boosted private investment over the last two decades. Reforms have brought about measurable improvements, but the progress of the status of ...
Website quality factors influencing online shopping : a South African perspective

Hung, Yu-ting (2016-08)

Since the development of the Internet, the amount of individuals and organisations making use of the World Wide Web (or Web) has grown significantly, and it is likely to continue increasing as the world continues to become ...
Generic inhibitors to conserve and transform traditional technologies : the case of Ethiopia

Negassi Yosseph G-Egziabher (2015-12)

Traditional technologies are revelations of knowledge, skill, and wisdom of ancestors that have been used to facilitate and enhance the performance of socio-economic activities, overcome environmental challenges, and magnify ...
Investigating the relationship between career adaptability, employability attributes, and retention factors of employees in selected 21st century recruitment agencies

Mujajati, Ester (2016-10)

The research focuses on investigating the relationship between individuals’ career adaptability, employability attributes and retention factors within the context of talent retention in the 21st century workplace. A ...
An empirical analysis of the relationship between food inflation and passenger vehicle purchases in South Africa

Tshiakambila, Eric Kateta (2016-02)

Food inflation in South Africa has been viewed as an important source of underlying inflationary pressures in the economy due to its persistence beyond that of other commodities. Although several studies found food to ...

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