School of Management Sciences: Recent submissions

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Challenges facing small and medium enterprises at the Lephalale Local Municipality of Limpopo Province in South Africa

Majadibodu, Morengwa Jacobeth (2023-01)

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) development is significant for employment, wealth distribution, and innovation advancement. SMEs struggle to survive in the commercial world despite the availability of government ...
A framework for the sustainable competitive advantage of foundries in South Africa

Phiri, Luckson (2022-10)

This study empirically examined the micro and macro-economic circumstances contributing to the closure of foundries within the borders of South Africa. The primary objective was to develop a framework for a sustainable ...
Exploring school safety in public secondary schools in the Gauteng province

Rielander, Cheryl Lin (2022-11-04)

The purpose of the study was to explore the legal imperative of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act No. 85 of 1993 and the South African Schools Act (SASA) No. 84 of 1996. The study set out to determine the nature ...
A framework for social sustainability reporting by third party logistics companies - the case of South Africa

Makhetha, Mokheseng (2022-09)

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) has made sustainability reporting to gain more prominence among companies and socially responsible communities. Despite the increasing awareness of sustainability by ...
Exploratory case studies to improve efficiencies through lean techniques in continuous processes in two South African companies

Tsholetsane, Matshidiso (2022-01)

Lean manufacturing principles have various tools and techniques that have been commonly used in discrete manufacturing processes. The literature on the use of lean techniques in continuous processes is scant, particularly ...
The Black African educators' work-life balance: a hermeneutic phenomenological inquiry

Mloyi, Wellington (2022-04)

The purpose of this study was to explore the work-life balance (WLB) of Black African high school educators in an African context. African high school educators are confronted with multifarious and unique work-life ...
Exploring ethics risk in South Africa’s artificial intelligence industry : towards a risk governance framework

Ormond, Emile (2022-11-24)

The ubiquitous and swift growth of artificial intelligence (AI) coupled with the nature of the technology raises ethical risks for enterprises and for their stakeholders. Artificial intelligence's ethical risks are unlikely ...
An enterprise cost management conceptual model for strategic alliances - a case of Zambia of the telecommunications sector

Kalaba, David (2022-09-13)

The evolution of strategic alliances in the recent past has been a perennial phenomenon congruent with shifts in the contemporary international business environment, where inter-firm collaboration approach is a new paradigm ...
A human resource risk management conceptual framework for academic staff retention in an Open Distance Electronic Learning university in South Africa

Molotsi, Tebogo Kefilwe (2021-02-28)

The recruitment and retention of adequate and capable academics staff members with the right skills and knowledge in higher education institutions is a growing global problem. This is particularly the case in the African ...
A conceptual service quality management framework for the NSFAS

De Villiers, Johannes Herroekus (2022-12-07)

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the service quality management of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and to develop a conceptual service quality management framework to address the NSFAS ...
Women entrepreneurship in Botswana : characteristics of their enterprises and contributions to economic development

Khulekani, Sibanda (2022-07-27)

The role of women entrepreneurs in economic development varies depending on the country's resources, industrial climate and political system. Women have been inspired by our country's changing socio-economic profile and ...
The identification and composition of social media post characteristics for optimal stakeholder engagement of participation sports events

Van Lille, Adele (2022-04)

Having a presence on social media is an integral part of how sports event organisations engage their stakeholders. While engagement from stakeholders is the desired outcome, there is little research about the characteristics ...
An assessment of the tax compliance costs of small, medium and micro enterprises in South Africa

Dixon, Heinrich Johannes (2022-03)

This study assesses the tax compliance costs of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa. In this study, SMMEs are defined as businesses with a turnover of R250 million or less. Understanding the level ...
Representation of transgender women in the South African soap opera, 7de laan

Cupido, Candice Rozanne (2022-02-07)

The goal of this study was to explore and discuss how transgender women are spoken about and treated by examining the portrayal of Geneviève du Pré in the South African soap opera 7de Laan and highlighting the importance ...
Use of human resource information systems in the measurement of non-financial organisational success factors

Bonehill, Jason Frederick (2022-06)

Orientation: Organisations make use of human resource information systems (HRISs) to store data and assist with the processing of employee and other related information. This data can be a great source of information ...
Leading towards voice and innovation: the role of psychological contract

Botha, Larysa (2022-02)

Background: Empirical evidence generally suggests that psychological contract breach (PCB) leads to negative outcomes – such as withholding of discretionary activities, including employee voice (EV) and innovative work ...
A consumer purchase decision model for the South African personal motor vehicle insurance industry

Van Huyssteen, Nadia (2022-01)

The low penetration rate of motor vehicle insurance in South Africa places enormous pressure on the short-term insurance industry. An analysis of individuals in the market and their purchasing habits will allow short-term ...
A framework for effective strategy implementation- a resource- capability approach: the case of commercial banks in Ethiopia

Desalegne Assefa Yegzaw (2022-10)

Extensive research in strategic management has shown that more than half of the business strategies fail to accomplish their intended objectives due to problems with strategy implementation. However, in comparison to ...
Towards blue flag status at Eastern Beach in East London, South Africa: current context and future plans

Sayedwa, Ntuthuzelo Headman (2022-02)

The Blue Flag award has become a prevalent tool for beach management worldwide. It applies environmental law and focuses on sustainable management of beaches. The literature reveals that Blue Flag beaches grant visitors ...
Factors that affect adherence to corporate social responsibility guidelines and principles in South African junior mining companies

Maleejane, Letshitshi Toby (2022-06)

The study aimed to assess and evaluate the extent to which Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles and guidelines are adhered to in 6 South African junior mining companies. A report issued by the South African ...

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