School of Management Sciences: Recent submissions

Now showing items 61-80 of 1684

The impact of an onboarding programme on work engagement and organisational commitment in a tertiary institution

Legodi, Chuene Abigail (2023-01)

The primary aim of the study was to explore the relationship between an onboarding progamme, work engagement and organisational commitment in a South African tertiary institution. The secondary aim was to ascertain whether ...
Investigating the factors that influence South African consumers’ behavioural intention to continue using same-day delivery apps

Rabie, Claudette (2024-02-01)

Mobile shopping apps have gained popularity among consumers in the digital age. With the rise of the on-demand economy and increased use of mobile phones and apps, the demand for same-day delivery has increased substantially. ...
Differentials in business opportunities: explaining the gap-the case black (African American) small business owners

Gashaw Asfaw Mekonnen (2023-11)

Small businesses have been playing crucial economic roles in generating revenues and reducing unemployment rates. The rate of entrepreneurship among Blacks has been on an increasing trend. However, this progress has not ...
The impact of psychosocial employability attributes among registered HR and IOP professionals in South Africa

Hogg, Dustin (2023-06)

The objective of this study was to measure the impact psychosocial employability attributes of human resources practitioners (HRPs) and industrial and organisational psychologists (IOPs) who are registered with and affiliated ...
An investigation of the impact of HIV/AIDS on small business in the Vaal region

Mngomezulu, Thato David (2002-10)

One of the dangerous things about HIV/ AIDS is that people do not want to know about it. It is a frightening disease for which there is no vaccine and no cure. It is also sex-related and therefore treated with embarrassment ...
A development model for middle-managers in the Sedibeng district council : a case study

Moshebi, Oupa Mochongoane (2002-10)

This research shows that the current municipal management in South Africa does not provide for the future. An alternative is suggested that will provide a framework for the future of municipal management development model ...
An exploratory study into the productivity challenges experienced by manufacturing SMMEs during lockdown in South Africa’s Gauteng Province – Ekurhuleni Municipality

Mashau, Murembiwa Justice (2023-10-05)

The focus of this study was to examine productivity issues experienced by small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in the manufacturing sector in Ekurhuleni Municipality during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, in order ...
Public sector demand-led growth strategy for small and medium enterprises-validation from selected South African Townships

Nhleko, Zephania (2023-10)

This study focused on factors that affect the growth of township SMEs in selected townships in South Africa. The intention was to identify approaches to sustainable business growth that can be reinforced by a carefully ...
Dimensions and underlying criteria of a risk management culture for a financial institution : a South African perspective

Teffo, Mamotlatso Mashila (2022-12-31)

An organisational ability to assess its risk management culture has increased due to the rapidity of change within the organisation that require a founded risk management culture to facilitate improved decision-making ...
A tourism employee talent management framework for hotel employee retention in Zimbabwe

Mutadzakupa, Barbara (2023-01-31)

This study endeavoured to construct a model which will resolve the talent management challenges specifically retention of skilled employees currently being faced by the hospitality industry of Zimbabwe. The aim of the study ...
Work engagement and organisational commitment at a private distance learning institution in South Africa

Mushaninga, Yvonne (2023-10-09)

Organisations are increasingly concerned about employees’ work engagement and organisational commitment due to the influence of the two constructs on important organisational outcomes. A question that is also pertinent is ...
Growth opportunities for the domestic new light vehicle market in South Africa

Khan, Faizal (2023-06)

The export-oriented South African automotive industry is in a typical position seeing that it needs to pursue growth strategies in an ever-evolving global marketplace. The industry must supply its main automotive export ...
The development of a validated scale of responsisible tourist behaviour in cultural heritage tourism

Ntshabeleng, Beverly Maki (2023)

As cultural heritage tourism grows, inappropriate tourist behaviour threatens the sustainability of cultural heritage resources. To protect the cultural heritage sites effectively, management should measure responsible ...
Employees turnover intentions : experiences of employees at a basic education public entity

Selesho, Refilwe Argentina (2021-06-14)

The study was a qualitative research study and was based within the interpretive research paradigm. Participants were selected by means of convenience sampling which was guided by the availability and willingness of ...
Investigating employee’s experiences of the pay-for-performance system within the banking sector in Limpopo Province

Nkoana, Mautswa Elizabeth (2022-12-04)

This study aimed to explore the employee’s experiences with the pay-for-performance system within a banking institution in Polokwane, Limpopo province branches. The study was a qualitative research study and was based on ...
Knowledge management framework for performance in a public sector organisation in Ghana

Abiru, Shaibu Ternni (2022-11)

The emergence of knowledge-based economies globally, has emphasised knowledge management (KM) practices in organisations as the emerging path for employees’ performance effectiveness. To this effect, one important way of ...
Ethical leadership, group learning behaviour and group cohesion in the energy sector: a psycho-social model

Motabologa, Reneilwe Mathabo (2023-01)

Orientation: At present, it is essential for organisations to have a sound ethical context which will enable the organisation to achieve sustainability, and to maintain a positive corporate image. For these reasons, ethical ...
Exploring links between gender, dwelling and career interests among black emerging adults

Matjie, Mokgata Allen Tshepo (2018-07)

The objectives of the research were (1) to establish the theoretical and empirical relationship between gender, dwelling and the career interests of young African emerging adults; and (2) to determine whether gender and ...
Growth opportunities for the domestic new light vehicle market in South Africa

Khan, Faizal (2023-06)

The export-oriented South African automotive industry is in a typical position seeing that it needs to pursue growth strategies in an ever-evolving global marketplace. The industry must supply its main automotive export ...
Organisational capabilities as competitive strategies for financial performance of business process outsourcing firms in Mauritius

Beepat, Ved Prakashsing (2023-05-15)

The main aim of the study was to gauge the possible influence of financial performance on the sustainability of firms that operate in the BPO sector in Mauritius. The impact of internal capability on profitability, and ...

Recently added

School of Management Sciences: Recent submissions

Search UnisaIR

Browse

All of UnisaIR

This Community

My Account