Masters Degrees (Graduate School of Business and Leadership)
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Understanding of key drivers of improving occupational health and safety performance: a case study of a fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing company.
(2019)The benefits of implementing good occupational health and safety management systems or programs are well documented. Simple improvements in occupational health and safety can increase competitiveness, profitability and ... -
Factors affecting vessel turnaround time at the port of Richards Bay dry bulk terminal.
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Investigating the effectiveness of production practices at Umpheme Development (Pty) Ltd in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)Despite being in existence for almost two decades now, Umpheme Development (Pty) Limited is marred by its own unique challenges. Among them is the fact that the organisational records indicate a high number of completed ... -
Exploring the role of the informal sector in municipal solid waste recycling: a case study of eThekwini Municipality.
(2019)Informal solid waste recycling is the measure of the metropolitan setting in many South African municipalities. The eThekwini metropolitan’s waste pickers are performing a significant part in the waste management recycling. ... -
The role of knowledge management in a tax service environment, Durban, South Africa.
(2019)Knowledge is one of the key assets that needs to be managed carefully by organizations in the provision of services in the 21st century. However, the concept is relatively new to the public sector in South Africa such that ... -
The role of Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) on the sustainable local economic development of KwaMbonambi and Sokhulu communities.
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Sailing from red oceans to blue oceans: competitive advantage strategies for small, medium, and micro enterprises in South Africa.
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Perceptions towards entrepreneurship education, and entrepreneurial success of informal hairdressing salons owners in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)South Africa is seen as the economic powerhouse of Southern Africa and it is critical that strong economic growth is achieved on a sustainable basis to alleviate poverty and unemployment. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) ... -
The economic effect of changing from steel to aluminium beverage packaging metal cans within the packaging industry.
(2019)The beverage can industry has been gaining much interest and focus because of the transition of many global players from steel to beverage cans. Some reviews have highlighted the economic effects and benefits of this ... -
Employee engagement to improve productivity in the management of construction projects.
(2019)Construction contractors want to improve productivity, employee turnover and stakeholder management on construction projects to remain competitive. Employee engagement is a tool that can drive the achievement of these ... -
Green building strategy to mitigate climate change: a case of Department of Public Works in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2019)Government is one of the biggest tenants when it comes to office space in the province of KwaZulu Natal (KZN) such that the adoption and implementation of green building as a way to mitigate climate change is very important. ... -
Perceptions of employees on organizational change in a beverage company (Bevco)
(2019)Organisations need to change in order to remain in business as change is driven by macroeconomic market maturation, competitiveness, cost-creep or the desire to improve. Change affects individuals as well as entire ... -
Promoting sustainability and growth in SMEs manufacturers through the adoption of strategic management in Pinetown.
(2019)Strategic management is a major contributor to the success of any organization. It is not limited to larger companies or organization in specific sectors but to all. Due to the advances in technology and the opportunities ... -
Applying systems thinking in business process re-engineering for information technology projects: a case study of the university in South Africa.
(2019)This study was a qualitative case study which examined strategies of infusing systems thinking in business process re-engineering (BPR) on information technology (IT) projects at a public university in South Africa. The ... -
The impact of corporate entrepreneurship culture on the quality of interventions by market systems development organisations. a case of AgroBiz.
(2019)Corporate entrepreneurship is the process by which organisations create value through introduction of new products, services or processes to ensure competitive advantage. Whilst entrepreneurship is such an important ... -
The impact of motivation on job satisfaction amongst selected employees at eThekwini Electricity.
(2016)ABSTRACT Motivation and job satisfaction were the focus of this study that aims to assist the eThekwini Electricity Department in South Africa, with emphasis on engineers, technologists and technicians. The relationship ... -
Impact of Information Technology on innovation in determining firm performance.
(2017)The aim of this study was to investigate if IT Capability played a moderating role on the relationship between Innovation Capability and the Firm Performance. The study used resource-based theory to test if IT was a ... -
An evaluation of the impact of the Durban International Convention Centre on the economy.
(2018)Business tourism is key to encouraging, cultivating and constructing enabling environments for job creation and skills development ecosystem. The Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) was built as a stimulus ... -
Assessing the capacity of Mbombela Local Municipality to drive local economic development initiatives.
(2017)The study focused on assessing the capacity of Mbombela Local Municipality to drive Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives. LED serves as an instrument with which local government or community-based organisations ...
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