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Factors contributing to non-compliance in public procurement- a KwaZulu-Natal legislature case study.
(2017)Public procurement processes are central to the development of the particular society in which they operate. Effective government relies on this system to address the fundamental issues of service delivery. Non-compliance ... -
Transformation in the petroleum retail business : a case of African black women ownership of Engen service stations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2018)South Africa is still grappling with issues of gender inequality in the workplace and in business, the dawn of democracy in 1994 marked a historical moment where the previously disadvantaged groups were also allowed to ... -
The effect of engineering in supply chain management systems in the South African automotive services industry.
(2018)This study examined the level of E-Supply Chain Management Systems application in the South African Automotive manufacturing industry. The objective is to have more transparency in the supply chain between the various ... -
Critical resource loading for small projects within the petro-chemical industry.
(2015)The efficient management of the resources pool required in the successful completion of small projects within the petro-chemical industry is critical for organisation within the particular industry. The skills required to ... -
The migration experience and cross-cultural adjustment of migrant Zimbabwean teachers in eThekwini municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)There is paucity of research unpacking South Africa (SA) as a receiving country for migrant teachers and how they have adjusted to the new work environment (Manik, 2011b). This necessitates research into this area. The ... -
Work life conflict and intention to leave amongst educators at selected schools in KZN.
(2014)The overall aim of this research was to examine the relationship between, and the extent to which educators experience work life conflict and intention to leave. A convenience sample of 494 educators from the Pinetown and ... -
Assessing the accommodation of employees with disabilities in Nedbank Retail Division, South Africa.
(2016)Reasonable accommodations are the means by employers to enable the people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. It refers to modifications or alterations to the way a job is normally performed ... -
Developing a relevant business model for the South African informal car guarding sector.
(2015)Car guarding, a uniquely South African activity, has become a common form of informal employment. The perception of many is that car guarding is a last resort of financial survival and pursued by those entrapped in a life ... -
A comparison of luxury cosmetic product purchasing patterns of consumers in Africa.
(2015)The focus of this study is on the luxury cosmetic user in Africa. Studies have proven that the once considered dying continent riddled with disease and corruption has reborn into a place of hope and opportunity. The ... -
The effect of China imports on Smiths Manufacturing's aftermarket division, Dunair.
(2016)South Africa’s automotive industry has been growing with 37 new brands introduced from 1997 to 2013. The industry has nine local manufacturing automotive plants that produce for both local and export markets while also ... -
The impact of cultural diversity on organizational performance and success.
(2016)Global organisations are in the midst of cultural change and transformation. The global markets are demanding that organisations remain relevant, competitive and flexible to adequately react to changes in the market. ... -
An evaluation of Eskom's Control Plant Maintenance Department's approach to performance management in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)Performance management has an insightful effect on the cultures of an organisation, its processes and work environment conditions which allow managers to revise and adapt policies that provide guidance to an organisation. ... -
"A comparative evaluation of the factors that are influencing the sustainability of the SMME's that are run by the Pakistani nationals versus the local nationals within the jurisdiction of the Nkomazi and Mbombela districts of the Mpumalanga Province."
(2016)South Africa is currently facing high unemployment levels, which government through its interventionistic ability is aiming to reduce through formalising the informal sector which is seen as the panacea in inducing economic ... -
An investigation into the impact of NewsBoards communication on employee motivation at Altech UEC : a manufacturing company located in Mount EdgeCombe, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)Communication is fast becoming an important factor that is used for connecting its employees to their organizations thereby allowing the businesses to perform efficiently and effectively. The purpose of this study is to ... -
Factors affecting the attraction and retention of teachers in the uMkhanyakude Education District.
(2015)The purpose of this study was to explore the factors influencing teachers‟ attraction and retention in the uMkhanyakude Education District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The objectives of the study included the following: ... -
Corporate governance in eThekwini Municipality.
(2015)South Africa is a constitutional democratic country with three spheres of government. The National, Provincial and Local Government all have their own executive powers and authority, key responsibilities and legislative ... -
Role of small-scale sugercane farmers in local economic development of the Darnall (KwaDukuza) Region.
(2015)The local economy of Darnall is dominated by the sugar industry. Sugarcane cultivation and sugar production are the largest employers in the area. The research explores the contribution of small-scale sugarcane farmers on ... -
Stakeholder management for business sustainability : a case study of a University of South Africa.
(2015)Universities have not been able to manage their stakeholder identification and salience correctly, nor to establish the needs of each stakeholder. There are no empirical studies on the identification of university stakeholders, ... -
Factors affecting the implementation of technology transfer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2014)The Intellectual Property Rights from Publicly Financed Research and Development Act No. 51 of 2008 (IPR-PFRD Act) was promulgated on 2 August 2010 in South Africa which makes it mandatory for publicly funded institutions, ... -
The evaluation of the implementation of change management initiatives at Bulk Connections.
(2015)Businesses and organisations have been compelled to restructure their working models in the light of the latest information, technological advances, and the way in which these advances affect them; also worldwide competition ...
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