Browsing Masters Degrees (Management) by Title
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"The hand is the cutting edge of the mind" : the role of the service partner in service learning.
(2004)This study explores the role of the service partner in service learning. The reason for choosing this topic is its relevance to one emerging model of service learning in South Africa (that of a three-fold partnership ... -
A history of the South African textile industry : the pioneering phase, 1820-1948.
(2000)The aim of this thesis is to bring together scattered information about the South African textile industry in an endeavour to give its growth some semblance of order up to 1948. The thesis commences by looking at the early ... -
Identification of project management strategies, activities and principles for successful delivery in the public sector.
(2008)The key challenge for organisations today is to ensure that they continue to strive in a rapid changing, competitive and global environment. Privatisation in the public sector has lead to effectiveness and efficiency ... -
An impact assessment of a capacity development programme in a historically disadvantaged institution : a reflective study.
(2002)Against the backdrop of the challenges that confront our business organizations today, it seems that the concept of organizational learning has passed the sell-by date. Against the backdrop of entrenched underdevelopment ... -
The impact of competency assessments on the placement and work performance of senior managers.
(2010)The use of competency assessments for the recruitment of staff has been around for some time. The benefits of conducting competency assessments has been discussed and debated by many Human Resources professional but not ... -
The impact of corporate culture on employees' performance : a case of Standard Bank in Pietermaritzburg.
(2016)This study set to analyse the impact of corporate culture on the performance of employees’ at Standard Bank in Pietermaritzburg. The researcher investigated the factors that make up the corporate culture model of Standard ... -
The impact of effective communication and information sharing on Spar’s supply chain performance at Queensmead KwaZulu-Natal.
(2019)Organizations recognize that effective communication at all echelons of the organization expand and progress organizational success and good customer relationships. Communication has been studied with respect to enactment ... -
The impact of electricity as a source of energy : "a demand side management perspective."
(2005)The essence of this dissertation is to enlighten the client on those strategic options available for a financially viable energy source and is also aimed at increasing the electricity share of the energy market, which is ... -
Impact of employee participation in decision making at Engen.
(2010)Employee participation is the process whereby employees are involved in decision making processes, rather than simply acting on orders. Employee participation is part of a process of empowerment in the workplace. It is ... -
The impact of globalisation on the tea industry, with special reference to South Africa.
(2006)There are many challenges facing business, industry and its operations, the associated service provision and the supply chain management in the global market today. Simon and Sohal (1995, p.14) acknowledge the dramatic and ... -
The impact of HIV/AIDS on the human security of households in Bulawayo.
(2009)This qualitative research sought to examine the actual impact of HIV/AIDS on the human security of households in Bulawayo. The two research questions in this study where, how does HIV/AIDS affect the seven areas of human ... -
The impact of interpersonal skills of managers on business performance.
(2009)This study assessed various communication skills which a manager must possess in order to effectively communicate. This communication commonly would take place between or among individuals through a common system of symbols, ... -
The impact of LED conceptualization on the current implementation: A case study of Ugu district.
(2011)Local economic development (LED) has been in existence for decades. In South Africa the concept received momentum immediately after the first democratic elections in 1994. It was soon conceived as a mechanism for addressing ... -
The impact of national strategies in addressing challenges faced by human resources for health in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013)The shortage of Human Resources for Health (HRH) is critical in developing countries. In South Africa, the capacity of HRH has reduced significantly since the 1990s, which can be attributed to e.g. emigration of health ... -
Impact of new medicine pricing regulations on independent community pharmacies : a KwaZulu-Natal study.
(2009)Pharmaceuticals are a crucial component of delivering healthcare, hence regulating pharmaceutical markets is a complex issue involving dynamic interplay of multiple actors. The South African healthcare industry is plagued ... -
The impact of rural housing development in South Africa : a case study of Isimahla in Ugu District Municipality.
(2010)The study is about the impact of housing development in the KwaZulu-Natal traditional authority areas under the ownership of Ingonyama Trust Board. These pieces of land are under administration of the Chiefs (Amakhosi). A ... -
The impact of skills shortages on client satisfaction at Stewart Scott International in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2006)A persistent theme over the past year in public discussion has been the state of skills in the South African economy and society (DoL, 2003:1). The DoL (2005:55) further states that the issue of "scarce skills" has become ... -
The impact of social media browsing on purchasing behaviour in the youth market.
(2011)Over the last century, technology has had one of the most significant influences on the way in which marketers conduct business. The advent of technological innovations, Web 2.0 and new media such as social media have ... -
The impact of succession planning on employee retention.
(2012)The health care industry is growing at a rapid rate, primarily due to changes in the demographic landscape and disease patterns. The backdrop of this growth is the unprecedented shortage of skilled workers, which is not ... -
The impact of taxpayer education on tax compliance in South Africa.
(2004)The South African economy is faced with the existence of a sophisticated industrial economy alongside an informal sector that is not properly regulated. As a result of poor and delayed compliance from the taxpaying population, ...