Browsing Masters Degrees (Management) by Title
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An investigation into the creation of a learning organization :a case study of Waltons KZN.
(2010)In SA dire skills shortages exist in numerous fields. My employer is also subjected to these uncompromisingly difficult times. Clearly, all the companies need to re-visit their approach towards investing in the skills ... -
An investigation into the demands for, composition and viability of a specialised MBA in nature conservation management.
(2004)This report reflects the results of and conclusions and recommendations arising from an investigation into the demand for, composition of and financial viability of a new, specialized, or niche MBA in Nature Conservation ... -
An investigation into the implementation of the employee performance management and development system: a case study of the eThekwini District Office in the KZN Health Department.
(2019)The aim of this research was to investigate the extent to which the employee performance management and development system (EPMDS) has been effectively implemented in the eThekwini District Office of the KZN Department of ... -
An investigation into the incidence and reasons associated with management employees' intentions to leave their organizations : perceptions of MBA students in KwaZulu-Natal
(2009)Skills shortages in South Africa occur when demand for certain skills exceeds supply, South Africa has a high demand for mathematical, sciences and information technology (IT) related skills (Daniels, 2007:1). Factors such ... -
An investigation into the key growth factors for small Indian retailers in some of the previous group areas of Pietermaritzburg : the role of marketing.
(1999)The problem this study addresses is the key factors which have played an important role in the growth of small Indian retailers situated in some of the previous Group Areas of Pietermaritzburg. More particularly, the ... -
An investigation into the quality of service delivery at the Durban University of Technology Pietermaritzburg campuses.
(2006)This dissertation investigated the quality of service delivery at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) Pietermaritzburg campuses. According to du Toit (2004:182) student satisfaction is important in the Higher Education ... -
An investigation into the transfer of training in the Central Bank of Lesotho.
(2004)The purpose of the study is to investigate the transfer of training in the Central Bank of Lesotho. To guide this study, the following questions were formulated and answered: .:. How do managers assess transfer of training ... -
An investigation into the web searching strategies used by postgraduate students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus.
(2012)The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the Web search strategies used to retrieve information from the Web by postgraduate students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg campus in order ... -
Investigation into training strategy for graduate engineers in the capital expansion department of Eskom Enterprises Division [electronic resource]
(2009)Chapter 1 will cover the general background on training outside and inside Eskom. It will scrutinise the existing training programme taking into account the factors that inform this training. An assessment will also be ... -
An investigation of challenges affecting the implementation of project management practices : a case study of Msunduzi Expanded Public works Programme clearing project.
(2019)In 2003, the Expanded Public Works Programme was introduced as a complementary measure to decrease the growing unemployment and poverty rates in South Africa. EPWP focused on expanding methods of labour-intensive production ... -
An investigation of expatriation challenges: a case study of Transnet Port Terminals in Durban.
(2018)Globalization has influenced internationalisation of 21st century organisations. South African organisations are expanding their horizons not only nationally but globally. The expansion of organisational activities outside ... -
An investigation of how three private schools in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal position and market themselves within the private school market.
(2006)Exploratory research was conducted in an attempt to understand how three schools in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal market themselves. The marketing of schools is a relatively new concept both in South Africa and internationally. ... -
An investigation of inflationary expectations, money growth, and the vanishing liquidity effect of money on the interest rate in South Africa : analysis and policy implication.
(2001)This thesis measures the extent to which the interest rate falls after an increase in the money supply. Even though the South African Reserve Bank has as a commitment, a goal for the inflation rate to vary between a ... -
An investigation of shopping centres as situational influences on consumer behaviour in the greater Durban area.
(2007)The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence the consumers' decision-making process in the selection of shopping centres. The South African society is undergoing a rapid transformation in its ... -
An investigation of the factors that impact on the relationship between the franchisor and franchisee : a study of the convenience stores within the petroleum industry.
(2007)Although franchising is growing in importance as a form of business with considerable benefits to all participants, little research has been done to evaluate the factors that contribute to a successful franchise relationship ... -
Investigation of the factors that motivates employees work performance: a study on MBA students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Business focus over the recent years has revealed a paradigm shift from fixed asset management to intangible asset management, namely the people of the organisation as a valued asset. The literature study was conducted ... -
An investigation of the footwear cluster as a possible solution to the problems caused by globalization in the Pietermaritzburg-Msunduzi footwear industry.
(2001)The study explores the problems faced by the Pieterrnaritzburg-Msunduzi footwear industry as a consequence of globalization. International examples of policies regarded as possible solutions to the problems being experienced ... -
An investigation of the management of human resource policies in KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury.
(2014)Christensen (2005:77) states that there are very few line managers who are really involved in setting human resource strategy and very few HR leaders who work hard enough in inviting management into the world of HR. Every ... -
Investigation of work-life balance in organisations in KwaZulu-Natal : comparison with the United Kingdom.
(2008)It has become imperative for organisations to create family-friendly work-environments, where employees can effectively balance work and family life, in order to ensure employee satisfaction and increased productivity. It ...