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The significance of microfinance in the growth of small and medium enterprises in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
(2022)Despite the recognised potential of South African small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in addressing the socio-economic issues, access to microfinance services has always been one of the major challenges faced by ... -
Understanding the factors influencing the adoption of cloud computing in higher education during coronavirus disease: a case of University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2023)Cloud computing (CC) as a model for internet-based service provisioning, enables the delivery and access of services based on dynamically scalable and virtualized resources (infrastructure, platforms, etc.). For higher ... -
Understanding students’ compliance behaviour with the information security measures within a South African university.
(2022)Today’s organisations are continuously and increasingly being exposed to security breaches. Higher education institutions have also been affected by the increasing occurrences of security breaches. Higher education ... -
The impact of internal marketing and job satisfaction on service quality in the public health sector: the case of Zimbabwe.
(2022)Despite the growing concern about service quality in the public health sector in the developing world, studies focusing on internal marketing, job satisfaction and service quality in the public health sector are ... -
The assessment of sustainable supply chain management practices amongst selected manufacturing firms in Ghana.
(2022)The study investigated whether the design and application of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices in the Ghanaian manufacturing business enhance their financial performance and make them environmentally ... -
Developing a predictive model using Twitter dataset for recruiting job-fit candidates in higher education institutions.
(2022)Organisations in a variety of industries are being confronted with challenging issues and trends like population changes, globalisation, and high-performance expectations. Thus, in such a competitive market, organizations ... -
Combating substance abuse amongst learners in South African schools.
(2021)Substance abuse amongst learners in schools seems to play a big role in destroying the dreams and future of leaners. This study aims at looking at the causes that may lead to substance abuse and the effects it has on the ... -
The impact of digitalisation of clearing and forwarding processes on the workforce.
(2023)ABSTRACT Globalisation has brought about many changes. There has been substantial innovation in the value creation approach to the supply chain and the application of digital enabling technologies. This has been necessary ... -
Measuring employee performance through a values-driven performance management strategy for a higher education institution.
(2022)Globally, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are facing the challenges of increased competition, exacerbated by the aftermath of the recent and devastating COVID -19 pandemic. The pandemic has changed the way in which ... -
Energy consumption and economic growth: evidence from African oil exporting countries.
(2022)This thesis examines the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth in a sample of African oil-exporting countries (AOECs). The group comprises Algeria, Angola, Egypt, Gabon, Nigeria and the Republic of ... -
Perceptions regarding implementation of the college model reorganisation in the University of KwaZulu-Natal College of Health Sciences.
(2022)The College Model organisational structure was implemented at the University of KwaZulu-Natal after its inception in 2004. In 2010 the organisational structure was reviewed. The outcome proposed numerous changes resulting ... -
Exploring the impact of organisational change on employee morale.
(2021)Organisations implement changes that will enable organisations to grow and thrive. These changes lead to uncertainty. Managing change requires a leader to effectively communicate the vision of the change, and when done ... -
An integrated solution for pavement management and monitoring systems in South Africa.
(2022)Globally, South Africa has the tenth longest road network. The current condition of the road network has been deemed poor to extremely poor and is deteriorating further as years progress. Road Authorities have a responsibility ... -
Investigating factors that influence the sustainability of urban agriculture: a case study of Kwa-Mashu, eThekwini Municipality.
(2022)In recent years, the concept of urban agriculture (UA), has been explored as a remedy for urban poverty and deteriorated socio-economic conditions, with numerous studies arguing in favour of UA’s benefits. Despite the ... -
Improving service delivery through tacit knowledge within a government tax service’s call centre environment.
(2022)In the current, turbulent and volatile economic conditions that organisations face, establishing customer relationships are key to ensuring maximum productivity. Utilising call centres remains a key way of engaging with ... -
The investigation of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the University of Kwazulu-Natal foundation’s fundraising efforts.
(2022)ABSTRACT The study investigates the extent to which the Covid-19 pandemic impacted the fundraising efforts of the UKZN Foundation. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has made a devastating impact on the lives of many ... -
Key success factors for the city of Durban to become a destination of choice.
(2014)Abstract A rapidly growing global middle class has led to the onset of a number of international trends. One such trend is the increased ability for people to travel and experience various destinations across the globe. ... -
Financial accounting as a powerful tool to enhance NGOs' performance case study: Zoë-Life South Africa.
(2018)Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in South Africa and elsewhere do not follow the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for Small and Medium-sized Entities (SMEs). There is thus no standardised ... -
Securing the privacy of patients’ electronic personal information in South African hospitals during COVID-19.
(2021)South African organisations have been noticeably ill-prepared in their prevention of data breaches, even amidst the coronavirus public health predicament, where a palpable onslaught of cyberattacks targeting the healthcare ... -
An investigation into the operational challenges at the Durban Container Terminal.
(2016)ABSTRACT This study focused on the operational Challenges experienced by the Durban Container Terminal (DCT). It unpacked factors such as the design and layout of the yard, relationship of management with labour, strength ...