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University of KwaZulu-Natal Learning Management System (LMS) Review
(2008-02)The current article looks at the implementation on Open Learning Systems, in particular the Learning Management System (LMS) adopted by UKZN. Currently UKZN uses Moodle which has been very popular. -
University of KwaZulu-Natal students’ perceptions of green branding at Woolworths.
(2018)Environmental concern emerges as the most significant predictor of green purchase intention (Yadav, 2014). The purpose of the study was to ascertain the extent to which university students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal ... -
Unlocking the code to hardwood pulpwood supply : an analysis to determine if intervention in the stump-to-mill supply chain by NCT will increase hardwood pulpwood supply from its members in KwaZulu-Natal?
(2006)NCT Forestry Co-operative Limited has experienced decreased yearly hardwood pulpwood volume sales over the last several years. This indirectly means NCT members have decreased their hardwood pulpwood volume trade to NCT ... -
The use of information and communication technologies in South African hotels : a self-evaluation by hotel managers.
(2011)It is fair to assume that the level of participation in a world economy depends on the capacity of business organisations to use technology efficiently. Conducting business in the world today is driven by information ... -
The use of mobile technology for m-learning in improving economics students’ pass rate at the University of Kwazulu-Natal.
(2016)Abstract available in full text document. -
The use of radio frequency identification in the supply chain of fast moving consumer goods in South Africa.
(2005)Organizations have indicated that RFID technology will revolutionise the supply chain in South Africa. There are, however, a number of challenges and issues, including the relatively high costs of the technology and the ... -
The use of soft systems thinking as a process of inquiry to identify a relevant system to facilitate the change process of tourism education and training a tertiary institution in KwaZulu-Natal.
(1999)Tourism is globally rated as the World's biggest industry by gross domestic product. In South Africa it is hoped that the tourism industry will show growth that will positively affect the economy of the country. In particular, ... -
The use of systems thinking for school improvement : reflecting on the implementation of the integrated quality management systems (IQMS) in the Sweetwaters Ward.
(2009)This study is an investigation into how systems thinking was used in a school improvement initiative, which involved the implementation of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) in a ward with twenty-two schools. ... -
The use of world wide web technologies for course delivery at tertiary institutions in South Africa.
(1999)As the world perches on the dawn of a new millennium, the strides humankind has made in the advancement of information and communications technologies such as the World Wide Web (WWW) and Internet, have surpassed even the ... -
Using systems thinking to create a viable student recruitment model : accommodating conflicting concerns in the student recruitment process.
(2003)The University of Natal has a Schools Liaison team that is responsible for undergraduate Students Recruitment. Recruitment activities are, however, not restricted to the Schools Liaison team. There are special programmes ... -
The utilization of key performance indicator appraisal for logistics outsourcing : a case of Defy appliances.
(2017)Background: Companies and customers around the world are embracing the trend of outsourcing their logistics requirements to outside logistics service providers. That being said, KPI appraisal can be regarded as an effective ... -
Value creation and enhancement : case study of Red Sea Bottlers Share Company in Eritrea.
(2004)The problem addressed in this research is to assess and analyse what actions lead to value creation and enhancement in Red Sea Bottlers Share Company. This research problem is broken down into three basic objectives namely: ... -
Value of enterprise risk management: cross-sectional study of management perceptions at eThekwini Municipality.
(2017)Key issue that this study addresses is the perceptions over enterprise risk management. Existing, are various debates over the value of enterprise risk management. There are compliance requirements and good governance ... -
Verdienstelikheidbepaling as 'n administratiewe hulpmiddel in die openbare sektor.
(1986)No abstract available. -
Vulnerability assessment of modern ICT infrastructure from an information warfare perspective.
(2011)The overall objective of the study is to provide a vulnerability assessment of the mobile communications infrastructure to information warfare attacks; this study has a South African focus. The mobile infrastructure was ... -
Wage negotiation processes and strike action in the hospitality industry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2019)When employers and trade unions fail to reach and sign an agreement during the wage negotiation processes, disputes are lodged which may lead to strike actions. The strike incident affects both the employees who participate ... -
Waste and port reception facilities.
(2010)Internationally, shipping, boating and ancillary services are seen as significant contributors to degradation of the marine environment, affecting water quality, habitats and coastal amenity. As a result, it is important ... -
Water service delivery in eThekwini municipality : perceptions and processes in Johanna/Boxwood Road informal settlement.
(2016)Government is expected by its citizens to deliver services with the highest degree of quality and of suitable standards. This results in citizens’ satisfaction and positive perceptions of their government. Any failure ... -
Women and social protection in South Africa post 1994: a case study of eThekwini Municipality.
(2019)This study focused on women and social protection in South Africa post 1994. It drew on organizational theories to understand and explain the realities on the ground as experienced by female beneficiaries of government’s ...