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Nation branding strategy: a case study of brand Zimbabwe.
(2019)This study focused on nation branding strategy for Zimbabwe. The main objective of the study was to develop strategic insights and knowledge for the development of an effective and sustainable nation brand for Zimbabwe. ... -
A needs analysis of financial management and accounting skills in the SME sector in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2010)The Theory of the Firm consists of a number of economic theories that attempt to describe the nature and the behaviour of the firm. One of the important assumptions of the theory is that of profit maximisation. In order ... -
A new product development in the new South African retail food market.
(2003)We show that marketing research is critical in such a market driven industry as retail food. We use the qualitative approach and case study; and the research techniques used will provide relevant information for the ... -
A new tourism strategy to make the Durban Metropolitan Area (DMA) a "must see" destination in Africa.
(2003)This tourism strategy provides an overview of the DMA tourism product, an analysis of the strategic influences affecting the region and recommendations to achieve our vision 2010, of making the DMA a "must-see" ... -
The non-linear effect of project change orders : a South African case.
(2011)The research focused using System Dynamics to model and simulate an engineering project with the main aim of understanding: - Why change orders are notorious for negatively impacting on project execution; - The root ... -
Online consumer behaviour within the broadband industry.
(2006)The internet has rapidly become a part of an every day experience for the consumer. The rapid expansion of information and communication technologies in daily business activities is the most important long-term trend in ... -
Open ownership of pharmacies reduces the quality of pharmaceutical care for the consumer.
(2003)South Africa is currently grappling with amendments to a number of laws relating to the supply of drugs. One of these amendments removes the requirement that only a pharmacist may own an interest in a retail pharmacy. ... -
Operational challenges faced by smallholder farmers : a case study of eThekwini District.
(2015)The aim of the study was to establish the impact of access to capital, access to markets, access to information and access to technology on viability of smallholder farming in eThekwini metropolitan on the market. An ... -
Opportunities presented by information and communication technologies for women led SMMEs in KwaZulu-Natal.
In South Africa, and especially in KwaZulu-Natal, small, medium, and microenterprises (SMMEs) contribute significantly to the economy. However, these businesses operate in a highly competitive environment and have to ... -
An optimisation model for the management of transformers in the Eskom East Grid Transmission System.
(2009)The successes or failures one experiences in life depend greatly on the decisions that one makes. This is not only true in one’s personal life but is also the case in the business environment. In this modern world, simple ... -
Optimism for property owners in the central business district of Durban.
(2003)The aim of this thesis is to identify and recommend strategies for the Teachers Centre and to enable it to "reinvent itself in a stagnant and declining market." The thesis commences with a discussion of the literature and ... -
Optimization of local content in the automotive component industry in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2012)The South African government has acknowledged the global competitiveness of the automotive industry and has identified it as a key economic growth sector, with the aim of increasing vehicle production to 1.2 million units ... -
Organisational climate and employee job satisfaction in a government department.
(2011)Organisations are constantly evolving and the importance of their human capital is regularly brought to the fore. More and more companies are investigating issues such as organisational climate and job satisfaction ... -
An overview of customer service at a semi private hospital in Durban.
Service delivery in general within South African has been a bone of contention for its citizens. The healthcare sector is no exception, with numerous government hospitals frequently making headlines for lack of consumables, ... -
Owners’ perceptions of factors that constrain the survival and growth of small, medium and micro chemical manufacturing businesses in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
(2019)The Small Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMME) sector in South Africa is viewed as critical in improving the current dire economic conditions the country is facing. This perception of an SMME sector that actively contributes ... -
The paradoxical effect of the National Credit Act on the residential property market in South Africa.
(2009)Property around the world is regarded as a pillar of wealth creation. South Africa is no exception, being a capitalist society with residential property by large forming a base of individual wealth, as an investment ... -
A partial servqual model analysis of a retail pharmacy.
(2003)With the several changes taking place in the retail, wholesale, manufacturing and academic sectors of pharmacy, the practice of pharmacy is becoming a challenging one in South Africa. As a result of this, it is important ... -
Participation of employees in decision-making in public enterprises : a case study of Rwandan communication enterprises.
(2004)This study aims to determine the state of employee participation in decision-making within the public enterprises of communication in Rwanda. More particularly, it is aimed at mapping out the extent of employee participation ... -
Perceived customer value in the internal delivery of capital projects at Transnet port terminals.
(2013)Transnet State Owned Company Limited is rolling out large infrastructure projects in line with the South African Government’s economic growth strategy. As such, Transnet Port Terminals’ infrastructure roll-out programme ...