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Quality as a strategy to improve customer satisfaction : a six sigma approach.
(2003)In the face of increased competition compounded by globalisation, the challenge facing many South African companies is the need to develop a competitive advantage that will secure and grow its market share. This study ... -
Quality management in the construction of low-cost houses in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
(2018)Several studies have revealed that the quality of construction projects in South Africa has long been of concern, as it has been found to be below par. This is evidenced in the reports of poor project performance, ... -
A quantitative study of an employee satisfaction index : an investigation of a South African company.
(2005)Globalisation is occurring at a fast and accelerating rate. Over the past decade foreign direct investment has grown three times faster than world trade and four times faster than world output. Over the past quarter ... -
A quantitative study on the impact of microeconomic and macroeconomic variables on the JSE stock prices.
(2020)Given the JSE's relevance in providing liquidity in the South African economy, it is crucial to understand the factors that impact the value of the All-Share Index (ALSI) of the JSE. In this study, the simultaneous impact ... -
Re-thinking financial planning : the changing role of the financial planner.
(2006)This study which is located in Durban, South Africa examines the life insurance Industry in South Africa, the trends, local and international, and strategic issues and the thinking of the industry leaders that will impact ... -
Re-thinking government policy framework towards resource adequacy for small and medium enterprise performance in Zimbabwe.
(2021)The government’s commitment to support the policy it has developed is key to the transformation of the policy framework from planning to the implementation process. An effective SME strategic framework is designed to assist ... -
Readiness assessment of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education to deliver on the mandated ICT strategy.
(2015)ICT has the potential to truly transform the institutions that govern and provide social services. Its role in the public sector can, according to Le Dantec and Edwards (2010), be conceived as that of a boundary object, ... -
Real options analysis in strategic decision making.
(2003)The research addresses the management dilemma of a decrease in the number of capital project investments, due to the current methods of capital budgeting (i.e. net present value analysis using discounted cash flows) being ... -
A real options approach to evaluating investments in the South African chemical industry.
(2006)Investment in the South African economy is acutely needed for it to absorb the high numbers of unemployed and to grow the economy. The valuation of potential investments needs to capture all sources of revenue so that the ... -
Reasons for declining maize consumption in Gauteng.
(2006)The effects of urbanisation on maize consumption are considered in the context of Gauteng as it is almost completely urbanized (96%) and would have data that would be more readily available and up to date. Anecdotal evidence ... -
Reasons for failure in mergers and acquisitions
(2006)Embraced in this study, is the content and structural approach on how corporate mergers and acquisitions should be planned and executed to facilitate post-acquisition synergies and improvement in customer service levels. ... -
The reasons for the demise of the clothing manufacturing industry in South Africa : a contemporary study.
(2005)The trade unions called in May 2005 for a nationwide strike of all retail stores unless the retail stores agree to stock a 75% local content of garments on their shelves. Retail stores have called on the Department of Trade ... -
Reconceptualising coaching and mentoring framework to improve operational efficiencies: case study of AMCOR South Africa.
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Reducing youth unemployment beyond the youth wage subsidy: a study on Simtech apprentices.
(2016)South Africa currently has the twin challenges of worsening youth unemployment and scarce skills that threatens its economic and social stability. Artisan trades are a profession that symbolises strongly this current ... -
Reinventing an organization through its culture to drive business sustainability.
(2017)South Africa has faced many challenges in recent years with regards to the supply and demand of water. A concerted effort is much needed from all contributing stakeholders in order to address issues threatening South ... -
The relationship between quality management systems and organisational performance: a case of the Malawian banking services industry.
(2019)This Thesis investigated the relationship between Quality Management Practices (QMPs) and organisational performance, focusing on Malawi banking sector. The problem which the study addressed was operational and strategic ... -
The relationship between transformational leadership style and employee performance in the Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria.
(2019)The study examined the relationship between transformational leadership style and employee performance in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to: investigate the ... -
Relationships between employee perceptions of a post merger working environment and organisational commitment : a case study of the academic staff at Thekwini FET College.
(2006)The restructuring of South African Higher Education Insti tutions by the government has seen mergers becoming a feature amongst these institutions. The aim of these mergers was to redress past imbalances, creating synergies ... -
The relevance and application of biodiversity off-sets initiatives by commercial mining enterprises in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Biodiversity off-sets initiatives are widely utilised and recognised international as in KwaZulu-Natal to compensate for environmental degradation and harm in the development economic beneficial projects. Whilst it's ... -
The relevance of municipal spatial development frameworks in business site selection decisions.
(2016)Due to the current state of the global economy, it is critical for businesses to ensure that they are able to capitalise on every action they take and ensure they are competitive. Hence with every action there is a ...