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The valuation of the management buy-out of an unlisted company : (a case study)
(2003)This research is a 'case study' analysis on Flint Construction cc, which has undergone a management buy-out. Flint Construction cc specializes in the construction and restoration of surface and underground rail systems, ... -
Value added by Occupational Health and Wellness (OH&W) programs in the construction industry.
(2015)It is an undeniable fact that transformation in South Africa has impacted positively on most business sectors, however, while other sectors were quick to adapt, others stumbled when they encountered challenges. Globally, ... -
Valuing a listed retailer on the JSE : a case study of Edcon.
(2003)This dissertation relates to the study of valuing a business. Edcon, a well known listed retailer, was found its market values to be lower than its net asset value at 2002 financial year-end, while all of the major competitors ... -
Viability of an electronic cash management system for fuel retailers in Inanda and Phoenix.
(2011)Many prospective fuel retailers are turning away from the industry due to the high cash volumes and the risks associated with cash management. Due to the regulation of the retail fuel price the profit margins are small. ... -
The viability of high technology research and development in South Africa : a case study of Nortech.
(2003)This study focuses on the viability of locating a company that manufactures high-technology products in South Africa. A small electronics manufacturing company called Nortech is used as a case study, and the results of the ... -
The viability of small to medium enterprises in the private security industry in Durban.
(2015)Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are pivotal in employment creation, poverty alleviation, wealth re-distribution and contribution towards the gross domestic product. SMEs in South Africa constitute 91% of all formal ... -
Violence at the workplace : a study of trends in Durban.
(2015)Employees across a wide variety of organisational backgrounds face varying degrees of violent behaviours, at their equally varying places of work, by perpetrators ranging from their superiors, peers, junior staff and ... -
Vulnerabilities of rural agricultural co-operatives in KwaZulu-Natal : a case study of Amajuba District, South Africa.
(2016)The use of cooperatives as a development tool is another strategy that is used by the South African government in trying to make all people participate in country’s economic activities, thereby reducing poverty and ... -
Water and sanitation infrastructure as a vehicle for local economic development : a case study of the Hilton-Mondi Development Project.
(2015)The purpose of the research study is to evaluate how the construction of water and sanitation infrastructure at uMngeni Local Municipality acts as a vehicle for job creation and skills development using Hilton-Mondi ... -
Water quality management staff turnover at the Department of Water Affairs.
(2012)The Department of Water Affairs has experienced major staff voluntary turnover in their Water Quality Management section. The water quality management is regarded as a scarce-occupational class (Resolution No. 8 of 2009); ... -
What are the factors influencing the use of discount websites by businesses in a shopping mall? A case study of four shopping malls in Durban, South Africa.
(2016)The inception of the Internet has introduced new forms of marketing, which increase awareness of sales promotions to consumers. Consumers are offered great opportunities through discount websites. Discount websites allow ... -
What are the levels of customer satisfaction within the waste disposal industry.
(2003)South Africa's re-integration into the global economy and the international political arena has brought about an active growth of business locally and internationally. Local companies are expanding into new markets and ... -
What is the effectiveness of the South African Revenue Services accreditation scheme / program on improving the rate of compliance and promoting trade facilitation?
(2003)South Africa's re-integration into the global trading economy and its participation in various trade agreements has resulted in an increase in the number of import and export transactions processed by the South African ... -
What is the impact of the Cyber Crime Act on the business community in Mauritius.
(2004)At this early age of the internet, the e-business environment is almost like a lawless territory. Fast movers are making fortunes whereas rebels can act with impunity and move on before the legal process can catch up. The ... -
What is the origin and extent of knowledge gaps within IBM (BCS) strategy and change business unit?
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What the future holds? : a case study of the strategic possibilities of an electrical product supplier.
(2003)I've worked in the electrical industry throughout my career, from accounts to the stores, serving as an artisan to sales and finally management, having experienced the dramatic changes industry has undergone in the past ... -
Which is the best brand developing packaging for Simarki?
(2013)This research was conducted on Simarki which is a golfing product manufacturing company operating out of Drummond in KwaZulu-Natal. The company has been trading since 2001 and has over time increased its product quality ... -
Why do merging parties and authorities define relevant markets differently.
(2003)The increased activities within the mergers and acquisitions market in recent times has highlighted the importance of Commissions, whose responsibility it is to protect competition in the common market place. An area of ... -
Why projects executed within Denel UAVS do not meet the objectives as set out in the beginning of the project.
(2006)This research project focuses on understanding the reasons why projects executed within Denel UAVS do not meet the objectives as set out in beginning of the project and inevitably, the project fails. The aim of the study ...