Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Graduate School of Business and Leadership) by Title
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"The minimisation of the liquidation of viable banking institutions in Zimbabwe's banking sector".
(2011)The Zimbabwe banking sector seems to have almost recovered from the banking crisis of 2003/2006, in a very difficult social, economic and political environment. More than 20 banking institutions were placed under liquidation ... -
A model for measuring e-learning systems success in South African universities: a case study a study of the university of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN).
(2018)The fourth industrial revolution is upon us and one of the questions that higher education institutions (HEIs) should be asking is: Is the current education system preparing us for the fourth industrial revolution? The ... -
Municipal distress : towards a municipal infrastructure and finance model : a case study of uMgungundlovu District Municipality.
(2015)The Constitution (Section 152, 1996) defines local government as a sphere of government responsible for the provision of sustainable municipal services to communities. Sibanda (2012) states that “poor and lack of municipal ... -
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. ... -
The perceptions of management and workers on worker participation programmes.
(1995)The main objective of this study was to investigate different forms of worker participation programmes and their implementation in selected countries including South Africa. Another objective was to study perceptions ... -
Perspectives on emergency wealth distribution in South Africa's previously disadvantaged households: a systems thinking approach.
(2015)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Project selection modelling for infrastructure investment programmes: the case of the Ports Authority, South Africa.
(2020)The successful delivery of any infrastructure portfolio relies on prioritizing projects aligned to organizational objectives. The Ports Authority of South Africa, in pursuit to expand its gigantic infrastructural portfolio, ... -
Quality management performance modelling for the South African contact centre industry.
(2019)Against the background of an extreme youth unemployment problem, South Africa seeks to identify and support industries that may offer substantial solutions. The employment potential of the contact centre industry was ... -
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 ... -
Reconceptualising coaching and mentoring framework to improve operational efficiencies: case study of AMCOR South Africa.
(2020)No abstract available in PDF -
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 ... -
Rethinking organizational learning using theory U: an ontological approach to strategic leadership.
(2018)This research study embarked on an in-depth inquiry into the strategic thinking of organizations. The study endeavoured on understanding the different ways in which organizations change. This understanding brought to the ... -
The role of mergers and acquisitions on the performance of companies within the chemical sector in South Africa.
(2020)Mergers and acquisitions are a strategic tool that is used by companies to grow their performances and portfolio inorganically. Mergers and acquisitions are done to increase improve shareholders’ wealth through synergy ... -
Role of stakeholders regarding policymaking in the localised sphere of government in KwaZulu-Natal. Indima eklanywa abanesabelo mayelana nokwenza inqubomgomo emkhakheni wohulumeni abalawulwa yimikhandlu yasekhaya KwaZulu-Natali
(2022)Policymaking is a critical but very broad and complex process that every organisation and government requires to undertake. Problems emerge when stakeholders converge to formulate and implement policies that their roles ... -
The role of stokvels in the economic transformation of Ethekwini municipality.
(2018)The study explores the role that the stokvel industry plays in the economic transformation of eThekwini Municipality and their marginalisation in the economic policy framework. Stokvels in South Africa have an estimated ... -
School leadership in South Africa: towards embedding presence for Principals for the creation of societal value. Ubuholi ezikoleni eNingizimu Afrika: Kubhekwe ekugxiliseni ubukhona boThishomkhulu ukuqhakambisa ubugugu bomphakathi.
(2022)The study examined school leadership in terms of ‘presence,’ sensing, and societal values in schools in Ekurhuleni South District, in Gauteng, South Africa. The value contribution of society to build cohesion with school ... -
Service delivery: an elusive target - a case study of Nkomazi Local Municipality.
(2019)There are arguments that South African local governments have been found lacking in terms of efficient and effective basic social service delivery. This study developed a conceptual framework as a possible solution to ... -
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) growth taxonomy in eThekwini Municipality - (in South Africa).
(2019)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are considered to be the engine of growth for many economies. Their contribution to GDP and employment creation is significant in both developed and developing countries.The study sought ... -
Standardization and strengthening the functionality of hospital management boards in central hospitals of Zimbabwe.
(2020)Health governance system in Zimbabwe is undergoing nationwide structural reforms. This is done through the appointment of health centre committees for rural health facilities, advisory boards for district and provincial ... -
A strategic corporate governance framework for Malawi state-owned enterprises (SOEs)
(2021)The objective of the study was to develop a strategic corporate governance framework that will enhance performance of SOEs in Malawi. The study followed a critical realism approach as a result, a multi-methodology and mixed ...