Browsing Masters Degrees (Graduate School of Business and Leadership) by Title
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UKZN employees' perceptions of internal auditors.
(2015)The introduction of the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) Act of 1999 in 2000, made the internal audit functions an integral part of financial management in the public sector, with a focus on good governance and ... -
Unbundling of listed companies : does it unlock shareholder value and improve performance? : a case for Zimbabwe.
(2006)The problem addressed in this study is the lack of information relating to the viability of unbundling as a strategy for companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). The study sought to determine whether the ... -
Understanding acceptance of new technology by field support technicians.
(2010)The reliance of organizations on the use of technology to enhance business performance has been rapidly growing since the advent of Information Technology. In current times, it is unthinkable that an organization of any ... -
"Understanding and applying total quality management for quality improvement in Kigali institute of science, technology and management (KIST), in Rwanda."
(2005)Total Quality management (TQM) is a different way to organize the efforts of people. The objective is to harmonize their efforts in such a way that not only do people approach their assigned tasks with enthusiasm, but they ... -
Understanding how financial management can be improved within the operations division at South African Revenue Services.
(2013)The study investigated how financial management can be improved in South African Revenue Services (SARS) Operations division. It underpins the need for SARS to continuously review procedures and actions in order to ... -
Understanding the educational and entertainment opportunities of the 'modern' zoo : a case study based on the Johannesburg Zoo.
(2006)The management of the Johannesburg Zoo is currently attempting to 'turnaround' the entity. Being a part of the team that assisted the Johannesburg Zoo to formulate its business plan in 2004, the researcher developed an ... -
Unleashing the latent potential of procurement as an element of supply chain management.
(2009)Procurement has been viewed as a Cinderella function, merely rendering service to core functions such as operations/production, engineering, R&D and marketing. The activities of procurement have been mundane and repetitive ... -
Unlocking local economic development in the Ingonyama Trust Land through land scheme development. The case of Dududu, KZN.
(2015)The purpose of this study was to investigate a land development system that is most appropriate for unlocking LED potential in the Ingonyama Trust Land for the community at Dududu Village. The land under the Ingonyama Trust ... -
The usage pattern of nutritional supplements amongst University of KwaZulu-Natal master of business administration (MBA) students.
(2012)Nutritional supplements are a combination of complementary medicines and functional foods. While research suggests that the usage of nutritional supplements is increasing worldwide, the growth of the industry is being ... -
The use of an information management system to enable major oil companies to build a business strategy to allow for differentiation within the forecourt convenience store industry within Cape Town area.
(2006)This is a quantitative study that focuses on the lack of differentiation within the forecourt convenience store industry within Cape Town area and the use of an information system to build a differentiation strategy for ... -
The use of Asset-Backed Securitisation as a strategic control tool by Edcon's Onthecards Investments.
(2004)This research report studies the application of Edcon's Asset-Backed Securitisation of OntheCards Investments in the retail industry. Asset-Backed Securitisation is a new concept in South Africa that has been largely ... -
The use of Facebook as a communication tool between universities and students.
Universities are beginning to embrace social media and realizing the potential power and implications of using social networking sites such as Facebook as a communication tool to reach its target audience. It has become ... -
The use of information and communication technology to effectively communicate with the customers of electric express.
(2013)Customer retention has gained popularity in the past decade. Research has found that by building long lasting relationships with customers business is able to build a customer base that brings about repeat business. Repeat ... -
The use of scenario planning for managing environmental uncertainty.
(2003)There were two main objectives for this research. The first objective was to understand how organisations think strategically and formulate strategy for the current and future environments in which they operate, and the ... -
The use of strategic partnerships as the driver of local economic development (LED) : a case study of the eThekwini Municipality and Shanduka Black Umbrellas (SBU) partnership.
(2016)This research examines the use of strategic partnerships or public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a driver of Local Economic Development (LED). The main objective of this study was to understand the role of partnerships ... -
Use of systems tools in the creation of an intervention programme that deals with educational disparities.
(2010)South Africa’s Education System is beset with inequalities. These inequalities are what can be termed disparities in the education system of South Africa. These disparities are mainly the result of the country’s old ... -
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. ...