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Gender-based challenges faced by women in leadership: a case study of one government department in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)In post-apartheid South Africa, various legislation, policies and strategies have been introduced, including the new labour and employment legislation aimed at advancing equitable, fair and non- ... -
Leadership style and employee commitment: a case study of the KZN Office of the Premier.
(2020)The researcher examined the relationship between the three leadership styles, namely, the transformational, transactional and laissez-faire styles as well as employee commitment and the perceived ... -
The influence of managerial leadership styles on the sustainable growth of small and micro enterprises in South Africa.
(2020)Communities are concerned about the sustainability of businesses. The determining factors for sustainable growth of businesses include experience, relationship with employees, supply and demand, and whether or not the ... -
A study of employment equity in higher education institutions in Durban, South Africa.
(2020)Post 1994, several reforms took place in South Africa aimed at transforming all institutions to become representative of all citizens. However, discriminatory practices, inequalities and racism still prevail in the ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of the employee wellness programme on administrative staff at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus)
(2020)Employees are said to be the heart of any organisation. It is argued that employers may benefit from employee wellness programmes to enhance productivity, reduce employee absenteeism and lower the costs of insurance and ... -
An investigation into service quality within the Unemployment Insurance Fund at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Labour.
(2019)The way clients compare between expectations from a service with the experiences of what is actually delivered by the service provider is important in improving service quality delivery. The study investigated into service ... -
Assessing managerial competencies of small enterprises in Okhahlamba Local Municipality.
(2021)Small Micro and Medium Entreprises (SMMEs) are amongst the programmes that were unveiled by government just after first democratic elections in 1994. They were identified by a government as the essential tool to address ... -
Evaluating the role of innovation hubs to promote entrepreneurship: a case of University of KwaZulu-Natal InQubate.
(2020)The business economy is in a disruptive era whereby change can be affected in a matter of seconds to achieve business growth and development. Therefore, this study focused on exploring the use of innovation hubs to disrupt ... -
Perceived barriers to long-term survival of start-up small, medium and micro enterprises in the ICT industry: a case of Vhembe District Municipality.
(2020)Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) contribute immensely to the economic development and addressing socio-economic challenges facing South Africa (SA). This study identifies barriers affecting the long-term ... -
The role of CSR in brand equity: Case of selected Woolworths stores in Pietermaritzburg.
(2020)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a multifaceted concept. There is no single accepted definition of CSR. It means different things to different authors, academics and business-people. CSR has attracted a growing ... -
Factors affecting employment equity in the eThekwini Municipality, Durban, South Africa.
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Challenges experienced when outsourcing logistics in South Africa: a case of Lolli Supermarkets.
(2019)The effective and efficient operation of distribution centres is a goal for all retailers using the distribution centre strategy. It therefore becomes imperative to strategically position all available resources in order ... -
The millennial generation’s perspectives of work values in the retail industry.
(2019)The Millennial generation employees are estimated to make up 50% of the global workforce by 2020; and around 75% by 2025. This generational group has been described in various studies as different to previous generations, ... -
Challenges faced by small medium enterprises (SMEs) in terms of growth and development: a study of Mnquma Municipality, Eastern Cape.
(2019)South Africa continues to face challenges related to poverty, inequality, unemployment and low economic growth. One such province is the Eastern Cape Province, which ranks high in structural unemployment and low economic ... -
The impact of government employees using biometrics in IT security management at KZN Treasury.
(2019)The aim of this study is to analyse the different opinions, draw up a balance, and determine the impact of biometrics on users that are using it as their IT security control, especially in financial systems that are used ... -
Factors influencing demand forecasting and demand planning: a case at an apparel retailer.
(2019)As supply chains and distribution channels extend globally and fashion trends become more controlled by media, customers are not only influenced to change their minds overnight about offerings but also organisations are ... -
The implementation of total quality management: a case study of a construction company in Zimbabwe.
(2020)In the construction industry and services, total quality management (TQM) is recognised as a productive management philosophy as it increases the quality and production of businesses. Research reveals ways in which TQM can ... -
Investigating a South African listed company’s corporate social responsibility initiatives in varying economic conditions.
(2020)The role of the organisation in society has been an ongoing conversation with many scholars believing the organisation should play an active role within the community they operate and should be held accountable for the ... -
Gender responses towards online social engineering attacks amongst young adult students in South Africa.
(2019)Online-based attacks have become prevalent and continue to be on the rise as technology advances. The complexity of the internet has posed a cybersecurity concern across various online channels. As a result, online social ... -
The relationship between wellbeing and academic staff performance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)This study intend to explore the correlation among wellbeing and academic staff performance in the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Universities are faced with the responsibility of formulating new knowledge or adding to the ...
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