Browsing by Subject "Knowledge management"
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Competitive intelligence in a foreign environment: German and Canadian firms compared
(Physica-Verlag HD, 2005)The objective of this chapter was to examine the intelligence practices of German MNE's and contrast these to those found in Canadian and U.S. studies. Taking into consideration the caveats involved in the comparison of ... -
A conceptual framework and considerations for mergers and acquisitions in the information technology arena
(North-West University, 2007)Mergers and acquisitions are an economical strategy of organisations to ensure sustainable growth, to improve their competitive advantage and the achievement of economies of scale. Information Technology is an integral ... -
Condition based reliability simulator for power stations
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The SA Power Utility operates 27 power stations with a total nominal capacity of 41,995 MW, comprising 35,726 MW of coal-fired stations, 1,860 MW of nuclear, 2,409 MW of gas–fired, 2,000 MW hydro and pumped–storage stations ... -
Developing a knowledge management strategy for a South African civil society organisation : a case study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)This study aims to analyse the KM practices at the civil society organisation (CSO) Afriforum and make recommendations to devise a knowledge management strategy (KMS). CSOs are multiplying in South Africa and around the ... -
Developing a management framework for internal logistics in the Department of Education in Gauteng
(North-West University, 2011)The objective of the study was to develop a management framework for internal logistics in the Department of Education in Gauteng. For the purpose of this study internal logistics was defined as the complete process of ... -
An evaluation of e–Government as a support system in public schools
(North-West University, 2011)The objective of the study was to develop a framework for the implementation of a Business Information Management System in order to increase the efficiency of the knowledge management strategy in the ultimate quest ... -
The evaluation of the knowledge management process in the ferro–metallurgical industry in South Africa
(North-West University, 2009)The aim of this study was to conduct a thorough theoretical study on the relevant aspects involved in knowledge management and organizational learning, and thence assess the level of organisational learning within the ... -
An exploratory study into the current status of knowledge management within an academic library
(University of Pretoria, 2001)Aim of study: The purpose of this study is to investigate the current knowledge management status within the Academic Information Service at the University of Pretoria. Research method: A literature study was conducted to ... -
Exploring the application of knowledge management within a South African human resource development context
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Knowledge management (KM) has been brought to the fore due to rapid global changes inherent to the knowledge economy. KM assists organisations to create and apply new knowledge for improved performance and competitive ... -
Factors influencing sustainable performance in the construction industry in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The construction industry makes a major contribution to the overall economy's sustainable development by achieving its basic development goals, including job creation, regeneration, production and income generation. However, ...