Browsing Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences by Author "10065458 - Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus"
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Application of the Attitude Toward Enterprise (ATE) test on scondary school learners in South Africa
Athayde, R.; Steenekamp, André G.; Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (Sabinet, 2011)The main aim of this research paper was to discuss the application of the Attitude Toward Enterprise (ATE) Test1 developed by Kingston University, London, on secondary school learners in South Africa. A total of 1 748 ... -
An assessment of selected family business values in small and medium-sized family businesses
Van der Merwe, S.P.; Venter, E.; Farrington, S.M. (APM, 2012)This study highlights the influence of selected business family values on the success of small and medium-sized family businesses. Success, for the purpose of this study, is measured using two variables, namely Harmonious ... -
An assessment of selected organisation–based factors on the perceived success of agribusinesses: a corporate entrepreneurship perspective
Lotz, H.M.; Van der Merwe, S.P. (Unisa Press, 2013)The objective of this study was to investigate the infl uence of selected organisational-based factors on the perceived success of agribusinesses in South Africa. Business success, for the purposes of this study, was ... -
An assessment of the determinants of successor development in family businesses
Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (The Department of Business, University of Johannesburg, 2010)Purpose: The primary objective of this study is twofold: Firstly, to assess some of the determinants of successor development in family businesses with the focus on the role of the senior generation family members, and ... -
The assessment of the family vision generation process in small and medium-sized family businesses
Van der Merwe, Stephanus P. (University of South Africa, 2009)The objective of this study was to assess the family vision generation process in small and medium-sized family businesses. Data from 489 questionnaires administered to 79 family businesses were collected and analysed. An ... -
An assessment of the impact of entrepreneurial orientation on the success of selected public secondary schools
Van der Merwe, Stephan; Malan, Jan (The Southern African Institute for Management Scientists, 2013)There is a need for research on the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the success of public schools. Through an investigation of the influence of an entrepreneurial orientation on the perceived success of secondary ... -
The determinants of the readiness to let go among senior generation owner-managers of small and medium-sized family businesses
Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Pretoria, 2010)The objective of this study was to assess the determinants of the readiness of the senior generation owner-managers to finally transfer the management and control of the family business to the younger generation. Data from ... -
The impact of selected stakeholders on family business continuity and family harmony
Venter, E.; Van der Merwe, S.; Farrington, S. (Unisa, 2012)The growth, survival and success of a family business are often influenced by issues relating to family relationships and family harmony. Not only do the actions of family members influence the success or failure of the ... -
An investigation into selected determinants of family harmony in small and medium-sized family farms in South Africa
Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (Taylor & Francis, 2012)The primary objective of this study was to empirically explore the determinants of family harmony in small and medium-sized family farms. Data from 244 questionnaires from 36 family farms were collected and analysed. Three ... -
An investigation into the suitability of younger generation successors in small and medium-sized family businesses
Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (Sabinet, 2011)This study highlighted the importance of the suitability of the younger generation family members in small and medium-sized family businesses to successfully manage the business after management succession. Data from 270 ... -
An investigation into youth entrepreneurship in selected South African secondary schools: an exploratory study
Athayde, R.; Steenekamp, Andre Gerard; Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (Unisa, 2011)This research paper examines the status of entrepreneurship education in selected South African secondary schools to determine the impact thereof on young learners' attitude towards entrepreneurship and their future plans. ... -
An investigation of the determinants of estate and retirement planning in intergenerational family businesses
Van der Merwe, Stephanus P. (Encyclopaedia Britinnica, 2009)This study highlighted the importance of estate and retirement planning in small and medium-sized family businesses. Data from 504 questionnaires linked to 81 family businesses were collected and analysed. An Oblimin oblique ... -
An investigation of the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the perceived success of agribusinesses in South Africa
Lotz, H.M.; Van der Merwe, S.P. (APM, 2013)The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of an entrepreneurial orientation on the perceived success of agribusinesses in South Africa. Business success, for the purpose of this study, was measured by ... -
Organisational-based factors influencing the non-financial goals of family businesses
Farrington, Shelley; Venter, Elmarie; Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (Southern African Institute for Management Scientists, 2011)Several commentators have pointed out that there is a need for research on the attainment of non-financial goals in family businesses and the factors that influence the achievement of these goals. By investigating the ... -
A proposed instrument to measure organisational-based factors affecting corporate entrepreneurship
Oosthuizen, J.H.; Van der Merwe, Stephanus Petrus (JCM Limited (Marthie Grobler), 2011)The objective of this study was to validate an instrument to measure the organisational-based factors affecting corporate entrepreneurship. Structured questionnaires were administered to managers and 561 fully completed ... -
Small business owner-managers' perceptions of entrepreneurship in the Emfuleni district
Van der Merwe, Stephanus; De Swardt, G. (University of Pretoria, 2008)The primary objective of this study was to analyse small business owner-managers' perceptions of entrepreneurship and their motives to start their businesses in the Emfuleni district in South Africa. A total of 307 useable ...