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Enterprise risk management in the South African insurance industry
(North-West University, 2008)The purpose of this dissertation is to investigate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in the South African insurance industry. Firstly, this dissertation attempts to ascertain the current composition of the different ... -
An entrepreneurial framework to enhance the agricultural sector in a district of the Limpopo Province
(North-West University, 2009)Agriculture, which includes all economic activities from the provision of farming inputs, farming and value adding, remains an important sector in the South African economy. In Limpopo Province, most of the agricultural ... -
Entrepreneurial orientation of Generation Y students in the Vaal Triangle area
(North-West University, 2012)There is consensus among entrepreneurship scholars regarding the importance of entrepreneurship toward the economies of countries. There is sufficient evidence to support the view that entrepreneurs are characterised by ... -
The entrepreneurs' role at arts festivals : the case study of Aardklop National Arts Festival
(North-West University, 2009)Entrepreneurs are found globally in all industries. In the tourism industry, entrepreneurs feature strongly in the events sector. The purpose of this study is to determine the entrepreneurs' role at festivals and in this ... -
Entrepreneurship competence of economic management science teachers in the Kenneth Kaunda District
(North-West University, 2011)The disproportionately high unemployment figures for the youth highlight the importance of finding alternative ways of increasing youth participation in the economy. According to the Western Cape Youth Report there are ... -
Entrepreneurship development in the second economy as a rural development measure
(North-West University (South Africa), 2008)In September 2000, the UN unanimously made the Millennium Declaration, outlining the primary goals for aiding the developing world over the first quarter century of the new millennium. The Millennium Development Goals ... -
Essays in domestic transport costs and export regions in South Africa
(North-West University, 2007)This thesis investigates the impact of domestic transport costs and location on exports originating from exporting regions within a developing country. It is presented in the form of three articles, each addressing a ... -
Essays in export behaviour at the firm-level
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)South Africa is a developing country afflicted with economic malaise, among others high unemployment and inequality levels. Export-led growth has been advocated as a possible way to achieve economic growth and alleviate ... -
Essays on climate change adaptive capacity measurement, trade-offs and benefits in South Africa’s peach and nectarine fresh fruit trade
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Production technologies’ such as seeds have been essential to the measurement of climate change adaptive capacity. These have been used to measure this phenomenon at the production level of the agricultural value chain and ... -
Essays on poverty dynamics in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)To begin with, poverty has been a problem, especially for sub-Saharan countries. The United Nations General Assembly introduced the Millennium Development Goals with the hope of eradicating poverty by 2015, however to date; ... -
Essays on the export performance and provincial growth of China
(North-West University, 2007)This dissertation investigates the determinants of China's exports and regional economic growth, the direction of causality between foreign direct investment (FDI) and exports; and convergence analysis among Chinese ... -
Essays on trade openness, wage, poverty and intra-household time allocation in Ghana
(North-West University, 2019)This thesis analyses the interrelationships between trade, poverty, labour market outcomes and household production in Ghana, with special attention to gender and spatial differences. This overall objective is subdivided ... -
Establishing a competency framework for the integration of workplace Information Technology knowledge and skills within an Internal Audit education programme and training
(North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark Campus, 2019)Constantly changing workplace requirements, the rapid increase of knowledge and the evolving technology require a competent workforce that meets the current demands. The evolution of technology and changes in business ... -
Establishing a risk reduction model for the inbound supply chain in an oil refinery
(North-West University, 2011)Companies are in business to make money; money is not there just to be taken. The drive should be on Cash Focus and Project Excellence, the ultimate goal and first price is always to grow stakeholder value sustainability. ... -
Establishing the influence of packaging on profitability in the South African craft spirit industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The alcohol industry us one of the only industries growing despite the struggling economy. Even during negative economic growth, this industry tends to continue its growth. Over the last few years, a number of small craft ... -
Establishing the protocol validity of an electronic standardised measuring instrument
(North-West University, 2009)Over the past few decades, the nature of work has undergone remarkable changes, resulting in a shift from manual demands to mental and emotional demands on employees. In order to manage these demands and optimise employee ... -
Establishing the relationship between managerial personality traits and decision-making styles within an agri-business
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Businesses, especially in the retail sector, greatly depend on their managers within the different branches to make the best decisions, not only for the company but also for its employees. This means that a manager’s ... -
Establishing the reporting duties of the auditor in terms of corruption and cross–border anti–corruption legislation
(North-West University, 2012)This study revolves around the reporting duties of an auditor in terms of national and international anti-corruption legislation, in the event that the auditor discovers or uncovers proof of irregularities regarding ... -
Establishing the store attributes that black consumers consider when buying casual wear
(North-West University, 2010)South Africa has a diverse population with almost 80% being black. It is therefore necessary that retailers understand this population group as the black population is responsible for the majority of consumer purchasing ... -
The establishment of a cession security registration platform for agricultural financiers in South Africa
(2014)The aim of this study is to conduct a thorough theoretical study on the establishment of a web-based cession collateral registration platform for agri-financiers in South Africa. The agricultural industry is earmarked for ...