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Implementation of the HIV/AIDS intervention programs in Botswana : strengthening the management and programming capacity of the district multi sectoral AIDS committees
(North-West University (South Africa), 2004)This study sets out a detailed approach to responding to the HIV/AIDS situation in the Districts. The priority areas or targets of the response are derived from what has been learnt from the situation and the elements ... -
Implementation of the Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)In 2001 the first Human Resource Development Strategy of South Africa (HRDSA) was implemented. The lack of institutional arrangements, structures, procedures, processes and capacity and the location of the HRDSA, 2001, at ... -
The implementation of the indigent policy in the City of Tshwane : challenges and options
(2015)There is a dire need to improve the implementation of the indigent policy in municipalities to assist the most disadvantaged group in the community, the poor. The study focussed on the indigent policy of the City of Tshwane: ... -
Implementation of the United Nations mandate to ensure adequate safety and security measures for women and children during the Syrian civil war (2011-2015)
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)It is generally accepted that the United Nations (UN) is primarily responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN approach to maintain peace and security is based on the principle of collective ... -
The implementation of total quality management at a tertiary education institution
(North-West University, 2011)The purpose of this study was to investigate the total quality management of the academic administration services’ post–graduate department within the Potchefstroom Campus of the North–West University, in terms of the ... -
Implementation of value-based management system in a petrochemical company
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2013)The main objective of this study was to determine the extent to which a petrochemical company embraces and implements value based management (VBM) and the overall understanding in all levels of management. Value based ... -
The implementation of vendor strategies in a South African chemical company
(North-West University, 2004)The prime objective of this study was to provide guidelines for the implementation of vendor strategies at Sasol Polymers. A secondary objective was to improve the efficiencies of procurement. In the past, procurement ... -
Implementering van 'n lae koste strategie in die spesialiteit staalbedryf
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1998)The steel industry in South Africa is of considerable significance to the economy. It is a major contributor to the country's GOP and is important in terms of employment and foreign exchange. Given the importance of the ... -
Implementing health governance structures using participatory action research in a decentralised system
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)This research was undertaken primarily to establish the challenges which impede the efficient and effective implementation of Health Governance Structures in South Africa. The study utilises Participatory Action Research ... -
Implementing lean manufacturing and six sigma in a manufacturing environment
(North-West University, 2011)The application of Lean Six Sigma in the manufacturing environment is not new, yet so many companies don’t make use of it. This study focuses on the literature of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma and then looking at Lean ... -
Implementing manufacturing execution systems within large organisations
(North-West University, 2005)To compete in the global market, organisations have to ensure that their production is synchronised with their other business activities. To achieve this, companies deploy a variety of solutions known as Manufacturing ... -
Implementing productivity gainsharing to influence the performance of value drivers employed by EVA
(North-West University, 2008)The creation of shareholder wealth has become the key of corporate success. A setback in achieving this is a lack of commitment and participation in productivity initiatives at shop floor level in South Africa and companies ... -
Implementing selected lean management tools to achieve effective planning within a construction environment at a tertiary institution
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This research study addresses the application of lean manufacturing principles and techniques to a construction environment at a tertiary institution. Assessing the implementation efforts and benefits of the lean approach ... -
The implication of capital gains tax on different business entities in South Africa
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Implications of ceasing to be a controlled foreign company: a comparative study on total exit tax
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) rules were introduced in South Africa in 1997 under section 9D of the Income Tax Act (58 of 1962) to protect the South African taxation base. The CFC rules are supported by the Organization ... -
Implications of noncompliance with Public Finance Management Act on the maintenance of Fiscal Policy in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The public sector in South Africa is currently experiencing high levels of exploitation. The public sector is governed by the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). In the 2019/2020 fiscal year, the Auditor General South ... -
The implications of self-versus-observer rating discrepancies in 360-reviews
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The importance of measuring employee efficiencies and increasing their productivity through various mechanisms such as performance evaluation and appraisals have been realised by most organisations. This study analyses the ... -
Die implikasie van 'n minimumloon vasstelling vir die landbousektor in die Noordwes-provinsie
(North-West University, 2006)Poverty is a significant world wide issue. Although literature on the impact of a minimum wage in the agricultural sector is rather limited, previous empirical research shows that employment was reduced with the ... -
The importance of a people–centred approach for corporate social responsibility : a case study of Welverdiend and the surrounding community
(North-West University, 2011)Despite the contribution of mining to the South African economy, this industry has impacted negatively on the environment and society for many decades. These negative impacts are evidence of poor corporate actions. Instead ... -
Importance of clothing brands on the purchasing decisions of Generation Y in the Vaal Triangle area
(North-West University, 2013)This study focuses on the importance of clothing brands on the purchasing decisions of Generation Y individuals. The research concentrates specifically on university students aged between 17 to 26 years, located in the ...