Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "University"
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Ameliorating chartered accountants' training at a South African university : interventions for reform
(2014)The profession of chartered accountancy (CA) is critical to the economic, social and cultural development of South Africa. It has the potential to play a broader leadership role in the development of the financial skills ... -
Applying a framework-based approach to teach complex problem-solving to Accounting students
(2015)Accounting transactions are becoming more complex, and more extensive accounting guidance is provided on a continuous basis in the accounting standards. In addition, accounting guidance changes often and additional guidance ... -
Assessing the role of trust in the relationship between servant leadership and work engagement of academic staff in selected South African universities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Contemporary South African society is experiencing moral bankruptcy, as is evident through persistent acts of crime and corruption in media reports. The higher education sector has not remained unscathed, with a lack of ... -
Burnout and engagement in a South African university student sample : a psychometric analysis
(North-West University, 2006)In recent years, the concept of burnout has been expanded and is currently a concern in all professions and occupational groups. Nowadays it is widely acknowledged that people in almost any occupation could develop burnout. ... -
Developing a teaching intervention to expose accounting students to pervasive skills
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The need is widely advocated for accounting graduates to demonstrate competency upon entering the profession. Competency reflects the ability to execute tasks in the real world in an effective, meaningful and contributing ... -
Development of an integrated information and Communications Technology competency framework for prospective Accountancy professionals
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)With the rapid change in the workplace due to 4IR technological advancements, literature outlines that the accountancy curriculum is not keeping up with this change. This remains an ongoing debate by academics, employers ... -
Exploring first-year students’ demands from the perspectives of student support structures : a world café study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in South Africa are characterised by an absence of relevant knowledge on how to assist students who struggle in this environment. Students in South Africa do not receive the guidance ... -
Financial literacy competencies of third-year university students : a case study
(North-West University, 2009)There seems to be a definite need for financial literacy education and training, especially under young people. The lack of financial literacy seems to be from a lack of sufficient financial education. A lack in personal ... -
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 ... -
The influences of study demands, study resources and personality characteristics on first-year students’ engagement
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The first year of university often can be a watershed period for candidates. It is, therefore, important to investigate possible predictors of student engagement. Information on the influence of study demands, and resources ...