Browsing by Subject "Entrepreneur"
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An assessment of corporate entrepreneurship in the fast-moving consumer goods industry
(North-West University, 2008)The aim of the study is to examine the literature and practical research on corporate entrepreneurship, innovation and the entrepreneurial climate in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. A number of text books, published ... -
An assessment of corporate entrepreneurship in the South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited (SABC Ltd.)
(North-West University, 2008)Corporate entrepreneurship is examined with specific reference to the South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited (SABC). As such, a historic overview is given of the SABC followed by a review of the present day situation. ... -
Attributes, skills and knowledge of fashion entrepreneurs: an integrated perspective
(University of the Free State, 2011)Fashion entrepreneurship development is a means to a country's economic development, which implies developing a competent entrepreneurial population. The aim of this study was to acquire a perspective on the personal ... -
Business viability : a comparison between franchises and independent businesses
(North-West University, 2009)The study is based on a comparison between franchises and independent businesses. The purpose of the study is to have a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of SMEs and franchise businesses in Rustenburg ... -
Determining the potential role of the creative economy to reduce unemployment
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)At present South Africa is the most developed country in Africa and it had the highest GDP growth rate until 2014, when it was overtaken by Nigeria. In April of 2016, South Africa’s largest economic sector remained the ... -
Differentiated competency profiles for lead entrepreneurs in different business contexts
(North-West University, 2008)Entrepreneurs are perceived to have a significant effect on a country's economy by the establishment of new ventures that provide not only products to customers, but also job opportunities in various industries. Therefore ... -
The enhancement of selected entrepreneurial competencies of grade 11 learners in Business studies
(2014)Different researchers and governments globally have recognised the importance of entrepreneurship in economic growth and job creation. In addition, entrepreneurial activity is crucial, locally and globally. Furthermore, ... -
Examining the challenges in accessing funding for SMMEs
(North-West University, 2018)This study examines the challenges that small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs) face in accessing funding and the challenges that these SMMEs have to overcome without adequate support or funding and to learn from the ... -
Exploring attitudes toward self-employment after retirement or retrenchment
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)In this study attitudes toward self-employment as alternative means of income will be explored through empirical study. Many facets of entrepreneurship have been researched through a literature study describing the field ... -
Exploring the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on SMEs in Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The South African government acknowledges SMEs as a catalyst for economic growth and job creation. However, SMEs in Gauteng are having trouble sustaining themselves in the current environment due to the effects of the ...