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Assessing the barriers companies face towards the implementation of corporate energy efficience strategies
(North-West University, 2012)Global climate change and the electricity supply constraints could possibly be one of the utmost strategic issues facing businesses and consumers of all sizes currently in South Africa. Energy Efficiency is the ability to ... -
Assessing the challenges of managing public assets in the Local Government and traditional affairs of Mafikeng
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)The purpose of this research is to assess the challenges of managing public assets in the Local Government and Traditional Affairs of the Mafikeng district and the impact that these challenges have on the delivery of ... -
Assessing the compliance of the Free State Province with the South African Social Security Agency's management system
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The aim of the study was to assess the compliance of the Free State Province with the South African Social Security Agency’s management system. Both exploratory and descriptive design was employed using a quantitative ... -
Assessing the decision making dynamics of shareholders during mergers and acquisitions of engineering consulting firms
(2014)The essence of this study is to capture the dynamics of decision-making. The context of this study is the engineering consultant industry consolidation in South Africa over the last five years. Decision-making is a complex ... -
Assessing the dynamics of conflict among nurses in public hospitals
(2014)Nursing in South Africa has become a difficult and stressful profession. Nurses are faced with many challenges on a daily basis, including; heavy workloads, shortages of staff, lack of resources and reduced managerial ... -
Assessing the economic factors affecting road accidents in the Mpumalanga Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Purpose: The specific purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of economic factors on road accidents in the Mpumalanga Province, for the period 2010 to 2019. Methodology: A quantitative research method was used to ... -
Assessing the economic feasibility of utility-scale electrical energy storage technologies for South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)Increased electrical production from renewable energy technologies, such as solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind plants, is at the forefront of the global energy transition to environmentally sustainable economic growth and ... -
Assessing the economic impact of a South African university campus
(North-West University, 2018)Various data sources show that the economy of Potchefstroom in South Africa’s North West Province delivered consistently positive economic growth rates from 2002 to 2016. Even during times of recession, the local economy ... -
Assessing the economic viability of biogas plants at abattoirs in South Africa
(2013)With electricity tariffs in South Africa escalating at a rapid pace the demand for alternative power sources has increased. One of these renewable energy sources includes the use of biogas. Biogas is not only one of the ... -
Assessing the effect of imports on refractory brick manufacturers in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The immense competition due to international trade is bedevilling various industrial sectors in South Africa. Numerous South African manufacturing industries are bearing the brunt of this inapt predicament. While the ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of ethical codes at a local government institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Local Government Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000, Chapter 12, Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 outlines the Code of Conduct for councilors and employees, and these Code of Conduct applies to every member of a municipal council. ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of information systems for SMEs growth and failure prevention in Lesotho
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The majority of the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s) fail to reach at least five years of operation. Their failure may be attributed to lack of accountability and technological advancement. The study, therefore, aimed ... -
Assessing the effectiveness of performance measures on food security programs within the Emfuleni Local Municipality
(North-West University, 2018)This research study was aimed at assessing the effectiveness of the performance measures used to measure food security programs (FSPs) within the Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM). Food insecurity is a challenge, not only ... -
Assessing the efficiency of administrative intervention in the North West Department of Health in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Maladministration, corruption, and unethical and immoral leadership practices represent substantial challenges for the public sector in South Africa. Consequently, public funds are wasted and service delivery is impeded. ... -
Assessing the efficiency of South African medium-sized banks
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The economic growth and stability of any country is strongly dependent of the performance and efficiency of its financial sector, of which the banking industry forms an integral part. South Africa's financial sector is one ... -
Assessing the efficiency of water loss projects in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
(North-West University, 2018)This research set out to investigate the efficiency of 'as and when' water loss reduction projects in Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The study thus focussed on a water loss eradication programme in Ekurhuleni ... -
Assessing the factors that drive CSR performance of Food and Drug retail companies listed on the JSE
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has recently become a buzz term in modern society and the topic is gaining significant increase in interest around the world. Nonetheless, CSR cannot be considered from a similar ... -
Assessing the financial viability of mechanisation at a poultry processing plant
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Mechanisation is the process where replaces human labour in production processes. The process of mechanisation is being speeded up by the fourth industrial revolution and many companies are starting to mechanise their ... -
Assessing the financial viability of renewable independent power production in South Africa
(2014)The cost of energy and national power utility Eskom, is currently under heated debate after the cost of electricity has more than doubled over the past three years, with another five annual increases of 8% approved by the ... -
Assessing the impact of corporate culture on corporate sustainability in selected Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA) institutions in Gauteng
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of corporate culture on organisation sustainability drawing from one organisation. Corporate culture has potential to serve as a foundation for long term sustainability ...
