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Company value : working capital and the cash conversion cycle investigated
(North-West University, 2008)The primary objective of any corporation should be shareholder wealth maximisation. A firm's working capital policies have an effect on the firm's expected future returns and the risk associated with the returns, which ... -
A comparability adjustment transfer pricing model
(North-West University, 2006)The birth of democracy in South Africa on 27 April 1994 brought about irrevocable change. Markets opened up, economic activity and trade accelerated resulting in the South African economy being catapulted into the global ... -
A comparative analysis of ARCH and GARCH type models before and after the removal of outliers
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A comparative analysis of brand perceptions amongst selected stakeholders : the case of King Price Insurance
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Brand personality and brand archetypes are thought to influence customers’ loyalty, feelings, perceptions, and attitudes, all of which aid in building and maintaining a strong relationship between brand and customer (Mark ... -
A comparative analysis of business owner's perceptions of the creation of an enabling developmental environment in the Sedibeng Municipal region
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)Local Economic Development (LED) is a concept that is synonymous with the improvement of living standards for people in local communities. The development of a local region is mostly influenced by the way in which the ... -
Comparative analysis of conflict dynamics within private and public sector organizations
(North-West University, 2004)In South Africa, private and public sector organizations have been experiencing conflict at an increasing rate during the past few decades and especially the last ten years. The prominence and high level with which conflict ... -
A comparative analysis of corporate social responsibility in the strategic planning of South African and Australian Companies
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has assumed a place in the forefront of every stakeholder's thinking. Particularly the recent global financial crisis has led to a resounding debate among the corporate sectors about ... -
A comparative analysis of port selection in Southern Africa
(North-West University, 2018)In 2015, the estimated volume of world seaborne trade accounted for over 80 per cent of total world merchandise trade. In addition, containerised cargo has increased more than tenfold since 1985 (UNCTAD, 2016:6-7). Even ... -
A comparative analysis of tax incentives for investors in SMEs between South Africa and selected G20 countries
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)In the present economic climate in South Africa, sustained growth in terms of job creation and company expansion is essential. Small businesses in South Africa have the ability to play a big part in the nation’s economic ... -
A comparative analysis of the determinants of South Africa's export performance in selected SADC countries
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)In the international trade market, exports are known as one of the fundamental key players and are regarded as the driving instrument for every prosperous economy, hence, the National Development plan of 2030 had made ... -
Comparative analysis of the land redistribution policies of Zimbabwe (1980) and South Africa (1994)
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The dawn of post-independence Zimbabwe and post-apartheid South Africa inspired high expectations of all sorts of public services and goods among the black populations in these countries. These included a fundamental ... -
A comparative analysis of the tax treatment of employer-provided bursaries and scholarships
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Section 10(1)(q) of the Act provides a tax exemption on employer-provided bona fide bursaries and scholarships provided that certain conditions are met. The overarching requirement is that the bursary and scholarship must ... -
Comparative analysis of two costing systems in a steel manufacturing plant
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Today’s challenging economy has businesses focusing more than ever on increasing their competitive advantage. Companies are under increasing pressure to optimise and advance their operations in order to improve their overall ... -
A comparative assessment of the factors that attract oil sector FDI in Nigeria and Angola
(2013)This dissertation focuses on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the oil sector of Africa, more specifically in Nigeria and Angola. A large problem faced by most African countries is their low domestic investment. This is ... -
A comparative business efficacy analysis between private and public-sector construction business operating units
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The public-sector business strategies at DWS Construction are analysed with an intension to highlight mechanisms that can potentially improve the current business operating model of DWS Construction. The study determines ... -
A comparative leadership analysis in an agricultural business
(North-West University, 2011)The purpose of the study was to compare the perceptions of subordinates with top managements? own perceptions regarding top management leadership and innovative ability and to determine whether differences and/or similarities ... -
A comparative study between tavern license holders and shebeen license holders in Yeoville
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study primarily focused on the township segment of the liquor industry, and within the township, the research project focuses on the on-premise consumption channel. This segment is dependent on the route to market ... -
A comparative study between United Arab Emirates-- and South African labour law
(North-West University, 2009)When working in a foreign country a tough and sometimes most difficult obstacle that is faced by the so-called "ex-patriots" are the local laws practiced in the country of choice. The South African Arms Industry has various ... -
A comparative study between white and black women entrepreneurs in selected areas in South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)Worldwide, entrepreneurship is seen as one of the most important solutions to unemployment, poverty and low economic growth. The creation of new ventures and the growth of existing businesses are vital contributing factors ... -
A comparative study of engagement within an academical institution
(2010)One of the most valuable assets in any organisation is the employees, although a small percent of employees in organisations are truly motivated and energised. It is essential for organisations to look into the engagement ...