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Effect of exchange rate volatility on returns of investment portfolios in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)The movement of globalisation has undoubtedly shaped the modern world of today. Investors have countless options available to them in their investment endeavours, including exploiting investment opportunities in foreign ... -
The effect of feedback on lower-level employees' empowerment, motivation and performance in a selected steel production company
(2014)The general aim of the study was to determine the effect of feedback derived from task observations on lower-level employees’ empowerment, motivation and performance in a selected steel production company. Feedback plays ... -
The effect of identity and personality on cultural intelligence among a group of young South Africans
(2014)Cultural intelligence (referred to as CQ) has gained increasing attention from research. This is because of the modern-day relevance to globalisation, international management and work diversification. Demographical shifts ... -
The effect of job insecurity and restructuring on the safety performance in the chemical manufacturing industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: Since the implementation of the new Sasol business model, the recordable incident case rate at the Sasol chemical operations plant, increased dramatically. It is therefore imperative that attention is focused ... -
The effect of lifestyle and perceived value on the purchase intention of consumers in the cellular industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Numerous studies have been conducted on consumers’ lifestyles and perceived value of consumers. Marketers and organisations have, however, overlooked the effect that these two terms have on the purchase intention of ... -
Effect of market anomalies on expected returns on the JSE: A cross-sector analysis
(2015)The efficient market hypothesis and behavioural finance have been the cause of much debate for decades, with one theory advocating market efficiency and the other opposing it. The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) assumes ... -
The effect of mergers on the psychological- as well as employment contracts in Free State FET colleges
(North-West University, 2008)The present era in South Africa is one that is marked by substantial change due to unparalleled advancement in the field of technology, globalisation and competitive markets. These changes have placed new demands on the ... -
The effect of micro–finance institutions on the performance of small and medium–sized enterprises in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(2014)Micro-finance institutions are leading a revolution in the financial sector, particularly in banking. This provides a renewed focus on the way financial credit is provided to the marginalised society of the developing ... -
The effect of performance appraisal system on rewards and self-efficacy beliefs in a South African utility company
(2014)The research study was conducted to investigate the effects of a performance appraisal system, rewards and self-efficacy beliefs in a utility company in South Africa. The study was motivated by the incessant challenges ... -
The effect of performance management in retail bank branches and how this affects the service delivery in Gauteng
(North-West University, 2012)The aim of this study was to evaluate if there was a connection between performance management and customers service within retail branches in Gauteng. In the service industry service is the key component of retaining ... -
The effect of preferential procurement on small, medium and micro enterprises within the Molopo region of North West Province
(2004)In his study, the impact of preferential procurement on Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs') was evaluated. Most developing countries, including South Africa are characterised by a rapidly growing population, ... -
The effect of pricing on market share of supermarkets in the ngaka modiri molema district of the North-West Province of South Africa
(2014)This study propped up as a result of the lack of awareness on the role of pricing in market share gain or loss among retailers in general. The empirical focus of the study was in the Ngaka Modiri Molema district. The ... -
The effect of pricing on market share of supermarkets in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District of the North-West Province of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)This study propped up as a result of the lack of awareness on the role of pricing in market share gain or loss among retailers in general. The empirical focus of the study was in the Ngaka Modiri Molema district. The study ... -
The effect of real exchange rate misalignment on economic growth in South Africa
(North-West University, 2013)The growth performance of the South African economy over the past two and a half decades has been disappointing. The economy has not reached the high growth rates of the 1960s, which is desperately needed to alleviate ... -
The effect of reference groups and lifestyle on the buying behaviour of Singletons
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Numerous studies have been conducted on consumers' buying behaviour, socio-demographics as well as the psychographic dimensions of married people and traditional familial set-ups. Marketers and organisations have, however, ... -
The effect of retailers' business activities influence on wholesalers' effectiveness in Gaborone
(2014)The research centres on the effect of retailers' business activities on wholesalers' effectiveness in Gaborone. There seem to be a general perception that the diversification of retailers' activities has a negative effect ... -
Effect of socially responsible investment on economic development in South Africa : an econometric analysis
(2015)Changes in economic, environmental and social conditions have exposed our society to many challenges such as hunger and poverty, epidemic diseases and dramatic climate changes. As business entities operating within the ... -
The effect of Supply Chain Analytics on business decision-making
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Data is the raw material of the business of the future and information the oil of the 21st century. Several attempts have been made to examine the use of Big Data and Data Analytics in organisations to improve increasingly ... -
The effect of technological changes on unemployment in the beverage sector of the South African economy
(North-West University, 2007)The ability of the South African economy to absorb labour has been declining since the 1960's, with the manufacturing sector employment declining since 1990. The decline in manufacturing jobs flies in the face of increased ... -
The effect of the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards on foreign portfolio investment in Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The goal of achieving a uniform high-quality international accounting standards for financial reporting started in the second half of the 20th Century. This idea became a reality in the year 2001, when the International ...