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An experimental analysis of the effect of sample size on the efficiency of Count Data Models
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Many multivariate analysts are of the view that bigger sample sizes yield very efficient models. However, this claim has not been verified for count data models. This study embarked on an experimental analysis of the effect ... -
An exploration of awareness and causes of financial distress of poultry farmers in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The poultry industry in South Africa is still growing and has long been regarded as an industry that contributes largely to the country’s economic growth. The poultry industry is among the industries that provide food ... -
An exploration of emotion situations and management during the student first year experience
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Tertiary qualifications have become increasingly more popular over the years as matric certificates aren‘t sufficient in today‘s globally competitive labour market. Student tertiary graduation is therefore of great importance, ... -
An exploration of organisational culture : the perception of employment regulations in the workplace
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An exploration of psychological contract violation and calling experienced by religious ministers
(North-West University, 2018)Although individuals that experience vocational calling tends to be less receptive to psychological distress causing burnout, depression and turnover the prevalence of these cases are on the rise among religious ministers. ... -
An exploration of revitalization strategies for rural areas : the case of the Northern Free State
(North-West University, 2013)Rural areas, globally, are characterized as poor regions, with two-thirds of the world’s poor people residing in rural areas. In South Africa, 70 percent of the poor population or 3.6 million households, live in rural ... -
An exploration of social desirability within the white Afrikaans–speaking group
(2013)South Africa has gone through immense changes in the past two decades. The period around 1994 has been characterised by a comprehensive set of political, social and economic changes, which greatly influenced not only the ... -
The exploration of stereotypes among non-academic staff within a South African higher education institution
(North-West University, 2012)After the first democratic elections in 1994 in South Africa, various changes took place in terms of socio-economic, educational, and urbanisation status. South African organisation's had to replace discriminatory policies ... -
The exploration of stereotypes within selected South African organisations
(2014)After the first democratic election that took place in South Africa in 1994, numerous changes occurred within the labour force. The labour force has become increasingly diverse with individuals from different races, genders ... -
Exploration of the child support grant in a community of the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The child support grant (hereafter referred to as CSG) in South Africa was implement in 1998 to fight child poverty. The CSG came after the state maintenance grant (SMG) was repelled, because it (SMG) only benefited certain ... -
An exploration of the effect of employee engagement on performance in the petrochemical industry
(North-West University, 2012)The general aim of the study was to determine the effect of employee engagement on performance in a form of quality in the petrochemical industry. This type of study has never been conducted within this particular environment ... -
An exploration of the role of human resource management in the South African motor manufacturing industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)This study focused on the role of human resource management within the South African motor manufacturing industry. Human resources has emerged as an important component in terms of evaluating and assessing the competitive ... -
An exploration of women entrepreneurship in Lesotho
(North-West University, 2008)Women entrepreneurs are a vital contribution to today's economy, yet there is still a dearth of research on women entrepreneurs. The main part of the study presents an analysis of 54 women entrepreneurs in three districts ... -
An exploratory study of factors influencing the supply chain quality in a selected South African company
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The study explored factors that influenced the supply chain quality in a South African organisation referred to as company X. It was limited to the financial year ended January 2022. The study was motivated by a 6% increase ... -
An exploratory study of family business wellness
(North-West University, 2012)Family businesses are rapidly becoming the dominant form of business enterprise in both developing and developed economies. Family businesses are also being recognised as a potential driver of economic growth and wealth ... -
An exploratory study of family harmony in family businesses
(North-West University, 2009)Family businesses are one of the driving forces behind economic growth in South Africa. It is therefore very important to understand all the different aspects of family businesses to ensure sustainability and continuity ... -
An exploratory study of personality measures in relation to trade-training success
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An exploratory study of the challenges and opportunities facing the craft beer industry in central South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Craft beer has become popular across the world, and in America have grown to over 20% of the total beer sales. However, the craft beer industry of South Africa is still in its infancy with an estimated market share of ... -
An exploratory study of the determinants of family harmony in family businesses
(North-West University, 2009)Family businesses are the backbone of almost every country on earth, but their contributions towards local, national and the global economies have been and are still underestimated by millions of people. Family businesses ... -
An exploratory study of the entrepreneurial attitudes of secondary school learners
(North-West University, 2009)This study highlights the urgent need for a youth entrepreneurship development program of value in South African secondary schools. It examines the entrepreneurial attitudes of grade 10 learners in 16 secondary schools ...