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Exploring the importance of internal control mechanisms in attaining a clean audit : the case of Sedibeng District Municipality
(North West University, 2014)The South African local government environment has a number of cross-cutting legislation in place to govern its portfolio over municipalities. This field is a much specialised area of expertise as each function is customised ... -
Exploring the influence of scent marketing on consumers' buying behaviour in the high-end fashion industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The high-end fashion industry faces increasing competition, rising debt, and consumers who are overwhelmed with marketing messages. The goal of a consumer is to obtain value from the product that they are buying, which is ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the influence of training and development on work engagement in a tertiary educational institution in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The tertiary education sector recently received much media coverage concerning protests and violent strikes. Moreover, academic staff members already have to cope with increased job demands such as academic transformation, ... -
Exploring the interrelationship between selected leadership styles, motivational stance and work engagement
(North-West University, 2018)Orientation: In today's increasingly competitive and fast-changing world of business, organizations are under immense pressure to grow or even just to survive. Although it is important to have great products, brand and ... -
Exploring the level of customer engagement and brand loyalty: A survey of a cultural organisation in South Africa
(North-West University, 2018)This study explores the level of customer engagement and brand loyalty of a cultural organisation in South Africa. As recruiting and retaining members are very important, further understanding of these concepts is essential. ... -
Exploring the link between the experience of labour relations and transformational leadership
(North-West University, 2011)The solar minimum of 2009 has been identified as an exceptional event with regard to cosmic ray (CR)modulation, since conditions in the heliosphere have reached unprecedented quiet levels. This unique minimum has been ... -
Exploring the management succession process in small and medium-sized family businesses
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Small and medium-sized family businesses in South Africa facing unique management succession challenges, they are particularly vulnerable to the detrimental consequences of a poorly implemented management succession strategy. ... -
Exploring the marketing of mixed martial arts in South Africa
(2014)The purpose of the study has been to identify the motivational factors prompting the South African MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fan to attend events and how these factors are influencing their spending patterns and media ... -
Exploring the meaning, symptoms and perceived support of psychological trauma at a mining organisation
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The South African mining industry plays a vital role within the economy. Even so, the exposure to traumatic events within South Africa is rapidly increasing, specifically within the mining industry. The impact of a traumatic ... -
Exploring the most effective distribution channel for genetically modified corn hybrids in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The distribution of genetically modified (GM) corn hybrids is a key element of the marketing mix for seed companies and a crucial element toward ensuring that demands and requirements of farmer customers are met. Distributions ... -
Exploring the optimum leadership style for talent retention within a faculty at a higher education institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Talent retention in higher education has become extremely significant in recent years as higher education institutions (HEIs) find it challenging to attract and retain academic talent in a highly competitive environment. ... -
Exploring the perception of copreneurship in the Vaal Triangle, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Family businesses constitute a significant share of economic activities globally. In South Africa, over 80% of companies are family-owned. Many studies have been conducted on the nature of family businesses, exploring the ... -
Exploring the perceptions of black tax among young employed black South Africans
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Black South Africans make up the majority of the population and theoretically they should be the biggest contributors to the economy. The democratically elected government of South Africa introduced the Employment Equity ... -
Exploring the perceptions of knowledge transfer and skills retention of baby boomers within South African mining organisations
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)In the business environment of the twenty first century, knowledge can be a key differentiator for organisations. Furthermore, organisations who have employees with industry- and organisation specific skills are able to ... -
Exploring the perceptions of the use of different modes of psychometric assessment by industrial psychology professionals
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Psychometric assessment is a sub-discipline in Industrial Psychology, and it plays an integral role in decision-making processes on an individual, group and organisational level. Due to technological advances, the assessment ... -
Exploring the perceptions of women pursuing leadership positions in a local government
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The purpose of this study is to gain a detailed understanding of the gender dynamics that help or hinder women in pursuit of leadership positions in a local government. The focus of this study is local government through ... -
Exploring the potential influence of inventory forecasting on profitability
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The level of inventory can play a pivotal role in profitability (Simeon & John, 2018). Therefore, is the model used to do inventory forecasting with crucial in any business that carries inventory? Numerous forecasting ... -
Exploring the practice of cultural intelligence through the Vice-Chancellor's office at a South African University
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Cultural intelligence is an individual’s ability to function within multicultural settings. This construct was recently coined in 2003 and is still being explored by researchers as to how it plays a role in managing ... -
Exploring the project management monitoring and control process in the ‘Working for Water Programme’
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Project management is widely used by the South African government for service delivery projects. The initiation of many projects has led to the development of government programmes. These programmes are implemented through ...