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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 ... -
Assessing the impact of service benefits on employee performance in Gauteng Department of Education
(North West University, 2012)The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is powered by the Public Service Regulations Government Notice No R441 of 25 May 2001 (as amended) chapter 1, Regulation VIII, Section A, that outlines the principles of managing ... -
Assessing the impact of tourism management : a case-study analysis of Ficksburg, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2007)Management of tourism is a very complex subject which has been researched by so many people since time immemorial. The current study is focused on Assessing the Impact of Tourism management: A case study analysis ... -
Assessing the implementation of a turnaround strategy in a water board
(2014)The research study focused on assessing implementation of the turnaround management strategies in a water board. The location of the study was a water board located in the economic heart of South Africa, Rand Water. The ... -
Assessing the influence of continuous improvement on manufacturing performance at a fertiliser company
(North-West University, 2018)Continuous improvement has been introduced to a fertiliser manufacturing company through a benchmarking exercise performed by senior management. The adoption and commitment of this improvement strategy, has remained optional ... -
Assessing the influence of digital transformation on digital maturity within a large corporate bank
(North-West University, 2018)The South African banking industry is at present well developed and controlled in comparison with other industrialised countries. The industry is under stress, however, due to a number of reasons including customer demands ... -
Assessing the influence of entrepreneurial orientation on the performance of South African construction business
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Literature is full of studies conducted to unravel the effect of entrepreneurial orientation on organisations’ performance, which highlights the importance of entrepreneurial orientation on the way businesses are organised. ... -
Assessing the influence of management of service delivery process in Education on learner achievement in the Rekopantswe Area Office
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)The study is aimed at examining the management of service delivery in education and how it affects learner performance. Furthermore the study aims to establish the nature, scope and characteristics of service delivery, ...