Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Author "10066373 - Lotriet, Ronald Aubrey (Supervisor)"
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Analysing brand awareness pertaining to seed adoption by small-scale farmers
Makoni, John Lennos (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Small scale farmers play a significant role in food and nutrition security issues worldwide. For profit and non-profit making organizations aim to improve agricultural technology adoption. The main objective of the study ... -
Analysing patient satisfaction in a medium-sized private healthcare provider
Mokoena, Mmanone Caroline (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The purpose of this study was to analyse patient satisfaction in private healthcare in South Africa. The healthcare structure in South Africa consists of public and private healthcare. Public health care is made available ... -
Analysing rugby game attendance at selected smaller unions in South Africa
Heyns, Paul (North-West University, 2012)Rugby union is being viewed and played by millions of people across the world. It is one of the fastest growing sport codes internationally and with more countries emerging and playing international and national games, the ... -
Analysing unemployment in a selected township economy : a business owner perspective
Mosia, Mpuo Benedict (North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Unemployment in South Africa has been a constant problem for many years. Many scholars have written about this problem, not only in South Africa, but in other areas of the world. To combat this problem, the South African ... -
An analysis of business–related factors on small businesses
Kotzé, Irma (North-West University, 2010)The study was based on the evaluation of specific business–related factors concerning small businesses in the formal sector. The purpose of this study was to gain a clear understanding of the current education level ... -
An analysis of e-tailing opportunities in the South African sports business industry
Olivier, G.S. (North-West University, 2018)The study investigated the opinions expressed by consumers in an e-tailing environment in the sports business industry. Certain influencing factors were identified through a literature study of consumer behaviour and ... -
An analysis of selected stakeholder dynamics in the South African recreational freshwater angling sector
Van Zyl, Jan Johannes Steyn (North-West University, 2010)Angling as a sport and recreational activity attracts millions of participants worldwide, making it the most popular pastime on the planet. Freshwater bank anglers in South Africa account for approximately 60% of the angling ... -
An analysis of staff turnover in the optometric industry
Slabbert, Marna (North-West University, 2008)This study is an analysis of staff turnover rates in the optometric industry, with particular focus on independent optometric practices. The reason for this focus is that these optometrists and other interested parties, ... -
An analysis of strategy plan on business performance of a water utility : a Midvaal water company case study
Malatji, Erven Sello (2014)The purpose of the research was to assess the strategic management process of a water utility in South Africa. The research focused on Midvaal Water Company, a section 21 water utility based in South Africa, North West ... -
An analysis of the lifestyle risk factors for long-distance truck drivers
Von Wielligh, Barend Koortzen (2014)The Road Freight Industry accounts for 1 to 5 percent of most countries GDP (AECOM International Development, 2011). According to e-Natis there was 321 056 Trucks (Heavy load Vehicle GVM > 3500 kg) in South Africa by ... -
An analysis of the monitoring and evaluation system of the Public Service Commission
Motaung, M.J. (North-West University, 2018)To design the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system there are ten steps to be followed. These ten steps are advocated for by the World Bank, pioneers in the field of M&E. This study is qualitative in nature, addressing ... -
An analysis of the performance management system : the case of a metropolitan municipality
Kgantlapane, Pelonomi Sally (North-West University, 2009)Performance management at all levels of employees within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM) is a key challenge, currently only applicable to senior managers. The employer was proactive in introducing the ... -
An analysis of the retail price elasticity of demand for a leading fuel company
Abrams, Levern Jayson (North-West University, 2009)In this paper the case that the retail petrol elasticity of demand within South Africa is becoming more elastic has been argued, in order to assist fuel companies with future strategic decision-making. The dissertation ... -
An analysis of the sustainable mining of selected minerals and metals in South Africa
Engelbrecht, Johannes Zacharias (North-West University, 2011)The study was done to understand the direction in which South Africa’s mining model is developed and the changes required for South Africa to take its rightful place in the mainstream spheres of economic and commercial ... -
Assessing best practices for new product development in organisations
Claasens, Willem Johannes Stephanus (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)New product development (NPD) is increasingly being recognised as a critical factor in ensuring the continued sustainability of organisations. For companies to compete in the market place, they have to keep up with market ... -
Assessing organisational climate and commitment in a mining services supplier
Louw, Jacques Jonathan (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The primary objective of this research was to assess organisational climate as a predictor of organisational commitment in a South African company delivering services to the mining industry. Organisational commitment is a ... -
Assessing selected dimensions of police service delivery within the Potchefstroom accounting area of the North West Province
Munro, J.A. (North-West University, 2018)The objective of this study was to assess the perception or view of the public on the incidence of police corruption as well as its influence on service delivery within the Potchefstroom accounting area in the North-West ... -
Assessing selected success factors of SMEs in the North West Province
Labuschagne, Reinhardt Corné (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The importance of job creation and increasing sustainability in South Africa has never been as imperative as in the current economic climate. The currency fluctuations, together with the increasing SME failure rates, and ... -
Assessing some aspects of managerial ethics within the South African business environment
Barnard, Lukas Daniël, 1983- (North-West University, 2012)Since the early 2000s there has been a growing awareness of the indivisible link between ethical conduct on the one hand and business practice on the other. A spate of corporate scandals, due to poor ethical management and ... -
Assessing strategic management as a sustainability requirement for a non-profit organisation
Hlatshwayo, B.K.N. (North-West University, 2018)The non-profit sector is constantly becoming competitive. The constraints in the non-profit sector propels the industry to become tactical in its administration. Strategic management has become a necessity for non-profit ...