Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Author "10066888 - Grobler, Wynand Carel Johannes (Supervisor)"
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Analysis of freight movement activities in the Sedibeng region
Manqa, S.M. (North-West University, 2018)There is a need for understanding the movement of freight and its characteristics, because of its importance in promoting efficiency and economic growth. Therefore, freight involves the movement of goods, across infrastructure ... -
An analysis of the demand for new passenger vehicles in South Africa (1995–2005)
Zide, George Sonwabo (North-West University, 2012)This dissertation analyses the determinants of demand for new passenger vehicles in South Africa over a ten-year period, between 1995 and 2005. The following investigation into the determinants of demand for new passenger ... -
A comparative analysis of business owner's perceptions of the creation of an enabling developmental environment in the Sedibeng Municipal region
Neethling, Jan Roan (North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)Local Economic Development (LED) is a concept that is synonymous with the improvement of living standards for people in local communities. The development of a local region is mostly influenced by the way in which the ... -
A critical analysis of South African economic policy
Mellet, André (North-West University, 2012)The challenge of the South African government and economic policy is to achieve sustainable growth. Sufficient jobs are not being created after the political change that occurred in 1994. To address these challenges economic ... -
An econometric analysis of energy poverty and sustainable development in Blantyre (Malawi)
Tchereni, Betchani Henry Mbuyampungatete (North-West University, 2013)Energy is the driver of activity in every economy and, therefore, its importance cannot be overemphasised. However, Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces general problems of access to modern energy. Most households and industry ... -
An econometric analysis of fiscal policy and monetary policy interdependence : comparative study between Nigeria and South Africa
Sanusi, Kazeem Abimbola (North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Fiscal policy and monetary policy are important macroeconomic tools used to achieve macroeconomic objectives. The dominant objective of fiscal policy is to increase the aggregate output of the economy while the overriding ... -
An economic analysis of the feasibility of a monetary union in two African economic regions: SADC and EAC
Redda, Ephrem Habtemichael (North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)The Association of African Central Bank Governors, in 2003, announced that it would work for a single currency and common central bank by 2021. Many regional trading blocs and economic communities in Africa including SADC ... -
Foreign trade and economic growth in Namibia : a time series analysis
Ogbokor, Cyril Ayetuoma (2015)Foreign trade is increasingly becoming a powerful tool when it comes to the promotion of economic growth in modern economies. This is especially so in the face of the continued rise of globalisation. In consideration of ... -
A gender analysis of household food insecurity in the South Eastern Region of Malawi
Dunga, Hannah Mayamiko (North-West University, 2018)The study examined a gender-based household food insecurity in the South Eastern region of Malawi. The rationale behind the study emanated from concerns regarding food insecurity around the world, especially in developing ... -
The impact of a performance management system on service delivery in the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Radebe, Patrick Qena (North-West University, 2013)Performance management is a process through which employees‟ performance is evaluated in order to reward such performance that meets the required standards, and to develop employees who fail to attain the required expectations. ... -
An investigation into the economic sustainability of Kwakwatsi
Sekhampu, Tshediso Joseph (North West University, 2010)The study on which this thesis is based, investigated the economic sustainability of Kwakwatsi. Kwakwatsi is a former black township in the Free State Province of South Africa. The economic sustainability of the township ... -
An investigation of socio-economic antecedents of health outcomes in Malawi
Kuyeli, Sanderson Sabie (2015)The study investigated the socio-economic antecedents of the health outcomes in Malawi from a district level perspective. There is a gap emerging from the analysis of the key social economic factors determining health ... -
Leadership practices of first and second generation family business owners and the correlation with business performance
Van der Westhuizen, Johannes Petrus (North West University, 2014)Small and medium-sized businesses are a major contributor to many economies, but it is lesser known that some of these are also classified as family businesses. These family businesses are created due to the entrepreneurial ... -
A logistical hub as a local economic development initiative for the Vaal region
Viljoen, Diana-Joan (North West University, 2011)The purpose of this thesis was to show that a logistical hub would be a perfect local economic development initiative for the Vaal region given its current level of poverty and unemployment and the potential excess capacity ... -
The relationship between household socio-economic characterstics and young female education, participation and success in Zomba (Malawi)
Dunga, Hannah Mayamiko (2015)The study aimed at establishing the relationship between household socio-economic characteristics and young female education participation and success in Zomba (Malawi). The main objective of the study emanated from huge ... -
Socio-economic drivers of life satisfaction: a comparative study of low income groups in Southern Gauteng
Mafini, Chengedzai (2015)Life satisfaction within various South African contexts remains an important subject for both management and research practitioners. This importance emanates from the view that life satisfaction is an enduring indicator ... -
The welfare effects of economic integration in the Tripartite Free Trade Area
Pasara, Michael Takudzwa (North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark Campus, 2019)African countries continue to view economic integration as a rational response to the inevitable rise in globalisation and international trade in order to stimulate economic growth and increase economic welfare. Thus, this ...