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Access to credit for small business in South Africa towards a value-based decision framework
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)The focus is on access to credit for small businesses in South Africa. The literature study revealed that in South Africa more businesses are shutting down than opening. One of the main contributors identified was the ... -
The accountancy implications of commodity derivatives in the agricultural sector
(North-West University, 2011)Food security is a global topic of discussion and agricultural sectors play a vital role in the provision thereof. In South Africa the agribusinesses are some of the key players in providing financing, risk management and ... -
Adaptive algorithm for parameterization of feature extraction techniques in remote sensing images
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Remote Sensing Images (RSI) involves identification of a Region of Interest (Roi) from a suitable Feature Extraction Algorithm (FEA) that best extract the identified Roi, a process known as Dimensionality Reduction. This ... -
Adoption of information communication technologies (ICTs) in Kenyan small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2014)Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in both the developing and developed economies m job and wealth creation. However, SMEs face multiple challenges such as lack of infrastructure, market intelligence ... -
Adoption of Management Accounting Practices: Challenges and opportunities for small and medium-scale enterprises in Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022-06)Prolonged periods of economic recession and the resultant informalisation of the Zimbabwean economy have meant that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the new engines of economic growth. The Zimbabwean government's ... -
Ageing and its problems in the era of HIV/AIDS in the Mafikeng Local Municipality of the North West Province of South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)The aim of this study was to examine the socio-economic and demographic problems affecting the elderly in the era of HIV/AIDS, with a specific focus on the Mafikeng Local Municipality of the North West Province of South ... -
Ameliorating chartered accountants' training at a South African university : interventions for reform
(2014)The profession of chartered accountancy (CA) is critical to the economic, social and cultural development of South Africa. It has the potential to play a broader leadership role in the development of the financial skills ... -
Analysing entrepreneurial and marketing development skills for small tourism enterprises in the Vaal Triangle region
(North-West University, 2009)Increasing unemployment and low economic growth are of growing concern in the world economy and a recognised intervention to combat these challenges is entrepreneurship. Tourism has been acknowledged as an underexploited ... -
Analysing the antecedents of graduate labour immobility in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Globally, labour markets are changing at a rapid pace, which has resulted in a decrease as seen in the percentage of employment and stable work conditions. Labour markets play a critical role in the global economy, serving ... -
Analysing the organisational climate and employee satisfaction in the support services departments at a tertiary institution
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Organisational climate is the individual collective perception of the work environment. Organisational climate consists of a set of characteristics that distinguish organisations from each other, is relatively enduring ... -
Analysing the relationship between digitalisation and poverty dimension in Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)This research delves into the dynamic interplay between digitalisation and various dimensions of poverty within the unique context of Zimbabwe’s ten provinces, using secondary data obtained from Global Data Labs and World ... -
Analysing white maize hedging strategies in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The number of derivative-based hedging strategies available to maize producers or advocated by role-players in the maize market are endless. Hedging strategies are often based on a short-term market view or a very optimistic ... -
An analysis and application of different methodologies for measuring poverty in Sharpeville
(North-West University, 2006)This thesis studies the different methodologies for measuring poverty in Sharpeville. The study focuses on two main areas, namely, an analysis and application of the methodologies used by Stats SA and Slabbert for measuring ... -
Analysis of key economic sectors promoting local economic development (LED) for strategy development in the Capricorn region, Limpopo Province
(North-West University, 2018)The saga encompassing the economy of South Africa during the apartheid era finally came to an end after an expansive series of negotiations among political parties which led to the first ever free elections in the Republic ... -
An analysis of manufactured exports and economic growth in Southern African Development Community (SADC)
(North-West University (South Africa) Mafikeng Campus, 2017)Countries have been strongly implementing regional trade agreements as a central objective of their trade policy. The economic literature have emphasised that countries with more diversified exports base are suitable trade ... -
Analysis of South Africa’s financial market relationship with business cycle indicators for financial stability
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Various developments spearheaded by social, political and economic behaviour have shaped both the soundness and the vulnerability of the market economy through direct and indirect mechanisms. Retrospective observation of ... -
An analysis of the financial management systems, cost management systems and decision making systems of private higher education institutions in South Africa from 1990 to 2005
(North-West University, 2006)The changing higher education environment has created a sense of urgency within private higher education institutions to change or else to perish. The latest legislation by the government compelling private higher education ... -
An analysis of the impact of business incubation on small medium and micro enterprises : an international perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)Following the acceptance of the incubation model in many countries, South Africa has also embraced this form of business incubation. Currently, there are 23 business and technology incubators incorporated under the Small ... -
An analysis of the poor's demand patterns during rising prices : the case of Bophelong
(North-West University, 2012)This study investigated the demand patterns of poor households during a period of rising prices. Focus was on three main constructs namely the poor, rising prices and the demand patterns. The study was on Bophelong, a ... -
An analysis of the regional economic development functionality of selected SEZs in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Special economic zones are selected geographical regions reserved for selected economic activities whereby these regions enjoy benefits such as limited corporate taxes, limited labour market regulations and relief from ...
