Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "Risk"
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An analysis of the risk free rate in the South African capital market
(North-West University, 2012)The current research was undertaken to assess if the prices in the South African capital market imply a risk free rate that is not equal to the theoretical risk free rate. The research was conducted by means of a literature ... -
An analysis of the risks associated with estate duty in retaining control over trust assets
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The use of trusts to minimise estate duty and other taxes has recently come under scrutiny from government. The DTC has proposed amendments to income tax legislation to serve as a deterrent against using trusts to avoid ... -
A conceptual communication model to mitigate reputational risk within a higher education institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The South African higher education sector has experienced various changes during the last couple of years, from the decolonisation of the academic curriculum to the #FeesMustFall protests, and more recently Covid-19. The ... -
Developing a share portfolio selection framework for the mining sector
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)In order to make the right investment decision about future share prices one must be able to predict accurately. Nonetheless investment will still be bound to risk and volatility due to share market fluctuations. Therefore ... -
The establishment of a cession security registration platform for agricultural financiers in South Africa
(2014)The aim of this study is to conduct a thorough theoretical study on the establishment of a web-based cession collateral registration platform for agri-financiers in South Africa. The agricultural industry is earmarked for ... -
An evaluation of the risks in South African citrus farming
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The citrus industry in South Africa faces many of the same challenges as other industries, which can be associated with emerging economies. However, because it is such a lucrative and promising industry, it is advisable ... -
HIV/AIDS awareness and attitudes of junior to middle management in the South African Police Service
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2011)The study investigated the current awareness programs from national strategy down to different departments focusing mainly on junior and middle management (level 1 to 12). The researcher provided HIV I AIDS background; ... -
Impact of strikes on investors' confidence in the South African mining sector
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2015)The impact of strikes in the South African mining industry has created a controversy, nationally and internationally by affecting investors’ confidence. Shares in the platinum mines were sold and were disinvested from South ... -
An integrated model for disaster risk assessment for local government in South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)The intensifying nature and extent of disasters together with the associated devastation and astronomical costs required to manage the rippling effects of disasters, enunciates the national and international focus on ... -
Investigating challenges related to the successful implementation of risk management processes: a South African risk practitioner perspective
(North-West University, 2019)Risks and risk management are part of our daily lives, whether in the work environment or in our personal lives. Decisions such as whether or not security guards are required, or whether or not to advance credit to a ...