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The flourishing nature of labour brokerage in South Africa: an investigating into the role of employment and performance uncertainty
(University of Johannesburg, 2016)The objective of this article is to investigate the rationale behind the thriving nature of labour brokerage in specific labour market environments in general and, in particular, the flourishing nature thereof in South ... -
The formulation of a composite regional development Index
(The Social Sciences Research Society, 2016)The measurement of a region's progress with regards to achieving its developmental potential, plays a crucial role in improving the prosperity and quality of life of local communities. This process has however proven ... -
The governance of federal debt in the United States of America
(Virtus, 2017)The United State of America has been experiencing high debt to GDP ratio of more than 100% and these Public debts are detrimental. The main purpose of this study was to examine the shocks of the variables on others in the ... -
The governance of shale gas production in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)The proper governance of shale gas mining in the Karoo region of South Africa is important. With an estimated 390 trillion cubic feet of recoverable shale gas, large economic gains are possible. This may dramatically change ... -
The impact of corporate governance on firm competitiveness and performance of small and medium enterprises in South Africa: a case of small and medium enterprises in Vanderbijlpark
(AOSIS, 2017)rientation: Corporate governance adoption and compliance are an issue augmenting in importance recently and have been extended to business enterprises of any size including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Research ... -
The impact of executive remuneration on risk-taking in the banking industry
(Business Perspectives, 2016)In the aftermath of the credit crisis of 2007-2009, there was considerable public frustration with regard to executive remuneration, particularly in the banking industry. Consequently, the need for regulated remuneration ... -
The Impact of government expenditure and sectoral investment on economic growth in South Africa
(ASERS, 2017)Globally, but especially in developing countries, economic growth has been low since the financial crises in 2008/2009. Among the key factors that can stimulate growth are government spending and capital investments. The ... -
The impact of household size on poverty: an analysis of various townships in the Northern Free State
(University of Stellenbosch, 2016)Poverty is a multi-dimensional socio-economic problem in most sub-Saharan African countries. The purpose of this study is to analyse the relationship between household size and poverty in low-income communities. The Northern ... -
The impact of maintenance fees on students' willingness to maintain bank accounts and establish credit profile
(Business Perspectives, 2017)The purpose of this article is two-fold: to investigate how recurring maintenance fees levied on students' accounts impact on university students' willingness to maintain bank accounts and therefore begin creating the ... -
The impact of private sector participation in the South African electricity supply industry
(Serials Publications, 2017)The South African economy was hit hard by the electricity crisis of 2008 where increasing demand for electricity outstripped the available supply that led to load shedding. Many jobs were lost, industries could not keep ... -
The impact of social media on social lifestyle: a case study of University female students
(IFE Centre for Psychological Studies (ICPS), 2017)The impact of social media (SM) or new media (NM) in our education institutions and society today are undoubtedly overwhelming. Students in the developed and developing countries are becoming more addicted to social media ... -
The impact of the presence on global markets of calcium carbide originating from China on other industry role players: the case of SA Calcium carbide (Pty) Ltd
(Virtus, 2017)This research assesses how the presence of calcium carbide originating from China has impacted on the operations of other role players in the industry. SA Calcium Carbide (Pty) Ltd. located in Newcastle, South Africa, was ... -
The importance of tourism in regional economic development: a time-series analysis
(ASERS, 2017)Tourism is more often than not overlooked in its ability to alleviate poverty and the promotion of regional economic development. The aim of this study was to assess the importance of tourism in regional economic development ... -
The increased use of information and communication technology (ICT) among employees: implications for work-life interaction
(AOSIS, 2016)Technology has become one of society's everyday functional tools, changing rapidly and providing widespread mobility. In South Africa alone, the number of Internet users grew from 8,5 million to 24,9 million in only three ... -
The Influence of flow, subjective norms and attitude on Generation Y students adoption intentions toward mobile games
(Social Sciences Research Society, 2017)In South Africa, mobile gaming revenue has eclipsed the revenue of both traditional console and computer video games. It has also become an important marketing medium for marketers wishing to promote their brands. However, ... -
The influence of formal trade agreements and informal economic cooperation on international tourism flows
(Sage, 2016)This article aims to contribute to the literature on the effects of trade bloc formation and plurilateral economic cooperation on international tourism flows. This research expands previous findings in the number of countries ... -
The influence of relationship intention and population group on South African cell phone users' positive attitude towards complaining
(MC Cant, 2016)As most customers do not voice their dissatisfaction to service providers following service failures, it is important to identify those customers most likely to do so. Since customers with positive attitudes toward complaining ... -
The interrelationships between boutique store atmosphere, customer satisfaction, store loyalty and repurchase intention: a study of females in the North-West Province
(MC Cant, 2016)The global fashion retail industry has been characterised by fierce competition and therefore retailers face increasing pressure to differentiate themselves from competitors by catering for the ever-evolving needs, wants ... -
The interrelationships between customer satisfaction, brand loyalty and relationship intentions of Generation Y consumers towards smart phone brands
(Association for Professional Managers in South Africa, 2016)Smart phone marketers are finding it difficult to maintain market share in a market characterised by fierce competition and continued new product development. Generation Y consumers generally have a good command of technology ... -
The Marikana Massacre, labour and capitalism: towards a Ricoeurian alternative
(AOSIS, 2016)The purpose of this article is to critically discuss the tragedy that occurred between 11 and 16 August 2012 at the Lonmin Mine in Marikana, South Africa. Although the events leading up to the Marikana massacre were complex ...