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An evaluation of the reporting on ethics and integrity of selected listed motor vehicle companies
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Preserving the earth for future generations is a growing concern and society has moved their focus from short-term profits to long-term sustainability. Conventional financial reporting is no longer satisfying the need for ...
Factors determining the sustainability of selected small and medium–sized enterprises
(2014)
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are a definitive driving force of economic
stability in the marketplace due to the number of jobs created by the small and medium sized business sector and there is a positive ...
Optimising deep-level mine refrigeration control for sustainable cost savings
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Declined productivity and increased operational costs have seen South African deep-level gold mines become marginal operations during the past few years. The price of electricity is one of the major contributors to an ...
An investigation of the financial benefits of green buildings
(2013)
Due to the deterioration of the earth’s health and the uncertainty in terms of climate changes, economy, food, water and energy supplies, the above terms have become worldwide phenomena. Buildings have a huge role to play ...
Assessment of operational cost and level of income on poultry food security project in Ngaka Modiri Molema North West province, South Africa
(2011)
The aim of this study was establish operational systems and viable size of community
poultry projects versus number of beneficiaries to determine the capacity to sustain
itself and serve its purpose as food security ...
Integrated reporting compliance with the Global Reporting Initiative framework : an analysis of the South African mining industry
(North-West University, 2012)
In this day and age sustainability is gaining increasing importance seeing as this is of utmost importance to stakeholders. Yet, very few people are aware of the true meaning of sustainability. Stakeholders, also being the ...
An evaluation of the co–operative business model within the context of the global reporting initiative
(North-West University, 2012)
Milton Friedman’s theory of free market corporate responsibility, which states that the maximizing of profits is the only social responsibility a law-abiding business has, is clearly a concept of the past. A concept that ...
Sustainable profitability and growth of agribusinesses in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Sustainable agricultural businesses (agribusinesses) in South Africa are essential in the food value chain to ensure food security of the nation. This thesis studies the factors that determine profitability and economic ...
Successful cities are based on successful neighbourhoods : a strategic and modelling approach to sustainable integrated neighbourhood development
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)
South Africa’s urban areas’ spatial setting and fabric reflects the consequences of fragmented spatial systems. The evaluation of spatial variables between the city core neighbourhoods and township neighbourhoods reveals ...
Sustaining livability and a sense of place in a changing South African urban context : an environmental management pilot case study
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
This is a pilot study based on qualitative case research that was undertaken to identify methods and procedures that could lead to a greater understanding of the role played by sense of place in sustaining livability in ...