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Exploring the challenges in implementing enterprise resource planning systems in small and medium-sized enterprises
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The main objective of this study was to explore the challenges encountered when implementing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in small medium-sized enterprises (SME). In recent years, ERP vendors have focused ... -
Exploring the challenges of implementing an e- learning administrative system in public schools
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The aim of the study was to determine the challenges of implementing an online administrative system for public school educators. The secondary research objectives were to examine how an online administrative system ... -
Exploring the challenges of school curriculum advisors in a selected district in Limpopo, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Monitoring and supporting of teachers in the classroom, as well as the implementation of curriculum changes pose a problem in South Africa. This is due to an array of challenges such as a lack of resources, communication ... -
Exploring the coachee’s expectations and experiences of the coaching relationship within a state-owned utility
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016)Globally and in South Africa leaders are required to lead in economically unstable environments. Organisations are proactively responding to leadership challenges through the use of coaching as leadership development ... -
Exploring the competitive environment of a South African bank
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The main objective of this study was to explore both the internal and external environment of the South African banking industry to enable Bank A to identify and determine their competitive advantage. Detailed knowledge ... -
Exploring the coping strategies of emerging adult millennials at a higher education institution delivery site
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)South Africa is faced with economic difficulties, and the Higher Education Institution (HEI) is recognised as a key factor in modernising and developing the future of South Africa (Teferra & Altbach, 2004; Altbach, Reisberg, ... -
Exploring the daily emotion experiences of female leaders at work
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)One of the major changes in leadership of the 21st century is the increase in women within leadership positions. However, despite women progressing within leadership positions, they are still faced with various daily ... -
Exploring the determinants of SME'S choosing alternative financiers as compared to their primary bank
(North-West University, 2019)The main goal of this study is to provide insight into the determinants and factors that influence SMEs when choosing alternative financiers than primary banks. For this study an SME's primary bank is recognised through ... -
Exploring the disruption of Covid 19 on stakeholders utilising administrative processes at a Higher Education Institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic led to a dramatic loss of human life globally and presented an unprecedented challenge to the public health sector. The economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic was astronomical. The ... -
Exploring the effect of an asset management system on the efficiency and reliability of transformers in a power utility
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The research presents an analysis of Eskom’s transmission transformer performance in support of the company’s Asset Management System. Eskom Transmission is currently implementing an Asset Management approach to making ... -
Exploring the effectiveness of a performance enhancement programme within an electricity supply company
(North-West University, 2011)Poor employee performance is one of employer’s most common challenges. The study aims to explore the effectiveness of a Performance Enhancement Programme (PEP) used within an electricity supply company and identifying ... -
Exploring the effectiveness of disciplinary measures in a North-West Government Department
(2013)In May 2013, the National Public Service Commission (NPSC) announced that twenty-two thousand public servants across the country had been charged with misconduct for corrupt activities and that R 300 million had been ... -
Exploring the effects of restructuring on staff of the South African labour inspectorate
(North-West University, 2011)The Department of Labour (DoL) is responsible for regulating the Labour market and plays a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies, legislation and programmes developed ... -
Exploring the entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities of real estate agents in the Tlokwe District, North West province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Entrepreneurs reside in a competitive, constantly changing environment. A progressively uncertain economic environment makes it difficult to make business decisions. Therefore, real estate, as an entrepreneurial activity, ... -
Exploring the entrepreneurial intentions of young black unemployed B.Com graduates in the Matlosana Local Municipality area, North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The study focuses on the entrepreneurial intentions of young black unemployed B.Com graduates in Matlosana Local Municipality, North West Province, South Africa. A qualitative research approach and exploratory-descriptive ... -
Exploring the entrepreneurial interest among black women in an urban community
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The South African economy is faced with the triple challenge of poverty, inequality and unemployment. The South African Government has prioritized support of small to medium enterprises as these have been identified as the ... -
Exploring the entry process in South African family businesses in Gauteng province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Family businesses are one of the most important types of businesses in the world. They account for the majority of gross domestic product in many countries and South Africa is no exception. They are also responsible for ... -
Exploring the experience of generational stereotypes among employees within South African organisations
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)As the workplace has become more and more diverse over the last few decades, the interactions between and among individuals have raised various concerns of how these interactions impact the employee, human resource management ... -
Exploring the experience of load shedding on the employment relationship of fuel retailers in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Nderitu (2017) defines an employee as an individual who performs work in an industry or organisation and receives payment in the form of a salary for their services and/or labour, while Heathfield (2020) describes an ... -
Exploring the experience of the mentee-mentor psychological contract in the employment relationship: a case study
(North-West University, 2019)Over the last few decades, considerable attention has been given to the development and management of the psychological contract amongst proactive organisations that want to stay competitive (Abu-Doleh & Hammou, 2015; ...