Browsing Humanities by Subject "Unemployment"
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The development and sustainability of small and medium enterprises : the role of the Department of Small Business Development
(North-West University, 2018)The development and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is a priority of the South African government since SMEs contribute significantly to economic growth and employment opportunities. Subsequently, ... -
An examination of South Africa's APRM's SED Thematic area implementation outcomes 2003-2013
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)The story of socio-economic transformation in Africa generally is not one of satisfactory success, thus in the quest for good governance to remedy this deficiency, the African Peer Review Mechanism was established. The ... -
The experiences and motivation of unemployed people in South Africa : a person- and variable-centred perspective
(North-West University, 2018)The psychological impact of unemployment is well documented. Psychological well-being and (re)employment remains high on the agenda for professionals assisting the unemployed. Key in transitioning to employment are the ... -
Exploring experiences of unemployment in South African townships
(North-West University, 2018)This study aimed to perform an integrated examination of lived unemployment experiences in three successive investigations, presented as three research articles. South Africa’s unemployment rate has constantly increased ... -
Exploring the self-perceived employability among final-year undergraduate students at a South African university
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)South Africa suffers from persistently high unemployment, and youth unemployment is seen as one of South Africa's greatest socio-economic threats. Workplaces today require highly qualified and skilled employees who can ... -
Impact of street food vending on poverty and unemployment in the Mahikeng Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The main objective of this research is to investigate the impact of street food vending on poverty, livelihoods and unemployment in the Mahikeng Local Municipality (MLM). In addition, the study describes the socio-economic ... -
An integrated career management model for the Public Service : the case of North West Department of Cooporative Governance, Traditional Affairs and Human Settlements
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The democratic developmental Public Service requires technocrats, professionals and managers to address the country's challenges (Coats & Passmore, 2008; Ronn, 2010; Franks, 2015:55; De Wee, 2016). Occupations mentioned ... -
Is local economic development a job creation mechanism : a comparative study of Sicelo and Evaton 2015-2020
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)This study aimed to explore the Emfuleni and Midvaal Local Municipality Local Economic Development, and outline its contribution to creating job opportunities, especially in Sicelo and Evaton townships. The municipalities, ... -
A reconfigured Local Economic Development Strategy for Local Government : the case of JB Marks Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The study topic was on a reconfigured LED strategy at local government: a case of JBMLM. JBMLM was used as a case study with focus on describing, analysing and interpreting a particular phenomenon. This was critical because ... -
Unemployment and "the gift" in the South African context
(North-West University, 2013)Unemployment is a major problem in South Africa that has the potential to erode the democratic future of this country. In general, the main economic approaches that deal with unemployment are informed by neo-liberal and ...