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Design-reality gap assessment of an international distance education initiative
(Unisa Press, 2011)
This article assesses a recently completed discontinued internationally funded e-education initiative at a South African higher education institution (HEI). The e-Learning Initiative in South Africa (Elisa) project was a ...
Towards a blended learning approach: a cooperative model for continuing teacher education
(Unisa Press, 2011)
The successful delivery of academic and logistical support and overall quality assurance processes will determine the survival of open and distance learning (ODL) in the higher education (HE) sector. The literature emphasises ...
The influence of passenger satisfaction on relationship formation in the South African domestic airline industry
(Sabinet, 2011)
Customers are increasingly becoming aware of alternative offerings in the market place, and are thus more demanding in terms of their expectations pertaining to service delivery. As airlines in particular are vulnerable ...
Personal values and intended self-presentation during job interviews: a cross-cultural comparison
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2011)
This study examined the impact of personal values on intended selfpresentation during job interviews among German, Ghanaian, Norwegian, and Turkish students (total N = 1,474). We also sought to explain cultural differences ...
Pricing weather derivatives for the chardonnay cultivar in Wellington using a credit default SWAP methodology
(Unisa/Taylor & Francis, 2011)
Most South African farmers employ standard insurance to protect crops from natural disasters such as hail or strong winds, but no insurance contracts exist to compensate for rain damage (although floods are covered), or ...
Market segmentation of visitors to Aardklop National Arts Festival: a correspondence analysis
(Southern African Institute for Management Scientists, 2011)
Increasing levels of competition in the festival market have important implications for the profitability and survival prospects of South African arts/cultural festivals. In order for a festival to be sustainable, market ...
Linking international trade and labour standards: the effectiveness of sanctions under the European Union's GSP
(Kluwer Law International, 2011)
Linking international trade and labour standards is one of the ways to make countries comply with their international obligations to respect core labour standards. Under the European Union's Generalized System of Preferences ...
Export diversification and economic performance: evidence from Brazil, China, India and South Africa
(Springer Science & Business Media, 2011)
In this paper we discuss relationship between export diversity and economic performance, focusing on Brazil, China, India and South Africa (BCIS). Using time data on exports over the period 1962–2000 and Applied General ...
Job demands and resources, psychological conditions, religious coping and work engagement of reformed church ministers
(Elliott & Fitzpatrick, 2011)
This study investigated the relation between job demands and resources, psychological conditions, religious coping and work engagement of Reformed Church ministers. A cross-sectional survey design was used. Participants ...
ODL and access to higher education: the experiences of the University of Botswana
(Unisa Press, 2011)
This interpretive qualitative study investigated why open and distance learning (ODL) within some dual mode universities seemingly failed to achieve high participation rates, compared to the face-to-face mode of delivery ...