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An optimal generalized autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity model for forecasting the South African inflation volatility
(International Foundation for Research & Development, 2015)In most cases, financial variables are explained by leptokurtic distribution and often fail the assumption of normal distribution. This paper sought to explore the robustness of GARCH–type models in forecasting inflation ... -
Optimizing the value chain in the automotive industry using B2B portals
(2010)Successfully implementing ICT projects is a significant challenge for ICT managers. This paper addresses this problem by adding insights regarding critical success factors of B2B portals in the automotive industry to the ... -
Organisational and individual strengths use as predictors of engagement and productivity
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)This study sought to determine whether Perceived Organisational Support for Strengths Use (POSSU) and Proactive Behaviour towards Strengths Use (PBSU) predict engagement and productivity in a sample of South African call ... -
Organisational-based factors influencing the non-financial goals of family businesses
(Southern African Institute for Management Scientists, 2011)Several commentators have pointed out that there is a need for research on the attainment of non-financial goals in family businesses and the factors that influence the achievement of these goals. By investigating the ... -
Organization, people and skills as an enabler for strategy execution in municipalities in South Africa
(Clute Institute, 2015)The formal organizational structure, including the control systems, is an important factor in strategy execution. The structure can be defined as the relationship between tasks, individuals, and formal and informal ... -
Outcomes of occupational stress in a higher education institution
(College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa, 2008)The objectives of this study were to determine the occupational stressors for support staff at a higher education institution in the North West Province and to investigate the relationship between occupational stress, ill ... -
A pairwise unit-root-test based approach to investigating convergence of household debt in South Africa and the United States
(Virtus Interpress, 2015)The purpose of this paper was to test convergence of household debts in the United States and South Africa taking a pairwise unit root tests based approaches into account. Substantial number of studies dealt with convergence ... -
A panel data approach to the behavioural equilibrium exchange rate of the zar
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)The question of currency over? or undervaluation is often asked and implies the existence of an equilibrium exchange rate (EER). The aim of this research was to determine the long?term EER of the South African rand using ... -
Participation in sport and recreation in a poor community : perceived constraints and opportunities : physical activity and health
(AFAHPER-SDLAM PublicationsSabinetLAM PublicationsSabinetAJOL, 2014)Participation in physical activity and sport has many health benefits and contributes to well-being of individuals. In a broader context it could even bring communities together and improve social cohesion, especially in ... -
Patterns of co-movement between South Africa and Germany: Evidence from the period 1985 to 2006
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)This paper examines the co-movement between Germany and South Africa by applying a dynamic factor model. Because these two countries have a long history of predominant trade ties, they deemed to be suitable proxies to ... -
Patterns of service use, individual and contextual risk factors, and resilience among adolescents using multiple psychosocial services
(ELSEVIER, 2013)Background: Very little research has examined the relationship between resilience, risk, and the service use patterns of adolescents with complex needs who use multiple formal and mandated services such as child welfare, ... -
Perceived barriers and success factors of female entrepreneurs enrolled in an Entrepreneurial Programme
(The Social Sciences Research Society, 2016)The promotion of entrepreneurship and small business development as possible solutions to job creation is a high priority for the government of South Africa as it plays a vital role in economic prosperity. Specifically, ... -
Perceived benefits and barriers to physical exercise : a comparative analysis of first year and senior students at a South African University : physical activity and health
(AFAHPER-SDLAM PublicationsAJOLSabinet, 2014)The purpose of this research was to determine the perception of university undergraduate students regarding the benefits and barriers to physical exercise. A self-administered survey questionnaire was used to collect data ... -
Perceived Brand Personality of Symbolic Brands
(International Foundation for Research & Development, 2014)Brand personality can be defined as a set of human characteristics associated with a brand (Aaker, 1997).This study reports on the perceived brand personality of symbolic brands as seen by Generation Y students from one ... -
Perceived causes of poverty of the post-apartheid generation
(The Social Sciences Research Society (SOSRES), 2013)This paper analyses the perceptions of the causes of poverty using the Feagin Scale of Poverty Perceptions. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. It was found that the respondents viewed the causes of poverty as ... -
Perceived causes of poverty of the post–apartheid generation
(The Social Sciences Research Society (SOSRES), 2013)This paper analyses the perceptions of the causes of poverty using the Feagin Scale of Poverty Perceptions. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted. It was found that the respondents viewed the causes of poverty as ... -
The perceived contribution of South African Arts festivals to the performing arts: standardisation of the measurement scale
(AJHTL, 2015)The standardisation of a measurement scale to measure an arts festival‟s contribution to the performing arts is described. The measurement scale, namely the questionnaire, is based on literature, where the contributing ... -
Perceived diving impacts and managment implications at a popular South African reef
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)Coral reefs are threatened by impacts such as from scuba diving, and ongoing research is required to assess diving impacts, diver behavior and environmental knowledge. This study investigated perceived diving impacts, reef ... -
Perceived effects of precautionary suspensions on service delivery in a South African provincial government department
(South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM), 2015)The practice of precautionary suspensions of senior management in local government has drastically increased over the past decade. Evidence suggests that government departments don't always comply with the processes and ... -
Perceived employability and psychological functioning framed by gain and loss cycles
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2015)Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test the gain and loss cycle ideas from the Conservation of Resources (COR) theory with regard to perceived employability and psychological functioning among employed workers and ...