Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs): Recent submissions
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The influence of emotional intelligence and Locus of control on resistance to change within the essential services provision industry
(North-West University, 2018)The aim of this study pertains to investigating potential factors that may have influenced the unsuccessful implementation of a new department structure in a service provision industry. The psychological aspects of emotional ... -
The influence of a change management process on work-related attitudes: The case of Emalahleni Local Municipality
(North-West University, 2018)Employees work attitudes towards change has become a major concern for most organisations both private and public sector. This research investigates the degree to which change management processes impacts on employee’s ... -
The effectiveness of transformation programs of subsidised public transport in KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University, 2018)Transformation of Subsidised Public Transport Program is an initiative of the provincial department of transport of KwaZulu Natal. The department embarked on the process of economic transformation of subsidised public ... -
Developing an implementation plan for a career development program in small manufacturing businesses in Bloemfontein
(North-West University, 2018)In the current global market, businesses whether large or small, have competitors regardless of the industry. (Kunins, 2010:14). To remain competitive, it is important for businesses to leverage on, among other issues, the ... -
Identifying the challenges to implement King IV in Chapter 9 and public sector institutions
(North-West University, 2018)Over the past decade, South Africa, the government and its state-owned entities have experienced turbulence as a result of ongoing scandals. More recently, a phenomenon called State-Capture has continuously been in the ... -
Determining the influence of corporate social responsibility by mining companies in the Sekhukhune District
(North-West University, 2018)Mining is a financial action that can possibly create considerable development in areas affected by its operations. Mining operations may, likewise, adversely influence the encompassing groups as an outcome of certain ... -
Measuring the effectiveness of Management Information Systems used for decision making in Mpumalanga TVET Colleges
(North-West University, 2018)Small and large businesses are found to be using information systems to manage their businesses and information. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Colleges are no exception. For that reason, information ... -
An assessment of entrepreneurial orientation in selected municipalities in the North West Province
(North-West University, 2018)The study is based on the assessment of entrepreneurial orientation on selected municipalities in the North West province. The South African Constitution, 1996, brought into existence the local government as the centre of ... -
An assessment of offshore tax structure opportunities for South African companies
(North-West University, 2018)Anyone may so arrange his affairs that his taxes shall be as low as possible; he is not bound to choose that pattern which will best pay the Treasury; there is no duty, not even a patriotic duty to increase one's taxes. ... -
The success rate of software projects in South African businesses
(North-West University, 2018)This study will analyse and investigate software projects and their success rate in South African businesses, which include the private and public sectors. A survey will be developed and distributed among different people ... -
Pianists’ lived experiences of accompanying singers: an interpretative phenomenological analysis
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The purpose of this interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is to explore how five professional accompanists, who work in South Africa, make sense of their lived experiences of accompanying singers. For this ... -
Hybrid statistical-dynamical climate predictions
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2014)Global Circulation Models (GCMs) provide the basis of our capacity to simulate, understand and predict climate variability and change. These models are based on established physical laws and have proven fidelity for ... -
Diversity of zooplankton and aquatic macroinvertebrates in the Ntsikeni Nature Reserve
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The Ntsikeni Nature Reserve is one of 23 wetlands in South Africa that is designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. The Ntsikeni wetland complex comprises an area of 1070 ha, located within a provincial ... -
The relationship between perceived social support, on-line social network usage and reflective practice in forensic social work
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Online social networking usage has increased amongst social workers who utilise it for many reasons, including reflecting on work and private life and for support purposes. This study investigated the relationship between ... -
Modelling the transmission of pathogens by considering environmental- and direct transmission mechanisms
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Environmental transmission of pathogens is a concern in society. With the rise of emerging diseases such as influenza type A, Ebola and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, there is a demand for understanding the ... -
Pheroid℗ technology as a tool to change the administration route of selected pharmaceuticals from intravenous to oral
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The Pheroid® drug delivery system can change the route of administration from the parenteral route to the oral route. This system is therefore investigated as a safe alternative formulation that can also contribute to ... -
Condition based reliability simulator for power stations
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The SA Power Utility operates 27 power stations with a total nominal capacity of 41,995 MW, comprising 35,726 MW of coal-fired stations, 1,860 MW of nuclear, 2,409 MW of gas–fired, 2,000 MW hydro and pumped–storage stations ... -
Geological related acid mine drainage of gold tailings and coal waste materials: A comparative study
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The study is aligned with the mining industry’s transformation requirements using a range of combination of methods from quantitative to qualitative and action-based methods. Most sources of metal trace elements in the ... -
Analysing the perceptions on the amalgamation of a local government on general service delivery
(North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark Campus, 2018)The Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs together with the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has decided to amalgamate the Tlokwe City Council and Ventersdorp Local Municipality in terms of section ... -
An analysis of risk management disclosure in the consumer goods sector
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)South African companies face governance issues which could expose them to reputational damage. This is due to the regular detection of inadequate and ineffective internal controls, as reported by Auditor General, Makwetu ...