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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; ... -
Exploring the experiences of a character strengths training programme on group work among post-graduate Industrial Psychology students
(North-West University, 2018)To compete in the global market, organisations need employees who are current, creative, flexible, adaptable and resilient. Industrial Psychologists are responsible to keep these employees motivated, focused and healthy ... -
Exploring the experiences of automation on lower-level employees in an automotive assembling plant
(North-West University, 2018)Automation and new technology have become commonly used terms over the last few decades. These terms are not always seen in a positive light. The term 'automation' carries a certain elements of fear, namely a fear of ... -
Exploring the experiences of counsellors during a trauma counselling training programme
(2015)Exposure of employees to traumatic experiences in the workplace is a reality that many organisations face. Although not every person exposed to a traumatic experience will necessarily develop post-traumatic stress, the ... -
Exploring the experiences of long-distance truck drivers utilising Employee Assistance Programmes in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Long-distance truck drivers play a vital role in the economy. The trucking industry makes it possible for businesses to move products nationally and internationally. Long-distance truck driving is not only important, but ... -
Exploring the experiences of pre-retirement organisational strategies within the South African tyre manufacturing industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)This study focused on exploring the visions, perceptions, work-related challenges, concerns and critical aspects of the pre-retirement planning, followed by exploring the available and proposed organisational strategies ... -
Exploring the experiences of team diversity in the South African financial industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Diversity in the workplace is increasing globally. For South Africa, diversity in the workplace has increased since the first democratic election and continues to grow. Due to the impact of globalisation, South African ... -
Exploring the factors contributing to the success of women entrepreneurs in SMMEs in North West
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The challenges or barriers facing women entrepreneurs have been explored more over the years, women grow and succeed despite these challenges. This study aims to explore motivational factors behind successful women ... -
Exploring the factors influencing the graduate unemployment rate of National Youth Service in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Youth unemployment has been a predominant challenge for decades, affecting the international, regional, and national economies. Education has been identified as a solution to the challenge facing young people around the ... -
Exploring the healthcare service quality in a provincial hospital
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Service quality has been said to be a determinant of customer satisfaction. The perceived quality of services received, influences consumption behaviours and patterns. With regards to healthcare services, the expectation ... -
Exploring the impact of modular turbine replacement on the effectiveness of power generation plants
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)It has become imperative for Eskom as the only organisation involved in generating and supplying electricity in South Africa to adopt different strategies to deal with load shedding since post 2008. Some of the business ... -
Exploring the impact of procurement on sustaining small and medium enterprises in Mpumalanga
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)SMEs are perceived to be the drivers of most nations socio-economic development agenda, yet limited studies have focused on the impact of procurement practices on sustaining SMEs. Despite the efforts of the government to ...