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Fatigue, substance use and sick leave of employees in a mining environment
(North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)A major concern for and challenge to the mining industry are the increasing perceptions of employee fatigue at all levels of the organisational structure. It is compulsory, by legislation that mines in South Africa report ... -
The feasibility of a youth magazine as a means of communication and information sharing in the Mafikeng area of the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2008)The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility of a youth magazine as means of information sharing and communication in the Mafikeng area of the North West Province. The study focussed on students at the North ... -
The feasibility of the statement of generally accepted accounting practice for small and medium enterprises
(North-West University, 2011)Governments are becoming increasingly aware of SMEs as economical role players. As a result many initiatives were introduced to address the unique challenges of the SME sector. One of these initiatives was the introduction ... -
A feasibility study of automation in manufacturing processes among scaffold manufacturers
(North-West University, 2018)This study addresses the implementation of semi-automated and automated manufacturing processes among scaffold manufacturers and the possible benefits associated with them. Scaffolding has become increasingly more popular ... -
A feasibility study on the introduction of an IT Help Desk at the North West University (mafikeng Campus)
(2004)The main focus of the study was to find out whether tertiary institutions such as the University of North-West (now North West University- Mafikeng Campus) can handle the Help Desk effectively, with regard to IT staff ... -
Feed buying behaviour of small–scale broiler farmers
(North-West University, 2011)The South African poultry industry is a large part of the agricultural industry and a very important contributor to the Agriculture’s Gross Domestic Product. Furthermore, this industry is expanding and very good growth ... -
Festivalgoers’ perception about the quality of products and services at Aardklop
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The Aardklop National Arts Festival (Aardklop) is an arts festival held in Potchefstroom during the September-October school holidays each year. Aardklop went through very turbulent times when it was announced that the ... -
Finance availability for small and medium enterprises in the tourism sector in Botswana : the case of Gaborone and its environs
(North-West University (South Africa), 2010)The aim of this study was to investigate the availability for finance on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector. Specific objectives of the study were to examine the problems related to financing of ... -
A financial and moral perspective of the impact of economic crime on taxation
(2013)Fraud, corruption, and related taxation consequences from a financial and a moral perspective were investigated in this study. A literature review of tax ethics, tax morality, tax conduct, tax planning, tax avoidance, tax ... -
Financial constraints to low income housing in South Africa : 1994-2000
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2003)The new government inherited in 1994 an estimated housing backlog of 1.2 to 2.5 million units and rapid expansion of informal squatter settlement. This was largely a result of high levels of urbanization, poverty, high ... -
The financial crisis : reforming the South African risk management environment
(North-West University, 2010)The global financial crisis that commenced in June 2007 has been described as the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s. It resulted in considerable international distress with almost all ... -
Financial crisis and household indebtedness in South Africa : an econometric analysis
(2012)The 2007-2008 US subprime mortgage crisis evolved into a financial crisis that negatively affected many economies in the world and therefore it was widely referred to as the global financial crisis. Since the beginning ... -
The financial crisis and household savings in South Africa : an econometric analysis
(2012)The "global" financial crisis (GFC) emerged during 2008 and it was mainly triggered by the sub-prime mortgage crisis (SMC) in the United States of America. The main aims of this thesis is to conduct an econometric analysis ... -
Financial development and economic growth in BRICS and G-7 countries: a comparative analysis
(2015)The relationship between financial development and economic growth is an important issue for both developed and developing countries through which the extent of economic growth and the sophistication of the country’s ... -
A financial due-diligence model to assess merger and acquisition viability
(North-West University, 2007)Mergers and acquisitions (M & A) are a big part of the corporate finance world. Everyday investment bankers arrange M & A transactions, which bring separate companies together to form larger ones. The key principle behind ... -
The financial impact of Voice over IP on the admnistrative and management systems of the North West Provincial government, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2003)Study Context - Government is continuously faced with the challenge of cutting cost- be it infrastructure, operating, etc. Technology as a business tool is very evident in large organizations today. More and more ... -
Financial inclusion and poverty reduction : evidence from small scale agricultural sector in Manicaland Province of Zimbabwe
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The study investigated the impact of financial inclusion on poverty reduction in Manicaland province of Zimbabwe among smallholder farmers, using household data collected through a structured household questionnaire. Further ... -
Financial literacy competencies of third-year university students : a case study
(North-West University, 2009)There seems to be a definite need for financial literacy education and training, especially under young people. The lack of financial literacy seems to be from a lack of sufficient financial education. A lack in personal ... -
Financial management literacy of early childhood development centre managers in Mafikeng
(2012)This study investigated the level of financial management literacy of Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre managers. According to Hutchinson, Sohl and Vlahos (2004) the running of a child care centre require "substantial ... -
The financial management role of school principals in Ngaka Modiri Molema District
(2015)The South African School Act 84, of 1996 gives a prescription on the manner in which schools should manage their funds. The Act also provides guidelines on the roles and responsibilities of principals and of the School ...