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A research data management framework for a South African university-based research entity
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)Research data management (RDM) at universities is complex and lacks standards between scientific communities. Globally, research data is viewed as a valuable commodity. The demand for optimal research RDM at universities, ... -
Aangeleerde vernuf, koherensiesin en werkstevredenheid by werknemers in die suiwelbedryf
(North-West University (South Africa), 1998)Work is considered to be a necessary and unavoidable part of human existence. Workers' full potential is needed on every level in organisations. Job dissatisfaction is related to patterns of behaviour such as turnover, ... -
Die aankoopgedrag van voedselprodusente met die aankoop van trekkers
(North-West University, 2011)Buying behaviour is a complex, wide– ranging field, intricately associated with human mental processes, responding to environmental stimuli. Understanding the customer and being able to predict their behaviour, is of prime ... -
The ability to account for Internet-based sales transactions according to GAAP
(North-West University, 2007)The incorporation of a new technology, such as the Internet, into business processes can have an unexpected influence on those business processes. The study focused on the hypothesis that four entities (case studies) can ... -
Academic staff's aparthy towards formal professional development programmes at North west University, Mafikeng campus
(2012)The purpose of this dissertation was to explore reasons for academics' apathy towards formal professional development programmes at North-West University, Mafikeng Campus. For this study, the research design used was ... -
Acceptance model and use of technology in science and technology domain
(2012)The research is intended to develop the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in the science domain and determine whether it could provide enough explanation of the acceptance in terms of perceived usefulness and perceived ... -
Access to credit for small business in South Africa towards a value-based decision framework
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2019)The focus is on access to credit for small businesses in South Africa. The literature study revealed that in South Africa more businesses are shutting down than opening. One of the main contributors identified was the ... -
The accessing of finance by Small Medium Micro Enterprises in the Mafikeng
(2006)The research study investigates some of the problems or challenges faced by SMMEs in the Mafikeng and Mmabatho area of the North West province. It strives to find out the extent to which these problems occur and the ... -
The accountancy implications of commodity derivatives in the agricultural sector
(North-West University, 2011)Food security is a global topic of discussion and agricultural sectors play a vital role in the provision thereof. In South Africa the agribusinesses are some of the key players in providing financing, risk management and ... -
Accounting education : investigating the gap between school, university and practice
(2014)Various studies have highlighted the problems faced in accounting education. Some of these problems refer to the stagnating accounting curriculum, limited resources available to students from designated black empowerment ... -
Accounting systems usage by small businesses in Maluti-a-Phofung, Free State considered
(2015)The research study focused on assessing the usage of accounting systems by Small Medium Micro Enterprises (SMMEs). The location of the study was SMMEs in Maluti-a-Phofung Local Municipality (MAP LM) in the Eastern part of ... -
The acculturation process in hostels of a higher education institution
(North-West University, 2006)South Africa is no longer trapped in an apartheid era and is now perceived as a multinational state, implying that not only the composition of labour forces have changed, but all other institutions have developed into being ... -
The acculturation process in the head office of the SAPS
(North-West University, 2008)South Africa is a culturally diverse country attempting to move towards unity with the purpose of addressing the imbalances of the past. This is a serious challenge to everyone in the country irrespective of their colour, ... -
Achieving alignment of the objectives of the role players in a typical construction industry
(North-West University, 2010)The nature of the construction industry and the complexities accompanying the sector of the economy globally, necessitates that role players review their positions continuously in an effort to stay abreast of the most ... -
Achieving operational efficiency within the local sphere of government
(North-West University, 2008)The study was done within the local government environment. It was conducted with the aim of assisting municipalities to achieve optimum levels of operational efficiency, following the realisation that all over the world ... -
Activity-based management as a method for containing and reducing cost in Further Education and Training Institutions (FETs)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)This research focuses on Activity-Based Management as a method to manage and minimize costs in one Further Education and Training College, also known as a Training Vocational and Education Training Sector (TVET). Taletso ... -
Activity-based performance management at strategic logistical alliance
(North-West University, 2006)In the era of competitive global environment and technology-based organisations, managers are pressured to find ways to maintain their competitive advantage. Management has the responsibility to maintain their competitive ... -
Activity–based costing for a non–profit organisation
(North-West University, 2011)The business environment of today has become more dynamic and unpredictable, where managers are being asked to cut costs while maintaining or even increasing the service quality in a very short period. If management wants ... -
The adaptation of Bring Your Own Device as a Green Information Technology Practice at the North-West University
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)BYOD and Green IT have become the recent trends in organizations including higher education institutions. BYOD helps organizations increase their productivity and the satisfaction of employees since it allows them to make ... -
Adapting and validating the Strengths Use and Deficit Improvement Questionnaire for educators in Gauteng
(2014)Education is essential in providing future human capital that is much needed to build a sustainable, competitive economy. However, the importance of a quality education is often underestimated. In order to enhance working ...
