Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "Competitiveness"
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A competitive intelligence framework for the sustainability of metals manufacturers in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)South Africa is a country rich in mineral resources. It has more than 50 underground commodities with the world’s largest reserves of manganese, chrome, vanadium and platinum. It also holds major reserves of titanium, ... -
A competitiveness model for tourism products
(North-West University, 2009)Competitiveness is an important matter receiving increasing attention by the tourism industry. There is an intense focus on destination competitiveness and it became evident that smaller tourism products are mostly excluded. ... -
Determining the key success factors that influence the brand loyalty of restaurant patrons
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The tourism industry is the fastest growing industry above all other industries and has an impact on the economy and the environment as well as the community. The variety of sectors within the tourism industry, and the ... -
The effectiveness of social investment programmes to improve education in Gauteng
(North-West University, 2010)The decisions and actions of management in organisations have an increasing impact on individuals, other organisations and the community. The importance of the exercise of corporate social responsibility can no longer be ... -
Evaluating the impact of skills training on productivity in a printing and packaging plant
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2014)It is a well-known fact that skills development is central to improving productivity and that significant improvements in productivity as well as competitiveness can be obtained by improving the skills levels of employees ... -
The integration of the South African floriculture industry into the global market
(North-West University, 2004)As a result of globalisation, firms across both developed and developing countries are experiencing increased competition. Globalisation has both positive and negative consequences for firms, and the net effect may depend ... -
Maintaining competitive advantage through the strategic integration of women into Impala Platinum mining
(North-West University, 2008)Women were not allowed to work underground until the ban was lifted by the Mines Health and Safety Act of 1996 (SA, 1996b). In the years that followed, the numbers of women working on the mines remained low. These low ... -
Rail transport and the economic competitiveness of South Africa : timeous delivery of goods and demurrage
(2015)Rail transport refers to the transportation of various commodities, goods and services traded as cargo and freight within South Africa and out of South Africa for export to the other Southern African communities (SADC ... -
The role of corporate social responsibility in retrenchment
(North-West University, 2007)Personeelvermindering as gevolg van operasionele redes word gelykgestel aan 'n ekonomiese doodstraf, aangesien geaffekteerde werknemers weinig, indien enige skuld het aan hierdie traumatiese ervaring. Die toenemende ...
