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Conflict of interest: The case of a non-decision-making committee at a South African public higher education institution
(AOSIS, 2021)
The avoidance of a conflict of interest within private and public institutions is closely associated
with good corporate governance. This study departed from the question of whether a conflict
of interest is possible ...
The role of undergraduate laboratories in the formation of engineering identities: A critical review of the literature
(AOSIS, 2021)
Background: There was growing recognition worldwide by professional engineering bodies,
engineering faculties and researchers on the need to pay attention to engineering students’
emerging identities and how they were ...
Lack of business planning: A barrier to successful implementation of total quality management in South African agricultural small-, micro- and medium-sized enterprises
(AOSIS, 2021)
This study aimed to establish baseline data for performance concerning the business planning
function of agricultural small-, micro- and medium-sized enterprises (Agri-SMMEs) in the
Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. ...
Ongoing climate crises and obstacles to adaptation: Observations from the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2021)
Adaptation is a key component for fostering resilience amongst farmers as they are
exposed to the challenges caused by climate change. However, the implementation of
adaptation strategies is not equal or easy for most ...
Cross-disciplinary synergy: First-year students’ experiences of learning academic writing through integrated writing support at a University of Technology
(AOSIS, 2021)
An important role in socialising first-year students into universities is initiating them into
different conventions of academic writing. Support programmes, such as writing centres,
have been established in several South ...
Workplace engagement of South African Millennials: A non-issue?
(AOSIS, 2021)
Although theories on generational issues abound, this research sought to explore whether
Millennial employees and employees from Generation X responded differently to the South
African work environment. The aim of the ...
Exploring the scope of and gaps in the teaching and learning of Business Studies at school and teacher education levels
(AOSIS, 2021)
The relevance of Business Studies Education (BSE) at school and in higher education is
undisputed, given the rising levels of youth unemployment and the need for an appropriate
skill set for potential entrepreneurs. ...
A critical review of the impact of South Africa’s mine closure policy and the winding-up process of mining companies
(AOSIS, 2021)
Background: Most mining operations are viable for a period of 30 years, depending on the
mineral extracted and the available reserves. Whilst the expectation is that mines will
continue uninterrupted until the planned ...
Narratives and interpretations of the political economy of Zimbabwe’s development aid trajectory, 1980–2013
(AOSIS, 2021)
The purpose of this conceptual study is to analyse the political economy of Zimbabwe’s
development aid trajectory from 1980 to 2013. The discussion unfolds around four historical
epochs: colonial legacy, land and ...
A case for ethical frameworks to enhance mobile government implementation at South African municipalities
(AOSIS, 2021)
Interest in mobile government (m-government) is growing globally. Mobile government refers
to the use of wireless and mobile technologies to deliver services to citizens, businesses,
employees and other government entities. ...