Browsing Masters Degrees (Information Science) by Title
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Achieving best practice through knowledge management : benchmarking and competitive intelligence as techniques for strategic decision-making in small and medium sized enterprises
(2008-03)SMMEs provide opportunities for employment and economic growth for South Africa. SMMEs need to be as prepared as their larger counterparts in the ever-changing local and global business environment. In order to become ... -
Adoption of SaaS-based ERP by SMEs in an emerging market economy : giving up control over mission critical business software
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are playing a key contribution to a healthy economic environment. Traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are generally too expensive for SMEs. Fortunately ... -
The African National Congress and nationalism in South Africa in light of Manuel Castells' The information age : economy, society and culture, Vol. I, II & III
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis applies the theory developed by Manual Castells in his three-volume book, The Information Age, to the African National Congress' (ANC) policies for post-apartheid South Africa. An overview ... -
Agile software development as a response to complexity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Organisations are faced with ever increasing complexity. While there are many responses to complexity just as there are many definitions of complexity this thesis highlights the use of agile software ... -
Agile software development as managed sensemaking
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The environment in which all organisations currently operate is undoubtably dynamic. Regardless of the nature, size or geographical location of business, companies are being forced to cope with a rapidly ... -
The alignment of customer relationship management (CRM) strategies with overall organizational forces and strategies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are increasingly becoming strategic business imperatives to organizations. This thesis states that many companies do fail to get the intended returns from ... -
Analysing strategic decision-making in an environment with high rates of change : a model for leaders of organisations
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The thesis deals with the context, content (being concepts) and process of model development. They are combined to propose a model for analysing strategic decision-making in an environment characterised ... -
An analysis of the knowledge management systems in an organization with a center-periphery knowledge management landscape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The thesis is an analysis of the knowledge management systems in AIDORG1 as a prominent example of an organization with a center-periphery knowledge management landscape. Typically such a landscape involves ... -
Application of data mining techniques to identify significant patterns in the Grade 12 results of the Free State Department of Education
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The Free State Department of Education (FSDoE) has a mandate to ensure that examinations and assessment processes are conducted according to the set out legislations and that they produce expected results. ... -
The application of sense-making theory to advertising : an exploratory case study
(2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of the study was to investigate the controlled transfer of meaning that could be facilitated by the application of knowledge of sense-making theory. An object of communication, an advertisement, ... -
Application of talent and knowledge management as tools to enhance business : a case of selected Zambian firms
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study is an investigation into the meaning and usefulness of the concepts of talent and talent management within the framework of knowledge management to enhance business. It comprises a conceptual ... -
Application of the DeLone and McLean’s model to assess the effectiveness of an intranet in an open distance learning library
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Technology enables communication and sharing of knowledge on many levels. Organizations are procuring different types of information systems to facilitate knowledge-sharing efforts and to stay relevant ... -
An assessment of the Western-Cape Provincial Government information policy process and its lesson to Eritrea
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study assesses the information policy of the Western Cape provincial government- of South Africa, with special emphasis on ICT for development in the general context of the global Information ... -
Automation and labour demand : South African students’ awareness and beliefs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The fourth industrial revolution is characterised by the integration of physical, digital, and biological technologies. We are in the beginning stages of this revolution where it is predicted that the ... -
Barriers to e-learning amongst postgraduate black students in higher education in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)Computer literacy plays a major role in today’s education system. The South African Department of Education has included computer literacy to be one of the subjects from primary school education. The purpose of this study ... -
Bekende gebeurtenisse as oorredingsmeganismes in advertensietekste
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Olympic games as world known sports event has been used in many advertisements by companies to sell their products. Many South Africans are motivated through effective marketing to buy a certain ... -
Belief driven sensemaking and strategy - arguing to identify and amplify weak signals
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is about arguing as a belief driven sensemaking process within a strategy making environment. It is a conceptual analysis which attempts to shed light on ways to improve the modern strategy ... -
Belief-driven sensemaking : arguing as knowledge creation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Organizational Knowledge Creation is a core activity of Knowledge Intensive Organizations. In the area of Knowledge Management, a number of theories have been developed about organizational knowledge and ... -
Between networks and communities : challenge for an optimal innovation structure
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The world economy has over the last few decades rapidly moved from an industrial economy to a knowledge economy, creating a new business reality. Organisations have increasingly realised the importance ... -
The biodynamics of knowledge creation : an archaeological, behavioural and neurological account of the creation of human knowledge
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)This thesis explores phenomena surrounding the creation of knowledge, employing a multidisciplinary approach. To start with a view on the physical location of knowledge is discussed. This helps highlight the problem of ...
