Research Articles (University of Stellenbosch Business School)
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Conveniently healthy : the impact of health endorsements on brand trust, brand loyalty and brand equity in fast moving consumer goods convenience versus shopping goods
(AOSIS, 2020-04-06)Purpose: While millions of dollars is spent yearly on health endorsements, and its associated research, findings in studies where product category wasn’t considered might be inaccurate. Design/methodology/approach: An ... -
Learning experiences of students who are hard of hearing in higher education : case study of a South African University
(Cogitatio, 2018)Students who are hard of hearing (HOH) are being granted access to university increasingly, yet they remain significantly under-represented and under-supported, often resulting in poor academic outcomes with elevated levels ... -
The perceived value and perceived benefits experienced by customers using travel agents
(AOSIS, 2018)Although many predictions have been made about the demise of travel agents because of the impact of the Internet on travel agencies, many customers still prefer that a travel agent should take care of their travel arrangements ... -
Consumer intention to purchase green vehicles in the South African market : a theory of planned behaviour perspective
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: While alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) still account for a relatively small percentage of the total vehicle sales, this is set to change as awareness of the impact of car usage on the environment grows among ... -
Developing leaders by supporting their transitions into senior positions
(AOSIS, 2018)The need for social transformation in South Africa is intrinsically linked to the transformation of corporate South Africa. Strong senior leadership is required to ensure that organisations remain sustainable during this ... -
Rationalizing a personalized conceptualization for the digital transition and sustainability of knowledge management using the SVIDT method
(MDPI, 2018)The objective of a current design science research (DSR) undertaking is responding to the call for a decentralizing Knowledge Management (KM) revolution by conceptualizing a Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) system. The ... -
The impact of food prices on the welfare of households in South Africa
(AOSIS, 2018)Background and setting: The global food price surge of 2006 to 2008 has negatively impacted South African households. Rising food prices adversely affect food security in South Africa. The ever-increasing prices for food ... -
First, do no harm? an overview and ethical evaluation of South Africa’s climate change mitigation commitments in light of the Paris Agreement
(Medknow Publications, 2018)South Africa ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016 and thereby committed to reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) concentration levels as part of its self-determined goals in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). This ... -
The use of organisational network analysis as a diagnostic tool during team coaching
(AOSIS, 2018)Orientation: Organisational network analysis (ONA) examines relationships between people and is a potential diagnostic tool to use during team coaching interventions. Research purpose: The objective of this research ... -
The national entrepreneurship framework conditions in sub-Saharan Africa : a comparative study of GEM data/National Expert Surveys for South Africa, Angola, Mozambique and Madagascar
(Springer (part of Springer Nature), 2019-10-30)Entrepreneurship is widely argued to be critical for economic development and alleviating extreme poverty. However, entrepreneurship research in sub-Saharan Africa has not received much attention over the last few decades ... -
Conditions for coaching to contribute to the adjustment of black African professionals
(AOSIS, 2018)Orientation: Efforts to attract and retain black African professionals in Cape Town-based organisations are often met with challenges. Coaching has been identified as a potential strategic contributor for developing a sense ... -
The importance of metacognition and the experiential learning process within a cultural intelligence–based approach to cross-cultural coaching
(AOSIS, 2018)Orientation: Research on cultural intelligence (CQ) is increasingly used to evaluate, explain and predict the cross-cultural efficacy of management behaviour in everyday cross-cultural interactions. However, there is limited ... -
A micro-level outcomes evaluation of a skills capacity intervention within the South African public service : towards an impact evaluation
(AOSIS, 2018)Orientation: Interest in measuring the impact of skills development interventions has increased in recent years. Research purpose: This article reports on an outcomes evaluation under the ambit of an impact assessment ... -
Bank competition in sub-Saharan African countries : has anything changed in the light of 2007-2008 global financial crisis?
(University of Piraeus, 2018)This paper investigated the changes in competitive behaviour of banks in sub-Saharan Africa, following the 2007/2008 global financial crisis. Using 481 bank-year observations from an unbalanced panel of 83 banks from six ... -
Efficiency and profitability analysis of agricultural cooperatives in Mpumalanga, South Africa
(International Foundation for Research and Development, 2018)Agricultural cooperatives are expected to generate sustainable profit as they are established as a vehicle of economic development. Efficiency and profitability analysis measures the performance of a firm, and assists ... -
The analysis of the 2008 US financial crisis : an intervention approach
(International Foundation for Research and Development, 2018)The current study investigates the impact of the 2008 US financial crises on the real exchange rate in South Africa. The data used in this empirical analysis is for the period from January 2000 to June 2017. The Seasonal ... -
The impact of policy uncertainty on macro-economy of developed and developing countries
(International Foundation for Research and Development, 2018)This paper investigates the effects of a US economic policy uncertainty shock on Indian macroeconomic variables with a number of Structural VARs. This study models the economic policy uncertainty index as constructed by ... -
The impact of short- term interest rates on bank funding costs
(International Foundation for Research and Development, 2019)This study examines the impact of short- term interest rates on bank funding costs in South Africa. Literature suggests that rising short- term interest rates may cause similar financial crises experienced in 2007/08 (Bonner ... -
Economic growth and progress : a paradigmatic conflation
(Medknow Publications, 2019)This paper uses a paradigmatic lens to conceptually explore the global sustainability crisis. To anchor what would otherwise be an abstract thought experiment, the discussion focuses on GDP, economic growth and progress ... -
Communicating progress on meeting the United Nations Global Compact goals : an analysis of the South African experience
(Medknow Publications, 2017)The purpose of business has been a consistent focus area in the field of corporate responsibility (CR). This article examines public disclosures on CR made by South African signatories to the United Nations Global Compact, ...
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