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Trademark and brand dilution : an empirical investigation

Kruger, Hannelie (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Constitutional Court in the Republic of South African indicated in 2006 (Laugh It Off Promotions CC v SAB International (Finance) BV t/a Sabmark International (Freedom of Expression Institute as amicus ...
Single manager hedge funds - aspects of classification and diversification

Bohlandt, Florian Martin (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

A persistent problem for hedge fund researchers presents itself in the form of inconsistent and diverse style classifications within and across database providers. For this paper, single-manager hedge funds from the Hedge ...
Developing an empowerment framework for broad-based black economic empowerment in the hotel industry in South Africa

Nyazema, Martha Matifadza (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)

This study investigated the implementation of broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) policy in the hotel industry of South Africa. BBBEE aims to accelerate the inclusion of black people into the economy through ...
Systemic corruption and corrective change management strategies : a study of the co-producers of systemic corruption and its negative impact on socio-economic development

Coetzee, Johan J. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

The focus of the study is the socio-economic impact of systemically corrupt institutions on developing countries. The unit of analysis is systemic corruption. The study seeks to make a contribution towards the understanding ...
A study for an expanded conceptual scanning framework and the impact on current business environment scanning : a systems thinking approach

Heckroodt, Steyn (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The study addresses the question of whether there is a need for an expanded conceptual scanning framework that could benefit present-day business organisations. It addresses this question through the ...
The contribution of strategic management and organisational development theory, models and practice to the effectiveness of local churches : a study on a selected sample of South African urban and suburban churches at congregational level

Roux, C. H (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The idea of deliberately planning and measuring the work of congregations does not settle easily with many church leaders and theologians. This study suggests that churches are becoming increasingly socially ...
An investigation into global distribution systems in the crop protection industry and the development of distribution system managment model for particular application in South Africa and Australia

Schreuder, F. A. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The traditional ways in which manufacturers of crop protection products exercised control over distribution systems have diminished in their impact. Control was based on quality products, the power of ...
The art of shapeshifting : facilitating strategic foresight to independent non-executive directors - a strategic approach to corporate governance in SA

Engelbrecht, Marianne (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

Corporate governance has become an issue of global significance. The improvement of corporate governance practices is widely recognized as one of the essential elements in strengthening the foundation for the long-term ...
Managing portfolio managers : the impacts of market concentration, cross-sectional return dispersion and restrictions on short sales

Raubenheimer, Heidi (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

The impacts on the active management of investment portfolios of a) market concentration, b) cross-sectional return dispersion and c) restrictions on short sales are explored in this thesis. The context is the fund sponsor’s ...
The functionality grid as paradigm for management of technology

Lochner, Frederick Christoffel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

Technology is a critical component in modern society. Management of Technology (MOT) should be a major focus of management studies. At present the status of MOT is much less than it should be. Part of the reason is that ...
The efficiency of African stock markets : a comparative analysis

Mlambo, Chipo (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates whether any exploitable pauems exist in a sample of ten African stock markets that could lead to abnonnal gains. Southern Africa is represented by Botswana, Namibia. Mauritius ...
An investigation into the co-producers of preferred strategic behaviour in small, micro and medium tourism enterprises in South Africa

Tassiopoulos, Dimitri (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African tourism industry has undergone transformation with numerous “windows of opportunity” having been opened for tourism entrepreneurs. The South African small, micro and medium tourism ...
Conceptual and empirical investigation into a project management supportive organization culture

Morrison, John Myburgh (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Projects inevitably appear on the agenda of organizations, especially those enterprises that are serious about surviving in a competitive and rapidly changing business environment. They have little say ...
Measuring the barriers to investment in emerging economies : the case of some African countries

Korutaro, Birungi (2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation is made up of stand-alone essays on the determinants of the investment climate in emerging market economies. Chapter One presents the purpose of this study, the significance of the ...
Knowledge-centric capabilities : a configurational approach

Cruywagen, Marie (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: During the past 15 years knowledge management has emerged as a key new organisational practice with numerous organisations implementing processes aimed at facilitating knowledge creation, integration ...
The association between inflation-adjusted accounting income and the behaviour of share prices

Gevers, Willem Rudolf (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 1992-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this dissertation the association between inflation-adjusted data and the behaviour of share prices is investigated. The primary purpose of this investigation is to make a contribution to the body of ...
Balancing water scarcity and economic development in the city of Windhoek

Iionga-Gaoses, Lorraine (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The need for economic development is a pressing reality for many developing countries. Developing cities with a high urbanisation rate in water-scarce regions face tougher conditions in meeting their ...
An empirical study of South African business forecasting practices in the context of Western benchmarks

Conway, Miles V. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)

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Customer experience as the strategic differentiator in retail banking

Drotskie, Adri (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)

In 2008, retail banking in South Africa is a highly competitive industry with extensive customer bases that expect increasingly more from their banking experience. The retail bank with an appropriate strategic differentiator ...
A systemic perspective of a customer relationship management solution for business

Bosse, Sebastian (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is not a new topic, but the advent of technology based CRM solutions has enabled companies to deal better on an individual level and more efficiently with their large customer base. ...

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