Doctoral Degrees (University of Stellenbosch Business School)
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The development of a transformative business-driven action learning framework
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This present study is located within the realm of Business-Driven Action Learning (BDAL) in a management development programme. BDAL, a philosophy and process, results in many types of learning. Individual ... -
Public policy and entrepreneurship performance : the divide and nexus in West Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study examined the effect of selected public policies on entrepreneurship activities in the anglophone and francophone divides of West Africa in order to determine the nexus of performance, using ... -
Essays on alternative energy options, environment and economic growth : the case study of Nigeria
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The contribution of energy to the economic productivity of developed and developing countries has been a controversial topic in economic theory. The theoretical and empirical literature on the impact of ... -
Modelling the effect of disruption to electricity supply on economic growth in Benin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Infrastructure is an important factor that contributes to economic growth. Energy, telecommunications, roads, rails, sea ports, airports, and drinkable water are important elements which determine the ... -
A systems perspective on the contribution of project portfolio management practices towards business and IT alignment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Investment in information technology (IT) has significant implications for modern enterprises and requires careful management to ensure value delivery. Not only is the value of IT often transient in nature ... -
Performance & financing of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMES) in Nigeria : implication of transaction costs and collateral
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This thesis examines the performance of MSMEs in the Nigerian economy and how transaction costs and collateral constitute constraints to accessing finance for a better MSMEs performance. This thesis looks ... -
Pension fund reform towards development of national economy : a South African case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South African pension assets have grown astronomically over the past few decades. The implications of this phenomenon on savings, capital markets and growth in the economy are investigated in this study. ... -
Connecting capital : the factors influencing the decision-making process of institutional investors towards responsible investing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Institutional investors, as agents of other people’s money, have come to dominate investment holdings globally. Through the concentration of ownership of the assets they are mandated to manage, institutional ... -
Antecedents to the intention to quit amongst Generation Y Information Technology professionals in software development organisations in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study is positioned within the emerging field of positive organisational behaviour and explored the relationships between job embeddedness, leadership, human resources (HR) practices, and intention ... -
The efficiency and sustainability of co-operative financial institutions in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Co-operative Financial Institutions (CFIs) are proving to be an effective tool for grass-root innovation to bring about local sustainable development. As a result, not only are financial co-operatives ... -
A coaching framework to facilitate transformative learning during senior leadership transitions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: When corporate leaders are promoted into senior positions, they face significant challenges on intrapersonal, interpersonal and systemic levels. The complex landscape of contemporary organisational dynamics, ... -
Understanding the financial vulnerability and the financial decisions of non-governmental organisations: an empirical study of Ugandan NGOs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are key providers of essential services in developing countries, where government capacity is often limited. Despite their important role in socio-economic development ... -
Financial institutions, markets and structure linkages with economic performance in selected African countries: Time series evidence
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: As traditional sources of financing such as bank lending have slowed down, the call to mobilise financial resources for the attainment of the SDGs and the Africa Agenda 2063 has grown louder. Consequently, ... -
An exploratory study of organisational factors associated with the effectiveness of companies in the Namibian tertiary industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Understanding the operational and strategic organisational practices and activities associated with effective organisations, collectively referred to as organisational factors in the title of this study, ... -
Assessment of the willingness to pay and determinants influencing the large consumers’ perspectives regarding the supply of premium green electricity in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Numerous studies have been conducted assessing the determinants influencing consumers’ willingness to pay (WTP) for a wide variety of products and services. However, there is no known study to determine ... -
The development of an empirical enterprise risk management values scale accounting for the effect of culture in emerging market managers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The purpose of management is to support the organisation in achieving its objectives and increase value. Hereby taking risk represents the essence of business activity, the outcome of which is either value ... -
Essays on exchange rate behaviour in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The dissertation presents four essays on exchange rate behaviour in South Africa with a focus on misalignment and volatility of the real effective exchange rate (REER), and the concomitant influence of ... -
The influence of self-efficacy and perceived organisational support on idea implementation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The successful exploitation of new ideas is crucial to organisations. Through the ability to generate and implement useful new ideas, organisations can improve processes, bring new and improved products ... -
A competency profile for technology innovation leaders in knowledge-intensive organisations in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The innovation economy is inextricably linked to advancements in science and technology that create new opportunities for innovation, as well as unprecedented leadership challenges for those leading teams ... -
Modelling the determinants of the business performance of small and micro accommodation enterprises in the formal sector in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study investigated the nature and the extent of the inter-relationships between the Kirznerian and Schumpeterian entrepreneur types and decision styles, decision context prioritisations, strategic ...
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