University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
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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 ... -
Removing mental health barriers to education : a community project
(AOSIS, 2018)Introduction: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common psychiatric disorder in children – affecting 2% to 16% of the school-age population (National Resource Centre on AD/HD, 2013). However, in ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ...
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