University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)
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The use of the OECD Model Tax Convention as an inrpretative aid : the static vs ambulatory approach debate considered from a South African perspective
(AOSIS, 2017)Most tax treaties (including South Africa’s) are based on the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital and the related Commentary (the ‘OECD Model’). Notwithstanding the uncertainty surrounding its legal status, the ... -
The relative contribution of alternative capital flows to South Africa : an empirical investigation
(AOSIS, 2017)The need for external capital flows to developing countries to supplement domestic savings for investment and growth cannot be over-emphasised, especially in Africa, where there are high levels of poverty and low domestic ... -
An analysis of the applicability of the OECD Model Tax Convention to non-OECD member countries : the South African case
(AOSIS, 2017)Most tax treaties (including South Africa's) are based on the OECD Model Tax Convention on Income and Capital and the related Commentary (the 'OECD Model'). Notwithstanding the uncertainty surrounding its legal status, the ... -
Coaching for change in organisational teams : reciprocal research and practice benefits
(Central University of Technology, 2017)Emerging disciplines often lack an evidence base and, consequently, sacrifice credibility in practice and impact in knowledge creation potential. Coaching is a relatively new discipline with scope and reach into business ... -
Research dissemination and PhD thesis format at a South African university : the impact of policy on practice
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The dissemination of doctoral research is a crucial ethical, financial and status issue for universities worldwide. The publication based thesis (PBT) may encourage dissemination, but is still in definitional flux at many ... -
Towards online security : key drivers of poor user behaviour and recommendations for appropriate interventions
(AOSIS, 2014)Online commerce has grown significantly and securing this channel of commerce is of vital importance for organisations. In the quest to secure the online world, users are often referred to as the weakest link in online ... -
Market underreaction to open market share repurchases on the JSE
(AOSIS, 2014)This study examined the long-term performance of open market share repurchase announcements made by companies listed on the JSE during their reporting periods including 1 July 1999 to 2009. A total of 195 open market share ... -
Devising enabling spaces and affordances for personal knowledge management system design
(Informing Science Institute, 2017)Aim/Purpose: Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) has been envisaged as a crucial tool for the growing creative class of knowledge workers, but adequate technological solutions have not been forthcoming. Background: Based ... -
What characterises high-growth firms in South Africa? Evidence from World Bank Enterprise Survey
(AOSIS, 2016)In the past two decades, considerable efforts have been made to promote small and medium enterprises as a catalyst for job creation in many countries, including South Africa. However, globally a growing body of evidence ... -
What impedes micro, small and medium firms’ growth the most in South Africa? Evidence from World Bank Enterprise Surveys
(AOSIS, 2015-06-30)The growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is often regarded as a solution to persistent unemployment in developing countries. Studies have shown that access to finance is the most serious obstacle to MSMEs’ ... -
Share repurchase and dividend payout behaviour : the South African experience
(AOSIS, 2015-09-30)Share repurchases, rather than dividend payments, are increasingly becoming the globally favoured payout method. This has prompted a renewed interest in the field, and raises questions about the actual motivation for share ... -
Competition in the South African manufacturing sector : an empirical probe
(AOSIS, 2015-09-30)This paper empirically probes competition in the South African manufacturing sector using the latest published data on the industries of this sector released by the national statistical office. It is found that enterprise ... -
Using transformative transition coaching to support leaders during career transitions
(SUNMeDIA, 2018)Senior leadership transitions present daunting challenges. To promote inclusive development and comply with equal opportunity legislation, South African companies often fast-track careers of high-potential previously ... -
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 ...
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