Browsing Doctoral Degrees (University of Stellenbosch Business School) by Title
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Financial development, financial inclusion and welfare dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Over two decades of post reforms, the financial system of many sub-Saharan African countries remained underdeveloped and highly exclusive with only 34% of adults 15 years and above having a basic bank ... -
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, ... -
Financial liberation and international remittances in Sub-Saharan Africa : a panel data analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study analyses the implications of financial liberalisation programme for international remittance inflows with regard to the macroeconomic determinants and also the implications of remittances for ... -
Financing agricultural small- and medium-scale enterprises in Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMURY : While agriculture remains a key economic activity in Africa, employing about 55% of the population, only approximately 1% of bank lending goes to the agricultural sector. This phenomenological case study ... -
Financing structure and financial sustainability: evidence from selected Southern Africa development community microfinance institutions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Despite the burgeoning interest in microfinance, research has shied away from addressing the relationship between financing structure and the financial sustainability of microfinance institutions (MFIs) ... -
Foreign capital flows and economic growth in selected Sub-Saharan African economies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The need for foreign capital flows to developing countries to supplement domestic savings for investment and economic growth cannot be overemphasized. This is especially the case in sub-Saharan Africa ... -
Foreign capital inflows, financial development and sectoral growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Growth in sub-Saharan Africa has not risen to the level required to match developmental needs. The situation has been deteriorated by the current Covid-19 pandemic, where it is estimated that over 2.82% ... -
The functionality grid as paradigm for management of technology
(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 Herfindahl-Hirschman Index as an official statistic of business concentration : challenges and solutions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation examines the measurement of business concentration by the Herfindahl- Hirschman Index (HHI). In the course of the examination, a modification to this method of measurement of business ... -
An impact assessment of the regulation of microfinance institutions in Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study aimed at contributing to the current debate on the regulation of microfinance institutions (MFIs), through providing important inputs for evidence-based policy dialogue and decision making, ... -
The impact of leadership and relational quality on product innovation performance in the grocery retail environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This research study investigated leadership, relationships and product innovation performance in a South African grocery retail milieu. The leadership aspect explored the degree to which leaders are ... -
The impact of microinsurance on household welfare in Ghana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Microinsurance services have been operating in Ghana for the last decade, but the question whether they have enhanced the welfare of low-income households, mostly in the informal sector, is largely ... -
Implication of financial crises, financial regulation and business cycle for bank lending in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: This thesis examines the link between financial crisis, financial regulation and credit crunch in South Africa. This was done by assessing how periods of credit growth or crunch are associated with recession ... -
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 ... -
Information warfare as future South African national security threat
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The objective of this study was to use the emerging discipline of futures studies through the application of social science methodologies to generate foresight about the plausible manifestation of information ... -
Innovation and access to finance in African enterprises
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Innovation enhances enterprise productivity, and contributes to economic growth (Radas and Bozic, 2009: 438). African firms are lagging behind the rest of the world in terms of innovation (Global Innovation ... -
An integrated strategy and risk management approach for public universities in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : All organisations must face the uncertainty of both internal and external future factors. These uncertain future challenges are dealt with by formulating and applying a sound business strategy towards ... -
Internet investor relations, information asymmetry and the cost of capital: evidence from JSE listed companies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : In South Africa, King III compliance is a JSE listing requirement. Chapter 8 of the King III code states that transparent and effective communication with stakeholders is essential for building and ... -
Investigating the costs and value to smallholder farmers participating in the deciduous fruit value chains in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Integration and development of smallholder farmers into the deciduous fruit value chains continues to be a challenge and smallholder farmers are struggling to compete with large commercial producers. As ... -
An investigation into aspects of transformational leadership in South African small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: To the world community at large globalisation has been a gradual process, whereas its impact in South Africa was more intensive and concentrated over a shorter period of time - in particular since South ...
