Research Articles (Business Management)
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What constitutes impact? definition, motives, measurement and reporting considerations in an African impact investment market
(Medknow Publications, 2021)Impact investing is the fastest growing responsible investment strategy and has the potential to address many of the environmental and socio-economic challenges faced by humanity. Some scholars, however, claim that ... -
To bu(Y) or not to bu(Y) : perceived risk barriers to online shopping among South African generation Y consumers
(Cogent OA, 2020)In South Africa the adoption and growth of online shopping is relatively slow. The primary objective of this study was to investigate possible perceived risk barriers that might influence the online shopping behaviour of ... -
Assessing the business case for environmental, social and corporate governance practices in South Africa
(AOSIS, 2019-11-28)Background: By focusing on sustainable financial and environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) returns, companies and investors can do well by doing good. Despite growing interest in sustainable corporate ... -
Public 'say on pay' activism in South Africa : Targets, challengers, themes and impact
(AOSIS, 2019-10-22)Background: Shareholders and other stakeholders in South Africa are increasingly raising their concerns in public about seemingly excessive executive remuneration. Most of their criticism is rooted in the large and growing ... -
Are South African equity investors rewarded for taking on more risk?
(AOSIS, 2019-09-25)Orientation: It is rational for investors to expect additional compensation for an increased risk exposure. This positive risk–return relationship is in line with traditional financial theory; however, this relationship ... -
The effect of public investor activism on trust : a case study in the asset management sector
(AOSIS, 2019-02-11)Orientation: Compromised global trust levels appears to be one of the lasting legacies of the 2007 financial crisis, also in the financial services industry. In order to rebuilt trust, it is not only important to identify ... -
A non-parametric assessment of efficiency of South African public universities
(HESA, 2021)This article seeks to assess the efficiency of 23 South African public universities using a Data Envelope Analysis (DEA) model for the period 2009–2016. A recent study on this subject matter found a decline in the average ... -
The influence of family and non-family stakeholders on family business success
(AOSIS, 2010)The greatest threats to the growth, success and survival of a family business are primarily issues related to family relationships. The involvement of non-family members has also shown to present many threats as well as ... -
Replacement depreciation and price regulation
(Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town, 2006)Price regulation occurs quite commonly amongst natural monopolies which frequently include public utilities. In South Africa and in certain countries in Africa, there has recently been a revival of price regulation in ... -
Factors influencing restaurateurs' choice of wines and wine lists : a replication study in a South African context
(AOSIS, 2019-07-29)Orientation: The restaurant environment is highly competitive. Restaurants’ wine lists offer value, prestige and positive emotional experiences to customers. Research purpose: The research problem studied here focuses on ... -
The impact of social media on recruitment : are you LinkedIn?
(AOSIS, 2018)Orientation: With many organisations vying for the same talent, it is important to ensure that the correct methods are utilised in identifying and attracting the best talent to an organisation. Research purpose: This ... -
Recommendation pattern preferences and share analysts bias on the JSE
(Bureau for Economic Research, 2018)The trustworthiness of analysts’ reports has rightly been questioned after the financial crises of the 1990s and 2000s revealed biases in their behaviour. This study investigated the inclination of analysts to issue ... -
Investigating director development in South Africa
(AOSIS, 2018)Orientation: To effectively fulfil their multiple roles, the four King Reports suggest several development mechanisms for newly appointed and seasoned directors. Research purpose: This study investigated the most prominent ... -
The impact of South African real estate investment trust legislation on firm growth and firm value
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Through the introduction of the South African real estate investment trust (SA REIT) structure, listed property investment firms are required to conform to international REIT standards, thereby making REITs ... -
Reframing the retirement saving challenge : getting to a sustainable lifestyle level
(Springer Publishing Comp, 2019)An increasing number of individuals will be unable to retire comfortably amidst an international retirement savings crisis. Research suggests that behavioral factors contribute to inadequate retirement savings. We present ... -
Entrepreneurial women’s cognitive ambidexterity : career and cultural influences
(AOSIS, 2017)The purpose of this study was to examine how women’s career stage and Ubuntu (collectivist) values relate to their cognitive ambidexterity when pursuing entrepreneurial initiatives in multicultural South Africa. In this ... -
Does investing in sound corporate governance pay? A South African study
(AOSIS, 2017)Despite increased recognition of the importance of sound corporate governance practices in emerging markets, previous researchers reported inconclusive evidence on the association between corporate governance and financial ... -
Are consumers’ quality perceptions influenced by brand familiarity, brand exposure and brand knowledge? results from a wine tasting experiment
(AOSIS, 2017)Theory posits that, over time, placebo-type brand-equity effects may develop through the process of wine purchase and consumption. This being so, the extent to which factors like brand familiarity, brand exposure and brand ... -
Subconscious responses to fear-appeal health warnings : an exploratory study of cigarette packaging
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)Background: Tobacco smoking has serious health and financial implications for both smokers and non-smokers. A wide range of measures have been used over many years to combat this scourge. One of these measures is social ... -
An assessment of consumers’ subconscious responses to frontline employees’ attractiveness in a service failure and recovery situation
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)Background: Initial analyses of the impact of physical attractiveness in a business context have supported the ‘what is beautiful is good’ contention. However, in circumstances characterised by negative emotions, duress ...
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