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Managerial skills and institutional capacity for municipal service delivery
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Since the early nineteen nineties a number of social and political changes emanated from the transformation process in South Africa. These changes had an effect on all spheres of government. The local sphere of ... -
Die toepassing van 'n voorsieningsadministrasiestelsel vir openbare hospitaalapteke en mediese depots
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Public institutions, such as hospitals, originate from the needs, by which they have to satisfy the needs of the community for essential goods and health services to maintain the general well-being of the community ... -
Professionele aanspreeklikheid van ouditeure teenoor derdes op grond van nalatigheid
(Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, 2004)English: People in the professional occupations such as auditors, lawyers, architects and engineers have a duty to treat their clients with solicitude. This duty arises from the nature of their calling and from the ... -
A management model for a pharmaceutical contract research organization
(University of the Free State, 2004-05)English: Competitive success for a Contract Research Organization (CRO) entails unlimited process improvement to sustain excellence. Chapter One describes the generic business environment CROs operated in which customers ... -
The influence of the transformation of local government on service delivery in category B municipalities in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2004-06)English: Following the demise of apartheid the restructuring of local government in South Africa commenced. Cities were notorious for the exclusion of a significant proportion of the population from economic opportunities ... -
Mean variance optimisation, stochastic simulation modelling and passive formula strategies for equity investments
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)The research is a quantitative study that formulates an approach to future portfolio asset allocations within the South African domestic equity market, and the diversification of assets across global markets, specifically ... -
The effects of the restructuring of the Johannesburg City Council on emergency services
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)English: Municipal employees as well as the Unions see the restructuring of Local Government in South Africa as the main cause of unemployment while it is a process of making municipalities more efficient and effective. ... -
Harmonising user needs with reporting requirements of close corporations
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)English: The Close Corporations Act requires that the annual financial statements of close corporations must, in conformity with generally accepted accounting practice appropriate to the business of the corporation, ... -
Predicting financial distress in IT and services companies in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)The study of bankruptcy is becoming more relevant and important as even large companies are failing that cause economic and social problems to the society. Using financial distress models to predict failure in advance is ... -
Performance measurement practices in selected Eritrean manufacturing enterprises
(University of the Free State, 2004-12)Performance measures in the past primarily focused on production and were aimed at attaining increased short-term operational efficiency in terms of financial indicators. This type of measurement is too narrowly focused ... -
The impact of local government restructuring on the functioning of the Kai !Garib Local Municipality
(University of the Free State, 2005-05)English: The ultimate aim of government is to act on behalf of the citizens they serve. In doing so, governments have to render basic services and create an environment in which citizens can initiate endeavours to improve ... -
Anastatiese- en transendentale ontleding van administratiewe transformasie binne die raamwerk van Masakhane
(University of the Free State, 2005-09)English: In a changing world transformation is from the earliest centuries, familiar to mankind. Therefore the argument is valid that the meaning did not require further explanation. Although it might be the case, a ... -
The Canada / South Africa Provincial Twinning Project's contribution to strengthening South African provincial governments
(University of the Free State, 2005-10)English: Twinning is a widely used instrument in the public, private and voluntary sectors. In recent years it has come to be used as a mechanism for building capacity in governance. Between 2000 and 2004 the Canadian ... -
The relationship between social capital welfare and health in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2005-12)This paper is concerned with identifying the effects that seven different categories of network social capital (church groups, financial groups, production groups, private interest groups, service groups and political ... -
Algemeen aanvaarde rekeningkundige praktyk vir niewinsgewende organisasies, met verwysing na die NG Kerk in die Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 2006)English: Not-for-profit organisations, and thus the congregations and welfare organisations of the Dutch Reformed Church in the Free State, exhibit certain unique characteristics, different from businesses. In essence, the ... -
Teorie en praktyk van deursigtigheid in die openbare sektor
(University of the Free State, 2006-11)English: The principles of accountability and transparency serve as important building blocks for a democracy that wants to enhance sound and efficient governance. The South African government experiences increased allegations ... -
Debt and the management of personal finances
(University of the Free State, 2006-12)English: High personal debt levels, as well as low savings ratios, seems to be the norm rather than the exception in most developed countries and South Africa is definitely not excluded from this growing phenomenon. After ... -
Operational and efficiency improvements in the Senwesko feed-milling plant at Viljoenskroon
(University of the Free State, 2006-12)Abstract not available -
The effectiveness of integrated development plans in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2007-05-31)English: The Integrated Development Plans developed by local municipalities are the tool that should be used to ensure the sustainable development of both urban and rural areas through combating service-delivery backlogs ... -
Finansiële beheer en verantwoording by plaaslike owerhede in Suid-Afrika
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)English: At present municipalities in the Republic of South Africa are under pressure as a result of poor financial control and accountability that give cause to extensive corruption and financial mismanagement with the ...