Economic and Management Sciences: Recent submissions
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Indecisiveness on risk preference and time preference choices. Does financial literacy matter?
(Cogent OA, 2019)The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between financial literacy and decisiveness in making risk preference and time preference choices by university students. The study collected data using a ... -
Does occupational noise matter amongst manufacturing (small and medium enterprises) workers? Empirical evidence from Magaba, Mbare, Zimbabwe
(AOSIS, 2020)Background: The significance of how occupational noise can influence attitudes towards occupational noise exposure, susceptibility to hearing loss and job performance has generally been neglected in the past studies. Objectives: ... -
Antecedents of psychological well-being among workers within small and medium enterprises
(AOSIS, 2019)Orientation: In the contemporary business environment, employee mental health is neglected, especially in mental health research and practice in African Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). This occurs even though ... -
Corporate governance structures: the performance of Zambian listed companies
(University of the Free State, 2019-07)Corporate governance, which hinges on integrity, transparency and accountability, has been globally recognised. Despite this recognition, corporate scandals, corporate failures and poor financial performance of companies ... -
Employee perceptions of share ownership schemes: an empirical study
(University of the Free State, 2000-01)All South Africans need to share a common vision. Constructing a common vision is not an easy task but is certainly worth the try. One aspect could be to persuade people to take risks by encouraging them not to be frightened ... -
An evaluation of an out of school program to increase access to education for children in the rural areas of Zimbabwe
(University of the Free State, 2017-02)After independence, Zimbabwe made significant progress in providing access to education for almost all children. The policy environment for supporting education for all is positive as the country is party to the all the ... -
An assessment of the Swaziland Vision 2022 strategic plan: opportunities and challenges
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)Achieving sustainable development and sustainable improvement in the quality of life of the people is the ultimate goal of each and every government in the world. However, this requires setting up a plan of action to ... -
Livelihood challenges in a rural growth point: the case of Ondobe, Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)Widespread poverty and high levels of inequality are among the biggest challenges facing developing countries. This has led to the migration of numerous people from rural areas to urban centres in a search for better ... -
Smallholder agriculture and food security in the City of Tshwane Municipality
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)The study aims to investigates the role of smallholder agriculture contributing to food security system using resources within the area of City of Tshwane Metro municipality with special focus on the rights to agriculture ... -
The South African Women Entrepreneurship Network (SAWEN) programme in the Free State: a capability approach
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)This study evaluates the capacity of SAWEN in empowering women entrepreneurs in the Free State. The study adopted the human development informed capability approach to determine the capabilities, functionings and aspirations ... -
The impact of organisational support on small-scale farming: a case study of DAPP Namibia's farmers' clubs in the Kavango Region, Namibia
(University of the Free State, 2019)The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of organisational support on small- scale farming, with a specific focus on Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia’s climate smart agriculture-led Farmers’ ... -
The unintended consequences and spatial implications of mining downscaling in South Africa - a case of mining in Merafong City local municipality
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)Abstract not available -
The role of smallholder farmers' cooperatives in rural development: a case of Umgungundlovu District Municipality, Kwazulu-Natal
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)This study investigates the contribution of smallholder farmers’ cooperatives in improving the socio-economic conditions of rural communities, focusing on uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. A qualitative ... -
The effects of mine downscaling (and closure) on the socio-economic development of mining communities: the case of Oranjemund
(University of the Free State, 2018-12)The research investigates the socio-economic effects, associated with mine downscaling (closure) and understanding community perceptions, risks and opportunities in Oranjemund. Oranjemund is a mining town under transformation, ... -
From welfare to community development - the role of local congregations as agents of development in the Mangaung metropolitan area
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)Local Christian churches have been identified as development partners needed to address the challenges of poverty and inequality in South Africa. Leaders of local congregations influence the manner in which these congregations ... -
Large-scale land acquisitions and their impacts on the livelihoods of displaced communities: a case study of the Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone community
(University of the Free State, 2019-02)Large-scale land acquisitions (LSLAs) are on the rise in Zambia and throughout the Sub-Saharan region. LSLAs provide economic benefits to host countries and contribute to the reduction in rural poverty. A study was conducted ... -
Communication mechanisms and community participation in the planning and implementation of community development projects: a case study of a girls' education project in Malawi
(University of the Free State, 2019-01)Top-down development approaches seldom yield sustainable development. Development programmes, projects and processes ought to embrace effective community participation to be inclusive and sustainable. This has resulted in ... -
A policy analysis of Swaziland's preparedness for the implementation of free secondary education (FSE)
(University of the Free State, 2019-05)The end of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2015 resulted in an expanded global effort to increase efforts at fighting poverty, eliminating inequality and protecting the planet. Consequently, an ambitious global ... -
The impact of financial literacy on risk and time preferences and financial behavioural intentions
(University of the Free State, 2019)Financial literacy plays a pivotal role in influencing financial behaviour, risk preferences as well as time preferences which in turn impact on financial life outcomes of individuals such as saving and investment. There ... -
The alignment between corporate and business level strategies in South African public entities
(University of the Free State, 2018-10)The South African public entities play a significant role in the South African economy as they assist the government to achieve different service delivery mandates in key sectors of the economy. However, the public entities ...