Browsing Masters Degrees (University of the Free State: Business School) by Title
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The impact of employment equity on the job satisfaction of employees at De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)This field study aims to establish the impact that the implementation of employment equity regulations has on the job satisfaction of staff at De Beers Sightholder Sales South Africa. The company, a subsidiary of De Beers, ... -
The impact of mobile money on financial inclusion in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)The key purpose of the research was to find the positive effect that the advent of mobile money brought to Lesotho with regard to financial inclusion. The research was prompted by the increasing integration of mobile money ... -
The impact of musculoskeletal disorders on absenteeism in hospital workers in the Mangaung Metropolitan District
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)The study was prompted by the high rate of absenteeism among the personnel at hospitals within the Mangaung Metropolitan District, which has a negative impact on services provided to the patients. The primary objective was ... -
The impact of poor data quality on the successful implementation of a customer-relationship management system in the banking environment: an application to a major South-African bank
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)Data quality is critical in business decisions, especially in formulating marketing, customer-relationship and sales strategies. Consistency and the quality of customer data are critical pillars for any business that is ... -
The impact of restructuring at Eskom Free State Operating Unit Distribution Division
(University of the Free State, 2015-11-16)The objective of the study was to explore the influence of restructuring at the Eskom Free State Operating Unit Distribution Division. This study explored the impact of restructuring within the Free State Operating Unit ... -
The impact of the National Credit Act (NCA) on the performance of retailers in Sasolburg (Free State Province)
(University of the Free State, 2016)Abstract not available -
The influence of HIV/AIDS on succession planning within the sales and marketing department at Coca Cola Fortune, Free State
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)The primary objective of the study is to investigate the perceived impact of HIV/AIDS on succession planning at Coca Cola Fortune, Free State within the sales and marketing department. This topic was prompted by the high ... -
The influence of network service reliability on customer retention
(University of the Free State, 2013-05)This study aims to determine the influence of network service reliability on customer retention. The study identifies the network services or applications commonly used by the average user on the Internet. A framework for ... -
The influence of the Eskom North Western Region’s safety vision on the organisation’s safety culture
(2014-11)The North Western Region suffered a very poor safety performance over a number of years (2001 to 2008) leading to the establishment of a safety vision in 2008. A safety vision was developed and implemented in the NWR but ... -
Information technology-business alignment for business process efficiency at the Central Bank of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2015-11-16)The Central bank of Lesotho is faced with a problem of unclear IT-business alignment in its payment systems business area. The study is intended to help find the causes of this lack of alignment and to also recommend ... -
Investigating career development practices of contracted Free State Cheetah rugby players
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)An inevitable certainty the professional rugby player has to face is the day he will stop playing rugby, due either to injury, contract termination or retirement. Very little research has been done on the career development ... -
The long term financial sustainability of the high value game breeding sector in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)The purpose of this research study was to determine whether the high value game breeding industry is financially sustainable, if the industry will continue to expand and can the industry generate long term competitive ... -
Management capacity at the Maluti Technical and Vocational Education and Training College
(University of the Free State, 2014-02)The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the leadership and management capacity at the Maluti Technical and Vocational education and Training College. This study was prompted by the increasing focus on the ... -
The market demand of Chechil cheese in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)Innovation is the only undisputed catalyst for growth and wealth creation over the long term. However, launching a new product entails significant risk for established as well as new businesses. In order to minimise some ... -
Marketing of a legal firm in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2014-09)During the theoretical research regarding the importance of marketing practices for legal firms, it was concluded that marketing has become an essential part of all businesses including legal firms. It was found that ... -
The methods employed by construction professionals in analysing delay claims under the JBCC's principal building agreement
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)Resolving extension of time claims amicably and expeditiously seems an elusive concept for parties involved on construction projects. In the absence of generally accepted standards of practice and techniques for evaluating ... -
The monitoring and evaluation of NPOs by the Department of Social Development Northern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)The primary objective of this study was to determine whether the Department of Social Development in the Northern Cape Province implemented effective monitoring and evaluation at Non-profit Organisations. The study was ... -
Organisational cultural change at WorleyParsons engineers in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)The primary objective of this research was to investigate the success and/or failure of the organisational culture change at WorleyParsons Engineers in Bloemfontein after the merger with KV3. The problem at WorleyParsons ... -
The quality of service at Absa Wealth Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)The banking industry in South Africa is credited to be one of the top banking sectors in the world, compliance with stiff regulations has meant that banks have had to constantly increase their competitiveness in order to ... -
Reasons for failure of SMEs in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are important tools to address the challenges of job creation, sustainable economic growth, equitable distribution of income and the overall simulation of economic development. The failure ...