Browsing Masters Degrees (University of the Free State: Business School) by Title
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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 ... -
The relationship between absenteeism and physical workplace conditions at Tshepong mine
(University of the Free State, 2015-10)The purpose of this study was to determine whether a positive correlation exists between the physical workplace conditions underground and the rate of absenteeism underground at Tshepong Mine. The research was designed ... -
The relationship between accounting information and performance management in the Northern Cape Provincial legislature
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)Performance in the public sector is measured in terms of the economic, efficient and effective (three E‟s) use of resources in order to achieve the service delivery output. While accounting information is used in the private ... -
A repositioning model of the National Women’s Memorial and Anglo-Boer War Museum of the Boer Republics
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)Abstract not available -
The role of government in developing sustainable SMEs in the construction sector in the Free State province
(University of the Free State, 2015-11-13)The objective of the study is to determine the role of government in developing sustainable SMEs in the construction sector in the Free State province. The owners and managers who are on Grading 2 to 7 as per Construction ... -
Secondary revenue generating abilities of high schools in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)No abstract available -
Small and medium size enterprises' access to external finance in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)The objective of this study is to identify the main obstacles to SMEs’ access to external finance in Lesotho. The research is conducted against a backdrop of access to external finance continuing to be a significant ... -
Spiritual intelligence, the underpinning of leadership in Indwe risk services: a case study
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)As from 2010, the application of the King III principles has led to a paradigm shift in businesses in that they had to move away from the traditional “bottom line” to a sustainable “triple bottom line” (TBL). This paradigm ... -
Staff morale in the Department of Public Works, Kimberley regional office
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)This study aimed to evaluate the staff morale in the Department of Public Works Kimberley Regional Office. A sample of 20 participants was chosen to fully represent the staff. The data was collected through in-depth ... -
Staff retention at World Vision International Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2015-11-16)Staff retention at World Vision International Lesotho is affected by broad factors of the organisation; which are compensation and benefits, work/development environment, organisational environment, and work-life balance. ... -
Standards and best practices for member firms of Phatshoane Henney Group
(University of the Free State, 2015-11-16)In 2005 the Phatshoane Henney Group of Associated Law Firms (PHG) was established, which was a first for the South African legal fraternity. Today, it is the largest association of independent law firms in South Africa ... -
Using eye tracking to evaluate the usability of the new improved online performance management system at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2015-11-16)Performance management is a very important aspect of any modern organisation and the systems used to conduct performance management need to be well-designed and “easy to use”. This study was conducted in order to evaluate ... -
The viability of re-enlisting potato commodity derivatives on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
(University of the Free State, 2015-11)A possible technique for all participants within the potato value chain to minimise their exposure to price risk is to use future contracts. The potato contract was enlisted on the South African Futures Exchange (SAFEX) ... -
Waste management at Free State abattoirs
(University of the Free State, 2014-11)South African red meat abattoirs currently rehabilitate waste poorly. This is due to a lack of resources, poor management and low prioritization. Ineffective waste management can result in considerable environmental damage ...