Browsing Business Management by Issue Date
Now showing items 1-20 of 37
-
'n Ondersoek na entrepreneurseienskappe onder sekondêre skoolleerlinge
(University of the Free State, 1995-11)Afrikaans: 'n Kernvraag wat swaar op die hart van elke Suid-Mrikaanse skoolleerling rus, is hoe hy/haar hom-/haarself loopbaangewys kan voorberei in 'n land waar kwynende werkgeleenthede, sosiale en politieke onrus en ... -
Faktore wat winsgewende groei in klein en mediumgrootte sakeondernemings beïnvloed
(University of the Free State, 1997-05)English: The existence of a small business sector presents certain advantages to economic households. The continued existence of the small business sector will, however, only be secured if small businesses grow profitably. ... -
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 ... -
Real-time strategy implementation in the electricity industry
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)English: This study focuses on the electricity industry with specific reference to the manner in which organisations in the industry implement strategic plans. The electricity industry was chosen in particular as ... -
Contact efficiency of Web sites: a marketing perspective
(University of the Free State, 2003-03)English: The Internet has received a great deal of attention in the media and many companies have set up an Internet presence. According to NUA the commercial domain is the largest domain on the Internet (44 520 209 hosts). ... -
Lojaliteitsbemarking van handelsbanke onder professionele gegradueerdes
(University of the Free State, 2003-06)During the last five years, the financial services sector has undergone drastic changes, resulting in a market place which is characterised by intense competition and increased deregulation. In the new market place, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Strategic marketing planning for radio stations in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)This research study advocates that radio stations in Lesotho should make full use of the benefits offered by marketing both as a philosophy and a business function. The research study also recommends that the radio stations ... -
Die verhoudingsvoorneme van motorkopers in die Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)Die hoofdoel van die studie is om vas te stel of die verhoudingsvoorneme van motorkopers in die Vrystaat as basis vir marksegmentering gebruik kan word ten einde te bepaal of klante ’n positiewe verhoudingsvoorneme toon ... -
The role of cultural diversity in brand management success in the South African cellular industry
(University of the Free State, 2009)The focus of this study was on cultural diversity and its possible impact on brand management in the cellular industry. The study showed that cultural diversity, as one of the important aspects in the consumer’s environment, ... -
Foreign direct investment of Chinese SMEs in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2010)According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor survey, South Africa has a low early stage entrepreneurial activity rate of 7.8%, which is significantly lower than the average for all efficiency-driven economies (11.4%) ... -
Credit financing for SMMES in the Free State: development financing institutions versus commercial banks
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)Access to credit finance is a challenge that faces SMMEs in developing economies such as South Africa. This challenge has been a burning issue to a number of researchers and policy makers alike. The development of SMMEs ... -
The impact of the South African business enviroment on the availability of debt finance to new small and medium enterprises
(University of the Free State, 2010-07)South Africa suffers from high unemployment with an official estimate of approximately 24.5% of the economically active population unemployed (Statistics South Africa, 2009). In addition, the country experiences high ... -
An evaluation of business support services to SMMEs in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2010-11)English: In the past twenty years there has been major change in the way business support services are rendered in the global economy. These shifts have brought new insights into the process of business support services. ... -
The impact of entrepreneurial characteristics and business practices on the long term survival of small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
(University of the Free State, 2011)In South Africa, entrepreneurial ventures have a low survival rate as entrepreneurs start businesses but are unable to turn them into sustainable businesses (Foxcroft, Wood, Segal, Herrington and Kew, 2002: 14). Fatoki and ... -
Challenges faced by urban Zimbabwean women entrepreneurs
(University of the Free State, 2011-11)The primary objective of this study was to investigate the challenges that urban Zimbabwean women entrepreneurs face. The study was motivated by the theoretical findings that women have always been discriminated against ...