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The evaluation of organisational change management processes at the Land Administration Authority
(University of the Free State, 2022)Organisational change management involves innovative strategies and a framework that are performed to regulate change. It helps to improve both organisational and individual effectiveness. Therefore, it is significant for ... -
Employee engagement at the Land Administration Authority Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2021)The Land Administration Authority Lesotho (LAA) has been plagued by high employee turnover and an inability to recruit and retain the best talent. The main issue at the LAA is a lack of employee engagement, as shown by the ... -
Factors affecting the start-up and growth of Basotho-Owned MSMEs in selected districts of Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020)study was carried out to observe issues encountered by Basotho-owned MSMEs in their quest to start and grow their businesses and to highlight the successful business strategies adopted by foreign MSME owners who outperform ... -
Challenges of the construction industry in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2019)The construction industry plays a significant role in the economy of South Africa, and it is a crucial contributor to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country. However, recent economic trends show that the contribution ... -
A business generator for online undergraduate programme offering at a Dual-Mode University
(University of the Free State, 2020)In the current economic climate, public higher education institutions cannot afford to carry on doing business as usual. This is not only due to increased costs and decreased government funding, but also because the world ... -
Employee reward system in the corporate and investment banking sector of Standard Lesotho Bank in Maseru region
(University of the Free State, 2020)Banks today are faced with intense competition for talent as the banking industry evolves and certain skills become more critical. One of the most significant ways to attract, motivate and retain the talent is through the ... -
Gender equality in top managerial positions in a South African Mining Company
(University of the Free State, 2021)Mining has been inextricably intertwined with South Africa's political economy since the advent of large-scale and profitable mining in the 1860s. A keen study of the production and trade dynamics of the mining sector and ... -
The use of WhatsApp as a social communication medium in the context of ethical values in a healthcare facility business environment in the Northern Cape
(University of the Free State, 2020)The primary research objective of the research study was to analyse ethical values in a healthcare facility business environment with particular reference to WhatsApp as a social communication medium in the Northern Cape. ... -
An analysis of virtual teams working in higher education online programme management projects in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019)Virtual teams (VTs) achieve shared goals despite not being co located, by relying on electronic communicati on media. The use of VTs trans pires into higher education (HE), allowing them to participate and compete in an ... -
The influence of social media on buyer choices in Maseru, Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020)Introduction: The buying decision-making process can be quick, spontaneous and done without much thought. For some buyers however the deliberate intent to buy takes time as they first research and thoroughly investigate ... -
Critical success factors for the implementation of Value-Based Management (VBM) in a Provincial Government Department in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2022)Many organisations, both public and commercial, employ value-based management as a powerful management philosophy to assess their performance. Departments and agencies are challenged to improve programme and service ... -
The implementation challenges of a performance management system at Standard Lesotho Bank
(University of the Free State, 2018)Most organisations are committed to increasing shareholders’ value and remaining competitive by continuously improving profitability, providing excellent service to their clients and increasing efficiency in order to build ... -
Critical success factors for medium- and large-scale farmers in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2019)Agriculture contributed 40% to Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product in 1995 and then declined to contribute only 1.8% to 2018s Gross Domestic Product. Agriculture is the backbone of the rural community of which 70% derives ... -
The relationship between individual employee motivation and performance within Eskom
(University of the Free State, 2018)The modern business environment is increasingly becoming more dynamic and unpredictable, and organisations need to keep their individual employees motivated in performing their day to day activities in order to achieve ... -
Development needs of parliamentarians at the Lesotho parliament
(University of the Free State, 2019)Skills and educations are indeed the pillars that organizations need to acquire sufficiently in order to be successful. This is the case in the parliament of Lesotho, effectiveness in the functionality of the parliament ... -
Multi-generational conflict experienced by employees at Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
(University of the Free State, 2020)The purpose of the research was to assess multi-generational conflict experienced by employees at Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. This was assessed by focusing on the definition of multi-generational conflict according ... -
Influence of stakeholder management on project success in the Northern Cape Operating Units (NCOU) projects of eskom
(University of the Free State, 2020)The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of stakeholder management on project success in Eskom NCOU since the year 2000. Eskom is South Africa's electricity public utility, as well as the largest producer ... -
Employee engagement at Maluti Mountain Brewery
(University of the Free State, 2020)The primary objective of this study is to investigate employee engagement at Maluti Mountain Brewery (MMB). The problem at MMB is; the declining level of employee engagement, despite changes being implemented. If employees ... -
Factors affecting time and cost overruns in road construction projects in a Metropolitan Municipality of the Free State Province
(University of the Free State, 2020)Time and cost overruns in construction projects remain a significant challenge facing the construction industry worldwide. The purpose of this study was, therefore, to assess the most significant factors affecting time ... -
Evolutionary, physiological and phenological responses of Spodoptera frugiperda to climate change
(University of the Free State, 2023)The threat of biological invasions due to global climate change and anthropogenic activities is growing globally. Environmental changes, such as increasing mean temperatures due to global climate warming, may exacerbate ...