"University of the Free State - OpenAccess": Recent submissions
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Critical success factors for SMEs in the Northern Cape Province
(University of the Free State, 2020)Research has proven that the SME sector is important to the economy of developing countries, and South Africa is no exception. This sector has contributed immensely to job creation, poverty alleviation and assisting in ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The enterprise architecture leadership styles of a South African telecommunications company
(University of the Free State, 2020)Purpose: Enterprise Architecture is a holistic practice used in management which covers business and information technology in order to manage organisational complexities and aid strategic decision-making. Successful ... -
Factors affecting performance management at First National Bank Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2020)The main aim of this study is to analyse the factors affecting performance management at FNB Lesotho. It has come to the realisation that the bank’s performance management systems suffer from the lack of transparency in ... -
Exploring challenges faced by SMMEs in the construction industry in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality of the Free State Province
(University of the Free State, 2022)Since the democratic dispensation, the Small, Medium, and Macro-enterprises (SMMEs) have witnessed significant support from the government, which was not available before 1994. The entrepreneurial support and contribution ... -
The influence of digital marketing strategies on it organisations in Botswana
(University of the Free State, 2020)In the technological era, organisations are migrating to digital marketing strategies for competitiveness. However, the influence of digital marketing strategies has not been fully explored. The research’s primary objective ... -
Delivery of basic services based on the allocated equitable share model, Free State Municipalities
(University of the Free State, 2020)The financial sustainability of local authorities in the Free State has deteriorated gradually, primarily due to structural difficulties and the failure of municipalities to raise and/or produce their own revenues. The ... -
The strategic plan implementation in the public sector: The case of a Provincial Government Department in the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2022)This study was undertaken to evaluate strategic plan implementation in the public sector with a focus on the Provincial Government Department in the Free State. The study also pursued to investigate the barriers and drivers ... -
Digital transformation of the administrative systems at a major South African university
(University of the Free State, 2022)Market and environmental changes have forced educational institutions to revisit their strategy for its administrative and learning systems. COVID-19 is just one example of how higher education institutions were forced to ... -
The impact of interdepartmental communication on cost saving strategies in a South African private acute care hospital
(University of the Free State, 2016)The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of interdepartmental communication between the pharmacy and the nursing staff on the cost saving strategies implemented in a South African private acute ... -
The impact that inaccurate credit information has on the key functions within the Credit Department of a Telecommunications company
(University of the Free State, 2018)Introduction: The research study explores the impact that the quality of data that is received from the credit bureaux has on the key functions within the credit departments of the three major telecommunication companies ... -
The relationship between management competencies and production results at Impala Platinum, Rustenburg mining operation
(University of the Free State, 2017)There is one main hypothesis in this study and it evaluates the impact of management competencies on production delivery. The study considers competencies associated with management and researches whether or not such ... -
Employability skills of branch banking employees at Standard Bank Bloemfontein in the digital banking era
(University of the Free State, 2020)Rapid technological development, changing customer behaviour towards online and electronic banking and an ever-increasing number of new, innovate role players in the financial services industry - such as digital banks and ... -
The antecedents and consequences of corporate reputation in higher education: A parental perspective
(University of the Free State, 2022)Higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa are increasingly realising the differentiating role that corporate reputation plays in a very competitive higher education marketplace. However, from the literature ... -
Resistance to e-magazine adoption by mobile phone users: A South African consumer study
(University of the Free State, 2019)In recent years, the publishing industry has experienced competition from social media, online publications and the proliferation of free information on the Internet. As a result digital publishing started to grow during ... -
The impact of production inefficiencies on free cash flow at a producing gold mine, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2018)The South African mining industry is currently facing operational, political and economic challenges which threaten to render a large proportion of the operations unprofitable. Over the past few years, the gold and platinum ... -
Establishing a sustainable construction industry in Lesotho: A review of barriers inhibiting its ability to contribute to economic growth
(University of the Free State, 2016)The study identified barriers to the establishment of a sustainable construction industry in Lesotho. The researcher grouped these barriers into four categories, namely: financial, corporate practice, leadership and ... -
Developing an employee engagement strategy for Sparta Foods (Pty) Ltd
(University of the Free State, 2018)The main objective of this study was to develop an employee engagement strategy for Sparta Foods (Pty) Ltd. To achieve this objective, the researcher firstly conceptualised the construct of employee engagement to gain a ...