"The purpose of the research was to attain an understanding of how a formalised Supplier
Development program can result in sustainable performance for SMME suppliers.
Sustainable performance was evaluated based on the ...
Ramoroto, Lethabo(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Researchers believe that new technologies such as InsurTech (FinTech in the insurance industry) enhance competitive advantage of incumbent insurers by fostering value chain innovation. Scholars agree that the slow pace of ...
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After reading and discussing the case study, students should be able to identify the reasons why the company needed to digitise and how this links to the company’s strategy around ...
Kongolo, Nancy(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
The influence of managers' e-leadership skills on virtual team performance was investigated in this research, with a specific focus on the mining industry in South Africa. The knowledge gap in understanding the specific ...
Khumalo, Nsika(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Despite being presented in a somewhat denigrating light by scholars and employers, side hustles continue to be a growing phenomenon globally. The ascent of side hustles has led to an upsurge in a phenomenon referred to as ...
Over the past four years, supply chain leaders have faced volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business conditions. COVID-19, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and fragile economics have resulted in major supply and ...
Day labourers are a marginalised category of worker operating in the unregulated informal sector, which is characterised by high levels of competition and uncertainty. Day labourers are so-called necessity entrepreneurs ...
Harkison, Shiamal(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
The Covid-19 pandemic had a pro-found impact on employees. With companies having to rapidly adopt hybrid and work from home arrangements, employee’s ways of working, their organisational structures, and team dynamics has ...
Groenewald, Ryan(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Orientation: Firms globally and in South Africa have been struggling to attract and retain employees since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with resignations and pronounced skills shortages challenging talent management ...
Gillespie, Nicola(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Orientation: Post-pandemic, voluntary resignations are on the rise due to various factors, shifting the power balance between employees and employers. Employees now expect more, making it crucial for organisations to ...
Gebrehiwot, Gillian(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
The topic of authentic leadership, ethical and unethical leadership behaviour within the corporate environment has been under tremendous scrutiny over the past few years. Every organisation has leaders who are ultimately ...
Gazi, Pangidzai(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
The objectives of this study are multifaceted. Firstly, it seeks to ascertain the presence and extent of unconscious gender bias impacting women’s leadership opportunities in the South African real estate industry. ...
Gandidzanwa, Rewai(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
The 21st-century digital skills (21st-CDSs) have emerged as the cornerstone of success and competitiveness for knowledge workers, playing a pivotal role in the growth and sustainability of organisations. Understanding the ...
Fourie, Jacques(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
This study explored the critical organisational change phenomena influencing the success of digital transformation in the South African mining industry amid the challenges of modernisation. Recognising the inadequacies of ...
Effah, Maximillian(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Introduction: Trade liberalisation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has long been considered as a catalyst for increasing intra-African trade. This study delves into the variables of trade liberalisation, and explores the ...
le Grange, Michelle(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
The changes across labour markets and social norms have resulted in more flexible working arrangements and portfolio careers. Hybrid entrepreneurship, the phenomenon of an individual running an entrepreneurial venture or ...
Chomse, Sorina(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Purpose: This article seeks to advance, build upon and extend our understanding of the evolution of business-to-business relationships as part of internationalisation strategy, exploring and drawing on the theoretical lens ...
Du Plessis, Alme(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Despite the substantial body of knowledge concerning the resource curse theory, the impact of globalisation has been overlooked. The study provides insights into the relationship between a country’s resource curse vulnerability ...
Direng, Oratile(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
This research investigates the possible benefits and challenges that come with
financial inclusion for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Botswana that
are owned by women. It focuses on three main research ...
Dinat, Nooreen(University of Pretoria, 2024-04-17)
Flexible working arrangements have become increasingly popular practices within
the business landscape, post the COVID-19 pandemic. However, research on
integrating employees into organisations utilising these arrangements ...