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Theses and Dissertations (Business Management): Recent submissions
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)Strategy consultants act as catalysts of contemporary social change. They shape the global economy through strategies of some of the world’s largest organisations, yet little is known about their strategising practices, ...
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(University of Pretoria, 1997)English: The study "Strategic issues in purchasing management for manufacturing enterprise" considers the premise that manufacturing enterprises are facing increased competition and are operating in a dynamic environment. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2024-03)The COVID-19 pandemic catalysed a monumental shift in the world of work, particularly in the Information Communication Technology sector, where telecommuting gained prominence. As organisations adapt to a ‘new normal’ owing ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2024-02-13)Once appointed, business rescue practitioners (BRPs) and turnaround professionals (TPs) are faced with critical decision-making as to whether a distressed venture remains viable. A distressed venture opportunity (DVO) is ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)Logistics capability development has been neglected in the literature, given that logistics capabilities have predominantly been conceptualised from an operational performance standpoint. Despite numerous studies exploring ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)The imperative for firms to embrace sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices has become increasingly urgent. Previous studies have indicated that firms adopt SSCM practices differently, some more proactive ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022)The telecommunications business in Ghana has grown rapidly during the previous three decades. Thus, it is critical to establish effective communication among key stakeholders and consumers. This study's main purpose is to ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-04)Entrepreneurship is regarded as one of the strategic pillars for revitalising South African township economies. This is especially important in the post COVID-19 pandemic era, whereby many businesses face immense hardship. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-08-31)Municipalities face a variety of issues, including the need to reconcile the competing interests of many stakeholders as their jurisdictions expand. This is particularly true as municipalities have emerged as fertile spaces ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2024-01-24)In this thesis, titled ‘Enabling leadership of and innovation in South African mining companies: pursuing environmental, social, governance principles and the 2030 SDGs’, the candidate explored how leadership practices and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022)Within the South African economy, financial institutions have a particular responsibility to act ethically because of their responsibility to safeguard economic and financial stability. This study, using a strategy-as-practice ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2003-10)McDonald (1999:513) defines marketing planning as simply a logical sequence and a series of activities to the setting of marketing objectives and the formulation of plans. This management report proposed a strategic ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)This study aimed to investigate, from the perspective of consumers, the relationship between iconic branding (IB) and entrepreneurial orientation (EO) of an iconic food retail chain store in South Africa. The study adopted ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)ABSTRACT Background: Distressed decision-makers (business rescue practitioners or turnaround specialists) are confronted with various alternatives to make the appropriate decisions at various stages of a distressed business ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)Interorganisational partnerships are organisational forms in which multiple stakeholders work as a collective towards common objectives, and yet little empirical evidence exists on how the leadership construct occurs in ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)The proliferation of unethical behaviours and the various instances in which leaders have behaved unethically in the past decade have resulted in a series of negative impacts on their respective firms and organizations. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2022-01)The South African pay television broadcasting industry has been dominated by a single player for a long time, and this organisation enjoyed an uncontested monopoly status since its launch in 1995. However, the gradual ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023)Research indicates that networks play a critical role in business development. However, there is a paucity of research on networks, particularly from the perspectives of immigrant entrepreneurs in emerging markets. The ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-07)Business incubators (BIs) are considered enablers of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, encouraging knowledge flows between institutions and business, and promoting new venture creation. Although incubators continue to ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2023-09)Most aspiring entrepreneurs desire to start their own businesses; however, their intentions do not always translate into action. The issue of low entrepreneurial action levels is a global phenomenon and South Africa is no ...
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