• Understanding the role of network effects in digital platforms to unlock market access for smallholder farmers 

  Ahmed, Nabeel Razvi (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Food insecurity and high unemployment is a major concern in South Africa. Smallholder farmers in South Africa can contribute towards alleviating these issues if they are able to enter markets and contribute towards improving ...
• A structured review of the dark side of technostress : always, everywhere and anytime 

  Honwani, Katumetso Boipelo (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  The dark side of technostress is associated with the prevailing adoption and dependence on technology, and research investigates how and why using various technologies places demands on individuals, thus affecting their ...
• Qualitative approach : managers responses to a crisis in South African construction industry 

  Zuma, Nombuso Sphumelele (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  In todays’ evolving business environment, crises are becoming more common and severe. The importance of leadership in handling such difficulties is paramount. The study sought to investigate how leaders in the South African ...
• The perception of gender and racial diversity in top management and its influence on employee engagement : a cross-sectional study of black women in South Africa’s financial services industry 

  Molaudi, Masentle (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  The research study examined the role of the perception of race and gender diversity in top management and its influence on the employee engagement of black South African women working in the financial services industry. ...
• Stakeholder value derived from competitive strategy in South African listed companies 

  Matlala, Olusheye Lesedi (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Historically, it was acceptable for management teams to focus solely on maximising shareholder value (i.e. focus on the needs of one stakeholder being the shareholder). In the past decade however, management teams solely ...
• Clarifying digital business model innovation : a structured literature review on the construct and implications for implementation 

  Motsepe, Tsheko Solomon (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  The use of digital technology to innovate business models by firms has become commonplace in today’s digital economy. Central to this phenomenon is a firm’s business model that gets transformed through the adoption and ...
• Evolving dynamic capabilities : microfoundations in digital servitisation 

  Zoutendyk, Richard (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  This study explored the microfoundations of dynamic capabilities, focusing on their role in transitioning from servitisation to digital servitisation in five South African sectors: Financial Services, Telecommunications, ...
• Amanzi Ayatsha : exploring the integration of environmental sustainability in strategic planning in a public water utility in South Africa 

  Matiwane, Nomabhucwa Priscilla (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Challenges such as socio-political factors, debilitating infrastructure, population increase through urbanisation and climate change can strain the supply of natural resources - this study explores how environmental ...
• Connecting theory and practice : strategic agility development across diverse economic contexts 

  Lungwazi, Daphne Zanele (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Strategic agility has become a vital construct in strategic management, an organisation's ability to combine strategic sensitivity, resource fluidity, and leadership unity, leveraging senior management's consistent and ...
• The impact of project learning on strategic change 

  Williams, Berenice Mary-Anne (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Learning in projects is receiving increased focus as an organisational learning mechanism for individuals and groups. Project environments, as crucial enablers of strategic execution, are a vital leadership focus to exploit ...
• Experiences of employees in a public sector organisation during periods of uncertainty and instability : exploring the nexus between employee empowerment and organisational agility 

  Masipa, Mpho Thelma (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Modern organisations face dynamic environments of volatility, uncertainty, complexities, and ambiguity (VUCA). Public sector organisations are not exempt from the impact of these turbulent times. They must find ways to ...
• Drivers and barriers to the adoption of digital technologies in the mining industry in a developing country 

  Sithole, Mmatitisi Anna (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  To enhance digital technology adoption in South Africa's mining industry, it is critical to understand the unique drivers and barriers specific to this sector within a developing economy. This study investigates these ...
• A developmental agenda for sustainability governance in banking an emerging markets context : an exploratory study of the integration of corporate governance with corporate sustainability performance in South Africa’s banking sector 

  Masemola, Refilwe Masemola (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  This qualitative exploration aimed to identify the role of corporate governance in enabling sustainability performance in South Africa's banks. Through semi-structured interviews with banking professionals and sustainability ...
• The influence of transformational capabilities on capturing value through business model innovation 

  Ramdhani, Sahansheel (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Businesses increasingly struggle to remain relevant and competitive in a fast-changing environment shaped by technological advances and changing consumer expectations. Since conventional approaches usually fail to manage ...
• Propensity for participative decision making as an enabler of strategic agility 

  Markus, Elaine (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  Strategic agility necessitates rapid adaptation to change, which is best achieved through flexible organisational structures that promote, collaboration, decentralized decision making, and employee empowerment. The practical ...
• The impact of big data analytics capabilities on the innovative capacity of South African organisations : the mediating role of dynamic capabilities 

  Phoshoko, Dikonketjo Ruth (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  This study explores the relationship between Big Data Analytics Capabilities (BDAC) and innovation within South African organisations, with a focus on the potential mediating role of dynamic capabilities (DC). It builds ...
• The moderating effect of emerging digital technologies on strategic agility as an antecedent to strategic resilience in an uncertain and volatile business environment 

  Manyike, Fikile (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  The dissertation evaluates the possible moderating effects of emerging digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and IoT on the relationship between strategic agility and strategic resilience. In the ...
• The influence of transformational leadership in business model innovation within social enterprises 

  Makhubo, Gugulethu (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  The complexity of a rapidly changing environment compels organisations, including social enterprises, to continuously change their business models to respond competitively and effectively to evolving market demands. ...
• The role of human capital in leveraging predictive big data analytics for strategic value creation through culture 

  Sopeng, Nozaba Lydia (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  This research investigated the pivotal role of human capital in leveraging predictive big data analytics for strategic value creation within public organisations, specifically focusing on tax and revenue administrations. ...
• How women in STEM develop and transition into leadership 

  Peter, Nomkhosi Siphelele (University of Pretoria, 2024-11)

  The challenges women experience in ascending the career ladder and assuming leadership are well known. The same experiences for women in traditionally male dominated environments are less understood. The transition to ...

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