In a job-scarce environment, where unemployment is rife the need for fostering entrepreneurship especially among youth is a prime concern. This is arguably the case in South Africa, where despite a number of government-pioneered ...

Unemployment is a socio-economic challenge in many countries, and small businesses are continually touted as vehicles for economic growth and job creation. However, this is largely dependent on the entrepreneurial orientation ...

The temporary nature of employment contracts can negate allegiance of workers to construction and engineering companies that are project-focussed. This affects the employee’s willingness to share knowledge and permit ...

In a highly competitive service environment, the quality of service offered by businesses can mean the difference between success and failure. In this regard, the role of customer loyalty cannot be disregarded. The constructs ...

In a bid to improve service delivery in South Africa, the government has created a government-wide monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system that would help gauge performance across all spheres of government. This has compelled ...

Small private colleges provide an important service to society while operating in a dynamic and competitive environment. The inability to operate in a manner that delivers desirable levels of satisfaction to students can ...

The paper investigates the option of determining the loan default propensity of an SMME by relying on non-financial indicators associated with owner-manager experience. This is essentially because the potential of SMMEs ...

Street food vendors are common in South Africa’s townships and are typically patronised by individuals in lower- income brackets. The extent to which service quality considerations play a role in the patronage of such ...

In a society plagued by inadequate employment opportunities as evidenced by relatively high unemployment rates, the youths are often the most affected. A commonly touted recourse in such situations is an inclination ...

Transferring knowledge within an organisation is essential for the future success of the company. The ability of an organisation to harness knowledge and produce value from it partly defines an organisation’s road towards ...