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The paradox of decentralization in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)It was the purpose of this study to demonstrate that the government of Namibia has been seeking to adopt structures and procedures that will contribute to the realization of general national development. Decentralization ... -
Participatory approach an opportunity or a hurdle to water reforms: " Experiences from save catchment council, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)For generations, participation has been a mainstay of academic writing and teaching. By the 1970's, the policy statements of the major international donors and implementing agencies all emphasize the importance of ... -
Participatory development in social funds: a case study of the Peruvian Social Fund
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research aims to assess the role of Social Funds' organizational and institutional characteristics for community participation processes in development projects. The research is based on a case study of the Peruvian ... -
Participatory monitoring and evaluation for improved service delivery: The case Of C3 notification system in site C Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Participatory monitoring and evaluation today, gives a whole new approach to participation. Local communities can now fully participate and be involved from the initiation of a project or from the beginning of a project, ... -
Passive versus active applications of industry exchange traded funds (ETFs) : an empirical investigation on the S&P Global 1200 Index
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The notion of market efficiency posits that stock prices fully reflect all available information in a timely manner. The efficient market hypothesis (EMH) proposed by Fama (1970) systematically rules out the profitability ... -
Patient perceptions of the quality of public healthcare in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The South African democratic government is mandated by the constitution to provide quality healthcare services to the citizens of the country. Therefore, healthcare in South Africa is considered as a basic human right. ... -
People’s understanding of TB in a setting of high HIV/TB prevalence: case studies in Gugulethu Township, Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Tuberculosis (TB) infection is present in many people but it is sometimes latent until one’s immune system is compromised. As such, it increasingly manifests in people, especially those whose immune system has been compromised ... -
Perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst employees in a selected company in the aviation industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)A large body of research on staff turnover report that intention to leave the organisation is one of the key predictor’s to staff turnover (Chen & Francesco, 2003; Steel & Lounsbury, 2009). Researchers agree that when ... -
The perception of women regarding career barriers within a municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal region
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this research study was to assess the existence and impact of career barriers on women in a municipal environment and to understand whether career salience explains some of the differences in the perception of ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health care workers on the use of electronic medical records at two health centres in Livingstone, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Health information systems (HIS) have much to offer in managing healthcare costs and in improving the quality of care for patients. However, the adoption of HIS can cause problems to health professionals in terms of ... -
Perceptions of diversity management in a public sector organization /government institution within the Western Cape
(2013)In modern organisations, diversity management is seen as an important factor for success. If diversity is not managed correctly, it could impact how and if organisations meet their goals. The purpose of diversity management ... -
Perceptions of employers and employees on the need for an employee assistance programme in a financial services organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Through the Health and Safety Act, government has placed pressure on corporate organisations to exercise their duty of care and provide support to employees who may have psychological difficulties. Employee Assistance ... -
Perceptions of history and policy in the Cape Agulhas Area: could history influence policy on small-scale fishing?
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The principle aim of this study was to gain insights into the perceptions of the people living in the Cape Agulhas Area of South Africa on the issues of small-scale fishing and the historical claims to fishing rights of ... -
Perceptions of managers regarding the barriers to implementing the Employment Equity Plan of the City of Cape Town :an exploratory study
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)During the amalgamation of the seven substructures within the City of Cape Town specific problems arose around employment equity issues and consequently the City of Cape Town has introduced an Employment Equity Plan. This ... -
Perceptions of owners and managers on factors that influence the success of Supa Quick franchise outlets in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Small business faces challenges of surviving amidst competition from established businesses, due to lack of resources and quality management. Hence many of these businesses do not last for long. Small businesses do not ... -
Perceptions of risk for HIV amongst South African university students: the impact of the MTV film “Shuga”
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic continue to endanger the lives of many people in the world, particularly in developing countries like South Africa (UNAIDS, ... -
Perfomance evaluation of the tracking ability and pricing efficiency of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFS) in South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2016)Since the listing of the Satrix 40 in November 2000, Exchange Traded Fund (ETFs) have grown to become an investment vehicle of choice amongst retail and institutional investors of the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE). ... -
Performance management in developmental local government: a search for an effective and workable approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)No abstract available. -
The performance management system in South Africa’s local government: a study of policy implementation
(2007)This study focuses on the Performance Management System in the South African local government with specific emphasis on policy implementation. -
Perspectives of highly skilled migrants on return migration: A qualitative case study of Zimbabwean lecturers in the Western Cape of South Africa.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Brain drain has been labelled as one of the greatest development challenges facing African countries as it challenges capacity building, retention of skilled workers and sustained growth. Over the past two decades, a large ...
