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Rural livelihoods and agricultural production in smallholder irrigation schemes: The case of Hoxane Irrigation scheme
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This mini-thesis explores rural livelihoods and agricultural production in smallholder irrigation
schemes in South Africa. The study sought to determine the livelihoods of plot-holders and the
various production practices ...
The relationship between psychological capital, work engagement and organizational commitment amongst employees at a selected food processing plant in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Business operational environments are constantly challenged by shifting trends in the
economy, technology and market. The food processing industry is driven by rise in higher
income and population growth as well as growing ...
A study exploring motivational factors that influence the morale of General Assistants in the CWED through the application of the theories of Maslow, Herzberg and Marciano
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The purpose of this study is to identify and explore factors that influence the morale of
general assistants in the Cape Winelands Education District (CWED) through a qualitative
study at five schools in Worcester. General ...
The Role of Leadership in Driving Change in the Public service: The case of Employment Equity in the Western Cape Education and Health Departments
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This research attempts to understand why the progress of achieving employment equity is slow by
focusing on the role of leadership in driving change in the South Africa public service. Successful
change and subsequent ...
An analysis of the representation of females in professional positions at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
It is often contended that many barriers deter women from reaching the academic ladder in terms of hierarchy. Publication records are important in promotion criterion to become Professors, it is therefore imperative that ...
Modelling the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial mindset, skill and intentions: Empiraical evidence from undergraduates in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Entrepreneurial firms, entrepreneurial capital, entrepreneurial ecosystem and entrepreneurial economy are a few terminologies that have emerged since the resurgence of entrepreneurship, arising from the 1990's entrepreneurial ...
Formal mentorship and entrepreneurial learning: The case of a support programme in the Western Cape clothing sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
How entrepreneurs learn to cope and survive in the South African clothing sector, with its high levels of
macro-environment turbulence, may engender particular lessons for entrepreneurial learning and related
outcomes ...
Assessing beneficiary perceptions of the efficacy of RDP housing: A case study of housing projects in Nollothville, Northern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The Reconstruction Development Programme (RDP) housing program was instituted to provide
South Africans with quality housing that meet their basic needs. For people, fortunate enough to
receive RDP houses, numerous complaints ...
A public participation perspective of the process of post-settlement support in Elandskloof
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Since the dawn of South African democracy in 1994, extensive laws and policies have been
introduced to facilitate transformation in the political, social and economic spheres. While
South Africa has been lauded world-wide ...
Stress and its effects on the employees in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Employees in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry are at risk of experiencing high
levels of stress and burnout. Females are especially even more at risk due to their work-load as
well as home-life balance and ...