Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (School of Business and Finance) by Title
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An assessment of the implications of agoa on the South African poultry industry
(University of Western Cape, 2021)As a signatory to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) agreement, a preferential trade agreement (PTA) with the United States, South Africa derives several benefits. PTAs grant access to certain products from ... -
Commerce faculties: The hidden pipeline of entrepreneurs, a model of entrepreneurial intention
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship have been the focus of economic development for the past 22 years. The aim is to spark economic growth that will be sustainable for the years to come. The current state of entrepreneurship ... -
Comparative analysis of domestic fuel-wood energy consumption between South Africa and Nigeria: A mixed methods approach
(University of Western Cape, 2019)South Africa was considered to have attained universal access to modern energy, this meant that the number of households that have access to energy had successfully increased from 30% in 1994 to 87% in 2012. However, the ... -
A critical investigation of factors influencing Ugandan family- owned manufacturing businesses’ performance
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study investigated the role of resources and capabilities, entrepreneurial orientation, and stewardship on the performance of family-owned manufacturing businesses in Uganda. Despite the availability of literature ... -
Determinants of survival and growth of small and medium enterprises in rural KwaZulu – Natal
(University of the Western cape, 2016)It has been noticed that many countries around the world have started making the construction and development of industrial SMEs one of the critical driving forces for economic growth of their countries. The SMEs industry ... -
Electronic service quality and customer satisfaction in South African online stores: The role of psychographics on perceptions
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In recent years, the South African online shopping industry has experienced remarkable growth which has attracted multi-national online stores to operate in the South African market thus creating competitive pressure for ... -
Employing developmental mentorship to enhance the livelihoods and entrepreneurial capabilities of waste pickers
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Waste pickers are individuals who collect waste from household and commercial bins as well as at landfills. The vast majority are unskilled with a low-level of education. Waste pickers find themselves in poverty for ... -
Investigating Consumer Perceptions Towards Halal Certified Products in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)This Study Investigates Halal certification from a consumer's perspective. Traditionally, Halal certified food products are associated with the Islamic faith, but they're becoming among non-Muslim consumers. This study ... -
Managing stakeholder salience, influence and exposure with sustainable supply chain management practices and triple bottom line measures: The case of Safaricom, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)As organizations face stiff pressure from various stakeholders, management has had to move beyond the idea of shareholder wealth maximization and incorporate the environmental and social concerns from the various stakeholders. ... -
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 ... -
A qualitative inquiry on the role of microfinance on smallholder farmers’ sustainability in rural Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Smallholder farmers are generally excluded from formal financial systems and tend to have limited financial intermediation options. Furthermore, from banks' perspectives, smallholder farmers’ lack of collateral makes them ... -
Socio-cultural values as determinants of entrepreneurial intentions among university students in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)In many parts of the world and in South Africa in particular, there is a growing body of literature supporting the opinion that intentions play a crucial role in the decision to become an entrepreneur. Models of entrepreneurial ... -
South African and non-South African residents in Cape Town: Awareness level, purchase intention and buying behaviour towards purchasing halal food products
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Muslims and non-Muslim consumers regardless of who they are or from where they come, whether natives or foreigners in a particular country are much concerned with consuming food products. However, not any researchers in ...