Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences
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The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences has a strong focus in applied research and has a number of specialised research units including the Programme for Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), the Entrepreneurship Development Unit (EDU), the Institute for Social Development (ISD), the African Centre for Citizenship and Democracy (ACCEDE) and the EMS Student Support and Research Unit (ESSRU).
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Additional resources are available from the Division For Postgraduate Studies (DPGS).
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Immigrant responses to xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa: from victims to agents (the case of Nigeria)
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study, titled "Immigrant Responses to Xenophobia in Post-Apartheid South Africa: From Victims to Agents" and sub-titled "The Case of Nigeria," centres on the responses of Nigerian immigrants in South Africa and those ... -
Amhara, Oromo, and Tigray political cultures and challenges of political stability in Ethiopia: 1991–2017
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Ethiopia has experienced recurrent ethnic conflicts, especially during the last three decades, since the introduction of a governance structure of ethnic federalism in 1991. Attempts to bring political stability to the ... -
The readiness of municipalities in implementing the Municipal Finance Management Act, no. 55 of 2003 (MFMA): Capacity challenges of municipalities in the North West province in implementing MFMA
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This research paper explores the concept and practice of intergovernmental fiscal relations in South Africa, with particular reference to capacity building towards assisting municipalities and improving their readiness to ... -
Comparing face-to-face and technology-based training to evaluate its perceived effectiveness in improving employee performance
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)For several decades, the ideal and preferred traditional training delivery in organisations mainly comprised in-person, face-to-face training, and engagement. The twenty-first century introduced the Fourth Industrial ... -
Examining government’s approach to housing: an analysis of Villiersdorp in the Theewaterskloof municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)South Africa has not been able to deal with its past in a socially just restorative way. This plays out sharply in questions of housing and “homelessness” against a history of oppression through settler colonialism, the ... -
The perceived influence of digitalisation and digital transformation of the human capital function on employees’ engagement levels and intention to quit within a large retail corporation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)This study was motivated by the need for enquiry into the perception of employees operating within a fast-paced retail environment and having to navigate the complexity of a digitalised Human Capital Function. Employees ... -
A study to determine which human resource management practices add the most value for small, medium, and micro enterprises (smmes) in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are a significant source of employment and important drivers of economic growth. South Africa has alarmingly high unemployment and poverty rates, and it is thus vital to encourage ... -
Factors affecting the adoption of drone delivery technology in the logistics industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Logistics organisations may struggle to implement commercial drone delivery as part of an innovative drive to improve the efficiency of last-mile logistics in South Africa. The inability of the local logistics industry to ... -
The role of self-efficacy, perceived social support and the risk perception on entrepreneurial intent on nascent entrepreneurs
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Entrepreneurship is important for new business creation and is a means to generating employment and increase the dynamism of any economy. This study was aimed at understanding how to unlock entrepreneurial capabilities to ... -
Socioeconomic development of human well-being at grassroot institutions with special reference to Maitland Garden Village
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Maitland Garden Village is a little hamlet in the City of Cape Town that was originally developed as an area for soldier housing during World War 1. Thereafter, it was established in the 1920s by the Coloured Housing Council ... -
An investigation into the perceived impact of artificial intelligence on recruitment and selection practices of HR professionals within the retail sector in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)The evolution of digital technology has a significant impact on every individual. One of these digital technologies that is currently changing the landscape in various industries is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI can ... -
Exploring the challenges faced by the informal waste pickers in the Northern Cape region
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The dominant scholarship on and about informal waste pickers is that they continue to work under difficult challenges: harassed by the city council, and work under risky conditions. While this is known, there has been a ... -
Participation as a developmental strategy: a critical appraisal of women’s access to participation and experiences in local government structures in the Mazowe rural district council in Zimbabwe.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Despite the adoption of participatory models which emphasize full and meaningful participation of vulnerable groups such as the youth, women and children, local governments are not immune to the high levels of inequality ... -
The effect of informal ichilimba finance societies on the growth of microbusinesses in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Women are often excluded from the formal financial sector such that they turn to informal finance such as Rotating and Savings Associations (ROSCA) and Accumulated Savings and Credit Associations (ASCA). This study adopts ... -
Analysing inflation dynamics in South Africa: a new-keynesian approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Inflation is a monetary daily process that occurs over a period of time. Monetary policy is based on the Phillips Curve (PC) which is a tool used to analyse and describe inflation dynamics or the process of inflation. The ... -
A deeper look at the advent of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) and what it means for the marginalized, a social innovation perspective.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The current technological paradigm shift known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), has impacted all parts of the world including the African continent. Developing countries such as South Africa are preparing for the ... -
Towards a framework for the adoption of a digital value chain for emerging small-scale farmers in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Small-scale farmers experience significant institutional and governance challenges when applying digital technology. This is affected by a variety of political, social and economic factors. It is critical to comprehend why ... -
Security risks during big data integration in supply chains and logistics in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The data being shared across businesses and supply chains have grown beyond what can be maintained by traditional tools; therefore, Big Data, with all of its characteristics, and Big Data Technology have become relevant. ... -
Determinants of non-performing loans in Namibia’s banking sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)This thesis comprises of six chapters and investigates issues related to non-performing loans (NPL), a proxy for credit risk, with a particular focus on the banking sector of Namibia. The issues covered include a) assessing ... -
Information system security vulnerabilities: Implications for South African financial firms in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Cybersecurity is the collection of tools, policies, security concepts, security safeguards, guidelines, risk management approaches, actions, training, best practices, assurance, and technologies that can be used to ...
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