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The real exchange rate performance and economic growth in South Africa: 1990 - 2016
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)This study estimates the impact of the real exchange rate’s performance on economic growth in South Africa from 1990 to 2016 based on quarterly data. A review of the literature reveals that the real exchange rate can have ... -
The realisation of business benefits when implementing mandatory software in an IT department: a case study in a South African financial services organisation
(2010)No organisation has an endless and unlimited supply of money, especially in a recessive economy, and therefore decisions have to be made as to which areas an organisation will invest in. As organisations, such as YZ1 ... -
The realisation of business benefits when implementing mandatory software in an IT department: a case study in a South African financial services organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)No organisation has an endless and unlimited supply of money, especially in a recessive economy, and therefore decisions have to be made as to which areas an organisation will invest in. As organisations, such as YZ1 ... -
Reconciling poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation: The case of expanded public works progeamme (EPWP) in Hluleka and Mkambati Nature Reserves, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)This study aimed at analysing the South African government's attempt at reconciling poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation in the context of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The study analyses this, ... -
Redistributing farmland to the landless in Fezile Dabi District Municipality: A synthesis of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)When looking at South African land policy, one would agree there is a clear commitment to ensuring land ownership for the previously disadvantaged. South Africa’s 1996 Constitution is widely regarded as among the most ... -
Reduction in pension pay-out time and narrowing of policy implementation and management gaps in the Government Pension Administration Agency: Case study with reference to Western Cape Education Department (2010–2017)
(2021)The study aims to investigate whether delays occur within the pipeline of pension pay-outs, where these delays occur and what the policy implementations and management gaps are within the pension administration system. ... -
Regional economic integration and trade liberalisation towards a free trade area in Southern Africa: A critical assessment
(University of Western Cape, 2000)Regionalism has become a prominent feature of the current international landscape. During the last decade and a half there has been an increasing number of countries that opted to form regional blocs. 1 Developing countries ... -
Regional integration in Southern Africa with a specific focus on the challenge of multiple membership, using SADC as a case study
(2009)Regional integration dates back to the work of Jacob Viner who distinguished between the terms ‘trade creation’ versus ‘trade diversion’ in the context of the gains from customs unions. Since then regional trade agreements ... -
Regional Security, Early Warning and Intelligence Cooperation in Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This dissertation explores the potential contributions of the mechanisms for early warning and intelligence sharing to regional security in Africa. The Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) and the Committee on Intelligence ... -
The relationship between attaining Matric and labour market outcomes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The South African labour market is characterised by a persistently high level and rate of unemployment and constrained capacity to create jobs. Given these conditions in the labour market, it is of interest to understand ... -
Relationship between authentic leadership, trust and work engagement of security guards in a private security firm operating in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Globally both public and private businesses are experiencing an enormous number of challenges posed by both the internal and external environment. However, the private security industry is not immune to that as they are ... -
The relationship between career anchors and job satisfaction amongst employees within a leading Retail organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In the current recessionary cycle in which individuals finds themselves, it is interesting to see whether organisations and individuals have changed their strategies or whether they pursued their tried and tested inherent ... -
The relationship between career anchors and job satisfaction amongst employees within a leading retail organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In the current recessionary cycle in which individuals finds themselves, it is interesting to see whether organisations and individuals have changed their strategies or whether they pursued their tried and tested inherent ... -
The relationship between CEO compensation and future share returns in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)As a result of high economic inequality, widespread discontent with excessive chief executive officer (CEO) compensation levels is acute in South Africa (SA). Some commentators argue that instead of high levels of CEO pay ... -
The Relationship Between Climate Change and Food Insecurity In Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)According to the research conducted for this thesis, climate change has a potential to be a hazard to food security in not only South Africa, but also to most of Sub-Saharan Africa. The threat is presented in terms of ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout amongst social workers in the north and south regions of the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The social work profession is strongly client based with workers being involved in complex social situations (Lloyd, King & Chenoweth, 2002). Social workers judgement and decision making are influenced by their emotions ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and emotional regulation and its impact on leader-member exchange, work engagement and burnout
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Organisations spend copious time and resources recruiting and selecting the best candidates to fill a vacancy. In the modern-day work environment, high-performing and engaged employees are the key drivers of organisational ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership style
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The 21st century has awakened a call for new leaders to cope with the demands of the rapidly changing world of work which emphasises flatter structures, and a more democratic style of leadership. When looking at the changing ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy amongst teachers in the Western Cape
(2012-11)This study focused on the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and self-efficacy amongst teachers in the Western Cape. Teachers are often emotionally overwhelmed by having to meet the demands and expectations ... -
The relationship between flexible working hours, organisational commitment and employee engagement at a South African retailer
(2019-11)In the twenty first century, the traditional roles in a nuclear family have changed. In the majority of modern families, both partners have careers and full-time jobs. Burnett, Gatrell, Cooper and Sparrow (2010) explain ...