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An investigation of the factors that account for the effective implementation of team-based work organisation: case studies of firms in metal fabrication sector in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The use of one form or another of team based work organization (TBWO) management policies and practices by firms with the aim of improving organizational performance and employee morale is well documented in popular ...
A study of the factors determining the choice of exchange rate regime: with specific reference to China
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Since the 1980s China had different exchange rate regimes. For example, in 1981, a dual-exchange rate system was introduced, with the official exchange rate applying to non-trade-related foreign exchange transactions and ...
Export expansion as determinant of economic growth in Mozambique: a co-integration analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The objective of this study is to empirically examine the export-led growth hypothesis in Mozambique using quarterly time series data over the period of 1987-2004, applying a co-integration analysis, Engle and Granger(1987) ...
A study of the relationship between job satisfaction and procedural justice experienced by employees in a brick manufacturing company and their organisational citizenship behavior
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
The purpose of this study is to investigate and review literature that examines whether job satisfaction and procedural justice have a positive relationshipwith employees organisational citizenship behaviour in a brick ...
Foreign direct investment and governance: an empirical evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This thesis employed a panel data of 36 countries from sub-Saharan Africa over the period 1996-2000 to examine the impact of governance on foreign direct investment flows. Within the governance variable there are six ...
Investment in secondary and tertiary education for economic growth: lessons for Rwanda from selected less developed countries
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
This research explored two interrelated issues in development economics. FIrstly, it investigated the importance of secondary and tertiary education for long-run growth of low-income economics. Secondly, it examined possible ...
The impact of standardization (public and industry) on product innovation, market access and foreign trade: with specific reference to South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Product innovation and its efficient diffusion are important to enhance factor productivity, market access, job creation and trade. Innovative firms remain competitive in an increasingly global environment. Product innovation ...
Transforming distance learning in South Africa with emerging technologies: the academic view
(2008)
Within a context of rapid technological change and shifting market conditions, the South African education system is challenged with providing increased education opportunities without increased budgets. Many educational ...
An investigative analysis into the saving behaviour of poor households in developing countries: with specific reference to South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
In South Africa, as in many developing countries, most households are poor and do not save, as a result of which they do not acquire any positive net worth and which also constrains access to formal means of finance. South ...
An investigation of the determinants of private investment: the case of Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Private investment in Botswana as well as a ratio to Gross Domestic Product has been falling in some periods of 1976-2003. Viewed against the background of growing evidence of a link between investment and economic growth, ...