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Effects of investment style risks on expected returns on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange: A cross-sector analysis
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Market Segmentation and style investing have become an essential part of security management over the past 40 years. There are many factors that separate the market, these include economy, investor behaviours, and specific ...
An investigation into what the management competencies are during a time of crisis: A university stakeholder perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The study aims to identify the management competencies needed during the time of
crisis at a university as perceived by the stakeholders. The study includes the top tier
of management including the Executive Management ...
Entrepreneurial learning, opportunity recognition and development - Evaluating the impact of a training programme at TSiBA Education, Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The
youth
of
South
Africa
is
currently
faced
with
high
levels
of
unemployment
and
poverty.
This
raises
concerns
about
the
future
of
the
South
African
people
and
its
economy.
Consequently,
mu ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Factors contributing to employee burnout among frontline staff working in the business banking department of a South African bank
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
This study suggests that, specifically at their convenience, more awareness on burnout should be created among frontline employees in the South African banking sector. The study contends that employees should be given ...
Progression of women into senior leadership in the South African department of international relations and cooperation (dirco)
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The post-1994 South African government promulgated legislation focusing on gender equality and the advancement of women in public and private institutions. This study examines the factors influencing women’s career progression ...