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Student politics and multiparty politics in Uganda : a case study of Makerere University
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The study of student politics in Africa has evolved in the last decade from a focus on non-institutionalised student activism and student movements to institutionalised student political participation in institutions of ... -
A study of e-astuteness and e-social astuteness and their perceived validity amongst Information Systems (IS) students at a University in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)E-astuteness and e-social astuteness are relatively new concepts. As a result, there is little to no extended knowledge on how each of these concepts can be fully adopted and implemented in South Africa. This research ... -
A study of investigating organisational justice perceptions and experiences of affirmative action in a learning and development organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)There have been good arguments made for the development of aggressive affirmative action policies with the end goal of quickly moving black South Africans into corporate and high ranks within management of organisations. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
A Study of the relationship between job satisfaction experienced by employees within a retail company and their organisational citizenship behaviour
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The term organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) was first explored by Bateman and Organ (1983) to refer to particular behaviours that may benefit an organisation and gestures that cannot be enforced by means of formal ... -
A study of the relationship between job satisfaction experienced by employees within a retail company and their organisational citizenship behaviour
(University of Western Cape, 2008)The term organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) was first explored by Bateman and Organ (1983) to refer to particular behaviours that may benefit an organisation and gestures that cannot be enforced by means of formal ... -
A study of the relationship between job satisfaction, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst call centre agents in a call centre in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Research suggests that a positive relationship exists between job satisfaction and organizational commitment and increasing the job satisfaction and commitment of employees impacts positively on their job performance and ... -
A study of the relationship between job satisfaction, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst call centre agents in a call centre in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Research suggests that a positive relationship exists between job satisfaction and organizational commitment and increasing the job satisfaction and commitment of employees impacts positively on their job performance and ... -
A study on leadership in the implementation of non-custodial sentencing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Department of Correctional Services
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Overcrowding in prisons is a global phenomenon that undermines efforts by prison or correctional system officials to rehabilitate offenders so that they can be successfully reintegrated into society. Overcrowding in South ... -
A Study on Leadership in the Implementation of Non-Custodial Sentencing by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the Department of Correctional Services
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)In this study, new solid supramolecular derivatised forms of bis(adamantine-1-aminium) carbonate (ADTCO3) were prepared. ADTCO3 is a derivative of amantadine used for Parkinson’s disease and has antiviral properties ... -
A study on the impact of governance on land reform in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Land ownership, control and reform have been some of the most contentious issues in contemporary Zimbabwe. The land question has generated a lot of emotional debate and there is a general consensus that it represents a ... -
A study to determine the perception of people analytics tools to improve people management practices in selected departments within the public sector in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)People analytics refer to people-related, data-driven, processes (e.g. trend analyses and data management) aimed at describing and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of people management practices and processes ... -
A study to identify the key labour challenges faced within a community-based housing project
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The main aim of the study is to identify specific labour challenges experienced in the implementation of a community-based housing project. The focus of this study is on the management and employees’ experience relating ... -
Supporting the gastronomic use of underutilised species to promote social and ecological resilience: motivations and challenges in the Cape Town area
(University of Western Cape, 2020)It is well established that the modern global food system is highly unsustainable, distorted by industrialisation and corporate consolidation, with negative repercussions on the environment and biodiversity as well as ... -
"A survey of the critical factors affecting CAPITAL ACCOUNT LIBERALISATION."
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The increase in trade, the increasing internationalisation of production and the improvements in communications, coupled with legalisation of foreign currency instruments have led to a liberalisation of the capital ... -
Surviving in a Socio-Economic Crisis: Strategies of Low Income Urban Households in Dzivaresekwa: Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)For close to a decade, Zimbabwe has experienced a protracted socio-economic crisis. Although it is affecting both rural and urban areas, major forms of formal safety nets by the Government and Non-Governmental Organisations ... -
Sustainability of the Zambian microfinance industry: A case study of credit management services
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)This thesis is both a qualitative and quantitative study, investigating the sustainability of Credit Management Services Limited (CMS) within the broader context of the Zambian micro finance industry. Micro finance is ... -
Sustainability use of information and communication technologies: a case study of an asset management company
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The problem of global warming has triggered a number of environmental initiatives aimed at mitigating climate change, many of which are driven at governmental level - although private organisations have also taken the ... -
Sustainable irrigation agriculture for food security and poverty reduction among smallholder farmers in Northern Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Nigeria, like many African countries is caught up in the uncertainty of the effectiveness of agricultural intervention in achieving food security, poverty reduction and improved quality of life. This ambiguity is more ...