Faculty of Management Sciences ETDs: Recent submissions

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SOUTH AFRICAN VACATION MAKEOVERS: EVALUATING MEDICAL-COSMETIC TOURISM IN SELECTED AREAS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Mokoena, Lehlohonolo Gibson (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)

The act of travelling from one destination to another for medical purposes has been practised for ages. Today, known as medical tourism, this practice has become the trademark of many destinations. Global literature suggests ...
THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG SELF-LEADERSHIP, LOCUS OF CONTROL AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF ENGINEERS IN A POWER DISTRIBUTION UTILITY, ESKOM

MODISE, DISEBO LOTTY (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

Researchers have investigated self-leadership-performance and locus-performance relationships independently and this has resulted in the eclipsing of researchers’ knowledge on the combined effects of self-leadership and ...
THE SUSTAINABILITY OF FINANCIAL INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM PROJECTS IN THE THABO MOFUTSANYANA DISTRICT OF THE FREE STATE PROVINCE

MANGOPE, DINAH (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)

Community-based tourism (CBT) has been promoted as a way of development whereby the socio-cultural, environmental and economic needs of local communities are met through tourism product offerings. CBT is known to contribute ...
VALIDATING THE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF SMMEs IN THE AFRICAN CONTEXT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SMMEs IN GHANA AND SOUTH AFRICA

HOEYI, PROSPER KWEKU (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

Authors who support the notion that the responsibility of businesses goes beyond profit-making to include social and environmental objectives have largely found a positive relationship between business social responsibility ...
THE KAROO RIVIERA: A CROSS-BORDER TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MIDDLE ORANGE RIVER

HATTINGH, JOHANNES LEON (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

The Karoo is a semi-arid region situated in the centre of South Africa. Comprising nearly 40% of South Africa’s land surface, it attracts more and more tourists due to its unique landscapes, people who inhabit it and fauna ...
The development and evaluation of a training programme to ensure effective motor vehicle accident and claims administration in the South African National Defence Force

Etzebeth, Theodorus Johannes (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)

A preliminary investigation into motor vehicle accident and claims administration found that financial losses were incured due to ineffective motor vehicle accident administration in the South African National Defence Force ...
An integrated framework for the development of the music industry in the Northern Cape Province

Malan, Stephanus Francois (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

In a bygone era, the music industry in Kimberley, the capital city of the Northern Cape Province of South Africa, was vibrant. Local musicians and those visiting the country were sure to make an appearance in one of the ...
THE INFLUENCE OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INTERACTION ON MUNICIPAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN SELECTED MUNICIPALITIES IN THE FREE STATE PROVINCE

PRETORIUS, MARLIZE CARINE (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2017)

The Constitution of South Africa, 1996, (the Constitution) is the supreme law of the country and its ultimate goal is to improve the quality of life of all citizens and free the potential of each person. In striving to ...
Experiences of women managers in male-dominated working environments

Nyetanyane, Mpho Prudence (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

The promotion and advancement of women in male-dominated environments is a topic and concept that has raised many questions, expectations, public interest, and hope. Even though much has been done to open or create platforms ...
A SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISORS AT UNIVERSITIES OF TECHNOLOGY

NOTHNAGEL, JEANINE (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

Postgraduate supervision is vital to the successful completion of the doctoral student’s research, which is influenced by the effectiveness of the postgraduate supervision process and the competence of the postgraduate ...
THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CREATIVITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTENTIONS OF STUDENTS AT PARTICULAR TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ZIMBABWE AND SOUTH AFRICA

NDOFIREPI, TAKAWIRA MUNYARADZI (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

This study explores the collective influence of technological creativity (TC) and exposure to entrepreneurship education (EE) on the entrepreneurship intentions (EI) of students at particular tertiary institutions in ...
THE INFLUENCE OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FINANCE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMMEs IN THE FREE STATE: A CASE OF AFRO HAIR SALONS IN MANGAUNG METROPOLITAN AREA

MPITI, NOSIPHIWE (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

This study examines the combined influence of public and private funding on the growth and profitability of small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in the beauty and cosmetology industry. The study drew from an awareness ...
FREE STATE TOURISM SMMEs’ UTILISATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES FOR BUSINESS COMPETITIVENESS: A STAKEHOLDERS’ PERSPECTIVE

MOSWEUNYANE, LENTSWE DONALD (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

This study examines Free State tourism SMMEs’ utilisation of social media technologies to market and brand their products/services to gain business competitiveness. There is a growing concern about South African tourism ...
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR OF VISITORS ATTENDING THE MANGAUNG AFRICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL (MACUFE)

MOHOTLOANE, LEEPILE JOHANNES (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2017)

Festivals can contribute to the economic development of local areas because they have the potential to attract large numbers of attendees. It is thus important for festival organisers (and host cities) to know the demographic ...
THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUSINESS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (BSR) MODEL TO PROMOTE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF HOSPITALITY SMMEs IN THE FREE STATE REGION

MOETI, MAMELLO EVODIA (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

The advancement of a business competitiveness and promotion of a good reputation are often hailed as the prime motivations for businesses’ engagement in socially responsible behaviour. Although social responsibility ...
The use of differentiating communication tools to attract and retain different generational cohorts: case of a commercial bank in South Africa.

Coetzee, Cassius (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

It is inconceivable for any organisation to think that communicating with all of its clients using the same communications tools would make these clients more loyal. The problem of using the right tools of communication ...
IMPACT OF CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON MICRO FINANCING THE POOR FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN AFRICA: INSIGHTS FROM GHANA

ATIASE, VICTOR YAWO (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2017)

Although Africa has experienced encouraging economic growth over the past decade, the livelihood and living conditions of most on the continent does not reflect this trend. Ghana is no exception. Even though Ghana has ...
RELATIONSHIP MARKETING MODEL FOR HAIR SALONS IN THE FREE STATE PROVINCE

AMOAKOH, EDMUND OWUSU (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

The increasing rate of the establishment of hair salons in the Free State province has led to fierce competition in hair salons’ businesses. With increased competition, it is hoped that a framework to support competitive ...
FORMAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT ADOPTION READINESS OF EMERGING CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN SOUTH AFRICA:

AKABA, JULIUS (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

The drive towards Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment in this industry has been marred by evidence of poor quality construction, delays in project execution and completion leading to cost overruns and general public ...
A BUSINESS MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE SMME PIG FARMING IN THE CENTRAL FREE STATE OF SOUTH AFRICA

ORLU, KINGSLEY NWENENDA (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2016)

The lack of a reliable organisational approach and dearth of knowledge regarding a more effective business model resulted in cases of phenomenal business failures amongst pig farming SMMEs in the Central Free State Province ...

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