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An evaluation of the emerging teen market in Durban, South Africa : some marketing implications

Veerasamy, Dayaneethie; Robertson, Natasha (International foundation for research and developmenthttp://ifrnd.org/Research%20Papers/J4%286%298.pdf, 2012-06)

Children between the ages of eight and twelve, known as teenagers or teens, have become a lucrative customer base. These teens are considered to be ‘in between’ the traditional child and teenager stages of development. ...
An exploration of marketing tactics for turbulent environments

Mason, Roger Bruce; Staude, Gavin (Emerald Group Publishing Limitedhttp://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=1775728, 2009)

The purpose of this paper is to propose that the choice of marketing tactics is influenced by the company's external environment. It aims to illustrate the marketing tactics suggested for a complex, turbulent environment, ...
The extent of entrepreneurship, business knowledge and skills within micro and small businesses on the mid-South Coast of KZN

Graaf, René (2007)

Entrepreneurship, business knowledge and skills within micro and small businesses play an important part in the economies of countries across the globe by being the drivers of economic growth, as well as, creating employment. ...
External whole school evaluation of underperforming secondary schools in Mpumalanga province

Mathaba, Richard Siphamandla Ryan (2014-06-13)

The study is based in the Mpumalanga Province and focused on a sample of 18 externally evaluated underperforming secondary schools across all four districts of the province. The schools obtained less than 30% average pass ...
Factors impacting on the quality of work life : a case study of university "A"

Letooane, Mpho Kenneth (2014-07-23)

Poor quality of work life is a challenge in higher education institutions (HEIs) and it impact negatively on performance, attraction and retention of quality staff. The purpose of the research was to report on the factors ...
Factors influencing customer churn rate and retention in the mobile market

Mokadikwa, Tyson (2008)

The aim of the study was to identify causes of churning, to find ways of managing it and to diagnose customers‟ communication needs. Furthermore the research tested the impact of messaging services on customer retention ...
Factors influencing the construction project success rates of Reconstruction Development Programme (RDP) housing projects in the Eastern Cape : a quality perspective : a census study

Gabula, Zandisile Herbert (2012-11-19)

There were several problems facing Reconstruction and Development Programmes (RDP) housing projects caused by contractors using unskilled labour, misuse of funds, fraudulent claims, contractors asking for additional money ...
Factors that influence the adoption of internet banking by South Africans in the eThekweni metropolitan region

Wu, Jun (2005)

Information technology is fundamentally changing the banking industry worldwide. The advent of internet banking offers banking firms a new frontier of opportunities and challenges. An understanding of how demographic ...
The factors that influence the marketing of professional services : a case study

Enerson, Meg (2014-02-18)

Indications from the initial phase of this study suggest that key marketing fundamentals apparent in this business sector differ significantly from those generally recognisable in commodity, consumer product and industrial ...
Factors that limit the long-term survival and development of micro and survivalist enterprises of a selected informal sector in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)

Hutchinson, Maud Victoria (2014-02-18)

This study explores the factors that limit the long-term survival and development of micro and survivalist enterprises of a selected informal sector in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Micro and survivalist enterprises play ...
Finance function : leveraging a source of competitive advantage for selected South African companies in KwaZulu-Natal

Shewell, Patricia Maureen (2011)

As a result of current business trends, South African companies are being forced to examine changes in the finance function. The purpose of this research is to establish and examine the paradigm shift in the finance ...
Firearms in South Africa

Pretorius, Johan Andries Christoffel (2008)

The purpose of this research is to compare the firearm legislation between South Africa and selected countries and to determine if multiple firearm owners and firearm dealers are affected in terms of economics, and changes ...
Good governance and whistleblowing : a case of a higher education institution (HEI) in South Africa

Dorasamy, Nirmala (KREhttp://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JSS/JSS-00-0-000-000-1997-Web/JSS-00-0-000-000-1997-1-Cover.htm, 2013)

The article aims to explore the attitudes of employees toward the Protected Disclosures Act (2000) in providing protection to whistleblowers in South Africa. It seeks to examine the extent to which employees are encouraged ...
A guide for assessing small businesses

Moodley, Sally (2008)

It is estimated, that 90% of small businesses in South Africa fail within the first two years of their operation. The South African Government has improved business support services to small businesses. However, it has ...
A HACCP study on yoghurt manufacture

Hoolasi, Kasthurie (2005)

The increasing awareness and demand of consumers for safe and high quality food have lead many companies to undertake a comprehensive evaluation and reorganisation of their food control systems in order to improve efficiency, ...
The impact of amalgamation on human resources practice in eThekwini municipality

Madondo, Siphiwe E. (2008)

The amalgamation of municipalities came into effect as a legislative requirement brought about a number of challenges for the local government. One such major challenge relates to the impact that these amalgamations ...
The impact of a piece rate incentive scheme on employee output at a selected automotive company

Walsh, Anthony (2005)

This study encompasses the triangulation of research methods in order to determine the impact of a piece rate incentive scheme on employee output within the South African context. The existing body of knowledge tends to ...
Impact of Batho Pele principles on service delivery : a case study of the Durban regional office of the Department of Home Affairs

Ngidi, Telesphorus Lindelani (2013-11-13)

The Batho Pele principles provide a framework about how public services should be provided for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Public Service. Adherence to these principles will guarantee the provision ...
The impact of communication on customer relationship marketing among cellular service providers

Poovalingam, Kasthuri; Veerasamy, Dayaneethie (2007)

This article examines how communication is currently being employed in the cellular industry to improve service to customers in an attempt t o establish a long-term relationship with them. It does so by analyzing ...
The impact of Healing of Memories workshops : a case study of KwaZulu-Natal churches

Theophile, Mukambilwa Mazambi (2014-07-25)

Trauma is worldwide phenomenon that affects many individuals and communities. In the case of South Africa, the apartheid regime has been the major cause of trauma for individuals as well as for communities. Although the ...

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