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Employee perceptions of project management at the Durban University of Technology

Perumal, Manoshni (2012-10-16)

Project Management for many years have been conducted using a traditional model with the focus being on time, cost and quality and its overall success on managing the organizations more effectively. Organisations are moving ...
Tourist service quality management in the ecotourism accomodation sector of KwaZulu-Natal

Naidoo, Krishna Murthi (2012-10-12)

There is extensive focus on the practical performance of ecotourism in respect of environmentally invasive activities and the satisfaction of ecotourists in South Africa. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to evaluate ...
The knowledge of, and the attitude towards, taxation of South Africans

Myers, Graham Trevor (2012-10-12)

In conversation, people often base their arguments on the assumption that the knowledge that one has about a subject influences one’s attitude about that subject. From this they deduce that education would alter the attitude ...
Broad-based black economic empowerment as a competitive advantage in procurement in the construction industry in KwaZulu-Natal

Goose, Dax Edward (2012-10-10)

The aim of this research project was to study the basic understanding the decision makers of construction companies in KwaZulu-Natal had of the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) initiative. This initiative has ...
The economic impact of tourism on the local community of Bergville

Mabaso, Simiso Lindokuhle (2012-08-17)

Tourism is playing an increasingly important role in the local national economy. The outstanding beauty of the northern Drakensberg is a prime tourist attraction in KwaZulu-Natal, attracting a regular flow of tourists ...
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 ...
Employee retention : a multiple case study of South African national government departments

Pillay, Sagaren (2011)

The purpose of the research is to identify key factors influencing employee retention in the South African national government departments as a guide towards developing effective employee retention strategies. The research ...
Improving quality and productivity through lean manufacturing at an automotive manufacturing organisation in Durban

Rathilall, Raveen (2011)

The manufacturing sector, considered to be an important industry in any country, is often plagued with a significant degree of competition due to global marketing. In order to cope with this challenge, organisations attempt ...
Critical success factors influencing project success in the Durban construction industry

Msani, Thulani Armstrong (2011)

This study presents an assessment of the perceptions of project managers and contractors regarding the critical success factors influencing project success in the Durban construction industry. To achieve this aim, ...
The effect that a quality management system has on small, medium and micro enterprises in the Durban Metropolitan area of KwaZulu-Natal

Kain, Cheryl-Anne (2011)

Quality management has not been developed and marketed well in South African based small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME‟s). The focus of SMME‟s has been on product price. In order to improve small business initiatives ...
Students' expectations and perceptions of the sport offering at the Durban University of Technology

Pillay, Magalingam A. (2011)

The aim of this study was to investigate customer service quality at DUT. The objectives were: to identify students’ expectations of service quality in sport at the DUT; to determine students’ perceptions of the service ...
The effectiveness of computer-aided teaching on the quality of learning data handling in mathematics in grade seven

Achary, Sarasvathie (2011)

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of computer-aided teaching on the quality of learning data handling in mathematics in grade seven. The rationale for this study was based on the information ...
Consumer behaviour in the football boot industry

Dettmann, Emanuel (2011)

Football boot manufacturers can have an advantage over their competitors if they gain knowledge about the purchase decision-making process of their consumers. It is significant that marketers understand the important ...
Service quality at Varsity Colleges in Durban North and Westville : students' perceptions

Devnarrian, Pravesh (2011)

Customer satisfaction, customer value and service quality have become the primary focus of service organisations in today’s customer era. The higher education industry is no different. As higher education institutions ...
Enhancing the ecotourist experience at Shongweni Reserve through the use of appropriate interpretive strategies

Foley, Jonathan (2011)

The current biodiversity and extinction crisis has ignited global concern for human and planetary well-being, culminating in the declaration by the United Nations of 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Concomitant ...
International students' expectations and perceptions of customer service at the Durban University of Technology

Noel, Dion Trevor (2011)

Abstract Over the past few years, higher education institutions (HEI’s) have experienced dramatic changes, in their structuring, funding and student numbers. The tertiary education sector in South Africa faces many new ...
Disaster risk management in local government : a case study of Foreman and Kennedy Road informal settlements, eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal

Ngcamu, Bethuel Sibongiseni (2011)

Disasters have inflicted a heavy cost on human, materials and physical resources, and degradation to the environment. Furthermore, disasters have negative physical impacts (which include casualities and property damage) ...
Evaluating the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) as a performance management system for a selected KwaZulu-Natal municipality

Hlongwane, Nkululeko Terrence (2011)

Notwithstanding the unsurpassed planning efforts, municipalities nationally seem to be losing their battle in pursuit of sustainable development. South African municipalities find themselves confronted with a harsh reality ...
Quality stewardship : a 21st century quality framework for selected manufacturing organisations in South Africa

Moonsamy, Gonasagren Vimlan (2011)

Quality management remains one of the top ranking strategic issues in all major organisations. However, at present, there is a sentiment that business priorities and quality management priorities have become non-aligned ...
Marketing implications of hip-hop culture in the greater Durban area

Hawkins, Raymond Hilary (2010)

Hip-Hop culture has created a lot of interest and controversy around the world. Most people have used and engaged in debates without having a clear understanding of it. Although there are numerous articles to be found on ...

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