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University of KwaZulu-Natal
1. Ngubane, Londeka Princess. "From political wars to taxi wars" : investigating the transition of taxi violence in a low-income urban community in the Mpumalanga Township, South Africa.
Degree: 2016, University of KwaZulu-Natal
► Taxi violence is a fundamental challenge in South Africa. Most disturbing is the prevalence of innocent passengers, including children, who become the victims of this… (more)
▼ Taxi violence is a fundamental challenge in South Africa. Most disturbing is the prevalence of innocent passengers, including children, who become the victims of this form of violence. The main aim of this study was to investigate the transition of taxi violence in a new democratic South Africa and to suggest ways in which the country should deal with the issue of taxi violence. The study argues that issues around taxi routes, rank space, the poaching of passengers from one taxi association by another, as well as greed, remain major contributing factors to ongoing taxi conflicts. This thesis presents a comprehensive interpretation of the transition of the minibus-taxi industry over various periods and the conflicts and violence that have overwhelmed it since the advent of the minibus-taxi industry. In an attempt to comprehensively understand the growth, the developments, as well as the fundamental issues affecting taxi violence, a comprehensive historical overview of the minibus-taxi industry and the challenges that have plagued it is presented. The overview covers significant sequential periods, namely 1977-1987; 1987-1994; 1994-1999; and 1999 to date. The research study thus focused on the transition and development of the minibus-taxi industry and its related violent conflicts within the years of apartheid and since its demise. An analysis of the apartheid Government's efforts to resolve the conflicts and complications in the minibus-taxi industry is followed by an investigation of the new democratic Government's attempts to implement various strategies that would remedy the situation. Such strategies have seen the transformation, formalization as well as the deregulation of the taxi industry in South Africa. Particular foci of the investigation were the nature of and the connection that existed among taxi violence, taxi owners and law enforcement agencies. Therefore, in addition to a comprehensive literature review, interviews were conducted with fifteen taxi drivers in an attempt to illuminate the current causes of taxi violence from taxi drivers' perspective. It was envisaged that the interviews would offer in-depth insights into the respondents' opinions and perceptions of current issues relating to taxi violence in the minibus-taxi industry. This qualitative data collection method utilised semi-structured interviews. The interview schedule contained both open-ended and close-ended questions. The findings were analysed by means of a thematic analysis process which was utilized as a means of making sense of the data by extracting various emerging themes. Two significant theories underpinned this study, namely the conflict theory and the labeling theory. The findings revealed that, despite the demise of apartheid, taxi violence still remains a major challenge in the South African minibus-taxi industry. The research study was conducted in Mpumalanga township, which is a low-urban community settlement in the eThekwini Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The interview data corroborated the findings of… Advisors/Committee Members: Mkhize, Sazelo Michael. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Theses - Criminology and Forensic Studies.; Taxi violence - Mpumalanga - South Africa.; Mini-bus taxi drivers - South Africa.; Taxi industry - Transformation - South Africa.; Low - Income community - Transport.
Ngubane, L. P. (2016). "From political wars to taxi wars" : investigating the transition of taxi violence in a low-income urban community in the Mpumalanga Township, South Africa. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15735
Ngubane, Londeka Princess. ""From political wars to taxi wars" : investigating the transition of taxi violence in a low-income urban community in the Mpumalanga Township, South Africa." 2016. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15735.
Ngubane, Londeka Princess. ""From political wars to taxi wars" : investigating the transition of taxi violence in a low-income urban community in the Mpumalanga Township, South Africa." 2016. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Ngubane LP. "From political wars to taxi wars" : investigating the transition of taxi violence in a low-income urban community in the Mpumalanga Township, South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15735.
Ngubane LP. "From political wars to taxi wars" : investigating the transition of taxi violence in a low-income urban community in the Mpumalanga Township, South Africa. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15735
2. Mashishi, Sekanyane Tys Daisy. The taxi recapitalisation programme : some perceptions of the taxi associations in Temba.
The Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP) was first announced by the Government in 1999. It was originally recommended by the National Taxi Task Team (NTTT)… (more)
The Taxi Recapitalisation Programme (TRP) was first announced by the Government in 1999. It was originally recommended by the National Taxi Task Team (NTTT) as a strategy to transform and regulate the South African Combi-Taxi Industry (SACTI) into a "new" taxi industry. Its aims were to improve the quality of combi-taxi transport in South Africa by taking a number of steps, including institutionalising the industry, changing the licencing system, regulating the industry and replacing old vehicles with new ones. Since that time, however the TRP has been plagued by controversy and its implementation has fallen behind schedule. The study"s key research aim has been to investigate and assess perceptions of taxi associations (taxi owners) with regard to the TRP. The study took place in Temba, near Hammanskraal, approximately 55 kilometres north of Pretoria. Temba is taken as a "microcosm" of SACTI in that it can be regarded as typical of many other areas in the country. A background is provided to the regulatory legislation of the public transport system of the apartheid Government and the general historical and economic development of the SACTI prior to 1994. It deals with the periods from 1930-1976, 1977-1985 and 1986-1993, and then explores the legislative and policy framework of the public transport system of the post-1994 democratic government up to 2008. It introduces the NTTT and its recommendations before analysing the economic effects likely to be felt by taxi associations following implementation of the TRP. The study then presents the results of a brief demographic profile of a sample of taxi owners and operators in the Temba area and identifies a number of factors that influence their attitudes towards the industry in general and their perceptions of the TRP in particular. It assesses the progress made with the implementation of the TRP since its inception and identifies critical issues that have delayed the project. Having been scheduled to span the five years from 2001 to 2005, the date of completion of the TRP was later extended to 2007. By 2010 the project was still only partially complete. Due to repeated delays, the project appeared to be running aground and was perceived by many as a fruitless and wasteful exercise. Indeed, these delays have undermined the goals of transport regulation which, inter alia, were intended to promote the welfare of the public (safety, security, satisfaction, health and protection of property) and to improve the quality of public transport generally. By linking the demographic profile of the taxi owners with the various perceptions, the study has been able to draw conclusions and make findings intended to contribute towards the successful implementation of the TRP and thereby assist SACTI to play a more effective role in the overall transport situation in South Africa. The study concludes that taxi associations in Temba have perceived the TRP to be a good proposal but difficult to implement. It therefore makes a number of recommendations that will hopefully assist…
Subjects/Keywords: Taxi Recapitalisation Programme; South African Combi-Taxi Industry; Taxi industry
Mashishi, S. T. D. (2011). The taxi recapitalisation programme : some perceptions of the taxi associations in Temba . (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3850
Mashishi, Sekanyane Tys Daisy. "The taxi recapitalisation programme : some perceptions of the taxi associations in Temba." 2011. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3850.
Mashishi, Sekanyane Tys Daisy. "The taxi recapitalisation programme : some perceptions of the taxi associations in Temba." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Mashishi STD. The taxi recapitalisation programme : some perceptions of the taxi associations in Temba. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3850.
Mashishi STD. The taxi recapitalisation programme : some perceptions of the taxi associations in Temba. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3850
3. James, Elliot. Sithutha Isizwe ("We Carry the Nation"): Dispossession, Displacement, and the Making of the Shared Minibus Taxi in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, 1930-Present.
Degree: PhD, History, 2018, University of Minnesota
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209082
► This dissertation interrogates the growth of shared minibus taxi vehicles in South Africa over the course of the 20th century – along with their antecedents… (more)
▼ This dissertation interrogates the growth of shared minibus taxi vehicles in South Africa over the course of the 20th century – along with their antecedents – to show how a century of forced removals targeting black South Africans in diverse rural and urban communities, homes, and homesteads, and forcibly relocating them to impoverished ghettoes created a "black taxi" revolution (BTR) in late 1970s and early 1980s, while also undergirding a pandemic of "black-on-black" "taxi wars" in the twilight of the racist apartheid regime. In today's transport technology boom, few remember the history of South Africa's shared minibus taxi industry, a black entrepreneurial powerhouse inadvertently catalyzed by South Africa's racist and repressive apartheid state. The 16-passenger shared minibus taxi vehicles were created and increasingly manufactured and marketed to buyers in late 1970s, but had historical antecedents at the turn of the 20th century, as a response to forced removals, racial segregation, and poverty in the urban ghettoes the apartheid state created for displaced black South Africans. Within this environment, taxi operators struggled to get their businesses off the ground in an apartheid economy that privileged private and SATS-backed (read "white") modes of transport – i.e. buses and trains – and that undercut and forbade black enterprise anywhere but in the homelands. But through diligence and racial solidarity, the taxi industry grew to become the black-owned and operated transport powerhouse it has been since the late 1980s. This is the story of one of South Africa's revolutionary black enterprises, a story that turned sour in the 1990s with the proliferation of the Taxi Wars. Although few retell the narrative of "the black taxi revolution" now, the story of a successful black business in sub-Saharan Africa in the face of colonial and apartheid restrictions and oppression continues to inspire models of development through entrepreneurship. Moreover, the taxi story still figures into a collective memory of the struggle against apartheid.
Subjects/Keywords: Minibus Taxi; Paratransit; South Africa
James, E. (2018). Sithutha Isizwe ("We Carry the Nation"): Dispossession, Displacement, and the Making of the Shared Minibus Taxi in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, 1930-Present . (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Minnesota. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209082
James, Elliot. "Sithutha Isizwe ("We Carry the Nation"): Dispossession, Displacement, and the Making of the Shared Minibus Taxi in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, 1930-Present." 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Minnesota. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209082.
James, Elliot. "Sithutha Isizwe ("We Carry the Nation"): Dispossession, Displacement, and the Making of the Shared Minibus Taxi in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, 1930-Present." 2018. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
James E. Sithutha Isizwe ("We Carry the Nation"): Dispossession, Displacement, and the Making of the Shared Minibus Taxi in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, 1930-Present. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209082.
James E. Sithutha Isizwe ("We Carry the Nation"): Dispossession, Displacement, and the Making of the Shared Minibus Taxi in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa, 1930-Present. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Minnesota; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11299/209082
4. Akoku Ebot Eno Akpa, Nelson. The evaluation and testing of mobile ITS interventions on speed compliance in the minibus taxi industry of South Africa.
Degree: MEng, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2015, Stellenbosch University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97774
► ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Informal public transport in South Africa, dominated by minibus taxis is noted for poor compliance, and has been shown to disregard posted speed… (more)
▼ ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Informal public transport in South Africa, dominated by minibus taxis is noted for poor compliance, and has been shown to disregard posted speed limits on long-distance trips. They go as far as driving over the di erentiated speed limit of the lighter passenger vehicles used for private transport. This work compares and evaluates improvements in their speed compliance using two renowned interventions: automated Average Speed Enforcement (ASE), and auditory Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA). The feasibility of fuel economy existing as a self-regulatory incentive for speed compliant driving is investigated, together with the impact of each intervention on fuel consumption rates. The main ndings were that with minibus taxis, ASE is not well understood and needs ISA as a complementary intervention, and safe driving can increase driver remuneration from fuel costs. Average Speed Enforcement is an emergent alternative to instantaneous speed enforcement to improve road safety. This study involves a mixed methods approach in understanding driver response to the system on the R61 Between Beaufort West and Aberdeen in South Africa. A spatio-temporal quantitative study of speed compliance is conducted. Various speed metrics are measured prior to, and during enforcement, and ASE impact on crash risk and injury severity is also examined. These measurements are taken on the enforcement route and on control routes having similar characteristics. Two main modes of transport in the region are considered, namely minibus taxis and passenger vehicles. A qualitative study is also conducted to evaluate the relationship between speed compliance and understanding of the system. Results show that for passenger vehicles, the ASE system led to a reduction in mean speed on the enforcement and adjacent control routes. However, ASE appears to have no in uence on minibus taxis, which could be linked to limited understanding on ASE operation. This study also tests and evaluates the impact of an auditory ISA intervention, applied at various levels, on the speeding behaviour of the seemingly intransigent minibus taxi industry. The experiment evaluates the same ASE section on the R61, to which the minibus taxi drivers were seemingly impervious. Various speed metrics, as well as their statistical relevance and the e ect sizes are evaluated. Results show that the auditory ISA intervention has a clear impact on speeding behaviour, both when applied at an audible level that can be drowned out by a radio, and even more so at a loud level. The impact on speeding is signi cant, with speeding frequency (both time and distance) reducing by over 20 percentage points. Also, although the drivers showed little or no behavioural change when driving on the ASE route, introduction of the ISA system resulted in signi cant changes bringing violation frequencies down to 47.4% from 81.2% on the enforcement route. These changes brought about lower fuel consumption rates especially with the ISA system, and drivers can… Advisors/Committee Members: Booysen, M. J. (Thinus), Sinclair, M., Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering..
Subjects/Keywords: Transportation – South Africa; Minibus taxi industry – Speed enforcement; Average Speed Enforcement (ASE); Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA); UCTD
Akoku Ebot Eno Akpa, N. (2015). The evaluation and testing of mobile ITS interventions on speed compliance in the minibus taxi industry of South Africa . (Thesis). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97774
Akoku Ebot Eno Akpa, Nelson. "The evaluation and testing of mobile ITS interventions on speed compliance in the minibus taxi industry of South Africa." 2015. Thesis, Stellenbosch University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97774.
Akoku Ebot Eno Akpa, Nelson. "The evaluation and testing of mobile ITS interventions on speed compliance in the minibus taxi industry of South Africa." 2015. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Akoku Ebot Eno Akpa N. The evaluation and testing of mobile ITS interventions on speed compliance in the minibus taxi industry of South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97774.
Akoku Ebot Eno Akpa N. The evaluation and testing of mobile ITS interventions on speed compliance in the minibus taxi industry of South Africa. [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97774
5. Adarkwa, Sbonisile Ofori. Perceptions and experiences of taxi drivers on fatherhood in Wentworth, Durban.
► South Africa has one of the highest rates of absent fathers globally with many children growing up without fathers. This has prompted many studies to… (more)
▼ South Africa has one of the highest rates of absent fathers globally with many children growing up without fathers. This has prompted many studies to be undertaken in South Africa to understand fathers' absence with few studies being done on those fathers that are present in their children's life. Against this backdrop this study set out to understand the perceptions and experiences of taxi drivers as fathers due to the dearth of research on taxi drivers as fathers in South Africa. Taxi drivers in South Africa are commonly stereotyped as violent, reckless and stubborn. With this stereotype in mind it was important to find out their experiences and perceptions of fatherhood and whether the taxi industry environment has an impact on their role as fathers. To achieve this the study aimed at understanding the perceptions and experiences of fatherhood amongst taxi drivers in Wentworth Durban. The study adopted a qualitative research paradigm which was guided by an ecological framework. It was an explorative study which utilised purposive sampling where ten taxi drivers with one or more children were interviewed. Semi-structured individual interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed, the data were analysed using thematic analysis. The major findings of the study were that taxi drivers perceive fatherhood as comprising both biological and social fatherhood. With biological fathers as those that have fathered a child whilst social fathers are those that play a part in the lives of other children other than their own. Most of the taxi drivers preferred a boy child over a girl child with the underlying belief that a boy child will eventually carry on the surname unlike a girl child who will get married and leave. The participants saw their role of fathers as that of providers and protectors of the family and that of their partners as essentially child carers. This showed their belief in the masculine roles that divides the roles of men and women in society. The participants also work long tiring hours which adds to their inability to spend quality time with their children. Advisors/Committee Members: Seepamore, Boitumelo Khothatso. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Masculinity.; Biological father.; Social father.; Taxi drivers.; Fatherhood in South Africa.
Adarkwa, S. O. (2017). Perceptions and experiences of taxi drivers on fatherhood in Wentworth, Durban. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/16194
Adarkwa, Sbonisile Ofori. "Perceptions and experiences of taxi drivers on fatherhood in Wentworth, Durban." 2017. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/16194.
Adarkwa, Sbonisile Ofori. "Perceptions and experiences of taxi drivers on fatherhood in Wentworth, Durban." 2017. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Adarkwa SO. Perceptions and experiences of taxi drivers on fatherhood in Wentworth, Durban. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/16194.
Adarkwa SO. Perceptions and experiences of taxi drivers on fatherhood in Wentworth, Durban. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/16194
University of the Western Cape
6. Mwaura, Mercy Wangui. Community-based social healing approaches in South Africa: a case study of the Institute for Healing of Memories .
Degree: 2011, University of the Western Cape
► In this study, the researcher aim is to examine the approach to social healing used by the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM). The focus… (more)
▼ In this study, the researcher aim is to examine the approach to social healing used by the Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM). The focus is to explore how the approach has been employed within the community to enhance social transformation and healing. This study comes from a most recent field of social healing which explores the ways of dealing with social ills that are caused by conflict and collective trauma. In South Africa, the majority of the population were oppressed under the apartheid regime for a period that lasted from 1948 to 1994. As a way of dealing with the ordeal after the abolition of apartheid, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was formulated. This created a space for both the perpetrator and the survivor of apartheid atrocities to have public hearings. Although the TRC contributed in laying the foundation for South Africa's social transformation, it could not meet the population demand. To date individuals and communities in South Africa are struggling to triumph over their past experiences. IHOM is an organisation that has embarked on community healing programmes and has identified the healing needs of the communities in the Western Cape but on a small-scale, at grassroots level. The research design took the form of a case study of IHOM. A qualitative approach to the study was followed to examine the IHOM approach to social healing and the interpretation of the findings would be useful in enhancing the IHOM's programme. In-depth interviews were used to gather data where IHOM's facilitators and participants were interviewed. The research found out that IHOM approach is a combination of several methods including spiritual, emotional and psychological methods and that storytelling is the core feature of the approach of IHOM. The results of the research show that the approach caters for the needs of individuals who had suffered emotionally and psychologically due to exposure to traumatic conditions caused by human rights violations. With an exploration into personal narratives, participants experienced emotional relief. Therefore at the Institute for Healing of Memories making sense of one's suffering through empathising with another is the core finding: making sense of suffering together creates an individual inner awareness of healing strength. Own feelings plus experiences become clearer. Thus the study found that there is a correlation between narrating and healing. Listening and sharing creates sentiments of connection and commonality. Also creates the possibility of empathy and in the process something happens in the spirit and a sense of transcendence emerges. These processes prepare the ground for forgiveness and reconciliation between diverse populations, races, cultures and religions. Advisors/Committee Members: Lees, Marion Keim (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: South Africa; Social transformation; Storytelling
Mwaura, M. W. (2011). Community-based social healing approaches in South Africa: a case study of the Institute for Healing of Memories . (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4547
Mwaura, Mercy Wangui. "Community-based social healing approaches in South Africa: a case study of the Institute for Healing of Memories ." 2011. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4547.
Mwaura, Mercy Wangui. "Community-based social healing approaches in South Africa: a case study of the Institute for Healing of Memories ." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Mwaura MW. Community-based social healing approaches in South Africa: a case study of the Institute for Healing of Memories . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4547.
Mwaura MW. Community-based social healing approaches in South Africa: a case study of the Institute for Healing of Memories . [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4547
7. Imaniranzi, Emmanuel. The response of other drivers to mini-bus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviour : a case study in Cape Town, South Africa.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Every year, more than 1.24 million traffic related deaths are registered globally with the highest fatality rates in middle- and low income countries.… (more)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Every year, more than 1.24 million traffic related deaths are registered globally with the highest fatality rates in middle- and low income countries. Minibus taxis represent the most dominant mode of public transportation associated with road traffic crashes and injuries in most African countries. From a safety perspective, aggressive driving behaviour is one of the main causes of road traffic crashes. This study examined the nature and the frequency of the most common types of the minibus taxis drivers' on-road aggressive behaviour as well as the corresponding response behaviour of drivers of other vehicles to those behaviours. The research was done through video observations in Cape Town, South Africa. Through questionnaires, this study also explored the effect of driver age and gender of minibus taxi drivers on the on-road aggressive behaviour. The effect of age and gender of drivers frustrated by minibus taxi drivers' aggressive on-road behaviours on levels of anger aroused as well as on the response behaviours reported was investigated from within the framework of a frustration and aggression model of aggressive driving. In a total of 7,266 minibus taxis observed from three different sites, 943 aggressive driving behaviours noted were divided into three categories: traffic obstructions (stopping in the road or outside bus stops), disregarding traffic signs and signals (red light running and violating stop lines), and improper passing behaviours (cutting in too close, overtaking on road shoulder or on yellow lane, crossing solid lines to pass vehicles in the next lane, inappropriate lane utilisation). Observations were coded based on pre-determined evaluation indices. The more frequent response manoeuvres by drivers behind aggressive minibus taxis were swerving to the next lanes, accelerating to refuse gaps for minibus taxis, running behind minibus taxi red light runners, and hooting. The results from the questionnaire survey revealed that driver age and gender affected both the minibus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviours and the response behaviours reported by other drivers. Respondents reported that younger minibus taxi drivers exhibit more on-road aggressive behaviour than old minibus taxi drivers. Male and younger drivers frustrated by minibus taxis' on-road aggressive behaviours reported riskier and more severe forms of reactions than frustrated female and older drivers. The responses of drivers of other vehicles to the minibus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviours have parallels with the responses of individuals to social bullying or victimisation, as researched and explained in social-psychological theory. More work is needed to explore this relationship but it is possible that the responses of drivers of other vehicles to the minibus taxi drivers' aggressive behaviours could be explained by these theories.
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Advisors/Committee Members: Sinclair, Marion, Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Engineering. Dept. of Civil Engineering..
Subjects/Keywords: Mini-bus taxi drivers – Aggressive on-road behaviour; Mini-bus taxi drivers – South Africa – Cape Town – Case study; UCTD
Imaniranzi, E. (2015). The response of other drivers to mini-bus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviour : a case study in Cape Town, South Africa . (Thesis). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97020
Imaniranzi, Emmanuel. "The response of other drivers to mini-bus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviour : a case study in Cape Town, South Africa." 2015. Thesis, Stellenbosch University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97020.
Imaniranzi, Emmanuel. "The response of other drivers to mini-bus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviour : a case study in Cape Town, South Africa." 2015. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Imaniranzi E. The response of other drivers to mini-bus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviour : a case study in Cape Town, South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97020.
Imaniranzi E. The response of other drivers to mini-bus taxi drivers' on-road aggressive behaviour : a case study in Cape Town, South Africa. [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/97020
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
8. Soni, Manqoba Snothile Mholi. Corruption in the South African construction industry.
Degree: 2020, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
► The construction industry is perhaps one of the oldest and most complex in the world. This study investigated the problem of corruption in the South… (more)
▼ The construction industry is perhaps one of the oldest and most complex in the world. This study investigated the problem of corruption in the South African construction industry, examining its forms and consequences for the industry and professional practice. It considers how the industry's complex symbiotic relationship with many others makes it a vital sector in the economy. The study evaluated unethical behaviours among clients, contractors, and consultants, and stresses the need for adherence to professional ethics anchor on the clashing moral values theories and the model of corrupt action. Stakeholders were sampled using random and snowball sampling techniques by adopting a mixed methods approach. Findings indicate that poor adherence to ethical standards is a major challenge of the industry; corruption leads to cost overruns, poor quality standards and building collapses in South Africa; political influence from government contributes to the spread of corruption in the built environment, and the growth of the construction industry is negatively affected by corruption, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. The researcher developed a framework for increasing profitability in the South African construction industry and ensuring quality delivery of projects by alleviating collusion. Recommendations are that procurement processes should be made more transparent; better protection should be given to whistleblowers to encourage reporting of corrupt acts; and that the licence should be withdrawn from members of the built environment if found guilty of corrupt practices.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – South Africa; Corruption – South Africa
Soni, M. S. M. (2020). Corruption in the South African construction industry . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47270
Soni, Manqoba Snothile Mholi. "Corruption in the South African construction industry." 2020. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47270.
Soni, Manqoba Snothile Mholi. "Corruption in the South African construction industry." 2020. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Soni MSM. Corruption in the South African construction industry. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47270.
Soni MSM. Corruption in the South African construction industry. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2020. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47270
9. Von Below, Michael Anton. The market for South Africa's ferrous metals and ferro-alloys.
M.Phil. (Natural Economics)
Due to the overwhelming influence of gold on the national economy of South Africa, the importance of the other mineral resources are… (more)
Due to the overwhelming influence of gold on the national economy of South Africa, the importance of the other mineral resources are often underestimated. South Africa is the largest exporter of metals essential to the modern World industry - metals such as chrome, manganese and vanadium. Our vast reserves of these and other ferrous metals might yet prove to provide this country with substantial political and economic powers in years to come. The importance of the availability of ferrous metals for the continued existence of the modern global civilization is not always realised. These metals, in the form of various steels and other alloys, form an integral part of our daily lives in modern communities. This important role and the numerous problems faced by the global ferrous metals industry provided me with a challenging field of study. The phenomenon of cyclical volatility is inherent in mineral commodity markets and is eminently present in the markets for steel and related alloys, due mainly to the sensitivity of these markets to general economic welfare. In turn, and due to the derived demand relationship that exists between these metals and steel, the ferrous metals are particularly susceptible to economic prosperity and depression. More often than not, a period of economic prosperity is characterised by ferrous metal supply shortages, while excess supply is typical during periods of economic recession. Interest in the study of the complexities of ferrous metal markets was kindled whilst in the employ of the Minerals Bureau of the Department of Mineral and Energy Affairs.
Subjects/Keywords: Chromium industry - South Africa; Manganese industry - South Africa; Nickel industry - South Africa; Silicon
Von Below, M. A. (2014). The market for South Africa's ferrous metals and ferro-alloys . (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9876
Von Below, Michael Anton. "The market for South Africa's ferrous metals and ferro-alloys." 2014. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9876.
Von Below, Michael Anton. "The market for South Africa's ferrous metals and ferro-alloys." 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Von Below MA. The market for South Africa's ferrous metals and ferro-alloys. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9876.
Von Below MA. The market for South Africa's ferrous metals and ferro-alloys. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9876
10. [No author]. A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry .
Degree: 2011, University of Pretoria
URL: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07112011-132039/
► The global mining industry has been experiencing an unprecedented period of change, driven by merger and acquisition activities which ran at record highs at all… (more)
▼ The global mining industry has been experiencing an unprecedented period of change, driven by merger and acquisition activities which ran at record highs at all levels of the sector (Goldsmith, 2008). Metals became the new green on Wall Street, as mining displaced financial services to become the biggest source of mergers and acquisitions (Bloomberg, 12 June 2008). This was driven mainly by growing commodity demand from Asia which led to record commodity prices. Mining companies therefore positioned themselves to gain bigger economies of scale and diversification. The enactment of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development (MPRDA) Act, No. 28 of 2002, in South Africa also contributed to this trend. Mining mergers and acquisitions in South Africa have increased considerably, with all-time-high annual total deal values of about US5.3 billion and US5.7 billion in 2003 and 2006 respectively, according to deal information obtained from Dealogic. Despite this growing trend, various studies conducted indicate mixed outcomes as to whether mergers and acquisitions do create value. The bases for assessing value creation in mergers and acquisitions, however, often tend to differ and therefore require a comprehensive and holistic approach. This dissertation examines some of the key indicators that can be used to assess value creation in mergers and acquisitions holistically and comprehensively. Subsequently, a suitable and comprehensive value assessment model is developed and applied to some of the key mergers and acquisitions that occurred in the South African mining industry between 2003 and 2008. Advisors/Committee Members: Prof C Fauconnier (advisor), Prof R C W Webber-Youngman (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Mining industry; South africa; UCTD
author], [. (2011). A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07112011-132039/
author], [No. "A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry ." 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07112011-132039/.
author], [No. "A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry ." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
author] [. A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07112011-132039/.
author] [. A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-07112011-132039/
11. Moss, Ian. An investigation of training and mentoring of emerging contractors in the Eastern Cape.
Degree: MSc, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, 2008, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
► The first democratically elected government in South Africa came into power in 1994 and with this the whole country faced changes and new challenges. The… (more)
▼ The first democratically elected government in South Africa came into power in 1994 and with this the whole country faced changes and new challenges. The construction industry faced the challenge of incorporating and empowering previously disadvantaged people that were part of the industry as well as new emerging contractors that entered the industry. Various training and mentoring programmes were initiated by government as well as quasi-government institutions which attempted to address these challenges. Having an effective mentoring programme in place in the construction industry is critical to the development and growth of the emerging contractors as well as the industry as a whole. This research focuses on a specific programme to establish if the need for training and mentoring programmes exist and which specific aspects of the training need the most attention. The study furthermore, investigates the effect the programme had on emerging contractors on the specific programme. Primary data was collected by means of a telephonic questionnaire to emerging contractors on the mentoring programme as well as the mentors and service providers of the programme. Secondary data was obtained from the literature reviewed and from relevant publications. The main findings were that a need for the training and mentoring of emerging contractors exists and the study emphasizes that there is a demand for the ongoing monitoring of emerging contractors after completion of the programme. The study furthermore reveals that all aspects of the training and mentoring programme is important but more time and effort should be spent on the management and financial aspects of the programme The research is limited to emerging contractors and mentors who participated in the East Cape Development Corporation (ECDC) mentoring programme in the Eastern Cape and is limited to two specific regions namely Port Elizabeth and East London. The findings from the study could be used by training providers as well as mentors to enhance the existing programme to ensure proper rounding of the emerging contractors Advisors/Committee Members: Smallwood, John Prof.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – South Africa; Mentoring
Moss, I. (2008). An investigation of training and mentoring of emerging contractors in the Eastern Cape . (Masters Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1630
Moss, Ian. "An investigation of training and mentoring of emerging contractors in the Eastern Cape." 2008. Masters Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1630.
Moss, Ian. "An investigation of training and mentoring of emerging contractors in the Eastern Cape." 2008. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Moss I. An investigation of training and mentoring of emerging contractors in the Eastern Cape. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2008. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1630.
Moss I. An investigation of training and mentoring of emerging contractors in the Eastern Cape. [Masters Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1630
12. Rossouw, G. W. J. Nywerheidsaansporingsmaatreëls: 'n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief.
M. Comm.
Industrial incentives were introduced in South Africa for the first time during 1956. It was initially applied near the so-called homelands, and were… (more)
Industrial incentives were introduced in South Africa for the first time during 1956. It was initially applied near the so-called homelands, and were only made available to all the industrialists in 1996. The problem which led to this study was that the incentives which were granted to industrialists have had no real benefits for the economy in the long run. South Africa is still not competitive in the global markets, we are still facing low productivity levels and the economy has no real wealth creation amongst its people. The purpose for this study was to compare the industrial incentive programmes with that of other African countries, with other developing countries and even with some developed countries to identify the shortcomings. This would then indicate which route South Africa could take to ensure that monies paid to industrialists are well spent. The factors which governments are taking into consideration when introducing incentives to industrialists were identified. It became clear that there are major differences in the objectives between developing and developed countries. The factors identified by of the United Nations were taken as a benchmark and as a starting point to evaluate specific industrial incentives for South Africa. These factors are investments and financial resources, technology, exports, employment and skills development, and the protection of the environment. The Department of Trade and Industry is in a process to implement new incentive programmes. Although the proposals are accommodating the labour and skills problems of South Africa effectively, the other factors have not been addressed as promptly. Proposals have been made that all the factors as identified by the United Nations should be addressed much more comprehensively in future. The new incentive programmes have not been approved by the SA Government as yet.
Subjects/Keywords: Incentives in industry - South Africa.
Rossouw, G. W. J. (2012). Nywerheidsaansporingsmaatreëls: 'n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief . (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5559
Rossouw, G W J. "Nywerheidsaansporingsmaatreëls: 'n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief." 2012. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5559.
Rossouw, G W J. "Nywerheidsaansporingsmaatreëls: 'n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief." 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Rossouw GWJ. Nywerheidsaansporingsmaatreëls: 'n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5559.
Rossouw GWJ. Nywerheidsaansporingsmaatreëls: 'n Suid-Afrikaanse perspektief. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5559
13. Osae, William Kwabena. A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry.
Degree: Mining Engineering, 2011, University of Pretoria
Osae, W. (2011). A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26211
Osae, William. "A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry." 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26211.
Osae, William. "A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Osae W. A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26211.
Osae W. A value assessment of mergers and acquisition in the South African mining industry. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26211
14. Monyane, Thabiso Godfrey. "A lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa.
► A doctoral study was embarked upon with the intentions of addressing cost management problems encountered on Infrastructure Delivery Projects in South Africa. Given that poor… (more)
▼ A doctoral study was embarked upon with the intentions of addressing cost management problems encountered on Infrastructure Delivery Projects in South Africa. Given that poor cost performance constitute hindrance to the realization of project goals, it is imperative to eliminate it from project delivery. The prevalence of cost overrun in public sector projects is a call to all stakeholders to address cost management issues in the construction industry. The predominance of cost overruns in public sector construction projects in South Africa has been observed. With the decline of the current economic conditions in South Africa, project performance is a great concern that needs attention. In addition, ineffective initiatives to curb the abuse of the procurement processes are directly affecting the outcomes of construction projects, and if these status quo remains, the sector will continue to have a bad image and continued waste of taxpayers' money will not cease until the public sector remove non-value adding activities in their operations. Study adopted a mixed methods designed that collected both textual and statistical data. Semistructured interviews were undertaken to determine the outcomes of current project management practices in South Africa. In terms of performance of projects, the status quo paints a disconsolate picture. Findings reveal protracted processes, and the use of unqualified and inexperienced contribute to poor performance of public sector projects. Poor performance continues to dominate the construction sector, especially in the public sector. Interviews data were contrasted with evidence from project-related documents. Based on the data, the study produces a vignette of existing cost management frameworks applied to such projects. Encompassing various stages of the project delivery lifecycle, this vignette will enable an identification of the challenges afflicting cost management on projects. Accordingly, this study identified Lean opportunities from existing cost management practices. Such opportunities will enable identification of effective cost management during project delivery. There appears a need for collaborative cost management practices. Lean tools mentioned for improvement include the 5Whys, the big room, target value design, and the integration of design and construction. A collaborative cost management framework was developed through relevant theories to improve the cost management process of public sector projects.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – South Africa
Monyane, T. G. (2019). "A lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44535
Monyane, Thabiso Godfrey. ""A lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa." 2019. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44535.
Monyane, Thabiso Godfrey. ""A lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa." 2019. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Monyane TG. "A lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44535.
Monyane TG. "A lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44535
15. Ndalamba, Ken Kalala. An exploration into the understanding of Leadership Ethos and Critical Success Factors in public management: The case of the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and the Ministry of National Economy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
► This dissertation assumes an explorative and descriptive approach rather than a comparative approach. It aims at offering the concept of Leadership Ethos (LE) and its… (more)
▼ This dissertation assumes an explorative and descriptive approach rather than a comparative approach. It aims at offering the concept of Leadership Ethos (LE) and its inherent Critical Success Factors (CSFs) as a paradigm in the quest to secure organisational efficiency and effectiveness in public management, with a particular focus on the public policy implementation process. It begins by presenting the background to the study, providing relevant information about the problem and the methodology followed. It then introduces the context of the problem of the study, sketching the context of civil service leadership before the advent of democracy in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) and prior to independence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These two countries serve as the case study through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the National Ministry of Economy (ECONAT) respectively. This is followed by the presentation of the theoretical framework of the study, defined within the context of compliance-based and integrity-based approaches to leadership, resulting in discussions on leadership theories. This leads to an examination of public administration reforms (PARs) in the context of LE, illustrating how PARs have resulted in a change in organisational focus and culture of the public sector. The study examines relevant economic policies in the RSA and the DRC with a view to illustrate the effects of LE and its subsequent CSFs on performance in public management, in particular, with respect to the implementation of public policies. Data were then presented and analysed with the purpose of probing the understanding of LE and its inherent CSFs. It considers how LE enhances organisational efficiency, which in turn will enhance social transformation, by guaranteeing the successful implementation of economic policies. The study then presents a summary of the main findings in both case study research areas. In its conclusion, the study proposes recommendations towards a LE that contributes to more effective public policy implementation processes. Advisors/Committee Members: Esau, Michelle Vera (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Democratic Republic of the Congo; Economic policy; Public management; Public policy; Transformation; South Africa; Trade and industry; Leadership
Ndalamba, K. K. (2017). An exploration into the understanding of Leadership Ethos and Critical Success Factors in public management: The case of the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and the Ministry of National Economy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Thesis). University of the Western Cape. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5668
Ndalamba, Ken Kalala. "An exploration into the understanding of Leadership Ethos and Critical Success Factors in public management: The case of the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and the Ministry of National Economy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. " 2017. Thesis, University of the Western Cape. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5668.
Ndalamba, Ken Kalala. "An exploration into the understanding of Leadership Ethos and Critical Success Factors in public management: The case of the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and the Ministry of National Economy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. " 2017. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Ndalamba KK. An exploration into the understanding of Leadership Ethos and Critical Success Factors in public management: The case of the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and the Ministry of National Economy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5668.
Ndalamba KK. An exploration into the understanding of Leadership Ethos and Critical Success Factors in public management: The case of the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and the Ministry of National Economy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [Thesis]. University of the Western Cape; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5668
16. Froise, Timothy. Building Information Modelling as a catalyst for an Integrated Construction Project Delivery culture in South Africa.
Degree: Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology, 2014, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020872
► The importance of technology in construction partnering agreements has been recognised as a vital part of integrated project delivery (IPD) philosophy. Building information modelling (BIM)… (more)
▼ The importance of technology in construction partnering agreements has been recognised as a vital part of integrated project delivery (IPD) philosophy. Building information modelling (BIM) is increasingly being used by consultants in South Africa during the design phase of construction projects. However, its use is generally not aimed at an integrated project delivery approach, but rather as a tool to generate documentation, as BIM is generally more efficient than traditional computer aided design (CAD) software. For the full benefits of BIM to be realised, a greater degree of acculturation is required between construction project organisations (CPOs). The current cultures of CPOs are separationist in nature and tend to inhibit acculturation within the industry. BIM provides a central source of information that can improve communications between CPOs and foster a collaborative culture. The research examines IPD and BIM in the South African context and investigates how BIM can contribute to IPD. A survey was conducted among registered contractors from the three top grades and architecture practices from two regions in South Africa. The survey was placed in context by a case study that analysed the use of BIM and the resulting communication network seen in a public works project using typical procurement methods. The associated problems with the current accepted paradigm are illuminated by the research.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – South Africa; Construction projects – South Africa; Acculturation – South Africa
Froise, T. (2014). Building Information Modelling as a catalyst for an Integrated Construction Project Delivery culture in South Africa . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020872
Froise, Timothy. "Building Information Modelling as a catalyst for an Integrated Construction Project Delivery culture in South Africa." 2014. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020872.
Froise, Timothy. "Building Information Modelling as a catalyst for an Integrated Construction Project Delivery culture in South Africa." 2014. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Froise T. Building Information Modelling as a catalyst for an Integrated Construction Project Delivery culture in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020872.
Froise T. Building Information Modelling as a catalyst for an Integrated Construction Project Delivery culture in South Africa. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020872
17. Rivombo, Samson. An investigation into the high turnover rate of pharmacists in the South African pharmaceutical industry.
Degree: MBA, Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, 2013, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
► The main objective of this study was to investigate factors contributing to employee turnover in the South African pharmaceutical industry and to suggest strategies to… (more)
▼ The main objective of this study was to investigate factors contributing to employee turnover in the South African pharmaceutical industry and to suggest strategies to minimize it. Employee turnover is a persistent problem facing both public and private organizations in South Africa. In addition to the costs incurred when an employee resigns, losing employees results in a loss of knowledge, skills and experience. Numerous studies have been undertaken globally on this topic. However, this problem continues to adversely affect organizations in several ways. Schwab (1991) suggests that this is because there are no clear resolutions yet to this challenge. Based on literature review conducted, there is no study undertaken in South Africa attempting to address this problem. The purpose of this study was to identify factors contributing to high turnover rate of pharmacists in South Africa (the pharmaceutical industry in particular) and to recommend strategies to address this problem. A quantitative research approach was followed when addressing this problem. Literature review was conducted on employee turnover and a questionnaire was developed. The questionnaire was used as a measuring instrument. Following a non-probability, convenience sampling method, two pharmaceutical companies in Gauteng and one in the Eastern Cape were surveyed. The results were analysed by a statistician using Epi-info and stata software as tools for statistical analysis. The following factors were found to be key factors contributing to employee turnover in the pharmaceutical industry: (i) lack of career advancement opportunities, (ii) uncompetitive salary packages, (iii) perceived inequity reflecting leadership challenges, (iv) insufficient recognition for good performance, (v) stress, and (vi) insufficient retention strategies. An effective retention strategy should address all factors that may contribute to employee turnover. A retention strategy that combines competitive salary packages, opportunities for learning and career advancement, recognition, equity and support structures (to deal with stress), should be used in the pharmaceutical industry. This will assist in creating a motivating climate, which is a pre-requisite for job satisfaction and, in turn, employee retention Advisors/Committee Members: Berry, D M Prof.
Subjects/Keywords: Pharmaceutical industry – South Africa; Employees – Resignation – South Africa; Pharmacists – South Africa
Rivombo, S. (2013). An investigation into the high turnover rate of pharmacists in the South African pharmaceutical industry . (Masters Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1019786
Rivombo, Samson. "An investigation into the high turnover rate of pharmacists in the South African pharmaceutical industry." 2013. Masters Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1019786.
Rivombo, Samson. "An investigation into the high turnover rate of pharmacists in the South African pharmaceutical industry." 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Rivombo S. An investigation into the high turnover rate of pharmacists in the South African pharmaceutical industry. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1019786.
Rivombo S. An investigation into the high turnover rate of pharmacists in the South African pharmaceutical industry. [Masters Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1019786
18. Mnyaka, Mtutuzeli Bennett Basil. Impact and implication of future mobility on the South African automotive industry.
Degree: Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, 2013, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
► The South African Automotive industry has been one that has enjoyed the subsidies schemes like the Motor Industry Development Program (MIDP), and in the near… (more)
▼ The South African Automotive industry has been one that has enjoyed the subsidies schemes like the Motor Industry Development Program (MIDP), and in the near future the Automotive Production Development Program (APDP). There are however different schools of thought when it comes to subsidies for an industry. One is that there should be no incentives when others are for the schemes, which one is best for the growing economy of a young democratic and highly unemployed nation? Looking at the next planned incentive scheme to be introduced to replace the MIDP, the APDP is it better than the MIDP? How are these schemes going to benefit the country in the future and will they exist for as long as we have the Auto industry in South Africa? The objective is to prompt those in political power and positions capable of influencing infrastructure changes to think long term when making decisions today that will affect future generations. Future generations should be able to benefit from future technologies of the day and not be hindered by the lack of improved and capable infrastructure.
Subjects/Keywords: Motor Industry Development Programme; Motor vehicle industry – South Africa; Subsidies – South Africa; Incentives in industry – South Africa; Competition – South Africa
Mnyaka, M. B. B. (2013). Impact and implication of future mobility on the South African automotive industry . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020891
Mnyaka, Mtutuzeli Bennett Basil. "Impact and implication of future mobility on the South African automotive industry." 2013. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020891.
Mnyaka, Mtutuzeli Bennett Basil. "Impact and implication of future mobility on the South African automotive industry." 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Mnyaka MBB. Impact and implication of future mobility on the South African automotive industry. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020891.
Mnyaka MBB. Impact and implication of future mobility on the South African automotive industry. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1020891
19. [No author]. The implications of the 2014 construction regulations for the Department of Public Works procurement system.
► The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) notes that regulations seek to make improvements by changing individual or organisational behaviour in ways that generate… (more)
▼ The Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) notes that regulations seek to make improvements by changing individual or organisational behaviour in ways that generate positive impacts in terms of solving societal and economic problems. At its most basic level, regulations are designed to work according to implementation, leading to changes in behaviours that, in turn, lead to changes in outcomes. Such outcomes can be satisfaction in terms of an underlying problem or other (hopefully positive) changes in conditions in the world. Following this premise, this research project investigates the implications of the 2014 Construction Regulations for the Department of Public Works' procurement system. The study also examines the contents of the construction Regulations; the impact of the Construction Regulations 2014 – permit-to-work; client / contractor procurement issues; the enforcement of compliance to permit-to-work requirements, and education and training demands in relation to health and safety (H&S) competency. The study shows that even though industry role players are relatively familiar with the Construction Regulations 2014, there is a common concern regarding competency (education and training) levels required for the implementation of the permit-to-work requirement of the regulations. The concerns focus on the ability of the Department of Labour (DoL) to process the permits. Based on the study's findings, the research concludes that there would be cost implications for project actors when implementing the permit-to-work requirement and this cost factor could delay project initiation and planning, as well as service delivery.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – Safety regulations – South Africa; Construction industry – Standards – South Africa; Industrial procurement – South Africa
author], [. (2016). The implications of the 2014 construction regulations for the Department of Public Works procurement system . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10309
author], [No. "The implications of the 2014 construction regulations for the Department of Public Works procurement system." 2016. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10309.
author], [No. "The implications of the 2014 construction regulations for the Department of Public Works procurement system." 2016. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
author] [. The implications of the 2014 construction regulations for the Department of Public Works procurement system. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10309.
author] [. The implications of the 2014 construction regulations for the Department of Public Works procurement system. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10309
20. Tyindyana, Xolile. The challenges of professional women in a male-dominated South African construction industry.
► The opinions that South African construction industry is the most untransformed sector, highly gender active and men have difficulty in accepting women in the construction… (more)
▼ The opinions that South African construction industry is the most untransformed sector, highly gender active and men have difficulty in accepting women in the construction industry, hindered the development of the South African economy. The improved number of professional women entering the statuses of this male dominance is noticeable, but the percentage of men still speak volume. Hence, there are imbalances that are correspondent to discrimination trials. This study explore challenges faced by professional women in the construction industry of South Africa, in the Eastern Cape. The study embraced exploratory research design in order to formulate preliminary investigations based on relatively unknown areas of professional women in construction industry. Therefore, this qualitative method incorporated interpretivism as its research philosophy, with the motive that this paradigm succeeds individual ontology that does not perceive as objective and independent. The purposeful sampling technique deployed in identifying the research participants, coupled by ten (10) women rendering professional services in the construction industry. Data collected was analysed thematically, which gave rise to presented themes, deliberated and construed in headings framed from research objectives. The study revealed that professional women still trapped between resisting, accommodating masculine politics and femininity distinctions regardless of evolutions. Most participants attested to the gender imbalances that propagates marginalisation, which is in line with the revelations. The study also suggest that men reject professionalism identity in the context of women. Other key challenges were not limited to backgrounds of the industry, outlook and progression that necessitated women taking executive positions. Further still, participants are aware of flouted construction industry policies and the strategies to use to by their counterparts to obscure them. Hence, the study suggested monitoring and review of policies in place by the policy makers. A recommended that similar research be carried out in South Africa, particularly provinces, as a literature gap has been identified. These recommended studies could enhance professional women, men and policy makers in profound consideration of the challenges faced by professional women in the construction industry.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – South Africa; Construction industry – South Africa – Management; Women industrialists – South Africa
Tyindyana, X. (2019). The challenges of professional women in a male-dominated South African construction industry . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44962
Tyindyana, Xolile. "The challenges of professional women in a male-dominated South African construction industry." 2019. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44962.
Tyindyana, Xolile. "The challenges of professional women in a male-dominated South African construction industry." 2019. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Tyindyana X. The challenges of professional women in a male-dominated South African construction industry. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44962.
Tyindyana X. The challenges of professional women in a male-dominated South African construction industry. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44962
21. Rogerson, Jayne Margaret. The South African hotel industry, 1990 to 2010 : structure, segmentation and spatial change.
D.Phil. (Geography)
Geographical research, with its central concerns on place, space and the environment has been an important element of the growth and consolidation of… (more)
Geographical research, with its central concerns on place, space and the environment has been an important element of the growth and consolidation of tourism studies. Recent geographical research in tourism has investigated a variety of issues. Several areas where the contribution by geographers is notable include: destination planning and management, innovation, tourism entrepreneurship, human mobility, conservation and bio-security, international business, poverty reduction and pro-poor tourism and global environmental change. The movement of people away from their place of permanent residence creates a demand for lodging and other services in order to satisfy their tourist needs. The establishment, evolution and upgrading of the commercial accommodation sector, which includes hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, backpacker hostels and home-stays, is an important research area for tourism scholars and geographers. Accommodation provides a temporary home for the tourist and different accommodation types, notably hotels, assume an important function in cities. Notwithstanding the central role played by hotels, the hotel sector is under researched within the disciplines of economic geography, urban studies and tourism scholarship. Since 1990 and the upsurge in tourist arrivals, scholarship on tourism research has become a prominent avenue of enquiry for South African geographers. Whilst there has been some research on mainly small forms of accommodation, the hotel, which is the most visible expression of tourism has been largely ignored. This thesis provides a contribution to the neglected issues regarding the production or supply of accommodation. The broad goal of this investigation is to understand and investigate the fundamental restructuring which has taken place in the South African hotel industry over the period 1990 to 2010. This restructuring of the hotel sector involved a set of both structural and spatial changes. The study period begins with the demise of apartheid and South Africa's re-entry into the international tourism economy and ends with South Africa's hosting of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup. This study provides a detailed analysis of the changing structure and spatial organization of the hotel sector in a developing tourism economy. It further investigates the hotel as a type of property asset class and undertakes an analysis of the drivers of the changing structure of hotel development. The study then investigates the appearance and growth of the phenomenon of market segmentation in the South African hotel industry. The research further seeks to interpret the spatial changes occurring in the hotel sector at both the national and intra-urban scale of locational choice and finally explores the different geographies of hotel change as differentiated by factors of hotel quality, size and segment. This thesis seeks to re-dress the gap in knowledge of the South African hotel sector, whilst acknowledging that additional avenues of hotel research require further…
Subjects/Keywords: Hotel industry - South Africa; Hospitality industry - South Africa
Rogerson, J. M. (2013). The South African hotel industry, 1990 to 2010 : structure, segmentation and spatial change . (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8575
Rogerson, Jayne Margaret. "The South African hotel industry, 1990 to 2010 : structure, segmentation and spatial change." 2013. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8575.
Rogerson, Jayne Margaret. "The South African hotel industry, 1990 to 2010 : structure, segmentation and spatial change." 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Rogerson JM. The South African hotel industry, 1990 to 2010 : structure, segmentation and spatial change. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8575.
Rogerson JM. The South African hotel industry, 1990 to 2010 : structure, segmentation and spatial change. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8575
22. Monyane, Thabiso Godfrey. A "lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – Accounting; Construction industry – South Africa; Project management – South Africa
Monyane, T. G. (2019). A "lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44929
Monyane, Thabiso Godfrey. "A "lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa." 2019. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44929.
Monyane, Thabiso Godfrey. "A "lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa." 2019. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Monyane TG. A "lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44929.
Monyane TG. A "lean-led-evaluation" of infrastructure development improvement programme in South Africa. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/44929
23. [No author]. Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry .
► Unlawful, renegade and detached, these are some of the metaphors that can be said to be the summation of the taxi industry. Albeit the taxi… (more)
▼ Unlawful, renegade and detached, these are some of the metaphors that can be said to be the summation of the taxi industry. Albeit the taxi system predominantly operates as the chief transport mode, and economic enabler for its users, it still maintains a predominantly degenerate perception. The focus of this thesis is to emphasize how through re-appropriation and re-defining of the formative and descriptive elements of the taxi industry, one can begin to articulate a logical and befitting identity for the taxi industry. The methodology utilized is based on the principals of identity formulation, and programmatically expressive architecture. The intention of which, is to devise a methodology in which architecture can be used to restructure existing systems in a manner, which enables them to obtain a compelling logic. In so doing, the premise is to illustrate how through the use of design, architecture can be molded into a contrivance for formulate identity. The theoretical point of departure of this thesis is to explore the concept of architecture as the catalytic instrument in the creation, or identification of identity. Taking into consideration the degenerate image that the taxi industry has today, and its pragmatic relevance to society, the thesis aims to formulate programmatic and spatial qualities that begin to elevate the perception of the taxi industry. The design intention, aims to explore the measures in which architecture can be used to begin to redefine the taxi industry, through the uses of spatial articulation that represents the marriage between the public, and the taxi industry in a formal, informal and passive manner. Advisors/Committee Members: Mr R van Rensburg (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Architecture; Taxi industry; Identity; UCTD
author], [. (2011). Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03222011-185626/
author], [No. "Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry ." 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03222011-185626/.
author], [No. "Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry ." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
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author] [. Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-03222011-185626/
24. Mpye, Tebogo. Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry.
Degree: Architecture, 2011, University of Pretoria
Mpye, T. (2011). Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23363
Mpye, Tebogo. "Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry." 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23363.
Mpye, Tebogo. "Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Mpye T. Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23363.
Mpye T. Architecture and identity : redefining the taxi industry. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23363
25. [No author]. Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport .
► This dissertation attempts to delve in to the controversial and complicated world of affirmative action and transformation in South African sport. The history of this… (more)
▼ This dissertation attempts to delve in to the controversial and complicated world of affirmative action and transformation in South African sport. The history of this country is taken into account as we are still grappling with the legacy of apartheid in sport. Various sports are analysed in detail in tandem with the way these policies are implemented by the government. We look at the progress being made by the various administrators in sport at the provincial and national levels. The research was mainly focused on legislation that has been passed on the above issues and tested against the Constitution. One has to try and determine if affirmative action has a legal basis in the sporting arena and analyse the drawbacks already faced by the implementation of these policies. I have also tried to incorporate the experiences faced in Australia and New Zealand as they have both faced challenges of a similar nature in their sporting environments. It is important to acknowledge that there will never be an overnight solution to the challenges we face in sport. The road we have embarked on is a long and winding one and patience is indeed a key component as we strive to move from our bitter past. This has always been a sensitive issue in South Africa and great lengths have been taken to be as objective and as sensitive as possible in the work. Advisors/Committee Members: Prof R Cloete (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Sport; Transformation; South africa; Affirmative action; UCTD
author], [. (2011). Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06032011-151213/
author], [No. "Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport ." 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06032011-151213/.
author], [No. "Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport ." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
author] [. Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06032011-151213/.
author] [. Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport . [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06032011-151213/
26. Mwirigi, Christopher. Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport.
Degree: Procedural Law, 2011, University of Pretoria
Mwirigi, C. (2011). Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport . (Masters Thesis). University of Pretoria. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25220
Mwirigi, Christopher. "Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport." 2011. Masters Thesis, University of Pretoria. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25220.
Mwirigi, Christopher. "Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport." 2011. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Mwirigi C. Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25220.
Mwirigi C. Transformation and affirmative action in South African sport. [Masters Thesis]. University of Pretoria; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25220
27. Randera, Shabeer. A conceptual framework of the impact of the opening up of the South African economy post 1994 on the competitive strategies of companies active in the chemicals industry in South Africa.
M.B.A.
In this project, the researcher has investigated the factors relevant to competitiveness within the South African Chemicals Industry with the purpose of determining a… (more)
In this project, the researcher has investigated the factors relevant to competitiveness within the South African Chemicals Industry with the purpose of determining a conceptual framework of the strategic areas important for competitiveness in the South African Chemicals Industry. The challenge of the research problem resided in the fact that this study required the formulation of recommendations that would contribute to the development of competitive strategy for an industry that is diverse and fragmented in its historical development, strategies employed, markets served, technologies used, products manufactured and marketed, and scale of production. An additional challenge was the proprietary and confidential nature of the technology and strategies employed by individual firms within the industry. Given this paradigm, the researcher relied upon qualitative research techniques to address the complexity presented by the research problem. Individual focus interviews were employed to collect data. The data was then analysed and transcribed according to a specific protocol. Subsequently, the data was discussed and compared to literature available on the subject. Finally, conclusions were drawn and recommendations made which the researcher hopes make a positive contribution to the body of knowledge available with which to tackle the formidable problems facing the South African Chemicals Industry.
Subjects/Keywords: Competition - South Africa; Business planning - South Africa; South African chemicals industry
Randera, S. (2012). A conceptual framework of the impact of the opening up of the South African economy post 1994 on the competitive strategies of companies active in the chemicals industry in South Africa . (Thesis). University of Johannesburg. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5567
Randera, Shabeer. "A conceptual framework of the impact of the opening up of the South African economy post 1994 on the competitive strategies of companies active in the chemicals industry in South Africa." 2012. Thesis, University of Johannesburg. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5567.
Randera, Shabeer. "A conceptual framework of the impact of the opening up of the South African economy post 1994 on the competitive strategies of companies active in the chemicals industry in South Africa." 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Randera S. A conceptual framework of the impact of the opening up of the South African economy post 1994 on the competitive strategies of companies active in the chemicals industry in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5567.
Randera S. A conceptual framework of the impact of the opening up of the South African economy post 1994 on the competitive strategies of companies active in the chemicals industry in South Africa. [Thesis]. University of Johannesburg; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5567
28. Olatunji, Aiyetan Ayodeji. Influences on construction project delivery time.
Degree: DPhil, Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Information Technology, 2010, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
► Construction delays are a global phenomenon. Factors causing construction delays in construction projects differ from country to country, due to different prevailing conditions. The prevailing… (more)
▼ Construction delays are a global phenomenon. Factors causing construction delays in construction projects differ from country to country, due to different prevailing conditions. The prevailing conditions that could exert an influence on project delivery time are: political, economic, and physical factors as well as level of technological development; management style, and construction techniques. The construction industry is a major player in the economy, generating both employment and wealth. However, many projects experience extensive delays and thereby exceed initial time and cost estimates. This study aims at determining the causes of delays in project delivery in South Africa; evolving interventions, and developing a model for the delivery of projects on time. Inferential and linear regression statistical tools were used in the analysis of data for the study. The sample population consists of architects, builders, quantity surveyors, structural engineers, and clients, and the metropolitan cities of five provinces constituted the geographical delimitation of the study. The provinces are: Eastern Cape; Free State; Gauteng; KwaZulu-Natal, and Western Cape. The metropolitan cities are: Bloemfontein; Cape Town; Durban; Johannesburg, and Port Elizabeth. Findings which negatively influence project delivery time in South Africa include the following: lack of adequate planning; management style; the lack of constructability reviews of designs; inadequate motivation of workers; economic policies; lack of prompt payment to contractors, and quality of management during design and construction. Recommendations include: (1) The introduction of the following courses in built environment tertiary education � quality management competences; operational planning; design management, and generic management; (2) pre-qualification of suppliers; (3) inclusion of the following in tender documentation � human resource schedule; plant and equipment schedule; quality assurance plan, and work schedule; (4) appointment of materials specialists on a large projects; (5) the model developed should be adopted for use in the South African construction industry for the delivery of projects on time, and (6) the linear regression equation: Y = 13.1159 + 1.1341x or 35.3 percent addition on time for the estimation of project delivery time. Advisors/Committee Members: Smallwood, John Julian Prof, Shakantu, Winston Prof.
Subjects/Keywords: Construction industry – South Africa – Management; Project management – South Africa; Construction industry – Economic aspects – South Africa; Construction industry – Technological innovations – South Africa; Construction industry – Labor productivity – South Africa
Olatunji, A. A. (2010). Influences on construction project delivery time . (Doctoral Dissertation). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1548
Olatunji, Aiyetan Ayodeji. "Influences on construction project delivery time." 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1548.
Olatunji, Aiyetan Ayodeji. "Influences on construction project delivery time." 2010. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Olatunji AA. Influences on construction project delivery time. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1548.
Olatunji AA. Influences on construction project delivery time. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1548
29. Nohumba, Izekiel. A framework of growth options through diversification among shipping agencies in South Africa.
Submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Technology: Business Administration, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2017.
This thesis… (more)
This thesis was aimed at developing a model of growth through diversification, for shipping agencies in South Africa, under recessionary conditions. The study adopted a mixed methods approach, in seeking to develop a methodology to meet the aims of the research project; to develop a framework of diversification strategies for the shipping industry. The mixing of quantitative data and qualitative data not only enriched the findings but assisted with validation thereof, while achieving the research aims through the methodology adopted. The theoretical foundation of the study was on the theories of diversification, the theory of human behaviour and other economic principle theories, all of which were sampled among South African corporate executives in the shipping supply chain. Surveys were carried out using two structured research instruments in the form of questionnaires to collect quantitative data, with qualitative data collected through interviews, focus groups and observation. The data were analysed using triangulation to combine the results of the investigation. Statistical analysis was employed for the quantitative research and results illustrated in tables, combined with thematic analysis through qualitative research, to draw conclusions and recommendations on the study. The findings confirmed that there are opportunities for diversification into husbandry services, freight transportation, charterers' services and other markets along the supply chain. Reasons for diversification among shipping firms include similar resource utilisation to service many functions, diversification to gain market leadership and poor performance in existing markets. The theory is not conclusive about whether related or unrelated diversification affects firm performance. The development of operation Phakisa, to focus on unlocking the economic potential of South Africa's oceans, has not been addressed and needs more research into its feasibility and likely impact on the South African container shipping industry. There is need for management to mobilise resources, such that they can serve many functions and activities, and to build competences through human resources management. The study is relevant for the shipping supply chain executive, as it contributes to managerial decision-making, in terms of analysing their capability to create and apply knowledge in their competitive strategies.
Advisors/Committee Members: De Beer, Marie.
Subjects/Keywords: Diversification in industry – South Africa; Container ships – South Africa; Recessions – South Africa; Ships – Cargo – South Africa; Tonnage; Business cycles – South Africa
Nohumba, I. (2017). A framework of growth options through diversification among shipping agencies in South Africa . (Thesis). Durban University of Technology. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2664
Nohumba, Izekiel. "A framework of growth options through diversification among shipping agencies in South Africa." 2017. Thesis, Durban University of Technology. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2664.
Nohumba, Izekiel. "A framework of growth options through diversification among shipping agencies in South Africa." 2017. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Nohumba I. A framework of growth options through diversification among shipping agencies in South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2664.
Nohumba I. A framework of growth options through diversification among shipping agencies in South Africa. [Thesis]. Durban University of Technology; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2664
30. Munyaka, Sharon Audley. The relationship between authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and the intention to quit in a South African manufacturing organisation.
► Grounded in the positive psychology paradigm the recently recognised core construct of psychological capital was focussed in a South African study. A non-experimental, correlational study… (more)
▼ Grounded in the positive psychology paradigm the recently recognised core construct of psychological capital was focussed in a South African study. A non-experimental, correlational study (n=204) examined the relationship between authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and intention to quit. The present study was exploratory in nature and the pattern of relationships being investigated had not been previously tested in a South African context. A self-administered composite questionnaire consisting of five psychological scales were distributed to employees in the junior to senior management level at a global tyre manufacturing organisation based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The five scales were the Authentic Leadership Questionnaire by Walumbwa, Psychological Capital Questionnaire by Luthans, Psychological Climate by Koys and DeCotiis, Team Commitment by Bennett and the Intention to Quit Scale by Cohen. All the measures applied on the South African sample were developed outside South Africa and model equivalence had to be established. The content and structure of the measures were investigated through confirmatory factor analysis and exploratory factor analysis. With the exception of the Cohen scale of intention to quit, all other measures changed their factorial structures to suit the present data. The propositions in the study were tested through descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, post hoc tests, Cohen's d, Pearson product-moment correlation and multiple regressions. Structural equation models were built to test the relationships between the scales and sub scales of authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and intention to quit. Results of the analyses carried out, show significantly strong relationships between the variables. Of note is the marked relationship between authentic leadership and psychological climate. Most of the propositions were accepted in light of the relationships that emerged. The proposition indicating structural equation models was rejected because none of the models built in the study successfully produced an adequate fit on the data. Contributions of the study were in terms of the portability of the measurement instruments applied in the study as well as the relationships that emerged. Re-validation of the measures is required to enable clarity on how the variables in the study are interpreted across cultural contexts. Directions for future research include extending the study to other samples and other cultures. Measuring social desirability of the instruments could possibly provide clarity on how the different samples respond to the measures. Studies that compare the reading ability as well as the ability to comprehend the items in the measures would provide valuable information.
Subjects/Keywords: Leadership – South Africa; Organizational commitment – South Africa; Work environment – South Africa; Employees – Resignation – South Africa; Tire industry workers – South Africa
Munyaka, S. A. (2012). The relationship between authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and the intention to quit in a South African manufacturing organisation . (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021088
Munyaka, Sharon Audley. "The relationship between authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and the intention to quit in a South African manufacturing organisation." 2012. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 19, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021088.
Munyaka, Sharon Audley. "The relationship between authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and the intention to quit in a South African manufacturing organisation." 2012. Web. 19 Jan 2021.
Munyaka SA. The relationship between authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and the intention to quit in a South African manufacturing organisation. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 19]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021088.
Munyaka SA. The relationship between authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate, team commitment and the intention to quit in a South African manufacturing organisation. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021088