Outsmarting the competition : using competitive intelligence in a South African company.
- Begg, Mohsin, Du Toit, Adeline
- Authors: Begg, Mohsin , Du Toit, Adeline
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Competitive intelligence
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6194 , ISSN 978-0-86970-661-9 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5273
- Description: The purpose of this research was to establish the level of importance attached to competitive intelligence (CI) at a mass import retail organization in South Africa. The rationale of CI is to alert an organization about the current situation as it relates to its business environment and competitors, and how these aspects affect the competitive situation. In this paper, the value and significance that CI presents to organizations upon implementation are discussed by focusing upon the need for a competitive strategy, the significance of institutionalizing CI, various organizational structure options and the establishment of a CI culture. A survey was conducted at a mass imparl retail organization to determine the level of imparlance attached to CI. A total of 107 employees were randomly selected to participate in the completion of a questionnaire. Based on the results, it was found that this organization practised CI, albeit in an informal manner, and it was concluded that there was a relatively high level of imparlance attached to CI within this organization. However, areas for improvement were identified and a recommendation was made of implementing a formal CI function within the organization.
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- Authors: Begg, Mohsin , Du Toit, Adeline
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Competitive intelligence
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6194 , ISSN 978-0-86970-661-9 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5273
- Description: The purpose of this research was to establish the level of importance attached to competitive intelligence (CI) at a mass import retail organization in South Africa. The rationale of CI is to alert an organization about the current situation as it relates to its business environment and competitors, and how these aspects affect the competitive situation. In this paper, the value and significance that CI presents to organizations upon implementation are discussed by focusing upon the need for a competitive strategy, the significance of institutionalizing CI, various organizational structure options and the establishment of a CI culture. A survey was conducted at a mass imparl retail organization to determine the level of imparlance attached to CI. A total of 107 employees were randomly selected to participate in the completion of a questionnaire. Based on the results, it was found that this organization practised CI, albeit in an informal manner, and it was concluded that there was a relatively high level of imparlance attached to CI within this organization. However, areas for improvement were identified and a recommendation was made of implementing a formal CI function within the organization.
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Role of the learning organization paradigm in improving intellectual capital
- Du Toit, Adeline, Pienaar, Jaco
- Authors: Du Toit, Adeline , Pienaar, Jaco
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Intellectual capital , Horseracing industry - South Africa , Phumelela (Firm: South Africa)
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6188 , ISBN 978-86970-661-9 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5265
- Description: The purpose of this research was to determine to what extent intellectual capital is recognised and developed in a company in the South African horseracing industry. Intellectual capital is defined according to three categories -human, structural and relational capital. Intellectual capital's organizational importance is also discussed. The empirical study is conducted by examining the annual reports and financial statements of Phumelela. Intellectual capital is the main focus of the study, with knowledge sharing and the learning organisation seen as key intellectual capital development methods. The learning organisation is an essential paradigm in the knowledge economy and refers to an organisational and individua! mindset for knowledge improvement, goal achievement. and development. The importance of the learning organisation is discussed in an intellectual capital context.
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- Authors: Du Toit, Adeline , Pienaar, Jaco
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Intellectual capital , Horseracing industry - South Africa , Phumelela (Firm: South Africa)
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6188 , ISBN 978-86970-661-9 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5265
- Description: The purpose of this research was to determine to what extent intellectual capital is recognised and developed in a company in the South African horseracing industry. Intellectual capital is defined according to three categories -human, structural and relational capital. Intellectual capital's organizational importance is also discussed. The empirical study is conducted by examining the annual reports and financial statements of Phumelela. Intellectual capital is the main focus of the study, with knowledge sharing and the learning organisation seen as key intellectual capital development methods. The learning organisation is an essential paradigm in the knowledge economy and refers to an organisational and individua! mindset for knowledge improvement, goal achievement. and development. The importance of the learning organisation is discussed in an intellectual capital context.
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Working knowledge : how knowledge workers in an enterprise manage what they know
- Steyn, Piet, Du Toit, Adeline
- Authors: Steyn, Piet , Du Toit, Adeline
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Knowledge workers , Knowledge management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6191 , ISBN 978-0-86970-661-9 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5270
- Description: This paper focuses on the role of the knowledge worker and their contribution to the achievement of an enterprise's objectives. Knowledge workers do not have enough time to keep abreast of new knowledge and need more than motivation to assist with the capturing of tacit knowledge. The purpose of the empirical survey was to determine the role and contribution of knowledge workers to the objectives of a South African technology-oriented company. A high percentage of respondents indicated a positive relationship .between a worker's position on the organisational hierarchy and the opportunities for the worker to make knowledge contributions. Tile metrics applied to measuring the contribution of knowledge workers need to be carefully considered.
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- Authors: Steyn, Piet , Du Toit, Adeline
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Knowledge workers , Knowledge management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6191 , ISBN 978-0-86970-661-9 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5270
- Description: This paper focuses on the role of the knowledge worker and their contribution to the achievement of an enterprise's objectives. Knowledge workers do not have enough time to keep abreast of new knowledge and need more than motivation to assist with the capturing of tacit knowledge. The purpose of the empirical survey was to determine the role and contribution of knowledge workers to the objectives of a South African technology-oriented company. A high percentage of respondents indicated a positive relationship .between a worker's position on the organisational hierarchy and the opportunities for the worker to make knowledge contributions. Tile metrics applied to measuring the contribution of knowledge workers need to be carefully considered.
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Knowledge management as a strategic management tool at a South African enterprise.
- Du Toit, Adeline, Steyn, Piet
- Authors: Du Toit, Adeline , Steyn, Piet
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Knowledge management , Strategic management , Technology-oriented enterprises - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5848 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7935
- Description: The primary aim of this article was to explore the role of a knowledge management strategy to achieve a South African technology-oriented enterprise’s business strategy. The linking between knowledge management and the business strategy was viewed as the crux for successful knowledge management in any enterprise. Knowledge plays a crucial role in the competitive nature of enterprises and hence constitutes a critical component of enterprise strategy. The purpose of the empirical survey was to determine the relationship between the knowledge management function and the business strategy at the enterprise. A questionnaire survey was conducted and 355 employees were randomly selected to form the sample. The majority of the respondents were of the opinion that knowledge management plays an important role in the enterprise’s strategies, policies and practices. When implementing a knowledge management strategy, the prioritisation of knowledge management activities, as well as their integration with other business processes, should be an important management focus area and steps for the successful implementation of a knowledge management strategy were recommended.
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- Authors: Du Toit, Adeline , Steyn, Piet
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Knowledge management , Strategic management , Technology-oriented enterprises - South Africa
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5848 , ISSN 1993-8233 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7935
- Description: The primary aim of this article was to explore the role of a knowledge management strategy to achieve a South African technology-oriented enterprise’s business strategy. The linking between knowledge management and the business strategy was viewed as the crux for successful knowledge management in any enterprise. Knowledge plays a crucial role in the competitive nature of enterprises and hence constitutes a critical component of enterprise strategy. The purpose of the empirical survey was to determine the relationship between the knowledge management function and the business strategy at the enterprise. A questionnaire survey was conducted and 355 employees were randomly selected to form the sample. The majority of the respondents were of the opinion that knowledge management plays an important role in the enterprise’s strategies, policies and practices. When implementing a knowledge management strategy, the prioritisation of knowledge management activities, as well as their integration with other business processes, should be an important management focus area and steps for the successful implementation of a knowledge management strategy were recommended.
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