Influencing factors for future youth entrepreneurs : a conceptual framework for the transport industry
- Hughes, S., Schachtebeck, C.
- Authors: Hughes, S. , Schachtebeck, C.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intent , Youth entrepreneurship , Transport industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273092 , uj:29087 , Citation: Hughes, S. & Schachtebeck, C. 2018. Influencing factors for future youth entrepreneurs : a conceptual framework for the transport industry.
- Description: Abstract: The transport industry is currently facing numerous challenges, such as the difficult economic situation South Africa finds itself in, manifested in lower levels of discretionary spending of consumers, and associated margin pressures on the industry as a whole. The stubbornly high levels of youth unemployment have caught the attention of the South African government, as the status quo also forms part of the problematic socio-economic situation. Promoting youth entrepreneurship within the transport industry can positively contribute to alleviating some of the challenges the youth face, such as unemployment and lack of job prospects...
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- Authors: Hughes, S. , Schachtebeck, C.
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Entrepreneurial intent , Youth entrepreneurship , Transport industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273092 , uj:29087 , Citation: Hughes, S. & Schachtebeck, C. 2018. Influencing factors for future youth entrepreneurs : a conceptual framework for the transport industry.
- Description: Abstract: The transport industry is currently facing numerous challenges, such as the difficult economic situation South Africa finds itself in, manifested in lower levels of discretionary spending of consumers, and associated margin pressures on the industry as a whole. The stubbornly high levels of youth unemployment have caught the attention of the South African government, as the status quo also forms part of the problematic socio-economic situation. Promoting youth entrepreneurship within the transport industry can positively contribute to alleviating some of the challenges the youth face, such as unemployment and lack of job prospects...
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Innovation and culture as dynamic capabilities: The case of a vertically integrated sawmilling company
- Authors: Malumane, T. T. , Hughes, S.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Resource based view , Organisational culture , Competitive advantage
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/402477 , uj:33682 , Citation: Malumane, T. T. & Hughes, S. 2019. Innovation and culture as dynamic capabilities: The case of a vertically integrated sawmilling company.
- Description: Abstract: The growing pressure faced by organisations as a result of changes in the business environment and intense global competition has created the need for organisations to adapt and rejuvenate in order to remain competitive and profitable. The strategic use of organisational resources and capabilities has been recognised as central in the pursuit of a sustained competitive advantage in dynamic markets. To this end this study considered how organisational culture and innovation enabling capabilities can act as strategic and dynamic resources which are effective sources of competitive advantage. The research methodology applied to this study was a qualitative case study. Data was gathered in two phases, firstly through a surveying instrument and secondly by means of semi structured interviews. The analysis of the case study revealed a misalignment between the dominant culture at Company X, the dynamic nature of its environment and the need for a competitive advantage. Organisational capabilities with either an enabling or inhibiting impact on innovation were also investigated and informed the outcomes of this study’s objectives. The conclusions and implications suggested that Company X reflect on the efficacy of its strategy in driving innovation, and ensure that leadership hones their ability to appropriately leverage off the diverse expertise prevalent in the organisation, doing so in a manner that promotes inclusivity.
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- Authors: Malumane, T. T. , Hughes, S.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Resource based view , Organisational culture , Competitive advantage
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/402477 , uj:33682 , Citation: Malumane, T. T. & Hughes, S. 2019. Innovation and culture as dynamic capabilities: The case of a vertically integrated sawmilling company.
- Description: Abstract: The growing pressure faced by organisations as a result of changes in the business environment and intense global competition has created the need for organisations to adapt and rejuvenate in order to remain competitive and profitable. The strategic use of organisational resources and capabilities has been recognised as central in the pursuit of a sustained competitive advantage in dynamic markets. To this end this study considered how organisational culture and innovation enabling capabilities can act as strategic and dynamic resources which are effective sources of competitive advantage. The research methodology applied to this study was a qualitative case study. Data was gathered in two phases, firstly through a surveying instrument and secondly by means of semi structured interviews. The analysis of the case study revealed a misalignment between the dominant culture at Company X, the dynamic nature of its environment and the need for a competitive advantage. Organisational capabilities with either an enabling or inhibiting impact on innovation were also investigated and informed the outcomes of this study’s objectives. The conclusions and implications suggested that Company X reflect on the efficacy of its strategy in driving innovation, and ensure that leadership hones their ability to appropriately leverage off the diverse expertise prevalent in the organisation, doing so in a manner that promotes inclusivity.
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Navigating institutional voids : A managerial perspective on the competitiveness of selected African countries
- Authors: Scholtz, F. , Hughes, S.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Institutional voids , Management in Africa , Resource constraints
- Language: English
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/402389 , uj:33671 , Citation: Scholtz, F. & Hughes, S. 2019. Navigating institutional voids : A managerial perspective on the competitiveness of selected African countries.
- Description: Abstract: Africa represents tremendous potential constrained by complex challenges. A qualitative approach was used to do a thematic macro analysis of the competitiveness of Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa using the management research category, navigating institutional voids, identified by George et al. (2016) and incorporating data from the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report (GCR). This study provides a framework for comparative analysis to inform business practitioners of issues, challenges and opportunities and propose a research agenda for management scholars. In several of the factors, South Africa had the highest ranking. However, the most interesting findings emerge when analysing the measures on which all three African countries had equally poor ranks, namely; the quality of the education system and of math and science education. Additionally, information relating to some subthemes was lacking which could be the result of two factors. Firstly, certain sub-themes are difficult to quantify which makes it challenging to measure by way of a scale or rank. Secondly, there may be some information on certain sub-themes but the conditions or policies that give rise to the information are highly contextual and cannot be compared between countries in a meaningful way. Regardless of the constraints, the existing sub-themes are widely accepted to have a bearing on competitiveness.
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- Authors: Scholtz, F. , Hughes, S.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Institutional voids , Management in Africa , Resource constraints
- Language: English
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/402389 , uj:33671 , Citation: Scholtz, F. & Hughes, S. 2019. Navigating institutional voids : A managerial perspective on the competitiveness of selected African countries.
- Description: Abstract: Africa represents tremendous potential constrained by complex challenges. A qualitative approach was used to do a thematic macro analysis of the competitiveness of Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa using the management research category, navigating institutional voids, identified by George et al. (2016) and incorporating data from the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report (GCR). This study provides a framework for comparative analysis to inform business practitioners of issues, challenges and opportunities and propose a research agenda for management scholars. In several of the factors, South Africa had the highest ranking. However, the most interesting findings emerge when analysing the measures on which all three African countries had equally poor ranks, namely; the quality of the education system and of math and science education. Additionally, information relating to some subthemes was lacking which could be the result of two factors. Firstly, certain sub-themes are difficult to quantify which makes it challenging to measure by way of a scale or rank. Secondly, there may be some information on certain sub-themes but the conditions or policies that give rise to the information are highly contextual and cannot be compared between countries in a meaningful way. Regardless of the constraints, the existing sub-themes are widely accepted to have a bearing on competitiveness.
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