'n Makro-ekonomiese inligtingsraamwerk vir ontwikkelingsbeplanning met spesifieke verwysing na ontwikkelingstreek G
- Authors: Malan, Christo Daniel
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Economic development , Community development - South Africa , Rural development - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13451 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13488
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Southern Africa, when viewed in the context of a developing region, is an area of extremes. Sophisticated urban development, financial markets, agricultural development and technically-advanced production processes form a direct contrast to the squatting, subsistence agriculture, malnutrition and unemployment found in a single complex Southern Africa socio-economic environment. The most important goal of economic development in Southern Africa is the raising of the standard of living of the entire population. The interests and needs of the individual play a prominent role in this pre-determined goal. The results that are obtained in this process are largely determined by the element of planning. In the planning stage, vision and insight need to be displayed to determine the anticipated end results. The availability of current information is the basis on which any real action, in the attempt to achieve the aforementioned objective, will depend. The purpose of this study was to compile a macro-economic information framework for development planning and to illustrate this framework with an example.
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- Authors: Malan, Christo Daniel
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Economic development , Community development - South Africa , Rural development - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13451 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13488
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Southern Africa, when viewed in the context of a developing region, is an area of extremes. Sophisticated urban development, financial markets, agricultural development and technically-advanced production processes form a direct contrast to the squatting, subsistence agriculture, malnutrition and unemployment found in a single complex Southern Africa socio-economic environment. The most important goal of economic development in Southern Africa is the raising of the standard of living of the entire population. The interests and needs of the individual play a prominent role in this pre-determined goal. The results that are obtained in this process are largely determined by the element of planning. In the planning stage, vision and insight need to be displayed to determine the anticipated end results. The availability of current information is the basis on which any real action, in the attempt to achieve the aforementioned objective, will depend. The purpose of this study was to compile a macro-economic information framework for development planning and to illustrate this framework with an example.
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A comparison between the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurial activity
- Authors: Le Roux, Suzette Johanna
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Organizational change , Economic development , Businesspeople , Success in business
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/374712 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82617 , uj:18980
- Description: Abstract:Orientation As an entrepreneur/mentor, I am fascinated by the issue of why some start-up businesses flourish and others struggle to survive. In line with this and in order to increase understanding of entrepreneurial success, there is, as Bakker, Curşeu, and Vermeulen (2007) state, a need for empirical research to be conducted into the thought processes of entrepreneurs during strategic decision-making. In this study I endeavoured to discover why so many businesses fail and, subsequently, find a way to improve the success rate of novice entrepreneurs by exploring the mental models that support their decision-making. Research question The research question that guided the study investigated the differences between the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in successful businesses and those involved in unsuccessful entrepreneurial activity. Research aim and objectives The aim of the study was to explore and describe the concrete experiences and mental models of a small group of entrepreneurs, of which I was one. The following key objectives were identified for the study: To identify the critical elements of the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in successful entrepreneurial activity To ascertain the way in which the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in successful entrepreneurial activity differ from those involved in unsuccessful entrepreneurial activity To suggest interventions that would be appropriate for altering the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in unsuccessful activity so that they resemble the mental models of those involved in successful entrepreneurial activity... , D.Phil.
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- Authors: Le Roux, Suzette Johanna
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Organizational change , Economic development , Businesspeople , Success in business
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/374712 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82617 , uj:18980
- Description: Abstract:Orientation As an entrepreneur/mentor, I am fascinated by the issue of why some start-up businesses flourish and others struggle to survive. In line with this and in order to increase understanding of entrepreneurial success, there is, as Bakker, Curşeu, and Vermeulen (2007) state, a need for empirical research to be conducted into the thought processes of entrepreneurs during strategic decision-making. In this study I endeavoured to discover why so many businesses fail and, subsequently, find a way to improve the success rate of novice entrepreneurs by exploring the mental models that support their decision-making. Research question The research question that guided the study investigated the differences between the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in successful businesses and those involved in unsuccessful entrepreneurial activity. Research aim and objectives The aim of the study was to explore and describe the concrete experiences and mental models of a small group of entrepreneurs, of which I was one. The following key objectives were identified for the study: To identify the critical elements of the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in successful entrepreneurial activity To ascertain the way in which the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in successful entrepreneurial activity differ from those involved in unsuccessful entrepreneurial activity To suggest interventions that would be appropriate for altering the mental models of entrepreneurs involved in unsuccessful activity so that they resemble the mental models of those involved in successful entrepreneurial activity... , D.Phil.
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A sub-sectoral analysis of de-industrialisation across countries
- Authors: Mawelela, Thobile Millicent
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Deindustrialization , Industrialization , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/451969 , uj:39846
- Description: Abstract: This minor dissertation is an empirical enquiry into the structural dynamics of de-industrialisation at a manufacturing sub-sectoral level. Our aim with this work is to identify uniform patterns of manufacturing sub-sectoral development or empirical regularities that characterise the process of industrial development and de-industrialisation across countries and over time. As a conceptual framework, this study adopts the inverted-U curve by Rowthorn (1994), which makes the prediction that the industrialisation and de-industrialisation trajectory of a country follows an inverted-U pattern over the course of development. However, bearing in mind the structural diversity of manufacturing sub-sectors, as emphasised within the Structuralist and Neo-Schumpeterian literature, the first hypothesis we propose points to diversities in the development patterns of the manufacturing sub-sectors over the course of development... , M.Phil. (Industrial Policy)
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- Authors: Mawelela, Thobile Millicent
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Deindustrialization , Industrialization , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/451969 , uj:39846
- Description: Abstract: This minor dissertation is an empirical enquiry into the structural dynamics of de-industrialisation at a manufacturing sub-sectoral level. Our aim with this work is to identify uniform patterns of manufacturing sub-sectoral development or empirical regularities that characterise the process of industrial development and de-industrialisation across countries and over time. As a conceptual framework, this study adopts the inverted-U curve by Rowthorn (1994), which makes the prediction that the industrialisation and de-industrialisation trajectory of a country follows an inverted-U pattern over the course of development. However, bearing in mind the structural diversity of manufacturing sub-sectors, as emphasised within the Structuralist and Neo-Schumpeterian literature, the first hypothesis we propose points to diversities in the development patterns of the manufacturing sub-sectors over the course of development... , M.Phil. (Industrial Policy)
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Aid modalities, ownership and institutionalisation of donor funded programmes in South Africa
- Authors: Aniruth, Jayanthi
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Public welfare , Public welfare administration , Aid to families with dependent children programs , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/453441 , uj:40032
- Description: Abstract: The effectiveness of the aid enterprise is a matter of much debate, with some scholars arguing that even interventions that are successfully implemented, seldom last beyond the withdrawal of the donor. This failure is often attributed to a lack of ownership and studies of aid effectiveness often call for greater local ownership. But what does local ownership mean, how does it manifest on individual interventions and does greater ownership translate into greater sustainability in practice? This research investigates how donor rules affect local ownership and how local ownership in turn influences programme institutionalisation. The research uses two programmes as illustrative case studies: the Area Based Management Programme (ABM) within the eThekwini Municipal Authority (EMA) and the Gijima KZN LED Support Programme (Gijima) within the provincial Department of Economic Affairs and Tourism (DEDT). The research hypothesises that the ABM, which was funded through the sector based support (SBS) modality, would enjoy greater levels of local ownership that would lead to better institutionalisation outcomes than Gijima, which was funded through the project based support (PBS) modality... , D.Phil. (Anthropology and Development Studies)
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- Authors: Aniruth, Jayanthi
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Public welfare , Public welfare administration , Aid to families with dependent children programs , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/453441 , uj:40032
- Description: Abstract: The effectiveness of the aid enterprise is a matter of much debate, with some scholars arguing that even interventions that are successfully implemented, seldom last beyond the withdrawal of the donor. This failure is often attributed to a lack of ownership and studies of aid effectiveness often call for greater local ownership. But what does local ownership mean, how does it manifest on individual interventions and does greater ownership translate into greater sustainability in practice? This research investigates how donor rules affect local ownership and how local ownership in turn influences programme institutionalisation. The research uses two programmes as illustrative case studies: the Area Based Management Programme (ABM) within the eThekwini Municipal Authority (EMA) and the Gijima KZN LED Support Programme (Gijima) within the provincial Department of Economic Affairs and Tourism (DEDT). The research hypothesises that the ABM, which was funded through the sector based support (SBS) modality, would enjoy greater levels of local ownership that would lead to better institutionalisation outcomes than Gijima, which was funded through the project based support (PBS) modality... , D.Phil. (Anthropology and Development Studies)
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An assessment of determinants of firm productivity in Zimbabwe
- Authors: Chaoneka, Reginald
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Manufactures - Africa, Sub-Saharan - Case studies , Manufactures - Zimbabwe , Globalization - Economic aspects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/448622 , uj:39366
- Description: Abstract: Productivity is a major driver of sustainable economic growth, and it is essential in promoting national welfare. Countries follow different paths to enhance productivity growth. Developing countries continue to face major problems in achieving sustainable growth. The International Labour Organization (2005) highlighted that bridging the world productivity gap is crucial for poverty alleviation, boosting output growth, and creating decent jobs. Most people in Zimbabwe are employed in work that is not sufficiently productive to yield a decent income (International Labour Organization, 2016). This paper investigates the most important determinants of a firm’s productivity in Zimbabwe, using data from World Bank Enterprise Surveys. The research further explores determinants of productivity in small enterprises, since a large number of urban citizens rely on small and medium-sized enterprises for their livelihoods. For 2011 and 2016, the following factors emerged as important for productivity: International Organization for Standardization certification; purchase of equipment; finance; and female ownership. For the 2011 sample, tax administration, labour regulation obstacles, water, internet, research and development, foreign subsidiaries, and brain drain are important. Since the economic and political environment changes with time, in 2016, cheap imports, highly skilled production workers, electricity, research and development expenditure, and process innovations were very important productivity factors. These factors affect small and medium-sized enterprises and large firms differently. Cheap imports, the brain drain, and highly skilled workers tend to be more important in terms of large firms’ productivity levels. Small and medium-sized enterprises seem to be affected by factors such as water cuts, the purchase of assets, female ownership, tax administration, and foreign ownership. , M.Phil. (Industrial Policy)
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- Authors: Chaoneka, Reginald
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Manufactures - Africa, Sub-Saharan - Case studies , Manufactures - Zimbabwe , Globalization - Economic aspects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/448622 , uj:39366
- Description: Abstract: Productivity is a major driver of sustainable economic growth, and it is essential in promoting national welfare. Countries follow different paths to enhance productivity growth. Developing countries continue to face major problems in achieving sustainable growth. The International Labour Organization (2005) highlighted that bridging the world productivity gap is crucial for poverty alleviation, boosting output growth, and creating decent jobs. Most people in Zimbabwe are employed in work that is not sufficiently productive to yield a decent income (International Labour Organization, 2016). This paper investigates the most important determinants of a firm’s productivity in Zimbabwe, using data from World Bank Enterprise Surveys. The research further explores determinants of productivity in small enterprises, since a large number of urban citizens rely on small and medium-sized enterprises for their livelihoods. For 2011 and 2016, the following factors emerged as important for productivity: International Organization for Standardization certification; purchase of equipment; finance; and female ownership. For the 2011 sample, tax administration, labour regulation obstacles, water, internet, research and development, foreign subsidiaries, and brain drain are important. Since the economic and political environment changes with time, in 2016, cheap imports, highly skilled production workers, electricity, research and development expenditure, and process innovations were very important productivity factors. These factors affect small and medium-sized enterprises and large firms differently. Cheap imports, the brain drain, and highly skilled workers tend to be more important in terms of large firms’ productivity levels. Small and medium-sized enterprises seem to be affected by factors such as water cuts, the purchase of assets, female ownership, tax administration, and foreign ownership. , M.Phil. (Industrial Policy)
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An assessment of the entrepreneurial mindset of high school learners in Gauteng
- Authors: Chilenga, Ntharika Lusungu
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship - South Africa - Gauteng , Youth - Employment - South Africa - Gauteng , Small business - South Africa - Gauteng , Economic development , High school students
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/283260 , uj:30542
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: Since the realisation of South Africa’s democracy in 1994, many would have thought that with the entire population actively participating, the economy would have gone from strength to strength. However, literature shows that, in the past 24 years the formal sector has faced difficulties in absorbing the yearly growth of job seekers in the market which has led to high unemployment rates. Entrepreneurship, through successful business venturing, plays a pivotal role in a nation’s endeavour to create jobs and boost the economy. Global Entrepreneurships Monitor (GEM) reports state that South Africa’s early stage total entrepreneurial activity (TEA) is lower than most countries that are at comparable levels of development. The idea is that if more people, with particular reference to high school learners, receive practical entrepreneurship education, South Africa’s entrepreneurial activity would drastically be increased. The main objective of this study is to assess the level of the entrepreneurial mindset of high school learners in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The study concluded that the entrepreneurial mindset is made up of two sub-constructs: entrepreneurial traits and entrepreneurial skills. Secondary aims were to analyse the correlation between entrepreneurial traits and the entrepreneurial mindset; analyse the relationships between the learner’s future intentions and their entrepreneurial mindset; the relationship between gender and the entrepreneurial mindset; the relationship between parents who have their own businesses and the entrepreneurial mindset; and the relationship between a learner’s favourite subject and the entrepreneurial mindset. The study included questionnaires submitted anonymously to 320 learners from 10 high schools in Gauteng. The study indicates that the level of entrepreneurial mindset of learners in Gauteng is relatively high with a mean score of 3.5979 (out of five). In addition to this, there is a correlation between entrepreneurial traits and entrepreneurial skills; which means any intervention regarding each sub-factor will raise or drop the entrepreneurial mindset as a whole. Furthermore, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference between: Gender and Entrepreneurial traits; Favourite Subject and Entrepreneurial Traits; Favourite Subject and Entrepreneurial Skills; Parents Owning Business and Entrepreneurial Traits; Parents Owning Business and Entrepreneurial Skills; Future Intentions and Entrepreneurial Traits; Future Intentions and...
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- Authors: Chilenga, Ntharika Lusungu
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship - South Africa - Gauteng , Youth - Employment - South Africa - Gauteng , Small business - South Africa - Gauteng , Economic development , High school students
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/283260 , uj:30542
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: Since the realisation of South Africa’s democracy in 1994, many would have thought that with the entire population actively participating, the economy would have gone from strength to strength. However, literature shows that, in the past 24 years the formal sector has faced difficulties in absorbing the yearly growth of job seekers in the market which has led to high unemployment rates. Entrepreneurship, through successful business venturing, plays a pivotal role in a nation’s endeavour to create jobs and boost the economy. Global Entrepreneurships Monitor (GEM) reports state that South Africa’s early stage total entrepreneurial activity (TEA) is lower than most countries that are at comparable levels of development. The idea is that if more people, with particular reference to high school learners, receive practical entrepreneurship education, South Africa’s entrepreneurial activity would drastically be increased. The main objective of this study is to assess the level of the entrepreneurial mindset of high school learners in the Gauteng province of South Africa. The study concluded that the entrepreneurial mindset is made up of two sub-constructs: entrepreneurial traits and entrepreneurial skills. Secondary aims were to analyse the correlation between entrepreneurial traits and the entrepreneurial mindset; analyse the relationships between the learner’s future intentions and their entrepreneurial mindset; the relationship between gender and the entrepreneurial mindset; the relationship between parents who have their own businesses and the entrepreneurial mindset; and the relationship between a learner’s favourite subject and the entrepreneurial mindset. The study included questionnaires submitted anonymously to 320 learners from 10 high schools in Gauteng. The study indicates that the level of entrepreneurial mindset of learners in Gauteng is relatively high with a mean score of 3.5979 (out of five). In addition to this, there is a correlation between entrepreneurial traits and entrepreneurial skills; which means any intervention regarding each sub-factor will raise or drop the entrepreneurial mindset as a whole. Furthermore, it was found that there was no statistically significant difference between: Gender and Entrepreneurial traits; Favourite Subject and Entrepreneurial Traits; Favourite Subject and Entrepreneurial Skills; Parents Owning Business and Entrepreneurial Traits; Parents Owning Business and Entrepreneurial Skills; Future Intentions and Entrepreneurial Traits; Future Intentions and...
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Anaerobic digestion for sustainable energy : a brief review
- Kumba, Tresor K., Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo, Madyira, Daniel M.
- Authors: Kumba, Tresor K. , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo , Madyira, Daniel M.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Anaerobic digestion , Renewable energy , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214386 , uj:21274 , Citation: Kumba, T.K., Akinlabi, E.T & Madyira, D.M. 2016. Anaerobic digestion for sustainable energy - a brief review.
- Description: Abstract: This paper presents a review on different aspects influencing the development of household anaerobic digesters. Biogas technology has recently been considered as one of the few most promising renewable and sustainable energies. However, there exists certain challenges to household digester’s dissemination. Some of these challenges are very critical to the appreciation of anaerobic digestion processes as well as systems. The type of waste, feeding regime, temperature, pressure, retention time, hydrogen ion concentration and the carbon-tonitrogen ratio are considered to be very important factors for optimum anaerobic digestion processes. The plant sustainability and the quality of anaerobic digestion bi-products are also considered very important during design and implementation stages.
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- Authors: Kumba, Tresor K. , Akinlabi, Esther Titilayo , Madyira, Daniel M.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Anaerobic digestion , Renewable energy , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/214386 , uj:21274 , Citation: Kumba, T.K., Akinlabi, E.T & Madyira, D.M. 2016. Anaerobic digestion for sustainable energy - a brief review.
- Description: Abstract: This paper presents a review on different aspects influencing the development of household anaerobic digesters. Biogas technology has recently been considered as one of the few most promising renewable and sustainable energies. However, there exists certain challenges to household digester’s dissemination. Some of these challenges are very critical to the appreciation of anaerobic digestion processes as well as systems. The type of waste, feeding regime, temperature, pressure, retention time, hydrogen ion concentration and the carbon-tonitrogen ratio are considered to be very important factors for optimum anaerobic digestion processes. The plant sustainability and the quality of anaerobic digestion bi-products are also considered very important during design and implementation stages.
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Desperately seeking FDI: the impact of globalisation on the state and its devolved entities
- Authors: Weertman, Warren
- Date: 2009-04-30T09:23:47Z
- Subjects: Globalization , Foreign investments , The state , Economic development , Economic policy (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:8326 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2453
- Description: M.A. , Of our age, perhaps the two defining terms have been “the state” and “globalisation”, each of which is constantly changing and adapting as the international community has to deal with an increasing multiplicity of actors in the field of international relations. Witness not only the rise of supra-national state units such as the European Union, but also the increased importance of sub-national state units such as provinces and cities in international relations. At the same time it is possible to distinguish between various types of globalisation such as political and economic globalisation. Each of these types of globalisation influences the state in a variety of ways. For example, political globalisation has led to the rise in importance of supra-national and sub-national state units. As for economic globalisation, this study assesses the influence of one particular feature of economic globalisation namely FDI on the South African state and its sub-national state units, particularly Gauteng and Johannesburg. In order to assess the influence of foreign direct investment on the structure of the South African state, the study provides a theoretical framework of globalisation and the state. This theoretical framework is then built upon by incrementally discussing the structure and economic policies of the central South African state before assessing the structure and economic policies of Gauteng and Johannesburg. Particular attention is paid to the economic responses of the central South African state, Gauteng and Johannesburg to a particular manifestation of economic globalisation, namely foreign direct investment. In this regard the study discusses the precepts of the central state‟s policy known as “Growth, Employment, and Redistribution” as a means of attempting to attract foreign direct investment to South Africa. Within the context of Gauteng and Johannesburg the study assesses how these sub-national state units have adopted local economic development policies as a means to attract foreign direct investment. At the same time it is necessary to consider how these local economic development policies fit into the neo-liberal precepts of central government‟s economic policies. It was noted above that it is possible to distinguish between various types of globalisation such as political and economic globalisation. Each of these types of globalisation influences the state in variety of ways. This study assesses the influence of one particular feature of economic globalisation namely FDI on the South African state and its sub-national state units, particularly Gauteng and Johannesburg. In order to assess the influence of FDI on the South African state, Gauteng and Johannesburg, the study assesses how each of these three spheres of the South African state are attempting to attract FDI through the adoption of economic policies and other policies (such as GEAR and LED programmes). This study will assess the possibility of whether Gauteng and Johannesburg should be given greater autonomy and flexibility to attract FDI. The question which the study thus seeks to answer is: how does FDI (as a feature of globalisation) influence the structure of the South African state and the relationship between the central South African state and its sub-national state units?
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- Authors: Weertman, Warren
- Date: 2009-04-30T09:23:47Z
- Subjects: Globalization , Foreign investments , The state , Economic development , Economic policy (South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:8326 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2453
- Description: M.A. , Of our age, perhaps the two defining terms have been “the state” and “globalisation”, each of which is constantly changing and adapting as the international community has to deal with an increasing multiplicity of actors in the field of international relations. Witness not only the rise of supra-national state units such as the European Union, but also the increased importance of sub-national state units such as provinces and cities in international relations. At the same time it is possible to distinguish between various types of globalisation such as political and economic globalisation. Each of these types of globalisation influences the state in a variety of ways. For example, political globalisation has led to the rise in importance of supra-national and sub-national state units. As for economic globalisation, this study assesses the influence of one particular feature of economic globalisation namely FDI on the South African state and its sub-national state units, particularly Gauteng and Johannesburg. In order to assess the influence of foreign direct investment on the structure of the South African state, the study provides a theoretical framework of globalisation and the state. This theoretical framework is then built upon by incrementally discussing the structure and economic policies of the central South African state before assessing the structure and economic policies of Gauteng and Johannesburg. Particular attention is paid to the economic responses of the central South African state, Gauteng and Johannesburg to a particular manifestation of economic globalisation, namely foreign direct investment. In this regard the study discusses the precepts of the central state‟s policy known as “Growth, Employment, and Redistribution” as a means of attempting to attract foreign direct investment to South Africa. Within the context of Gauteng and Johannesburg the study assesses how these sub-national state units have adopted local economic development policies as a means to attract foreign direct investment. At the same time it is necessary to consider how these local economic development policies fit into the neo-liberal precepts of central government‟s economic policies. It was noted above that it is possible to distinguish between various types of globalisation such as political and economic globalisation. Each of these types of globalisation influences the state in variety of ways. This study assesses the influence of one particular feature of economic globalisation namely FDI on the South African state and its sub-national state units, particularly Gauteng and Johannesburg. In order to assess the influence of FDI on the South African state, Gauteng and Johannesburg, the study assesses how each of these three spheres of the South African state are attempting to attract FDI through the adoption of economic policies and other policies (such as GEAR and LED programmes). This study will assess the possibility of whether Gauteng and Johannesburg should be given greater autonomy and flexibility to attract FDI. The question which the study thus seeks to answer is: how does FDI (as a feature of globalisation) influence the structure of the South African state and the relationship between the central South African state and its sub-national state units?
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Developing entrepreneurial organisations for sustainable growth
- Authors: Du Plessis, Andre
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Economic development , Sustainable development
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:1812 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4174
- Description: M.Comm. , The overall objective of this study was to find the influence of entrepreneurship on sustainable economic growth by defining entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial organisations as well as the inter relationships between entrepreneurship, development and growth. In today's competitive environment the influences on success through sustainable economic growth needs to be known. This will allow the understanding of failure as well as the reproduction of the success in other business. If the success can be reproduced this will be of benefit to the organisation, the community and at a macro level the country. There is an everincreasing amount of research to quantify the contribution entrepreneurship has to sustainable economic growth. Most research agrees entrepreneurship has a significant impact on economic growth. What is also of importance is that the economic growth is sustainable since there are areas such as the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises that may yield growth in the short term but can not sustain it. This can be argued as being more harmful to an economy than no growth at all. This strongly contrasts entrepreneurship where the sustainability of the growth is paramount. Entrepreneurship has over the past years enjoyed more and more attention as the underlying reason for sustainable growth. One of the reasons for this is that specific theories such as activity based costing or total quality management or any other management theory does not explain the complex inter-relationships of an organisation. Entrepreneurship is viewed as a broader approach that includes various management theories but also attributes the sustainable growth to the softer areas of study such as psychology, culture and creativity. These areas must be researched to assess the true impact on sustainable growth. The effect of the softer areas such as psychology on entrepreneurship, is shown by the way an entrepreneur is motivated. By understanding how an entrepreneur is motivated, more individuals can be exposed to this set of circumstances thereby potentially increasing the number of entrepreneurs. The effect of culture on the climate for developing entrepreneurship is also important. If the culture that is conducive to entrepreneurship can be maintained and introduced to a wider audience, it may be possible to increase entrepreneurship. In the same way creativity, which has been linked to studies in entrepreneurship, may be stimulated thereby increasing entrepreneurship. Various stakeholders have roles in developing entrepreneurship. This is important to understand since if these stakeholders do not develop entrepreneurship there may be a decrease in sustainable growth. The stakeholders must know the role as well as being measured on the success of the development. Even if stakeholders develop entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurs must then make use of the favourable environment to grow at a rate that is sustainable. This can be achieved by the use of entrepreneurial strategies. The conclusion is the inter-relationships and the positive impact entrepreneurship has on sustainable growth can be affected most by mentoring a potential entrepreneur. This was a method that produced the most significant results in previous empirical studies.
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- Authors: Du Plessis, Andre
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Economic development , Sustainable development
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:1812 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4174
- Description: M.Comm. , The overall objective of this study was to find the influence of entrepreneurship on sustainable economic growth by defining entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial organisations as well as the inter relationships between entrepreneurship, development and growth. In today's competitive environment the influences on success through sustainable economic growth needs to be known. This will allow the understanding of failure as well as the reproduction of the success in other business. If the success can be reproduced this will be of benefit to the organisation, the community and at a macro level the country. There is an everincreasing amount of research to quantify the contribution entrepreneurship has to sustainable economic growth. Most research agrees entrepreneurship has a significant impact on economic growth. What is also of importance is that the economic growth is sustainable since there are areas such as the Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises that may yield growth in the short term but can not sustain it. This can be argued as being more harmful to an economy than no growth at all. This strongly contrasts entrepreneurship where the sustainability of the growth is paramount. Entrepreneurship has over the past years enjoyed more and more attention as the underlying reason for sustainable growth. One of the reasons for this is that specific theories such as activity based costing or total quality management or any other management theory does not explain the complex inter-relationships of an organisation. Entrepreneurship is viewed as a broader approach that includes various management theories but also attributes the sustainable growth to the softer areas of study such as psychology, culture and creativity. These areas must be researched to assess the true impact on sustainable growth. The effect of the softer areas such as psychology on entrepreneurship, is shown by the way an entrepreneur is motivated. By understanding how an entrepreneur is motivated, more individuals can be exposed to this set of circumstances thereby potentially increasing the number of entrepreneurs. The effect of culture on the climate for developing entrepreneurship is also important. If the culture that is conducive to entrepreneurship can be maintained and introduced to a wider audience, it may be possible to increase entrepreneurship. In the same way creativity, which has been linked to studies in entrepreneurship, may be stimulated thereby increasing entrepreneurship. Various stakeholders have roles in developing entrepreneurship. This is important to understand since if these stakeholders do not develop entrepreneurship there may be a decrease in sustainable growth. The stakeholders must know the role as well as being measured on the success of the development. Even if stakeholders develop entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurs must then make use of the favourable environment to grow at a rate that is sustainable. This can be achieved by the use of entrepreneurial strategies. The conclusion is the inter-relationships and the positive impact entrepreneurship has on sustainable growth can be affected most by mentoring a potential entrepreneur. This was a method that produced the most significant results in previous empirical studies.
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Die potensiële groeikoers van die Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomie
- Authors: Ueckermann, Albert Edward
- Date: 2015-02-09
- Subjects: Economic development , Economics - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13236 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13260
- Description: M.Com. (Economics) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Ueckermann, Albert Edward
- Date: 2015-02-09
- Subjects: Economic development , Economics - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13236 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13260
- Description: M.Com. (Economics) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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Die verband tussen entrepreneurskap en ekonomiese ontwikkeling in Suidelike Afrika
- Van der Westhuizen, Johannes Casparus
- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Johannes Casparus
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship - South Africa , Economic development
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13470 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13504
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Johannes Casparus
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship - South Africa , Economic development
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13470 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13504
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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Economic assessment of the Riversands Incubation as an entrepreneurship development programme
- Authors: Mwanga, Alesimo
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Economic development , Entrepreneurship , Business incubators
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271611 , uj:28891
- Description: M.Com. (Local Economic Development) , Abstract: Please refer to full text to view abstract.
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- Authors: Mwanga, Alesimo
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Economic development , Entrepreneurship , Business incubators
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/271611 , uj:28891
- Description: M.Com. (Local Economic Development) , Abstract: Please refer to full text to view abstract.
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Economic development as a function of construction project performance
- Oke, Ayodeji, Ogungbile, Adedayo, Oyewobi, Luqman, Tengan, Callistus
- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Ogungbile, Adedayo , Oyewobi, Luqman , Tengan, Callistus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction projects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/223620 , uj:22491 , Citation: Oke, A. et al. 2016. Economic development as a function of construction project performance. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 6(2):1447-1459. , ISSN: 2223-7852
- Description: Abstract: Poor performance of construction projects is one of the major cause for concern in the construction industry. Many of the construction projects executed in Nigeria experienced several challenges ranging from simple to complex issues. This paper therefore, examines factors affecting the performance of construction projects, their effects on the economic development and the impact of the factors on the economic development of the nation. The study identified a set of factors believed to affect project performance through extensive review of literature which form the basis for questionnaire survey. A total of 200 questionnaires were self-administered to professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, out of which 148 were retrieved and considered fit for analysis. The survey findings indicate that the most important factors affecting project performance are: project design cost, project complexity, unavailability of resources, quality of equipment and raw materials, while ontime completion, client satisfaction and productivity were considered to be the main measures of construction project performances. Improvement in technology and extension of infrastructures, were the most important indices of economic development. It is recommended that project owners must work collaboratively with all the professionals involved in carrying out construction project in order to facilitate good performance. More so, stakeholders in the construction industry including professionals and regulatory bodies should be proactive in discharging their responsibilities bearing in mind the effect of construction project performance on economic development of the country.
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- Authors: Oke, Ayodeji , Ogungbile, Adedayo , Oyewobi, Luqman , Tengan, Callistus
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction projects , Economic development
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/223620 , uj:22491 , Citation: Oke, A. et al. 2016. Economic development as a function of construction project performance. Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, 6(2):1447-1459. , ISSN: 2223-7852
- Description: Abstract: Poor performance of construction projects is one of the major cause for concern in the construction industry. Many of the construction projects executed in Nigeria experienced several challenges ranging from simple to complex issues. This paper therefore, examines factors affecting the performance of construction projects, their effects on the economic development and the impact of the factors on the economic development of the nation. The study identified a set of factors believed to affect project performance through extensive review of literature which form the basis for questionnaire survey. A total of 200 questionnaires were self-administered to professionals in the Nigerian construction industry, out of which 148 were retrieved and considered fit for analysis. The survey findings indicate that the most important factors affecting project performance are: project design cost, project complexity, unavailability of resources, quality of equipment and raw materials, while ontime completion, client satisfaction and productivity were considered to be the main measures of construction project performances. Improvement in technology and extension of infrastructures, were the most important indices of economic development. It is recommended that project owners must work collaboratively with all the professionals involved in carrying out construction project in order to facilitate good performance. More so, stakeholders in the construction industry including professionals and regulatory bodies should be proactive in discharging their responsibilities bearing in mind the effect of construction project performance on economic development of the country.
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Economic growth as a poverty reduction strategy in the Southern African Development Community
- Authors: Kande, Mutombo Emmanuel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Economic development , Poverty
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292305 , uj:31763
- Description: M.Com. (Development Economics) , Abstract: Economic growth has been at the core of poverty-reduction strategies in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) over the past years. To evaluate the impact of these strategies, the empirical analysis in this dissertation employs two-stage least squares estimation techniques to estimate the effect of economic growth and the distribution of income (proxied by the Gini coefficient) on the headcount index, the poverty gap and the squared poverty gap across 15 SADC countries over the period 1981 to 2013. The empirical results show that a one percentage point increase in mean income growth leads to a reduction in all three poverty measures: the headcount index falls by 1.1 percentage points, the poverty gap by 1.6 percentage points and the squared poverty gap by 1.9 percentage points. An important policy-related insight from these findings is that growth is not only effective in reducing the percentage of the population below the poverty line, as measured by the headcount index, but also the intensity and severity of poverty, as measured by the poverty gap indices. Moreover, income inequality is also found to be a significant determinant of poverty in the SADC. A one percentage point decrease in income inequality leads to a 1.5 percentage points decline in the poverty gap and a 2.5 percentage points decline in the squared poverty gap. These findings have important implications for poverty-reduction strategies in SADC countries. The main policy implication of the results is that SADC governments should, in addition to growth-promoting strategies, also implement specific measures to reduce the income gap between rich and poor people.
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- Authors: Kande, Mutombo Emmanuel
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Economic development , Poverty
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292305 , uj:31763
- Description: M.Com. (Development Economics) , Abstract: Economic growth has been at the core of poverty-reduction strategies in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) over the past years. To evaluate the impact of these strategies, the empirical analysis in this dissertation employs two-stage least squares estimation techniques to estimate the effect of economic growth and the distribution of income (proxied by the Gini coefficient) on the headcount index, the poverty gap and the squared poverty gap across 15 SADC countries over the period 1981 to 2013. The empirical results show that a one percentage point increase in mean income growth leads to a reduction in all three poverty measures: the headcount index falls by 1.1 percentage points, the poverty gap by 1.6 percentage points and the squared poverty gap by 1.9 percentage points. An important policy-related insight from these findings is that growth is not only effective in reducing the percentage of the population below the poverty line, as measured by the headcount index, but also the intensity and severity of poverty, as measured by the poverty gap indices. Moreover, income inequality is also found to be a significant determinant of poverty in the SADC. A one percentage point decrease in income inequality leads to a 1.5 percentage points decline in the poverty gap and a 2.5 percentage points decline in the squared poverty gap. These findings have important implications for poverty-reduction strategies in SADC countries. The main policy implication of the results is that SADC governments should, in addition to growth-promoting strategies, also implement specific measures to reduce the income gap between rich and poor people.
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Effective knowledge sharing within communities of practice in a financial institution
- Authors: Nkuna, Shyless
- Date: 2013-07-18
- Subjects: Knowledge management , Information technology , Economic development , Business education
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7625 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8495
- Description: M.Comm. (Business Management) , This research paper is a study of the effectiveness of knowledge sharing within the communities of practice (CoPs) in a financial institution in South Africa. Specifically, the focus is on investigating the requirements for establishing CoPs that share knowledge effectively within this organisation. This was achieved through understanding the current state of knowledge sharing within the CoPs, identifying critical factors for effectively sharing knowledge and thereafter determining reasons for a CoP not being effective in sharing knowledge. The results showed that there is still a long way to go to ensure the effectiveness of knowledge sharing through CoPs. The CoPs within this financial institution are informal in nature, and therefore not necessarily given the attention that they deserve. Time used for CoPs is not maximised effectively, which reduces the chances of their effectiveness and improvement of productivity. Lack of effective system infrastructure to support knowledge sharing is also a massive challenge for the CoPs, as is not having virtual Cops to reduce challenges faced in the use of face-to-face CoPs. The literature review in chapter 2 of this paper covers the importance of the role of technology in supporting knowledge sharing, which is supportive to this finding.
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- Authors: Nkuna, Shyless
- Date: 2013-07-18
- Subjects: Knowledge management , Information technology , Economic development , Business education
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7625 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8495
- Description: M.Comm. (Business Management) , This research paper is a study of the effectiveness of knowledge sharing within the communities of practice (CoPs) in a financial institution in South Africa. Specifically, the focus is on investigating the requirements for establishing CoPs that share knowledge effectively within this organisation. This was achieved through understanding the current state of knowledge sharing within the CoPs, identifying critical factors for effectively sharing knowledge and thereafter determining reasons for a CoP not being effective in sharing knowledge. The results showed that there is still a long way to go to ensure the effectiveness of knowledge sharing through CoPs. The CoPs within this financial institution are informal in nature, and therefore not necessarily given the attention that they deserve. Time used for CoPs is not maximised effectively, which reduces the chances of their effectiveness and improvement of productivity. Lack of effective system infrastructure to support knowledge sharing is also a massive challenge for the CoPs, as is not having virtual Cops to reduce challenges faced in the use of face-to-face CoPs. The literature review in chapter 2 of this paper covers the importance of the role of technology in supporting knowledge sharing, which is supportive to this finding.
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Effectiveness and sustainability of the local economic development strategy of Emakhazeni Local Municipality
- Authors: Radebe, Nondumiso
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Economic development , Cities and towns - Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/414194 , uj:34924
- Description: Abstract:The study under review investigated the effectiveness and sustainability of Emakhazeni Local Municipality local economic development strategy. The socioeconomic development challenges faced by ELM, such as unemployment, job creation, eradication of poverty, lack of service delivery and lack of local economic growth, are the reason why it was necessary to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of its strategic approach. To do so, a critical analysis process was identified to unpack the chronology of significant events that had occurred. The study investigated the municipality’s planning process, mission statement, short-term and long-term focus, objectives and implementation efforts. Finally, it assessed whether the municipality had the capacity to successfully execute the strategy. The research question posed was whether the ELM strategy to achieve LED intentions was effective and sustainable. To answer the research question, the researcher explored a range of approaches, strategies and methods appropriate for the study. A qualitative content analysis approach was adopted. The research focused on the analysis of legislation, policies and frameworks to understand how they impacted on the ELM strategic approach towards LED. The systems thinking approach was used to examine whether there were factors affecting ELM from achieving its strategic objectives regarding an effective and sustainable LED strategy. It was also used to examine whether the LED strategic approach was comprehensive, well-structured and integrated in contributing to the potential for local economic growth in ELM. Various recommendations were made at the end of the study which included strategic management plan and the application of a systems model to ensure that inputs are effective in achieving required outputs. , M.Com. (Local Economic Development)
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- Authors: Radebe, Nondumiso
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Economic development , Cities and towns - Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/414194 , uj:34924
- Description: Abstract:The study under review investigated the effectiveness and sustainability of Emakhazeni Local Municipality local economic development strategy. The socioeconomic development challenges faced by ELM, such as unemployment, job creation, eradication of poverty, lack of service delivery and lack of local economic growth, are the reason why it was necessary to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of its strategic approach. To do so, a critical analysis process was identified to unpack the chronology of significant events that had occurred. The study investigated the municipality’s planning process, mission statement, short-term and long-term focus, objectives and implementation efforts. Finally, it assessed whether the municipality had the capacity to successfully execute the strategy. The research question posed was whether the ELM strategy to achieve LED intentions was effective and sustainable. To answer the research question, the researcher explored a range of approaches, strategies and methods appropriate for the study. A qualitative content analysis approach was adopted. The research focused on the analysis of legislation, policies and frameworks to understand how they impacted on the ELM strategic approach towards LED. The systems thinking approach was used to examine whether there were factors affecting ELM from achieving its strategic objectives regarding an effective and sustainable LED strategy. It was also used to examine whether the LED strategic approach was comprehensive, well-structured and integrated in contributing to the potential for local economic growth in ELM. Various recommendations were made at the end of the study which included strategic management plan and the application of a systems model to ensure that inputs are effective in achieving required outputs. , M.Com. (Local Economic Development)
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Holisme en ontwikkeling
- Authors: De Beer, Stéfan Johannes
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Holism , Economic development , Philosophy and civilization
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9148 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5602
- Description: M.A. , The inability and shortcomings of current scientific models, methods and theories to fully and effectively explain certain phenomena and provide certain solutions to everyday problems, is a great cause for concern. The ruling Newtonian scientific paradigm that serves as the foundation for current scientific methods and theories, provides an insufficient ontological basis for studying and explaining complex and interdependent phenomena and questions. The attempt to explain and address problems and phenomena from this deterministic and fragmented viewpoint, was generally unsuccessful - an instance that is especially prominent in the social sciences. As with most fields of study, Development studies is also affected by the abovementioned reality. Development theories and approaches are still being distinguished by singular and fragmented approaches and views, where only single facets of the development process are being addressed. These theories and approaches also try to find solutions for development problems from a Western, First World perspective. Local communities' meaning-giving context was, and still is, rarely considered as part of the development equation and development as viewed by the West, was consequently "enforced" on these communities. In recent years there has been a shift in emphasis to a search for approaches that are inclusive, non-deterministic and process-driven which would better explain complex behaviour, problematique and phenomena. This tendency is also to be found in all the fields of scientific inquiry, including Development studies. In view of the abovementioned reality, it is subsequently necessary to examine the holistic ontology as it provides a clear and essential, albeit supplementary, alternative to the Newtonian scientific paradigm. The holistic ontology, which manifests concepts like linearity, causation, determinism, objectivity and inductive reasoning, differs from the Newtonian scientific paradigm in that it represents an opposite reality where concepts such as process, context and recursive relationships play a central role. The holistic ontology is also non-linear, non-causal and non-deterministic in nature. This dissertation then focuses on the holistic ontology as applied to development studies. The topics that receive attention in this dissertation are the meaning and goals of the concept of "development", the evolution of development theory, the concept and nature of holism and how the holistic ontology can be applied and operationalised in terms of development. It becomes evident that holism can contribute in a positive manner towards the whole development discourse and that this approach will sensitise developers (on a conscious level) of the importance of communities' recursive relationships and meaning-giving context in the development process. The holistic ontology thus provides, for the first time, a clear and definite alternative to the current fragmented Newtonian-based approaches from where development can be implemented.
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- Authors: De Beer, Stéfan Johannes
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Holism , Economic development , Philosophy and civilization
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9148 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5602
- Description: M.A. , The inability and shortcomings of current scientific models, methods and theories to fully and effectively explain certain phenomena and provide certain solutions to everyday problems, is a great cause for concern. The ruling Newtonian scientific paradigm that serves as the foundation for current scientific methods and theories, provides an insufficient ontological basis for studying and explaining complex and interdependent phenomena and questions. The attempt to explain and address problems and phenomena from this deterministic and fragmented viewpoint, was generally unsuccessful - an instance that is especially prominent in the social sciences. As with most fields of study, Development studies is also affected by the abovementioned reality. Development theories and approaches are still being distinguished by singular and fragmented approaches and views, where only single facets of the development process are being addressed. These theories and approaches also try to find solutions for development problems from a Western, First World perspective. Local communities' meaning-giving context was, and still is, rarely considered as part of the development equation and development as viewed by the West, was consequently "enforced" on these communities. In recent years there has been a shift in emphasis to a search for approaches that are inclusive, non-deterministic and process-driven which would better explain complex behaviour, problematique and phenomena. This tendency is also to be found in all the fields of scientific inquiry, including Development studies. In view of the abovementioned reality, it is subsequently necessary to examine the holistic ontology as it provides a clear and essential, albeit supplementary, alternative to the Newtonian scientific paradigm. The holistic ontology, which manifests concepts like linearity, causation, determinism, objectivity and inductive reasoning, differs from the Newtonian scientific paradigm in that it represents an opposite reality where concepts such as process, context and recursive relationships play a central role. The holistic ontology is also non-linear, non-causal and non-deterministic in nature. This dissertation then focuses on the holistic ontology as applied to development studies. The topics that receive attention in this dissertation are the meaning and goals of the concept of "development", the evolution of development theory, the concept and nature of holism and how the holistic ontology can be applied and operationalised in terms of development. It becomes evident that holism can contribute in a positive manner towards the whole development discourse and that this approach will sensitise developers (on a conscious level) of the importance of communities' recursive relationships and meaning-giving context in the development process. The holistic ontology thus provides, for the first time, a clear and definite alternative to the current fragmented Newtonian-based approaches from where development can be implemented.
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Identifying barriers to urban residential infrastructure development : a literature review
- Okoro, Chioma Sylvia, Musonda, Innocent
- Authors: Okoro, Chioma Sylvia , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Agumba, Justus , Economic development , Infrastructure delivery , Social infrastructure
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94019 , uj:20420 , Citation: Okoro, C., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J. 2016. Identifying barriers to urban residential infrastructure development : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Residential developments should be fully functional and serviced with basic infrastructural facilities in order to be habitable. Despite the importance of housing and basic services, they are a difficult problem for any country. With ever-growing global population and urbanization, existing urban housing infrastructure is insufficient in addressing housing needs in many economies. This paper examines the problem of housing and basic infrastructure delivery and identifies factors which hinder development and eradication of urban residential infrastructure backlogs. A review of literature related to housing and urban development was conducted from published and unpublished literature, based on international and South African context. The study found that barriers to the eradication of the massive housing and basic services backlogs include issues related to governance, incapacity/incompetence, corruption, contradictory policies and systems, stakeholder dynamics, difficult and often cumbersome processes of acquiring critical resources such as land, finance, and political consent/support. By identifying these factors as they relate to urban housing and related infrastructure provision, relevant policies could be designed to help improve housing and basic services delivery.
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- Authors: Okoro, Chioma Sylvia , Musonda, Innocent
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Agumba, Justus , Economic development , Infrastructure delivery , Social infrastructure
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/94019 , uj:20420 , Citation: Okoro, C., Musonda, I. & Agumba, J. 2016. Identifying barriers to urban residential infrastructure development : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Residential developments should be fully functional and serviced with basic infrastructural facilities in order to be habitable. Despite the importance of housing and basic services, they are a difficult problem for any country. With ever-growing global population and urbanization, existing urban housing infrastructure is insufficient in addressing housing needs in many economies. This paper examines the problem of housing and basic infrastructure delivery and identifies factors which hinder development and eradication of urban residential infrastructure backlogs. A review of literature related to housing and urban development was conducted from published and unpublished literature, based on international and South African context. The study found that barriers to the eradication of the massive housing and basic services backlogs include issues related to governance, incapacity/incompetence, corruption, contradictory policies and systems, stakeholder dynamics, difficult and often cumbersome processes of acquiring critical resources such as land, finance, and political consent/support. By identifying these factors as they relate to urban housing and related infrastructure provision, relevant policies could be designed to help improve housing and basic services delivery.
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Impacts of primary energy constraints in the 21st century
- Authors: Nel, Willem P.
- Date: 2010-03-25T06:25:17Z
- Subjects: Energy conservation , Energy development , Power resources , Fossil fuels , Nuclear energy , Sustainable development , Economic development , Global warming
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6691 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3094
- Description: D.Phil. , Global society has evolved into a complex multi-dimensional system in which it has become increasingly difficult to construct and maintain a systemic model of cause and effect. Specialisation and abstraction in the various disciplines of scientific and societal complexity has led to divergent theories of sustainability. Failure to integrate real life problems across disciplines poses a threat to modern society because the causal links between disciplines are unattended in many instances and events in one dimension could lead to catastrophic unintended consequences in another. In light of the above, this thesis contributes towards the multi-disciplinary integration of some of the most important sustainability concerns of modern society, namely Energy Security, Economic Growth and Global Warming. Analysing these real-life sustainability issues in a multi-disciplinary context leads to conclusions that are controversial in terms of established philosophical worldviews and policy trends. Firstly, the thesis establishes deterministic expectations of an imminent era of declining Energy Security resulting from the exhaustion of non-renewable fossil fuel resources, despite optimistic expectations of technology improvements in alternative energy sources such as renewable and nuclear. Secondly, the exhaustion of non-renewable fossil fuel resources imposes limits to the potential sources of anthropogenic carbon emissions that render the more pessimistic emissions cases considered in the global warming debate irrelevant. The lower level of attainable carbon emissions challenges the merits of the conventional carbon feedback cycle with the result that the predicted global warming is within acceptance limits of the contemporary global warming debate. Thirdly, the consequences of declining Energy Security on socio-economic welfare is a severe divergence from historical trends and demands the reassertion of the role of energy in human development, including Economic Growth theory. The thesis develops a novel economic growth model that treats energy as an explicit and Autonomous Factor of Production, thereby facilitating plausible predictions of future Economic Growth potential. The results challenge the sustainability of the current free-market capitalist economic system and demand strong policy responses to avoid the collapse of modern society.
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- Authors: Nel, Willem P.
- Date: 2010-03-25T06:25:17Z
- Subjects: Energy conservation , Energy development , Power resources , Fossil fuels , Nuclear energy , Sustainable development , Economic development , Global warming
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:6691 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3094
- Description: D.Phil. , Global society has evolved into a complex multi-dimensional system in which it has become increasingly difficult to construct and maintain a systemic model of cause and effect. Specialisation and abstraction in the various disciplines of scientific and societal complexity has led to divergent theories of sustainability. Failure to integrate real life problems across disciplines poses a threat to modern society because the causal links between disciplines are unattended in many instances and events in one dimension could lead to catastrophic unintended consequences in another. In light of the above, this thesis contributes towards the multi-disciplinary integration of some of the most important sustainability concerns of modern society, namely Energy Security, Economic Growth and Global Warming. Analysing these real-life sustainability issues in a multi-disciplinary context leads to conclusions that are controversial in terms of established philosophical worldviews and policy trends. Firstly, the thesis establishes deterministic expectations of an imminent era of declining Energy Security resulting from the exhaustion of non-renewable fossil fuel resources, despite optimistic expectations of technology improvements in alternative energy sources such as renewable and nuclear. Secondly, the exhaustion of non-renewable fossil fuel resources imposes limits to the potential sources of anthropogenic carbon emissions that render the more pessimistic emissions cases considered in the global warming debate irrelevant. The lower level of attainable carbon emissions challenges the merits of the conventional carbon feedback cycle with the result that the predicted global warming is within acceptance limits of the contemporary global warming debate. Thirdly, the consequences of declining Energy Security on socio-economic welfare is a severe divergence from historical trends and demands the reassertion of the role of energy in human development, including Economic Growth theory. The thesis develops a novel economic growth model that treats energy as an explicit and Autonomous Factor of Production, thereby facilitating plausible predictions of future Economic Growth potential. The results challenge the sustainability of the current free-market capitalist economic system and demand strong policy responses to avoid the collapse of modern society.
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Kreatiwiteit as veranderlike in entrepreneurskapsopleiding en -ontwikkeling
- Authors: Smit, Marijke
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship - South Africa , Economic development , Creative ability in business
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13469 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13503
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , South Africa is being confronted with escalating unemployment rates. Entrepreneurship is regarded as a probable solution to this problem due to the entrepreneur's ability to create jobs, adapt successfully to changing circumstances and mostly being labour intensive. The main question is though how to assure substantial growth in the amount of entrepreneurs in South Africa. The aim of this study is to contribute to the solution of the above problem by emphasising the training and development of entrepreneurs in creative skills and abilities. The training and development of potential, as well as established entrepreneurs, will contribute to the enhancement of increasing numbers of entrepreneurs and established entrepreneur's success. Why the training and development of creativity? Certain common personality traits of creative people and successful entrepreneurs were compared. It was then concluded that creative ability plays an important role in the establishment as well as functioning of the established entrepreneur. To assure that entrepreneurs are trained and developed successfully in creativity, it must start at a very young age. The training and development in creativity are very subtle at pre-primary and primary school levels. At secondary school training and development of entrepreneurs should become more important and must be integrated into business related subjects. Most tertiary institutions have entrepreneurship courses or entrepreneurship integrated into a subject-related course.
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- Authors: Smit, Marijke
- Date: 2015-03-18
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship - South Africa , Economic development , Creative ability in business
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13469 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13503
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , South Africa is being confronted with escalating unemployment rates. Entrepreneurship is regarded as a probable solution to this problem due to the entrepreneur's ability to create jobs, adapt successfully to changing circumstances and mostly being labour intensive. The main question is though how to assure substantial growth in the amount of entrepreneurs in South Africa. The aim of this study is to contribute to the solution of the above problem by emphasising the training and development of entrepreneurs in creative skills and abilities. The training and development of potential, as well as established entrepreneurs, will contribute to the enhancement of increasing numbers of entrepreneurs and established entrepreneur's success. Why the training and development of creativity? Certain common personality traits of creative people and successful entrepreneurs were compared. It was then concluded that creative ability plays an important role in the establishment as well as functioning of the established entrepreneur. To assure that entrepreneurs are trained and developed successfully in creativity, it must start at a very young age. The training and development in creativity are very subtle at pre-primary and primary school levels. At secondary school training and development of entrepreneurs should become more important and must be integrated into business related subjects. Most tertiary institutions have entrepreneurship courses or entrepreneurship integrated into a subject-related course.
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