Entrepreneurial functionality of new venture creation learners.
- Authors: Buys, P. , Havenga, J.J.D.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Entrepreneurs , Perception , New venture , Functional intelligence , Learnership , Entrepreneurial economic environment , Functional intelligence assessment tool
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5640 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2879
- Description: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the suitability of individuals as potential entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial economic environment. The scientifically validated Functional Intelligence Assessment Tool (FIAT) was applied to nineteen individuals (learners) during their training (New Venture Creation Learnership or NVC Learnership) which was managed by the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). Only three of the nineteen respondents were found to be suitable as entrepreneurs of whom two also displayed leadership qualities. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Buys, P. , Havenga, J.J.D.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Entrepreneurs , Perception , New venture , Functional intelligence , Learnership , Entrepreneurial economic environment , Functional intelligence assessment tool
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5640 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2879
- Description: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the suitability of individuals as potential entrepreneurs in the entrepreneurial economic environment. The scientifically validated Functional Intelligence Assessment Tool (FIAT) was applied to nineteen individuals (learners) during their training (New Venture Creation Learnership or NVC Learnership) which was managed by the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). Only three of the nineteen respondents were found to be suitable as entrepreneurs of whom two also displayed leadership qualities. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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Perceived barriers experienced by township small -, micro -, and medium enterprise entrepreneurs in Mamelodi
- Authors: Maphalla, Shawn Thabo
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Small enterprises in townships , Medium enterprises in townships , Micro enterprises in townships , Entrepreneurs , Mamelodi (South Africa) , Smal business
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2386 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4840
- Description: M. Comm. , Entrepreneurship has a significant economic contribution in terms of employment, job creation and wealth creation that can be attributed to entrepreneurial enterprises (Bell, Callaghan, Demick & Scharf 2004:1). Entrepreneurial activity in any economy often takes place in the small- micro- and medium enterprise (SMME) business sector (Rwigema & Venter 2004:315). However, in the establishment of SMMEs, entrepreneurs encounter or perceive barriers that hinder the establishment, sustenance and growth of these important vehicles that are vital to the development of both society and the economy (Kunene 2008). The focus of this research study is therefore to identify barriers and perceived barriers to entrepreneurship. The study is exploratory and specifically attempts to identify and understand the barriers perceived and experienced by entrepreneurs in the township of Mamelodi in establishing, sustaining and growing enterprises.
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- Authors: Maphalla, Shawn Thabo
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Small enterprises in townships , Medium enterprises in townships , Micro enterprises in townships , Entrepreneurs , Mamelodi (South Africa) , Smal business
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2386 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4840
- Description: M. Comm. , Entrepreneurship has a significant economic contribution in terms of employment, job creation and wealth creation that can be attributed to entrepreneurial enterprises (Bell, Callaghan, Demick & Scharf 2004:1). Entrepreneurial activity in any economy often takes place in the small- micro- and medium enterprise (SMME) business sector (Rwigema & Venter 2004:315). However, in the establishment of SMMEs, entrepreneurs encounter or perceive barriers that hinder the establishment, sustenance and growth of these important vehicles that are vital to the development of both society and the economy (Kunene 2008). The focus of this research study is therefore to identify barriers and perceived barriers to entrepreneurship. The study is exploratory and specifically attempts to identify and understand the barriers perceived and experienced by entrepreneurs in the township of Mamelodi in establishing, sustaining and growing enterprises.
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Entrepreneurskap in Suid-Afrika is gedoem, tensy.......
- Authors: Conradie, Willie M.
- Date: 2008-11-11T05:38:57Z
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Entrepreneurs , Economic growth - South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:14915 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1580
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Business Management, Rand Afrikaans University, 5 September 1996
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- Authors: Conradie, Willie M.
- Date: 2008-11-11T05:38:57Z
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship , Entrepreneurs , Economic growth - South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:14915 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1580
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Business Management, Rand Afrikaans University, 5 September 1996
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A relationship between social media platforms and the financial success of modern African entrepreneurs
- Ukpere, Wilfred, Slabbert, Andre D, Ukpere, Celestine L.
- Authors: Ukpere, Wilfred , Slabbert, Andre D , Ukpere, Celestine L.
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Social media , Entrepreneurs
- Type: Journal
- Identifier: uj:5476 , ISSN 2039-2117 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13453
- Description: Globalisation, technological developments, and corporate mergers and acquisitions have brought fundamental changes to the modern entrepreneurial landscape. Reduced data bundle rates, the expansion of telecommunications, and the increased use of the Internet in Africa are the main driving forces. In recent times, African entrepreneurship has been in a constant state of development and flux. This paper reports the findings of an online survey conducted in Africa in 2013, investigating the experiences of entrepreneurs on the continent in adapting and incorporating online social network platforms and digital tools in both the formal and informal sectors. In recent times, African entrepreneurs have realised that the empowered, sophisticated, critical and well-informed society living on the continent in the present day is different from that of the previous post-colonial era. The Internet (and more recently social media enabled through Web2.0) has enabled the business community at large to control information and have power over the marketing process, with concomitant dilemmas and challenges for African entrepreneurs. This paper explains what role the new face of the Internet, widely referred to as Web2.0 or social media has played in unlocking this vast potential in terms of enabling the economic survival and success of modern African entrepreneur. Embracing social media platforms and tools facilitates entrepreneurship through the creation of competitive advantages that build prosperity in the modern global economy. Social-media platforms are therefore important strategic marketing tools for entrepreneurs.
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- Authors: Ukpere, Wilfred , Slabbert, Andre D , Ukpere, Celestine L.
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: Social media , Entrepreneurs
- Type: Journal
- Identifier: uj:5476 , ISSN 2039-2117 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13453
- Description: Globalisation, technological developments, and corporate mergers and acquisitions have brought fundamental changes to the modern entrepreneurial landscape. Reduced data bundle rates, the expansion of telecommunications, and the increased use of the Internet in Africa are the main driving forces. In recent times, African entrepreneurship has been in a constant state of development and flux. This paper reports the findings of an online survey conducted in Africa in 2013, investigating the experiences of entrepreneurs on the continent in adapting and incorporating online social network platforms and digital tools in both the formal and informal sectors. In recent times, African entrepreneurs have realised that the empowered, sophisticated, critical and well-informed society living on the continent in the present day is different from that of the previous post-colonial era. The Internet (and more recently social media enabled through Web2.0) has enabled the business community at large to control information and have power over the marketing process, with concomitant dilemmas and challenges for African entrepreneurs. This paper explains what role the new face of the Internet, widely referred to as Web2.0 or social media has played in unlocking this vast potential in terms of enabling the economic survival and success of modern African entrepreneur. Embracing social media platforms and tools facilitates entrepreneurship through the creation of competitive advantages that build prosperity in the modern global economy. Social-media platforms are therefore important strategic marketing tools for entrepreneurs.
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Entrepreneurial skills required for small and medium enterprises in the Johannesburg Metropolitan
- Authors: Mwepu Mbuya, Jean-Marie
- Date: 2013-05-01
- Subjects: Small business , Entrepreneurs
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:7496 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8354
- Description: M.Comm. (Business Management) , Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the growth of the South African economy as a result of the increasing rate of unemployment across the country. Small and medium sized businesses are recognized globally as the best strategy to alleviate poverty and boost economic growth through job creation. In order to create and sustain small and medium businesses, it is important to ensure that entrepreneurs possess the required skills that will ensure the viability of their organizations in the long-run. The more skills an entrepreneur possesses, the more entrepreneurial success will unfold. This research aimed to investigate the personal entrepreneurial skills and competencies that are required from small and medium entrepreneurs in order to operate efficiently in the Johannesburg metropolitan area. Five entrepreneurial skills were selected, namely , the skill of leadership, the skill of creativity and innovation, the skill networking and trust, the skill of time management and the skill of goal setting and commitment. One hundred and one entrepreneurs across the Johannesburg metropolitan area participated in the survey. The analysis of the data was conducted using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) and recommendations were made on how to improve each selected entrepreneurial skill. The major findings of the research were that all selected entrepreneurial skills proved to be crucial for the success of the small and medium businesses. The importance of entrepreneurial training and education was also emphasised as a strategy that could improve the entrepreneurial skills of start-up entrepreneurs.
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- Authors: Mwepu Mbuya, Jean-Marie
- Date: 2013-05-01
- Subjects: Small business , Entrepreneurs
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:7496 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8354
- Description: M.Comm. (Business Management) , Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the growth of the South African economy as a result of the increasing rate of unemployment across the country. Small and medium sized businesses are recognized globally as the best strategy to alleviate poverty and boost economic growth through job creation. In order to create and sustain small and medium businesses, it is important to ensure that entrepreneurs possess the required skills that will ensure the viability of their organizations in the long-run. The more skills an entrepreneur possesses, the more entrepreneurial success will unfold. This research aimed to investigate the personal entrepreneurial skills and competencies that are required from small and medium entrepreneurs in order to operate efficiently in the Johannesburg metropolitan area. Five entrepreneurial skills were selected, namely , the skill of leadership, the skill of creativity and innovation, the skill networking and trust, the skill of time management and the skill of goal setting and commitment. One hundred and one entrepreneurs across the Johannesburg metropolitan area participated in the survey. The analysis of the data was conducted using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) and recommendations were made on how to improve each selected entrepreneurial skill. The major findings of the research were that all selected entrepreneurial skills proved to be crucial for the success of the small and medium businesses. The importance of entrepreneurial training and education was also emphasised as a strategy that could improve the entrepreneurial skills of start-up entrepreneurs.
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From start-up entrepreneur to entrepreneurial leader – a conceptual model
- Hewitt, L. M. M., Janse van Rensburg, Leon
- Authors: Hewitt, L. M. M. , Janse van Rensburg, Leon
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Entrepreneurs , Emerging economies , Leadership levels
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/244468 , uj:25279 , Citation: Hewitt, L.M.M. & Janse van Rensburg, L. 2017. From start-up entrepreneur to entrepreneurial leader – a conceptual model.
- Description: Abstract: There is no doubt that entrepreneurs are being considered as wealth creators and are considered as catalysts to bring about social change. Emerging economies are dependent on their entrepreneurial flare and robust thinking because of their ability to think and act outside normal practices. However, theories on how entrepreneurs transform from their start-up stage to entrepreneurial leaders in the shortest time possible with minimum risk is relatively absent. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is firstly, to define entrepreneurial leadership as a concept, provide an overview of Jaques Stratified Systems Theory and Sarasvathy’s effectual reasoning theory. The authors proceed with a conceptual model of Entrepreneurial Leadership Levels and the associated complexities per level. Secondly, the researchers propose different modes of entrepreneurial education and developmental interventions that would best fit during each Entrepreneurial Leadership Level to ensure successful transition to the next Entrepreneurial Leadership Level. The research design was qualitative, explorative and interpretative in nature. Document analysis was used to gain meaning and understanding to enable the researchers to cultivate empirical knowledge. Further, a constructivist approach was used by the researchers based on their own reality being formed by involvement with entrepreneurs and being involved in entrepreneurial upskilling.
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- Authors: Hewitt, L. M. M. , Janse van Rensburg, Leon
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Entrepreneurs , Emerging economies , Leadership levels
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/244468 , uj:25279 , Citation: Hewitt, L.M.M. & Janse van Rensburg, L. 2017. From start-up entrepreneur to entrepreneurial leader – a conceptual model.
- Description: Abstract: There is no doubt that entrepreneurs are being considered as wealth creators and are considered as catalysts to bring about social change. Emerging economies are dependent on their entrepreneurial flare and robust thinking because of their ability to think and act outside normal practices. However, theories on how entrepreneurs transform from their start-up stage to entrepreneurial leaders in the shortest time possible with minimum risk is relatively absent. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is firstly, to define entrepreneurial leadership as a concept, provide an overview of Jaques Stratified Systems Theory and Sarasvathy’s effectual reasoning theory. The authors proceed with a conceptual model of Entrepreneurial Leadership Levels and the associated complexities per level. Secondly, the researchers propose different modes of entrepreneurial education and developmental interventions that would best fit during each Entrepreneurial Leadership Level to ensure successful transition to the next Entrepreneurial Leadership Level. The research design was qualitative, explorative and interpretative in nature. Document analysis was used to gain meaning and understanding to enable the researchers to cultivate empirical knowledge. Further, a constructivist approach was used by the researchers based on their own reality being formed by involvement with entrepreneurs and being involved in entrepreneurial upskilling.
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An investigation of the major causes of failure in construction small businesses : a case study of the Gauteng Province
- Eke, C.C., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Eke, C.C. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Entrepreneurs , Market environment
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87856 , uj:19634 , Citation: Eke, C.C., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. An investigation of the major causes of failure in construction small businesses : a case study of the Gauteng Province.
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- Authors: Eke, C.C. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction industry , Entrepreneurs , Market environment
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87856 , uj:19634 , Citation: Eke, C.C., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. An investigation of the major causes of failure in construction small businesses : a case study of the Gauteng Province.
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