Growth strategies and implementation in a higher institution
- Mushore, Tungamirai.Z., Rossouw, Dirk, Bounds, Maria M.
- Authors: Mushore, Tungamirai.Z. , Rossouw, Dirk , Bounds, Maria M.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Growth , Strategy implementation, , Private higher institution
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/401786 , uj:33595 , Citation: Mushore, T.Z., Rossouw, D. & Bounds, M.M. 2019. Growth strategies and implementation in a higher institution.
- Description: Abstract: The role played by higher institutions goes beyond education and research, but also procreation of new business ventures and solving current socio-economic problems. These social obligations of tertiary education serve as the underpinning for its actuality and existence. Strategy implementation, particularly in higher institutions, is one of the current areas of research and the importance of dynamic capabilities as a catalyst of growth imperatives is important. The aim of this research was to investigate the process of implementing growth strategies and how higher institutions can overcome inertia by enhancing transformation capacities. This research drew on dynamic capabilities theory, for clues as to how institutions become dynamic through bolstering transformation capacities. The study followed a qualitative approach, with a single case as the research strategy. Furthermore, it preserved the originality of interviewees’ interpretation regarding the catalytic role of dynamic capabilities on strategy implementation. Content analysis was utilised to analyse the rich textual data generated from the semi-structured interviews conducted. The findings of this research seem to resonate with the general problems associated with implementation of growth strategies and it may be prudent for the institution to consider approaches that refine dynamic capabilities; particularly the transformation capacity. The conclusion reached in the study was that dynamic capabilities are catalytic in nature and therefore the implementation of strategy should balance the three capacities namely, sensing, seizing and transforming.
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- Authors: Mushore, Tungamirai.Z. , Rossouw, Dirk , Bounds, Maria M.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Growth , Strategy implementation, , Private higher institution
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/401786 , uj:33595 , Citation: Mushore, T.Z., Rossouw, D. & Bounds, M.M. 2019. Growth strategies and implementation in a higher institution.
- Description: Abstract: The role played by higher institutions goes beyond education and research, but also procreation of new business ventures and solving current socio-economic problems. These social obligations of tertiary education serve as the underpinning for its actuality and existence. Strategy implementation, particularly in higher institutions, is one of the current areas of research and the importance of dynamic capabilities as a catalyst of growth imperatives is important. The aim of this research was to investigate the process of implementing growth strategies and how higher institutions can overcome inertia by enhancing transformation capacities. This research drew on dynamic capabilities theory, for clues as to how institutions become dynamic through bolstering transformation capacities. The study followed a qualitative approach, with a single case as the research strategy. Furthermore, it preserved the originality of interviewees’ interpretation regarding the catalytic role of dynamic capabilities on strategy implementation. Content analysis was utilised to analyse the rich textual data generated from the semi-structured interviews conducted. The findings of this research seem to resonate with the general problems associated with implementation of growth strategies and it may be prudent for the institution to consider approaches that refine dynamic capabilities; particularly the transformation capacity. The conclusion reached in the study was that dynamic capabilities are catalytic in nature and therefore the implementation of strategy should balance the three capacities namely, sensing, seizing and transforming.
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The impact of China’s FDI and FDI from other sources on growth in sub-Sahara Africa through export upgrading
- Authors: Ngundu, M. , Ngepah, N.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Foreign Direct Investment , Growth , Export upgrading
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407625 , uj:34319 , Citation: Ngundu, M., Ngepah, N. 2019: The impact of China’s FDI and FDI from other sources on growth in sub-Sahara Africa through export upgrading.
- Description: Abstract: This paper seeks to analyse how FDI from China, US, EU, and the rest of Asia transmit to growth in sub-Sahara Africa through export upgrading for the period (2003-2012). Terms-of-trade is utilized as a proxy for export upgrading. We develop a theoretical argument to show that countries with worsening (less than 1%) terms-of-trade are associated with poor industrialization as a result they can hardly improve quality and quantity of their products for export market, vis-à- vis. In this respect, this study contributes to existing literature in two ways. First, we investigate if technology embodied in FDI from the above-mentioned sources can enhance quantity and quality improvements of export commodities in sub-Sahara Africa. Second, we account for industrial policy heterogeneity of sub-Sahara African countries in order to determine the threshold level at which FDI-induced export upgrading can contribute positively to growth. Using both 2SLS and PTR models, our results reveal that FDI from China and the rest of Asia does not bear significant impact on growth in sub-Sahara Africa through export upgrading. However, PTR analysis demonstrates that FDI from US and EU seem to have a significant negative impact only below a threshold of 1.08%. As the terms-of-trade improves beyond 1.08%, the estimated coefficients of both FDI from US and EU turn positive, albeit insignificant. We conclude that sub-Sahara African countries are far yet to reach a threshold at which FDI-induced export upgrading can contribute positively to growth.
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- Authors: Ngundu, M. , Ngepah, N.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Foreign Direct Investment , Growth , Export upgrading
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/407625 , uj:34319 , Citation: Ngundu, M., Ngepah, N. 2019: The impact of China’s FDI and FDI from other sources on growth in sub-Sahara Africa through export upgrading.
- Description: Abstract: This paper seeks to analyse how FDI from China, US, EU, and the rest of Asia transmit to growth in sub-Sahara Africa through export upgrading for the period (2003-2012). Terms-of-trade is utilized as a proxy for export upgrading. We develop a theoretical argument to show that countries with worsening (less than 1%) terms-of-trade are associated with poor industrialization as a result they can hardly improve quality and quantity of their products for export market, vis-à- vis. In this respect, this study contributes to existing literature in two ways. First, we investigate if technology embodied in FDI from the above-mentioned sources can enhance quantity and quality improvements of export commodities in sub-Sahara Africa. Second, we account for industrial policy heterogeneity of sub-Sahara African countries in order to determine the threshold level at which FDI-induced export upgrading can contribute positively to growth. Using both 2SLS and PTR models, our results reveal that FDI from China and the rest of Asia does not bear significant impact on growth in sub-Sahara Africa through export upgrading. However, PTR analysis demonstrates that FDI from US and EU seem to have a significant negative impact only below a threshold of 1.08%. As the terms-of-trade improves beyond 1.08%, the estimated coefficients of both FDI from US and EU turn positive, albeit insignificant. We conclude that sub-Sahara African countries are far yet to reach a threshold at which FDI-induced export upgrading can contribute positively to growth.
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Sustaining small and medium-size enterprises growth through stakeholder engagement
- Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry , Growth , Stakeholder
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213913 , uj:21212 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Sustaining small and medium-size enterprises growth through stakeholder engagement.
- Description: Abstract: Small and Medium-size Enterprises SMEs play significant roles in the construction sector supply chain procurement system, contributing to nation's gross domestic product, employment and socio-economic development. Studies have identified SMEs growth in Ghana as non-sustained and attributed to stakeholder's influence. This study identifies stakeholders', influences and proposes a stakeholder engagement approach for sustained growth. A qualitative approach involving literature review was validated using questionnaire interview survey and descriptive analysis. A five- stage engagement process proposed: identify SMEs growth objectives and challenges; identify and analyze stakeholders; engage stakeholders; measure growth; monitor and support objectives using feedback for sustained SMEs growth.
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- Authors: Eyiah-Botwe, E. , Aigbavboa, C. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Construction industry , Growth , Stakeholder
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/213913 , uj:21212 , Citation: Eyiah-Botwe, E., Aigbavboa, C & Thwala, W.D. 2016. Sustaining small and medium-size enterprises growth through stakeholder engagement.
- Description: Abstract: Small and Medium-size Enterprises SMEs play significant roles in the construction sector supply chain procurement system, contributing to nation's gross domestic product, employment and socio-economic development. Studies have identified SMEs growth in Ghana as non-sustained and attributed to stakeholder's influence. This study identifies stakeholders', influences and proposes a stakeholder engagement approach for sustained growth. A qualitative approach involving literature review was validated using questionnaire interview survey and descriptive analysis. A five- stage engagement process proposed: identify SMEs growth objectives and challenges; identify and analyze stakeholders; engage stakeholders; measure growth; monitor and support objectives using feedback for sustained SMEs growth.
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A framework for growth of small and medium-size construction firms : a literature review
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction firms , Framework , Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/85381 , uj:19338 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. A framework for growth of small and medium-size construction firms : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are considered as the engine of growth in most economies due to their significant contribution in terms of employment and natural development. SMEs growth within an economy is, therefore, paramount. Growth of SMEs firms has been deliberated in literature as an expansion. This development is classified as either organic (internal expansion) or inorganic (expansion by integration). Literature has also stressed on the eased at which these construction SMEs enter the market environment and quickly exit due to peculiar challenges including growth. Therefore, this study seeks to establish a framework for SMEs in the construction industry in order to foster their growth. The study adopted the use of extensive use of literature. This was supported by informal semi-structured interviews which involved construction industry professionals as the papulation. The research focused on the determinants of growth and how thesefactors will be established The study concludes thatfor growth to be ascertained in afirm, there must be an integration of both the internal and external variables to influence growth.
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction firms , Framework , Growth
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/85381 , uj:19338 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. A framework for growth of small and medium-size construction firms : a literature review.
- Description: Abstract: Small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) are considered as the engine of growth in most economies due to their significant contribution in terms of employment and natural development. SMEs growth within an economy is, therefore, paramount. Growth of SMEs firms has been deliberated in literature as an expansion. This development is classified as either organic (internal expansion) or inorganic (expansion by integration). Literature has also stressed on the eased at which these construction SMEs enter the market environment and quickly exit due to peculiar challenges including growth. Therefore, this study seeks to establish a framework for SMEs in the construction industry in order to foster their growth. The study adopted the use of extensive use of literature. This was supported by informal semi-structured interviews which involved construction industry professionals as the papulation. The research focused on the determinants of growth and how thesefactors will be established The study concludes thatfor growth to be ascertained in afirm, there must be an integration of both the internal and external variables to influence growth.
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Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry
- Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction , Growth , Organic
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87788 , uj:19627 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Growth of firms have widely been acknowledged in literature due to its significance as one of the key indicators of expansion of a firms in terms of market stock, increased in turnover, increased in employment, increased in acquisition of plant and equipment amongst others. Growth is however classified as organic or inorganic. Inorganic growth of firms is the expansion of a firm by integration or merging with another firm to achieve synergy while organic growth ensues when a firm expands as a result of its own internal activities from within. This study explores into organic growth and further highlights on the necessary drivers that will enhance organic growth among Small and Medium-sized Construction firms (SMEs) in Ghana. In order to achieve this purpose, the study adopted the use of extensive literature review supported by electronic questionnaire survey which focused on the owners of the SMEs as well as professionals engaged by the SME’s. In all, the study had responds rate of 80 percent which revealed that construction SME’s attained organic growth when there is proper management structure in place that ensures that all aspect of the corporate goals is accomplished. Further organic growth of SMEs happens when all internal rifts such as communication barriers, bad human relations, dearth motivation issues, remuneration issues, peril-conducive working environment within the firm are resolved to enable employees to work towards growth. The study recommends that owners of small and medium-sized construction firms must endeavour to recruit professionals who will ensure best management practice to encourage organic growth
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- Authors: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M. , Aigbavboa, C.O. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Construction , Growth , Organic
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/87788 , uj:19627 , Citation: Arthur-Aidoo, B.M., Aigbavboa, C.O. & Thwala, W.D. 2015. Organic growth of Small and Medium-Sized firms : perspective of Ghanaian Construction industry.
- Description: Abstract: Growth of firms have widely been acknowledged in literature due to its significance as one of the key indicators of expansion of a firms in terms of market stock, increased in turnover, increased in employment, increased in acquisition of plant and equipment amongst others. Growth is however classified as organic or inorganic. Inorganic growth of firms is the expansion of a firm by integration or merging with another firm to achieve synergy while organic growth ensues when a firm expands as a result of its own internal activities from within. This study explores into organic growth and further highlights on the necessary drivers that will enhance organic growth among Small and Medium-sized Construction firms (SMEs) in Ghana. In order to achieve this purpose, the study adopted the use of extensive literature review supported by electronic questionnaire survey which focused on the owners of the SMEs as well as professionals engaged by the SME’s. In all, the study had responds rate of 80 percent which revealed that construction SME’s attained organic growth when there is proper management structure in place that ensures that all aspect of the corporate goals is accomplished. Further organic growth of SMEs happens when all internal rifts such as communication barriers, bad human relations, dearth motivation issues, remuneration issues, peril-conducive working environment within the firm are resolved to enable employees to work towards growth. The study recommends that owners of small and medium-sized construction firms must endeavour to recruit professionals who will ensure best management practice to encourage organic growth
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