Impact of Leadership Style on Organizational Performance: A Case Study of Nigerian Banks Leadership style is a key determinant of the success or failure of any organization. A leader is person who influences, directs, and motivates others to perform specific tasks and also inspire his subordinates for efficient performance towards the accomplishment of the stated corporate objectives. Leadership style is the manner and approach of […]
Posted: August 28, 2023
As the level of government closest to communities, local councils are well-placed to promote efforts for reconciliation and nation-building. Before South Africa’s advent to democracy, racial discrimination in service delivery and spatial segregation were some of the defining features of the local government system. When the process of democracy started, particularly at the local government level, municipalities became crucial agents of transformation in the rebuilding […]
Posted: August 25, 2023
The use of information technology in a company creates efficiency, effectiveness and competitive advantages. Every business generally uses information systems to facilitate the process of business activities and to shorten business processes. Companies who want growth are required to innovate both in terms of quantity and quality of information systems. Operational managers need a system that tracks basic activities and organisational transactions, such as sales, […]
Posted: August 25, 2023
Coca-Cola is a global company that operates at a local level. This means that there are currently around 225 bottling partners worldwide. The supply chain begins with the procurement of raw materials, which in the case of Coca-Cola also includes agricultural products (e.g. sugar cane or fruit) and water. The most important ingredients such as water and sugar are sourced locally, with the partners being […]
Posted: August 25, 2023
Employee arrested after Eskom power station is hit by more oil theft Less than a year after Eskom uncovered an oil crime syndicate at its Tutuka power station in Mpumalanga, an employee has been arrested after more oil theft was uncovered at the power station. On Monday, the Eskom employee appeared in court after 10 drums of oil, worth R800 000, were stolen. Eskom said […]
Posted: August 25, 2023
McDonalds and HRD McDonald’s is a leading global food service retailer, with more than 36,000 restaurants. It is Fortune 500 organization and it places a strong emphasis on people development. In 2005, David Fairhurst was appointed McDonald’s Vice President for People. One of his first priorities was to build the confidence and pride of the McDonald’s workforce. He gave particular emphasis to the development of […]
Posted: August 15, 2023
QUESTION ONE (25 Marks) Jimny Limited is an American based manufacturer of heavy-duty equipment. The company is currently investigating two projects for expansion. It can only undertake one of them and has asked your advice in deciding which one to proceed with. Project A: Production at the existing factory could be expanded. The cost of the new plant for this option would be an initial […]
Posted: August 8, 2023
QUESTION 1 (40 Marks) As the Research Director of your company, South African Research Agency, you are required to present and submit a research report for the study that you conducted on the attitude and perceptions of the community of eThekwini Municipality with regard to service delivery at the locations around Durban. Discuss the process that you would follow in drafting the research report. (20 […]
Posted: June 15, 2023
A survey on citizen satisfaction is imperative within the Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) following a call by the Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Honourable Senzo Mchunu in his 2014 inauguration speech emphasising the responsibility of the office of the premier in co-ordinating regular surveys. The Premier subjected all Government Departments in the Province to regular surveys on citizen satisfaction and purported that “citizens […]
Posted: June 15, 2023
While the unions demand a 7% increase, SARS offered to channel its savings from 2021 towards salaries. Unions rejected this, saying it would only add up to a 1.3% increase, while SARS maintains that it could not afford the 7% increase without further funding. Considering the scenario above, write a research proposal focusing on the dynamics among the role players in salaries negotiation. Your research […]
Posted: June 9, 2023
