https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/19909 2026-08-03T13:44:37Z 2026-08-03T13:44:37Z Modise, Bonolo https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32814 2026-07-30T10:30:44Z 2006-11-01T00:00:00Z

Corporate governance in the south African government -a perspective on state owned Enterprises (parastatals) Modise, Bonolo Corporate governance principles have been widely accepted as means of conducting business, allaying fears of conflict of interest between owners and managers and a way of attracting the much needed financial injection in depressed and developing economies. The application of corporate governance was seen for a long time as being only relevant to publicly listed entities, however, with the changing business and political landscapes in many parts of the wor d, the application has now become relevant to State Owned Enterprises (SOE) as well. SOEs occupy and play a significant role in economies where they still operate and it therefore becomes critical that their management and operation is of a sound standard. There has been no single application/prescription of corporate governance that has been suitable for all countries, hence the development of various models such as the Cadbury Report, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the King II report. Individual countries face different challenges and the development and application of corporate governance in these countries has to take these unique situations into consideration. Countries have taken what they consider best practises from these guidelines and adapted them to suit their conditions. South Africa, despite its classification as a developing nation, competes fairly well with most developed nations in its application and development of corporate governance. The application of corporate governance in South African SOEs as recommended in the King II report has been remarkable. Challenges remain in areas such as the appointment of real independent board members, but compliance in areas such as the formation of board committees and the separation of the role of Chairperson and Chief Executive is visible.

2006-11-01T00:00:00Z Mangezi, Caroline https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32813 2026-07-30T10:13:57Z 2006-11-30T00:00:00Z

Corporate governance practices in five successful companies listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Mangezi, Caroline

2006-11-30T00:00:00Z Hako, Pumla Patricia https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32803 2026-07-29T10:44:52Z 2005-11-01T00:00:00Z

Alignment of change management with strategy by South African leaders Hako, Pumla Patricia South Africa is a country in transition. our workplaces are in transition, and to a large extent all the social identity groups are out of their comfort zones and are trying to re-establish their own identities relative to all the other social identities in the new South Africa" (Booysen, 2005:32). The expansion of markets, which has been brought about by the introduction of a democratic government in 1994, has led to drastic changes in the way companies do business. Technological advances coupled with globalisation and new labour laws have had a tremendous influence on business. The changes in the way of conducting business in particular and the country in general have left some leaders confused and unable to cope with this change. Some organisations change because of obstacles experienced in the course of running business without having put proper plans in place. Some companies change strategies too often without reaping rewards from any single strategy. Higgins (2005:3) argues that, " ... with significant changes occurring so frequently in the business environment, strategies are changed more often now than they have been in the past, and thus the alignment process has become an even greater challenge." A change strategy aligned to corporate strategy can lead to the achievement of strategic goals set by the company. The purpose of this research is to examine whether South African leaders are able to develop change management capabilities that are in line with corporate strategy in order to carry the company to higher levels as required by the new market forces in the new South Africa.

2005-11-01T00:00:00Z Nhlapho, Nokulunga https://ir.unisa.ac.za/handle/10500/32785 2026-07-28T10:21:52Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

A management skills and leadership styles framework for increased competitiveness: a case selected ICT-based SMMEs in South Africa Nhlapho, Nokulunga he sustainable competitiveness of Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) is critical for economic resilience, yet many fail to achieve consistent growth and innovation due to inadequately targeted leadership and management development. This study examines the management leadership capabilities and skills that drive sustainable competitiveness among SMMEs supplying ICT solutions in South Africa’s Lowveld Nexus, a unifying term describing the interconnected economic activities of Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga. The absence of a context specific framework that links leadership and management competencies to the unique competitive demands of ICT based SMMEs within this economically diverse region was the rationale. Grounded in Agile Management Theory, Transformational Leadership Theory, Socio technical Critical Theory, and Ambivalent Technology Stances, the study adopts a qualitative, exploratory approach to examine the lived realities of ICT SMMEs. Twenty-one SMME owners and managers were purposively selected across the three provinces and participated in in depth interviews. The data were analyzed thematically using Braun and Clarke’s six step framework to ensure analytical rigor and transparency. The findings reveal that existing generic leadership and management frameworks are insufficient for the specialized and dynamic ICT SMME context. Transformational leadership emerged as a critical driver of competitiveness, particularly where leaders demonstrated vision, strategic thinking, innovation orientation, and the ability to motivate and empower teams. Beyond leadership style, the study identifies five interdependent pillars that shape competitiveness, namely strategic education and training, relevant operational experience, robust support systems, adaptive leadership capability, and flexible management practices. The study makes a substantive contribution by developing an integrated framework that demonstrates how leadership, management, contextual realities, and technological dynamics interact to drive sustainable growth and competitiveness. This advances existing theory by moving beyond single theory explanations and introducing a multi-dimensional, context sensitive perspective on ICT SMME performance. Practically, the framework provides actionable guidance for policymakers, training institutions, and SMME leaders seeking to strengthen leadership capacity and enhance competitiveness within the South African ICT sector.; Inhloso yalolu cwaningo kwakuwukuqonda amakhono okuphatha kanye nobuholi adingekayo ekukhuleni kokuncintisana nokusimeme kumaBhizinisi Amancane, Amaphakathi, Nasebenza ngezinga elincane kakhulu (ama-SMME) ahlinzeka ngezixazululo zoBuchwepheshe Bolwazi noKuxhumana (ICT) e-Lowveld Nexus yaseNingizimu Afrika. Leli yigama elihlanganisayo elichaza ukuxhumana phakathi kweGauteng, Limpopo, kanye neMpumalanga. Kucatshangwa ukuthi kukhona ukushoda kohlaka oluzinikele lokuqonda amakhono okuphatha kanye nobuholi adingekayo ekukhuleni kokuncintisana nokusimeme ku-Lowveld Nexus. Lolu cwaningo lusebenzise indlela ngokuchazayo, ngokwenza izingxoxo ezijulile nabahlanganyeli abangama-21, abakhethwa ngobuchule kusetshenziswa amasampula ahlosiwe phakathi kwabanikazi bama-SMME ezifundazweni zonke zaseGauteng, Limpopo, naseMpumalanga. Lolu cwaningo lusekelwe phezu kombono wokuphatha oshesha kakhulu kanye nombono wobuholi benguquko. Imininingwane eqoqiwe yahlaziywa kusetshenziswa indlela yokuhlaziya indikimba edalulwe kuBraun noClarke kuhlonzwe izingqikithi ezibalulekile zokuphatha kanye nekhono lobuholi. Okutholakele kuveze ukuntula okubonakalayo kobuholi obukhona, obujwayelekile kanye nezinhlaka zokuphatha ukuze kubhekwane ngempumelelo nezinselela ezithile kanye namathuba ama-SMME abhekene nawo emkhakheni we-ICT oguquguqukayo. Ucwaningo lwembule izici ezinhlanu ezibalulekile eziyisisekelo ezibalulekile kuma-ICT SMME, okuholela ekuqhudelaneni nasekukhuleni okusimeme endaweni ye-ICT: imfundo nokuqeqeshwa, ulwazi, izinhlelo zokusekela, amakhono obuholi, amakhono okuphatha. Lolu cwaningo lufake isandla ngohlaka lokuphatha ubuchwepheshe kanye nokuqamba izinto ezintsha kanye namakhono obuholi ezisombululo ze-ICT ezihlinzeka ngama-SMME. Ucwaningo luphetha ngokuthi ‘indlela yomhlaba wonke’ yobuholi nokuthuthukiswa kokuphatha ayanele ukuze kuthuthukiswe ukukhula okusimeme kulo mongo. Lolu cwaningo luphakamisa ukuthi abaholi kufanele basebenzise uhlaka lobuholi obuqondene nemboni ethile, olwakhiwa ngalolu cwaningo, lwafanelana nezidingo eziyingqayizivele kanye nezinkimbinkimbi zabahlinzeki bezixazululo ze-SMME ICT, oluchaza ngokusobala futhi luthuthukise iqoqo lamakhono obuholi adingekayo ukuze kuzuzwe ukuncintisana nokukhula okuzinzile.

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