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Rural-urban migration and the well-being of the migrant-sending households: An impact evaluation study 农村-城市迁移与移民派遣家庭的福祉:影响评价研究

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-04-29 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4120

Gracious Nyoni, Umakrishnan Kollamparambil

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The entrepreneurial intention-action gap and contextual factors: Towards a conceptual model 创业意向-行动差距与情境因素:一个概念模型

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-04-26 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4232

P. Roos, Melodi Botha

{"title":"The entrepreneurial intention-action gap and contextual factors: Towards a conceptual model","authors":"P. Roos, Melodi Botha","doi":"10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4232","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Previous work on entrepreneurial intention suggests that intention does not necessarily lead to entrepreneurial action; this is referred to in the literature as the entrepreneurial intention-action gap. Current entrepreneurship literature has focused on this gap and how it occurs, but limited work focuses on the contextual factors, such as self-identity, family, and formal institutions, and their influence on the entrepreneurial intention-action gap.Aim: To determine the influence contextual factors may have on an entrepreneur’s ability to overcome the entrepreneurial intention-action gap; therefore, an inductive conceptual model is developed that encompasses these influences.Setting: This qualitative study was conducted with ten agri-entrepreneurs from different agricultural organisations in South Africa.Methods: Semi-structured interviews, with a reverse-flow approach, were conducted telephonically with participants. The study employed a generic qualitative research design and Atlas.ti was used to conduct thematic analysis to identify and analyse patterns (themes) that emerged from interviews with respondents.Results: The study inductively develops a conceptual model that could be empirically tested in future research to determine whether this model can be used to bridge the entrepreneurial intention-action gap. This model may be applicable not only to the agriculture sector but also to other industries.Conclusion: New knowledge regarding self-identity factors emerged from the findings. The article also supports existing literature by suggesting that family members have an influence on an individual’s success in becoming an entrepreneur. Finally, the unique dynamics of formal institutions in South Africa are presented and a contribution is made by shedding light on how entrepreneurs and formal institutions should collaborate to bridge the entrepreneurial intention-action gap.","PeriodicalId":46244,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89964422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Fiscal multipliers in South Africa after the global financial crisis

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-03-31 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4191

Theo Janse van Rensburg, S. De Jager, K. Makrelov

{"title":"Fiscal multipliers in South Africa after the global financial crisis","authors":"Theo Janse van Rensburg, S. De Jager, K. Makrelov","doi":"10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4191","url":null,"abstract":"Background: South Africa’s fiscal position has deteriorated considerably over the last 10 years, with debt levels reaching historical highs in the post-apartheid period. National Treasury’s intentions for fiscal consolidation have again drawn attention to the fiscal multiplier literature.Aim: The aim in the study is to calculate the size of fiscal expenditure multipliers over the period 2009 to 2019, taking into account the specific economic conditions and the funding choices of government.Setting: In the study fiscal policy is considered at a time when the debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio was rising rapidly.Methods: We use an econometric model to calculate the fiscal multipliers over the past decade. Our estimates take account of the specific fiscal conditions for each year, in particular the changing relationship between debt and the sovereign risk premia as well as the impact of tax increases.Results: The model suggests that the fiscal multiplier declined from 1.5 in 2010 to around zero in 2019 as the debt levels became progressively more unsustainable and large tax increases muted the aggregate demand effects from higher government expenditure.Conclusion: The low fiscal multipliers suggest that fiscal consolidation will be less costly in terms of growth forgone than generally perceived.JEL classification: C50, E62, H62, H63","PeriodicalId":46244,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences","volume":"189 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72441948","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Goals and benefits of digital transformation projects: Insights into project selection criteria 数字化转型项目的目标和收益:对项目选择标准的洞察

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-02-28 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4158

W. Gertzen, E. Van der Lingen, H. Steyn

{"title":"Goals and benefits of digital transformation projects: Insights into project selection criteria","authors":"W. Gertzen, E. Van der Lingen, H. Steyn","doi":"10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4158","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Digital transformation (DT) is an increasingly relevant concept for businesses to remain competitive. As DT projects are disruptive to an organisation and are significantly different from traditional information technology projects, it is important to understand the value that specific DT projects will bring to an organisation before they are implemented, so that DT project portfolios can be optimally managed. Aim: This study aims to determine the key goals and benefits of DT projects, as well as the selection criteria for DT projects in South African businesses. The study also explores the most influential technologies for driving the implementation of DT projects. Setting: South Africa is an emerging economy. The study was performed in the initial phases of nationwide lockdown owing to COVID-19. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 leaders from South African businesses of varying sizes, but all in significant local markets. Content analysis using CAQDAS was used to analyse the primary data, using both inductive and deductive coding methods. Results: South African businesses use a combination of financial and non-financial project selection criteria across four main goals and benefit categories: customer experience, operational efficiency, business culture, and traditional project evaluation. The fifth proposed goal (new business models) was not used to evaluate DT projects. The most influential technologies that drive the selection of DT projects were data-related, such as data storage, data processing, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making. Conclusion: Companies in South Africa can use traditional project evaluation criteria together with several new criteria to determine the value of DT projects more holistically. This study also suggests several key practical takeaways for businesses that are aspiring to implement their own DT projects. © 2022. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS.","PeriodicalId":46244,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences","volume":"362 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78956791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A proposed risk framework as a tool for sustainability for the South African wine industry 建议的风险框架作为南非葡萄酒行业可持续发展的工具

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-02-28 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4235

M. J. Naude, R. T. Naudé

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The significance of an employee value proposition in the retention of teachers at selected South African private schools 在选定的南非私立学校保留教师的员工价值主张的意义

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-02-23 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4358

K. Swanepoel, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe

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A proposed leadership skills development model for African FMCG business-networks: Super-Cube® 非洲快速消费品商业网络的领导技能发展模式:Super-Cube®

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-01-24 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4303

C. Muller, Theuns G. Pelser

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The impact of Kaizen: Assessing the intensive Kaizen training of auto-parts suppliers in South Africa 改善的影响:对南非汽车零部件供应商强化改善培训的评估

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2022-01-18 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4093

K. Otsuka, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi

{"title":"The impact of Kaizen: Assessing the intensive Kaizen training of auto-parts suppliers in South Africa","authors":"K. Otsuka, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi","doi":"10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4093","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4093","url":null,"abstract":"Background: There has been a growing recognition that the most critical missing factor impeding the growth and productivity of manufacturing enterprises in developing countries is entrepreneurs with strong managerial abilities. As Kaizen requires strong communication and cooperation between managers and shop-floor workers, social cohesion between them seems to be a prerequisite for its successful implementation.Aim: The question arises whether Kaizen can improve efficiency in management in a place like South Africa, a country marked by serious ethnic divisions. Therefore, the aim in this study is to assess the impact of an intensive Kaizen training programme in South Africa.Setting: So an intensive Kaizen training programme was implemented at eight randomly selected automotive parts-suppliers in the three key automotive regions in South Africa from 2016 to 2019.Method: A combination of a standard survey questionnaire and informal interviews was used to collect the production and management data. Given our relatively small sample size, the analysis is descriptive in nature.Results: Evidence shows that Kaizen, a Japanese management system, is indeed effective in improving the performance of enterprises in developing countries.Conclusion: The Kaizen method proves to be so successful in improving efficiency in South Africa that it justifies scaling up such a training programme in the future.","PeriodicalId":46244,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79524336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Table of Contents Vol 24, No 1 (2021) 目录第24卷第1期(2021年)

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2021-12-30 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v24i1.4486

Editorial Office

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International patent applications and innovation in South Africa 南非的国际专利申请和创新

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South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences Pub Date : 2021-12-17 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v24i1.4146

U. Schmoch, A. Pouris

{"title":"International patent applications and innovation in South Africa","authors":"U. Schmoch, A. Pouris","doi":"10.4102/sajems.v24i1.4146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v24i1.4146","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Experts recommend support to patents for stimulating innovation. Also, the South African government supports patents, in particular, international patents. In this paper it is examined how this strategy can be designed to successfully trigger economic progress.Aim: The present South African activities in patents are investigated in this paper and areas identified where an intensification of patenting looks promising for economic progress.Setting: The patent activities since 1985 are analysed and compared to the annual export–import balance from 2009 to 2018, in order to identify starting points for improving economic structures. The data are linked to current suggestions to the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) for future technologies.Methods: The analysis of patents is performed, using the international patent database PATSTAT, as well as the analysis of the export–import balance at the WITS database of the World Bank.Results: The patent analysis reveals a low level of South African domestic patents, with a focus on less complex goods and a stagnation period of 35 years. The data on the export – import balance show negative figures for consumer goods and even more so for capital goods.Conclusion: Economic progress can be accelerated by stimulating patent and economic activities to produce more complex consumer and capital goods. However, it may be necessary to focus on certain areas at the beginning in order to achieve a sufficient critical mass of competence and international competitiveness. In any case, the support of patents is only successful when it is closely linked to a strategy regarding technology.","PeriodicalId":46244,"journal":{"name":"South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences","volume":"181 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2021-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83018505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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