Academic Research

Articles in Peer Reviewed Local Journals

• Arnolds, C.A., Boshoff, C., Mazibuko, N. & Klemz, B. 2010. The motivational impact of job security, recognition, monetary incentives and training on the job performance of blue-collar employees. South African Journal of Labour Relations, 34(1): 86-102. Read article. 
• Dayan, O., Arnolds, C.A. & Struwig, M. 2010. Empirical testing of Kotler's high-performance factors to increase sales growth. Acta Commercii, 10: 205-226. Read article.
• Farrington, S., Venter, E., Eybers, C. & Boshoff, C. 2011. Task-based factors influencing the successful functioning of copreneurial businesses in South Africa. South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences (SAJEMS), 14(1): 24-46. Read article.

Peer Reviewed Proceedings of International Conferences

• Cullen, M., Calitz, A. & Offerman, J. 2011. The role of governance in current S.A. family business. Paper presented at the 11th Annual International Family Enterprise Research Academy (IFERA) Conference, Universita di Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 28 June - 1 July.
• Cullen, M. 2011. Factors affecting information technology implementation in the mobile telecommunications industry: A family business case. Paper presented at the 11th Annual International Family Enterprise Research Academy (IFERA) Conference, Universita di Palermo, Sicily, Italy, 28 June - 1 July.
• Arnolds, C. & Stofile, R. 2010. An assessment of merger goals and outcomes in South African higher education institutions: Implications for strategic management. Paper presented at the 3rd International Faculty of Management Conference, hosted by the University of Johannesburg, Broederstroom, South Africa, 12-14 May 2010.
• Dayan, O. & Arnolds, C. 2010. The role of e-business tactics in launching new products: Comparative study of three industries. Paper presented at the 12th Annual Conference on World Wide Web Applications, Durban, South Africa, 21-23 September.
• Arnolds, C.A., Kajimo-Shakantu, K. & Hassen, I. 2010. Investigating the factors that influence project implementation in firms. Paper presented at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.
• Kajimo-Shakantu, K. 2010. Constraints and opportunities for firms in an evolving construction procurement environment. Paper presented at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.
• Adendorff, C., Calitz, A. & Cullen, M. 2010. A technological decision model for the implementation of new digital printing technologies in entrepreneurial ventures. Paper presented at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.
• Lourens, A. & Jonker, K. 2010. The development of a technology strategy framework for small to medium-sized furniture manufacturers. Paper presented at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.

Papers Delivered at Peer Reviewed International Conferences

• Koigi, A.N. & Arnolds, C.A. 2011. Increasing the organisational performance of Kenyan public enterprises. Paper delivered at the 11th Annual International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change Management, Universidad San Pablo CEU, Madrid, Spain, 15-17 June.
• Koigi, A.N. & Arnolds, C.A. 2010. The determinants of performance intent and organisational performance in the public enterprises of Kenya. Paper delivered at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.
• Njuguna, A. & Arnolds, C.A. 2010. Improving the operational efficiency of pension funds in Kenya. Paper delivered at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.
• Pretorius, A., Scammell, J. & Woodward, D.G. 2010. Attitudes towards (hypothesised) professional dilemmas as revealed by Accounting undergraduate students at a UK university. Paper delivered at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.
• Martin, D., Pretorius, A. & Woodward, D. 2010. An exploratory study of Brazilian businesses' website CSR disclosures. Paper delivered at the 4th Annual International Business Conference of the Business School Partners Network (BSPN), Victoria Falls, Zambia, 13-14 October.
• Sander, K. 2010. Developing ethics competencies in entry-level chartered accountants. Paper delivered at the Business Ethics Network of Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, 30 August - 1 September.

Papers Delivered at Peer Reviewed Local Conferences

• Dayan, O. & Arnolds, C.A. 2010. Improving CRM success through effective launching tactics. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the South African Institute for Management Scientists (SAIMS), Mpekweni Beach Resort, South Africa, 12-15 September.
• Njuguna, A.G. & Arnolds, C.A. 2010. Improving the financial efficiency of pension funds in Kenya. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Conference of the South African Institute for Management Scientists (SAIMS), Mpekweni Beach Resort, South Africa, 12-15 September. Read article.
• Sander, K. 2010. Financial leadership in the Eastern Cape Public Sector. Paper presented at the Centre for Leadership Ethics in Africa Conference, Alica Campus, University of Fort Hare, 29 - 30 July.
• Calitz, A., Greyling, J. & Cullen, M. 2010. The problems experienced within the e-Skills value chain in South Africa. Paper presented at the E-Skills Summit, Cape Town, South Africa, 26-28 July.

To source a copy of one of the articles listed above, please contact the NMMU Business School's head librarian, Anneret Cloete.

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