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DBA Studies in Progress

 Student NameThesis Title 
Nambi, Bernadette (Uganda)A strategic performance management model for universities in Uganda. 
Waweru, Ruth (Kenya) Competitive strategy implementation in microfine organisations in Kenya. 
Mannie, AvainKnowledge sharing between government agencies for a net-centric approach. 
Dames, Ricardo Developing an enabling environment for SME incubation. 
Goldman, Lester Strategies to improve the effectiveness of South African professional associations. 
Labuschagne, Adrian An instrument for enhancing outcomes of innovative activities of rigid plastic packaging manufacturers in South Africa. 
Linford, Pierre A framework to measure supply chain management efficacy. 
Van den Berg, Ruan An examination of Christian values and correlated concepts in small business practices in South Africa. 
Burhan, Ahmad (Tanzania) Marketers' perceptions of negotiation behaviour in a global firm. 
Mburu, Peris (Kenya) Determinants of customer satisfaction and retention: A survey of the banking industry in Kenya. 
Ogulu, Christiana An empirical investigation into the strategic improvement of financial risk management framework: A case study of Shell, Drummond and Allied Energy 
Goldberg, Johnny The development of a broad-based black economic empowerment model of good governance for family businesses in South Africa.  
Oberholzer, MariusA model to promote sustainable entrepreneurship in the South African telecommunications sector. 
O'Linsky, Malcolm The development of a recognition model for the healthcare industry in South Africa. 
Pillay, DeanA power sector reform framework for the electricity industry in South Africa.
Reardon, DerekStrategies for South African aluminium extruders to protect market share against imported Chinese products.
Robinson, BryanMethods to improve the effective implementation of organisational codes of conduct.
Roux, LouisClimate change mitigation strategies and its effect on economic growth.
Kamau, George (Kenya)Factors affecting integrated supply chain management in public hospitals' pharmacies in Kenya.
Strydom, KarienaThe relationship between diversity and organisational culture and its impact on strategy implementation.
Buyers, JohnA performance metric system for the long-term sustainability of a multinational enterprise.
Mgemane, MusaStakeholder management for urban development projects in South Africa.

2010 MBA Treatises

Student NameTreatise Title 
Erasmus, L.The effectiveness of succession planning in SARS enforcement Port Elizabeth.
Sontyale, U.K.Occupational stressors that influence professional health workers.
Swartbooi, A.D.Managing the perceptions about affirmative action (AA).
Sathorar, H.H.Assessing entrepreneurship education at secondary schools in the NMBM.
Smailes, C.Strategies to equip females for managerial positions.
Vezile, C.A.Performance management at Transnet national ports authority Port Elizabeth: The role of human resources.
Yang, N.Factors influencing international students' choice of enrolling at higher education institutions via the internet.
Visagie, G.E.Outsourcing versus purchasing: The Uti South Africa case.
Viljoen, P.J.J.Managing leader member exchange frequency effectively in a South African retail company.
Ntsunguzi, C.N.Assessing relationship management in Meeg Bank in East London.
Mtazu, P.S.Evaluating remuneration and reward systems at Lobels Bread, Zimbabwe.
Mwanza, B.Retention strategies of key talent at the Bank of Zambia.
Taljaard, A.The identification of factors that contribute to the creation of a formal mentoring programme at Lumotech.
Headbush, S.Improving economic development through effective communication strategies in Nelson Mandela Bay.
Hendricks, E.Good practice guidelines for improving educator morale.
Muller, R.J.The impact of employee engagement on the business success of Johnson Controls Uitenhage.
Msuthwana, V.M.A proposed launch strategy of an aerosol spray automotive paint.
Qweleka, S.The factors that hinder the overall equipment affectiveness at Ford Struandale Engine Plant.
Prinsloo, H.The impact of retirement planning and education on retiree's UFE satisfaction.
Podges, J.W.The current state of Black female empowerment in the construction industry measured against broad-based black economic empowerment scorecard.
Hassen, I.Improving project implementation in firms.
Pienaar, J.A.International expansion strategies for hotel companies.
Palmer, V.J.Decision making improvement by effectively utilising activity-based costing and activity-based management tools.
Gule, X.M.Improving the service quality of taxi operators in the Nelson Mandela Bay.
Faber, J.C.J.Evaluating the success of total productive maintenance at Faurecia interior systems.
Dibi, L.L.Enterprise information centres as distribution channel members for the small enterprise development agency in the Eastern Cape Province.

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2009 MBA Treatises

Student NameTreatise Title
Adams, L.C.The cultural determinants of success in Indian owned family businesses.
Boshoff, L.I.Role of belief systems in entrepreneurship: A Christian perspective.
Tait, H.L.Adapting retails business models for the petroleum industry.
Dowd-Krause, A.An optimal skills development planning and implementation process flow model for the local government.
Chummun, Z.Investigating the marketing of microinsurance products in South Africa.
Da Fonseca, C.M.Implementing an environmenttal management system in an automotive component manufacturing firm.
Schutte, J.The role of an administrator in hedge fund operational risk management.
Ngxukumeshe, T.The importance of managerial skills for medical doctors.
Krige, P.Exploring attitudes towards banner advertising on the world wide web.
Khumalo, W.M.The value of measuring brand equity: The Ceres Fruit Juices case.
Matodlana, S.M.A study into the sustainability of continuous improvements to reduce solid waste on the Lunch Bar line at Cadbury South Africa.
Manjezi, M.E.The effectiveness of blood donor education programmes in secondary schools in Mthatha (Eastern Cape).
Gqoli, N.M.The perceptions of medical practitioners regarding their migration from the Eastern Cape public health sector.
Gatyeni, L.Strategies for retaining talented staff and knowledge managers: A case study.
Bukula, M.J.The influence of the electricity distribution restructuring on the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
Son, D.A.L.Analysing pension and provident funds: A new job seaker perspective.
Tonnesen, B.Sustainable development: A conceptual and case study analysis.
Pienaar, J.L.Development of an integration model for the transport operators in the Nelson Mandela Bay area.
Catterall, K.J.A lean view on an Eastern Cape logistics service provider.
Craig, K.B.Investigating teamwork competencies in the value chain of a selected wool brokerage logistics department.
Prince, S.N.Assessing quality management systems of SMME's in the manufacturing sector.
Toni, T.Causes and consequences of the shortage of electrical artisans at Eskom.
Brandt, A.Improving the implementation of lean manufacturing.
Ndlovu, S.K.Have the continuous improvement (CI) efforts at ABSA Bank's Horizon Medium Business banking Unit, in the Gauteng West Region successfully addressed the key concepts of continuous improvement as set out by Trollip, 2008?
Lennie, G.M.Retention strategies for skilled SARS customs employees.
Jantjies, X.The development of a total quality management organisational culture for Eden District Municipality.
Burgins, D.C.Developing a long-term strategy for a selected small transport entrepreneur.
Gallant, B.The impact of service quality perceptions on the service delivery of a financial aid office at a metropolitan university.
Botha, G. A business plan for an international squid business.
Krull, S.An investigation into the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS prevention advertising campaigns in affecting sustained behavioural changes.

If you are interested in sourcing a copy of one or more of the treatises listed above, please contact the NMMU Business School's Head Librarian, Ms Anneret Cloete.

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