scholarly journals Critical Internal Factors Influencing The Centralization Of Stock Procurement Processes In A South African Municipality

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1341
Author(s):  
Zwelihle Wiseman Nzuza ◽  
Lawrence Mpele Lekhanya
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Inbound Logistics

The purpose of this paper was threefold: 1) to examine the internal factors influencing centralization of stock procurement processes, 2) to assess the relationship between demographic factors and staff understanding of Information Communication Technology (ICT) with performance improvement, and 3) to examine the relationship between prevention of corruption with management commitment. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 82 members of staff from procurement division in a South African municipality, with specific reference from the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province. A census sampling method was used and a Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) software was used to analyse the data. The results indicate that ICT, planning tools, communication tools, inbound logistics, and staff competency are the most contributing factors influencing decentralized procurement process of stocks in a South African municipality. Although a hypothesis between performance improvement and gender was rejected, the study showed significance relationships between performance improvement with qualification (p=.035), experience (p=.000), and age (p=.000). It further proved that there is a significance relationship between understanding the ICT and performance improvement (p=.031) and that prevention of corruption is significantly related with management commitment (p=.001). Based on the results, the study recommends that a supporting internal control should be established to ensure that the centralization of stocks by procurement is executed by individuals with clear understanding of inbound logistics, clear communication, commitment, and comprehensive planning. Since the findings of this study are based on 82 members of staff from one South African municipality, it is recommended that a larger sample size may be used in future studies in order to improve accuracy of the results.

scholarly journals The relationship between the National Senior Certificate and the National Benchmark Test for accounting students at a South African university

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Riley Carpenter ◽  
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Lily Roos ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Black Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Strong Correlations ◽  
Benchmark Test ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Relationship

The South African accounting profession needs racial transformation. Consequently, students pursuing the chartered accountant (South Africa) (CA(SA)) designation, especially at-risk Black students, require adequate support. To be successful, the support must be driven by factors influencing students’ academic performance. As prior academic performance is one such factor, this study examines the relationship between the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams and the National Benchmark Test (NBT) for students enrolled in an accounting degree at a South African university. Due to numerous moderate and strong correlations between NSC and NBT results, without multicollinearity, it was concluded that both sets of results should be considered as factors contributing to students’ academic performance. The findings highlight the need for further empirical research on NSC and NBT results as determinants of success for accounting students.

scholarly journals Adoption of Business Intelligence in the South African public social sector Department

10.29007/kqhq ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hosiah Masha ◽  
Dr Tope Samuel Adeyelure ◽  
Osden Jokonya
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Social Sector ◽  
The South ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Is Implementation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Work Done ◽  
The Relationship

Social Sector department is expected to transform socio economic stands of the poor through technology by digitising service delivery processes in order to enhance decision making, however this has created lot of silo systems with large volumes of data to be manipulated and used. Business Intelligence is seen as supporting technology required to deal with the problem but the sector does not have a model or a framework to adopt the technology. Hence this study intended to develop a model for adoption of Business Intelligence in the South African public social sector Department. Two theoretical frameworks that is Implementation Effectiveness Theoretical Model and Technology Organisation Environment were employed to guide the study by following quantitative method. A survey was used to collect data at government department by means of closed-ended questionnaires, through simple random sampling to produce the results. To measure the relationship between dependent and independent variables data was coded into Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) tool for correlations analysis, then conducted regression analysis for constructs contributions. The results show that only three out of the six identified constructs from the research model were accepted to formulate the adoption model. Most previous work done in adoption of BI in public sector has focussed on broader public domain which creates a huge gap in addressing specific requirements or factors influencing adoption of BI in a particular sector. To reduce vagueness and complexity this study investigated factors influencing adoption of BI in South African public social sector Department

scholarly journals The Significant Effect of Organizational Structure on Private Housing Developers’ Involvement in Development of Affordable Housing

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S11) ◽  
pp. 674-679
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Private Housing ◽  
The Relationship

The involvement of housing developers in the development of affordable housing has attained public attention. One of the internal factors influencing the participation of housing developers in the development of affordable housing is its organizational structure. The aim of this study is to analyze the relationship between organizational structure and private housing developers’ participation in development of affordable housing. Data for the study are collected from a sample of 352 licensed housing developers that are based in Peninsular Malaysia. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) is adopted for data analysis. The results approved the hypothesized immediate effects of organizational structure (formalization and centralization) and private housing developers’ participation on the development of affordable housing. The results carry an enormous effect; therefore, its empirical research is developed into the context of affordable housing development.

scholarly journals The relationship between script and image with specific reference to the work of Celeste van der Merwe, Willem Boshoff and Barbara Kruger

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
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Celeste Van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Family Structures ◽  
Dysfunctional Family ◽  
Concrete Poetry ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Self Actualization ◽  
Self Discovery ◽  
The Relationship

The crux of my thesis is the study of the relationship of script and image in the work of contemporary arts. I chose to focus on three selected artists, i.e. myself, Celeste van der Merwe, a local South African male artist named Willem Boshoff and an international female artist, Barbara Kruger. My intention was to write a readable self-study thesis that would be both informative and educational while simultaneously appealing to the heart of the reader. In order to realise this intention, I focussed on how the above-mentioned artists used script and image to address social issues prevalent in society today. I also made social statements through the medium of my art based on the familiar allegory, Little Red Riding Hood. My aim has been to address the breakdown of the family structure by focussing on the suffering of teenagers as a result of dysfunctional family structures and behaviours. I explored the powerful and provocative manner in which Barbara Kruger effectively wields the combination of script and image in her work. Boshoff on the other hand is a South African linguist who incorporates script in a variety of disciplines such as installations, visual poetry, concrete poetry, sculpture. In my own art I deconstructed and transformed materials and found that the process of breaking down and rebuilding reflected the breakdown and restoration in/of the lives of children. By consciously investigating my practice as a creative artist using script and image I have gained a better understanding of myself and I believe I am now able to improve my practise. Through this self-study research I have grown in self-discovery and self-actualization as an artist and have developed as a researcher. Finally, I concluded that the relationship between script and image is open-ended, not conclusive and differs in each work of art.

scholarly journals The importance of organizational climate for management development

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 115-121
Author(s):  
I. H. Nurick
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
South African ◽  
Resistance To Change ◽  
Management Development ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
Top Management Commitment ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

The article records the opinions of nine South African managers in the personnel and training fields regarding the importance of organizational climate for management development, and relates these to some relevant theory. The author examines what management development is, why corporations invest in management development programmes, and who is responsible for this task. He then discusses the relationship between management development and organizational climate, and shows how a poorly implemented management development programme can adversely affect organizational climate. Factors considered include: top-management commitment, management style, attitude towards delegation, insecurity and resistance to change, counselling and coaching, profit orientation, organizational pressures, and incentive for development. The practical experience and opinions of the managers interviewed enhance and illustrate the points discussed.Die artikel gee 'n opsomming van die menings van nege Suid-Afrikaanse bestuurders in die personeel- en opleidingsgebiede aangaande die belangrikheid van organisasieklimaat in bestuursontwikkeling en bring dit in verband met toepaslike teorie. Die outeur ontleed bestuursontwikkeling, waarom maatskappye daarin bele, en wie vir hierdie taak verantwoordelik is. Hy bespreek daarna die verhouding tussen bestuursontwikkeling en organisasieklimaat en dui aan hoe 'n swak geimplementeerde bestuursontwikkelingsprogram organisasieklimaat nadelig kan beinvloed. Faktore wat oorweeg word, sluit in: ondersteuning van topbestuur vir die projek, bestuurstyl, houding teenoor delegasie, insekuriteit en weerstand teen verandering, voorligting en onderrig, winsorientasie, organisasiedruk en aansporing tot ontwikkeling. Die praktiese ervaring en menings van bestuurders met wie onderhoude gevoer is, belig en illustreer die punte wat bespreek word.

scholarly journals Risk Based Internal Auditing dan Implementasinya pada PT IBF

The Winners ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Choirul Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Internal Auditing ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Accumulated Losses ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Control Management

Risks deal with uncertainties. The bigger the uncertainties faced by firms, the larger opportunity and impact of the risks in future. Whether firms succeed in managing risks it depends a lot on the effectivity of internal control. PT Indonesia Buffon Film (PT IBF) is one of many firms trying to optimalize its Internal Audit Department.The main problem in this company is managing the company to survive with accumulated losses over 90% of share capital in the period of 2007 to 2008. This research aims to describe the relationship between internal control and purpose of Internal Audit Department of PT IBF. The main focus is the management crisis happening due to weak leadership within the company. This in turn weakens internal control. Management is suggested to prioritize risks that contribute to the main risk, especially internal factors that can be controlled by management. PT IBF has deployed an implementation of the Australian/New Zealand Standard in Risk Management (AZ/NZS 4360) that helps the main purpose of the Risk Based Internal Auditing. Overall, PT IBF has done well to recognize that there are possible risks in their business operations. However, there are also gaps that must be analyzed and followed up further by management.

scholarly journals Problems of the strategic planning systems implementation at industrial enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 135-142
Author(s):  
Tetiana Grynko ◽  
Olha Yehorova
Keyword(s):  
Strategic Planning ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Planning System ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
System Implementation ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Planning Implementation ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – to investigate the problems of implementing a strategic planning system in industrial enterprises.  Design/Method/Research approach. A theoretical approach based on the generalization of available research, analysis, and comparison to identify obstacles to the strategic planning implementation in industrial enterprises Findings. It is substantiated that the strategy development and strategic planning system implementation are necessary conditions for a modern industrial enterprise's functioning due to the dynamism and instability of the economic environment. One of the most important factors influencing the economic entity's efficiency is the awareness of the need to implement a strategic planning system because it allows the company to achieve dynamic development and strengthen its market position. It is argued that among the problems that affect the strategic planning implementation in industrial enterprises, external factors of influence, internal factors of the organization, and factors related to the enterprise owner's motives. Theoretical implications. The research's theoretical significance is to change the research focus in strategic planning from external factors to the enterprise owner's motives research.  Practical implications. Owners and top managers can use the research to prevent problems with the enterprise's strategic planning implementation. Originality/Value. The paper's originality is because, for the first time, the relationship between the dynamics and problems of strategic planning system implementation in industrial enterprises is considered by the personal motives of the enterprises' owners. Research limitations/Future research. Further research forecasts further analyze the relationship between external and internal factors influencing strategic planning system implementation problems in industrial enterprises. Paper type – theoretical.

scholarly journals The empirical relationship between the managerial conduct and internal control activities in South African small, medium and micro enterprises

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan-Pierre Bruwer ◽  
Philna Coetzee ◽  
Jacolize Meiring
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Empirical Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Sustainability Problems ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Micro Enterprises ◽  
Stimulation Of

Background: Although South African small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) play an imperative role in the stimulation of the national economy, previous research studies show that these business entities have severe sustainability problems as approximately 75% of them fail after being in operation for only 3 years. The latter dispensation is pinned on the belief that South African SMMEs make use of inadequate and ineffective internal control systems.Aim: Since a system of internal control comprises five inter-related elements, while also taking into consideration that management is ultimately responsible for the internal control in their respective business entities, which is greatly influenced by their managerial conduct, this research study placed focus on determining the relationship which exist between the managerial conduct and the internal control activities evident in South African SMMEs.Setting: This study was conducted in the Cape Metropole, South Africa by obtaining responses from 240 stakeholders of SMMEs: 120 members of management and 120 employees.Methods: In order to achieve the latter, quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire and analysed accordingly through both descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.Results: From the results, a very weak negative statistically significant relationship was identified between the managerial conduct and the internal control activities evident in South African SMMEs.Conclusion: Essentially, management and employees should revisit the internal control activities evident in their respective SMMEs through placing emphasis on those internal control activities which can be built on their control environment.

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