Published Research 2007
Archive
Journal Articles
April, A. and April, K. 2007. Growing leaders in emergent markets: Leadership enhancement in the new South Africa. Journal of Management Educaction, 31(2): 214-244.
April, K. and Hargarter, A. 2007. Case Study - First National bank: Inspirational leadership in a South African context. European Case Clearing House. 407-048-1:1 - 54
April, K. and Hargarter, A. 2007. Teaching Note - First National bank: Inspirational leadership in a South African context. European Case Clearing House. 407-048-1:1 - 15.
April, K and Dreyer, S. 2007. Gender unplugged in the SA executive boardroom: The paradigm shift. Effective Executive. Reference no. 03M-2007-12-11-01:62 - 77
April, K and Wilson, A. 2007. Growing leaders in emergent markets: Leadership enhancement in the New South Africa. Journal for Convergence (Non-refereed), 8(1): 16-19.
Burgess, S M. 2007. Evolving context and future issues in international marketing. International Marketing, 20: 56-94
Burgess, S M. 2007. Toward a theory on the content and structure of money attitudes. Advances in consumer research, 35.
Burgess, S M and Nyajeka P. 2007. Market orientation and performance in low income countries: The case of Zimbabwean retailers. Advances in International Management.
Gilbert, E and Bailey G. 2007. Liquidity and mean reversion on the JSE. Investmetn Analysts Journal, 66.
Firer, C and Smithson, K. 2007. Performance of newly listed mining stocks on the London AIM and Toronto TSX-V stock exchanges. Investment Analysts Journal, 66.
Eberhard, A A and Gratwick, K N. 2007. From state to market and back again: Egypt's experiment with independent power projects. The Energy Journal, 32: 724 - 738.
Horwitz, F M. 2007. Myths and realities: Is the skills shortage about demand and supply or is it a retention issue? Journal for Convergence, 8(4), 1 - 4.
Kaplan, D. 2007. The institutional context for industrial policy: The Western Cape economic development strategy. Journal of Development Perspectives, 2(2): 141-162.
Kaplan, D. 2007. The constraints and institutional challenges facing industrial policy in South Africa: A Way Forward. Transformation, 64(3rd quarter): 91 - 112.
Koelble, T A and Robins, S L. 2007. Zapiro: The work of a political cartoonist in South Africa - Caricature, complexity and comedy in a climate of contestation. Political Science & Politics, XL(2): 315-318.
Koelble, T A. 2007. Corruption: The politics of the belly. SA Reconcilliation Barometer, 5(2): 8 - 9.
Malgas, I, Gratwick, K N and Eberhard, A A. 2007. Lesson from Tunisia independent power projects. Journal of North African Studies.
Naude, W, Gries, T, Wood, E, Meintjies, A. 2007. Regional determinants of entrepreneurial start-ups in a developing country. Entrepreneurship & Regional Development, 20(2008)(2): 1 - 15.
Parker, H. 2007. An analysis of buyer-supplier collaboration in the South African textile industry. Acta Comercii, 7: 207-217.
Standish, B and van Zyl, H. 2007. Assessing the economic impacts of roads passing through ecologically sensitive areas: A case study in Cape Town, South Africa. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisals, 25(2): 149-158.
Standish, B, Boting, A, Lehman, T and van Zyl H. 2007. Reducing the healthcare costs of urban air pollution: The South African experience. Journal of Environmental Management, 84(1): 27-37.
Sulcas, P. 2007. Are your practices producing results? People Dynamics, 25(6): 12-13.
Everson, J M C, O'Flaherty, C M B, Howard, G and Loos, D. 2007. Inspired moments - Possibilities beyond management through integral coaching. Acta Commercii.
Books
April, K (Co-editor) and Schockley, M. 2007. Diversity in Africa: The coming of age of a continent. Basingstoke, Hampshire (UK): Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: 0-230-00133-5.
April, K. 2007. Diversity: New realities in a changing world. Basingstoke, Hampshire (UK): Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: 0-230-00684-1.
Firer, C. 2007. Fundamentals of corporate finance - 4th Edition.
Clarke, G, Hayarimnana, J, Ingram, M, Kaplan, D, and Ramachandran, V. 2007. An assessment of the investment climate in South Africa. The World Bank, Washington, D.C. ISBN: 978-0-82113-6898-5.
Chapters in Books
April, K (Co-editor) and Schockley, M. 2007. Diversity in Africa: The coming of age of a continent. Basingstoke, Hampshire (UK): Palgrave MacMillan. ISBN: 0-230-00133-5
Burgess, S M and Bothma, C H. 2007. Within-country diversity: Is it the key to South Africa's prosperity in a changing world? in Diversity in Africa: The coming of age of a continent. New York: Palgrave MacMillan
Eberhard, A A. 2007. Chapter 6 in The politcal-economy of pwer sector reform in developing countries. Victor, D and Heller, T (Eds). UK: Cambridge University Press: 215 - 253
Eberhard, A A. 2007. Chapter 19 - Electricity supply in South Africa in South Africa: Economy and Policy 1990 - 2000.
Horwitz, F M. 2007. Cross-continental trends and issues in employment relations in Africa in Industrial Relation in Africa. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan. Wood, G and Brewster, C (Eds): 219-234. ISSB: 9780230013667
Published Conference Proceedings
Eberhard, A A. 2007. The independence and accountability of Africa's infrastructure regulators: Re-assessing regulatory design and performance. Keynote address, 4th AFUR Conference. Livingstoone, Zambia. 25 - 26 April 2007.
Khavul, S, Bruton, G D, Zheng, C & Wood, E. 2007. Learning during and after internationalization by entrepreneurial firms from emerging economies. Academy of Management
Working Papers
Eberhard, A A and Gratwick, KN. 2007. Private investment in the power sector in Africa: An initial mapping, current status, issues and challenges. Report prepared for the Investmetn Climate Facility for Africa. Dar Es Salaam.
Eberhard, A A and Ghanadan, R. 2007. Electricity utility management contracts in Africa: Lessons and experience from the TANESCO-NETGroup Solutions Management contract in Tanzania.
Newberry, D and Eberhard, A A. 2007. An independent assessment of the performance of the electricity supply industry in South Africa: key challenges and recommendations. A report to the South African National Treasury, Pretoria.
Eberhard, A A. 2007. An independent assessment of the performance of the security of electricity supply in South Africa. A confidential report to the Government of South Africa.
Marquard, A and Eberhard, A A. 2007. South Africa's electrification programme. Management programme in Infrastructure Reform and Regulation. Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town.
Press Articles
Eberhard, A. A. 2007. Charge them up. Financial Mail, 21 September 2007.
Eberhard, A. A. 2007. Erwin has switched us on to a timely discussion. Business Day, Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
Eberhard, A A. 2007. Matching regulatory design to country circumstances: The potential of hybrid and transitional models. Gridlines, Note 23, May 2007.
Eberhard, A. A. 2007. Rosier future without the REDs. Business Day, Wednesday, April 4, 2007.
Eberhard, A. A. 2007. Faults in plan for supply security. Business Day, Friday, March 23, 2007.
Eberhard, A. A. 2007. Plugging into source of the failures. Business Day, Wednesday, March 14, 2007.
Case Studies
Monadjem, A. 2007. Case Study: Extortion by poison at Pick n Pay: Organisational factors relating to effective crisis leadership. 1 - 32
Thesis and Dissertations Passed for higher Degrees
Aderele, B. 2007. Exploring the Heterogenity within Living Standards Measurements (LSM) 1 - 5 segments and its impact on store loyalty. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Allen, R. 2007. Case study: The Brimstone Investment Corporation: A template for broad-based black economic empowerment? Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Bazeley, G. 2007. Knysna municipality wireless broadband netowrk an economic analysis. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Brey, Z. 2007. Trust and perception between public and private steakholders in public private partnerships in the South African healthcare context. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Brink, I. 2007. An exploration in to what is required by Cape Town to become and remain attractive to the creative class. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Butler, B. 2007. Factors affecting retention of Brewing knowledge works at South African Breweries. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Chenwi, E. 2007. Share buybacks on the JSE. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Chigwedere, R. 2007. Retailing organic produce: An investigation into the implications for Pick 'n Pay's Development strategy. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Christoffels, M. 2007. A case study on Incubeta and the development of Synthasite. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Clarke, S. 2007. The future earning information content of dividend changes and share repurchase on the JSE. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Cloete, M. 2007. Managing change in a competitive environment: Cricitical success factors. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Close, J. 2007. Managing change in a competitive environment: Critical success factors. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
de Richelieu, A. 2007. Case Study: The lean initiative in Old Mutual SA. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Dharani, B. 2007. Individual resillience: The role of locus of control. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Diale, M. 2007. Aftermarket price performance of companies listed on the Alternative Exchange (AltX). Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Ebers, S. 2007. Mean variance efficient and resampled-frontier efficient portfolios. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Escreet, P. 2007. Case Study: Woolworths embarking on a sustainable journey. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Fataar, A. 2007. The relationship between and contracts in entrepreneurial alliances. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Gallagher, G. 2007. Biases and capital budgeting decisions. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Garaba, M. 2007. An investigation of the determinants of capital structure of South African listed companies. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Gimani, E. 2007. Competitive edge of Women Leaders. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Good, B. 2007. Transformation in the South African financial services industry: Research report on glacier financial solutions. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Goussard, C. 2007. Exploring the interaction between the creative elements that emerge in medium sized legal practices in the Western Cape. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Groenendaal, B. 2007. The emerging black middle class in SA is a market segment highly saught after by all the emarketers. Is the wine industry in South Africa tailoring their makret communications effectively to suit this lucrative market segment? Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Hatting, L. 2007. Retailing organic produce: An investigation into the implications for Pick 'n Pay's Development strategy. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Holden, J. 2007. Replicating hedge fund returns in South Africa: Mirror or Mirage? Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Igwilo, J. 2007. An empirical analysis of the factors determining growth in four African Stock Markets over the last seven years. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Isler, P. 2007. Managing and recycling of post-consumer waste in the retail industry. Considerations for implementation at Pick 'n Pay. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Janser van Rensburg, H. 2007. A comparison of retail pooled equity investments in South Africa. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Jappie, A. 2007. Corporate governance is privately owned family businesses: An investigation into corporate governance at the board level. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Jiwa, V. 2007. Is the airline industry changing in emerging markets, too? The role of travel intermediaries in South Africa. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Kannegiesser, L. 2007. A Case study RR: Kuzuko Game Reserve: Using Ecotourism to fight poverty and stimulate social transformation. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Kantaria, V. 2007. Strategic response of banks in Kenya to the challnges posed by integration of the East African Community. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Khandoo, H. 2007. An investigation of factors effecting retention and turnover of staff in the Data Acquisitions Systems (DAS) environment at Eskom. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Kimotho, L. 2007. The impact of National Parks on local communities. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Kopalkova, C. 2007. The impact of relationship conflict and task conflic on the talent retention of knowledge workers. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Kuhler, B. 2007. An investigation into the feasibility of mobile technology as an information medium. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Lamond, N. 2007. An exploratory investigation into B-BBEE Transformaton in selected Cape Town Advertising Agencies. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Leibbrandt, R. 2007. A prelimenary investigation into the youth relationship-marketing use of Facebook by South African Businesses. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Lutchman, S. 2007. An investigation of public sector financial performance in South Africa. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Majozi, S. 2007. Small business support - the impact of Umsobomvu Youth Fund's voucher programme in enabling small businesses to access finance. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Malherbe, F. 2007. Calculating the carbon footprint of carrots through life cycle analysis and assessing its feasibility as an indicator of sustainable development at Woolworths. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Marageni, M. 2007. Is project finance different from other forms of corporate finance - an empirical study. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Mare, L. 2007. Matkovich and Hayes - Retention of employees under conditions of competitions and growth. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Martin, D. 2007. Motivation and retention of knowledge works at the Perishable Products Export Control Board - a government parastatal. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Masheke, R. 2007. Facilitators of organisational innovation - an analysis of Cell Z in Zambia. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Mhlongo, M. 2007. Critical success factors in Public Private Partnerships - an exploration of the Kwa-Zulu Natal water sector. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Minnie, E. 2007. Achieving real returns using a long only strategy: An evaluation of three different risk - based portfolio selection methods. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Mlambo, C. 2007. An exploratory investigation of employees perceptions of diversity and pefromance issues in a multi-national company in SA. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Mohammed, A. 2007. Introducing TPS and Lean principles to the pharmaceutical industry. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Molete, M. 2007. Utilizing strategic alliance to grow the South African biotechnology industry: A case study of four biotech companies. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Morris, G. 2007. The effect of season employment on flexible knowledge workers in the Cape Town Film industry. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Moyo, Z. 2007. Securitisation in South Africa: 2001 - 2007. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Mucheka, R. 2007. The impact of gender and racial diversity on the performance of comapnies in South Africa. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Murugen, LA. 2007. An economic analysis of alterntive biofuels - the South African case. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Mwolo, V. 2007. Lean Healthcare: A medical records application. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Myburgh, C. 2007. The impact of pricing strategies on the export performance of South African SME's. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Ncwadi, M. 2007. Dreamfield's project: A special purpose vehicle to encourage private sector investment in South African Youth Development. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Norman-Smith, N. 2007. Case study: Allan Gray Ltd - an investigation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Practices. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Ntuli, C. 2007. The implementation of more sustainability-focused measures in the evaluation and financing of mining projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Standard Bank. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Ntuli, S. 2007. Advancing a business case for grwoting the South African jewellery manufacturing industry. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
O'Neill, C. 2007. Entreprenuership training: Does it work? Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Ortmann, W. 2007. The mitigating factors of choice: A content analysis. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Parker, S. 2007. The role of fees in the construction of an optimal portfolio of unit trusts within high and low return economies. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Pillay, R. 2007. The advent of corporate retail pharmacy in South Africa - a case study of Clicks. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Pitsoe, M. 2007. The skills based immigration policy: Exploring the work permit administration process. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Raja, A. 2007. Investors responses to the announcement of empowerment initiatives of listed South African financial sector companies. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Rampertab, M. 2007. Old Mutual (Pty) Ltd - Managing diversity - A South African case study. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Richard, S. 2007. A study of the middle to senior leadership masculine and feminine values in the South African Breweries Ltd (SAB Ltd) Prospectron Manufacturing work environment. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Roberts, S. 2007. Implementation of Lean Management Operational Practices in a small owner-managed business. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Roodt, S. 2007. Early-stage Venture Capital funding in South Africa: Why is there a shortage and how can it be addressed? Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Ross, A. 2007. Economic development and the West Coast Fishing Industry: Sea Harvest's "Women at Sea" programme. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Saker, I. 2007. Small firm mergers and acquisitions - An exploratory study of how small South African IT firms impletement successfully. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Saks, B. 2007. Blogs - A case stody of Stormhoek Wines. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Scheepers, C. 2007. The pure play approach - Assessment of the usefulness of beta values in South Africa. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Schild, C. 2007. An exploratory study on the Antecedents of Human Rights Recognition among the 50 largest listed companies in South Africa. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Schmidt, D. 2007. At the crossroads - Community-based health care through public-private partnerships. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Schueler, J. 2007. Global executive leadership incubation - Does the South Africa automotive industry hold a competitive advantage. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Sidar, A. 2007. Creating bioeconomy in South Africa - Limitations of our current biotechnology sector. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Smit, A. 2007. Why don't projects meet expectations at Anglo Platinum, and what can be done about it. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Steenkamp, T. 2007. The cross cultural application of management control systems - a study of black South African managers. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Stoop, B. 2007. An investigation of stakeholder perceptions of macro-economic influence on the South African wine industry. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Swart, B. 2007. The effect of internet advertising on the furue of Newspaper Advertising in South Africa. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Toga, M. 2007. Risk and its implications in capital budgeting decisions - a comparative study of the South African oil exploration & production, refining and marketing sectors. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Vallabh, M. 2007. The human factor at the University of Cape Town Information Communication and Telephonic Service Helpdest. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Van den Berg, T. 2007. The lean Six Sigma initiative at Standard Bank - Driving continous improvement. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Van der Post, F. 2007. The role of absorptive capacity and organisational requirements of creativity on innovation. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Vundla, V. 2007. Small retailers and supply chain management in South Africa - Is there a fit. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Wewege, A. 2007. Authentic leadership - the unspoken tension between personal and organisational values systems. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.
Zondi, M. 2007. Low cost airlines in South Africa - An evaluation of their strategic effectiveness in using Christensen's. Masters in Business Adminsitration, University of Cape Town.