scholarly journals Survey of bar-lounges and restaurants regarding compliance with the current smoke-free regulation in Thulamela Municipality, South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thikolelwi R. Nemakhavhani ◽  
Henry A. Akinsola
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Tobacco Products ◽  
Structural Alterations ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Background: The Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993 was introduced in South Africa in 1993. Due to the shortfalls of the 1993 Act, the Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act, No. 12 of 1999 was passed in 1999. The regulation relating to smoking of tobacco products in public places was gazetted in 2000 and implemented in 2001.Setting: The setting for the study was all selected registered licensed bar-lounges including restaurants within the municipality. Purpose of the study: To examine compliance levels with the current smoke-free regulation at bar-lounges and restaurants in Thulamela Municipality.Objectives of the study: To observe whether structural alterations had been effected to accommodate smoking patrons. To observe whether tobacco-related litter was present in nonsmoking areas and in the outdoor areas within 5 meters of windows and entry ways. To observe whether individuals or groups engaged in smoking in non-smoking areas.Methods: An observational survey was conducted to measure the level of compliance by lounges and restaurants in Thulamela Municipality. A convenience sampling method was used to sample 56 bar-lounges, including restaurants. Data were collected using an observation log. Collected data were analysed using SPSS 20.0.Results: The study findings noted low compliance with the legislation with only one establishment (1.8%) complying with the requirements of the legislation.Conclusion: The level of compliance with the legislation is in a very low state in Thulamela Municipality. Further research is needed to explore factors influencing non-compliance with the regulation.Keywords: Tobacco, legislations, compliance, restrictions, establishments, evaluation

scholarly journals Supply Chain Practices And Challenges In The Craft Industry In Gauteng, South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 2197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khathutshelo Makhitha
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Production Methods ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Craft Industry

Craft producers in South Africa (SA) face many challenges including supply chain challenges. There is no existing study that has investigated the supply chain management of the craft industry in SA. There is also dearth of literature on supply chain management of small businesses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the supply chain practices and challenges of craft producers in South Africa. A survey was conducted among 199 craft producers in Gauteng, South Africa. A convenience sampling method was adopted owing to the difficulty of accessing a reliable database of craft producers. Craft producers rely mainly on phones for customers to place orders. However, they use variety of methods for order placement. Customers are allowed to also visit the factory to buy products and they can buy at the exhibition. They use a variety of production methods. Due to transportation challenges, craft producers also make use of public transport to deliver goods and keep some products at the warehouse. 

scholarly journals Investigating the challenges for the development of independent retailers in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 16-26
Author(s):  
K Mercy Makhitha ◽  
Brian Soke
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Independent retailers face many challenges that influence their growth and development. Independent retailers are small businesses facing competition from major retailers in South Africa (SA) that have penetrated the townships and rural areas. The purpose of the study was to investigate the challenges that influence the development of independent retailers in SA. A survey was conducted among small independent retailers in SA. The convenience sampling method was adopted for the study due to the inaccessibility of a database on independent retailers in SA. Existing literature was used to design a questionnaire, targeted at small independent retailers, to investigate the challenges that influence their business performance. The findings of the study revealed that finance and marketing are the major challenges influencing the operations of small, independent retailers. Business-related challenges are the least challenging aspects for small independent retailers in SA. Independent retailers need to manage their businesses appropriately in order to survive and sustain their businesses. Independent retailers buy products from wholesalers while a few of them buy directly from manufacturers.

scholarly journals Public opinion on cyber Crime

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 3198-3200
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Telecommunication Networks ◽  
Cyber Crime ◽  
Chat Rooms ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Internet Networks

Cybercrime, or computer orientated crime, is crime that involves a laptop and a community. Only 38 percent of worldwide agencies claim they're organized to deal with a sophisticated cyber assault. Cybercrimes can be defined as: "Offences which are committed towards individuals or groups of people with a crook motive to intentionally harm the popularity of the victim or reason bodily or mental damage, or loss, to the sufferer directly or circuitously, using current telecommunication networks along with Internet (networks together with however no longer restricted to Chat rooms, emails, word boards and organizations) and cell telephones (Bluetooth/SMS/MMS)" Descriptive analysis is used. Convenience sampling method is used for selecting sample size 1480 samples. Independent variable such as age, gender, and educational qualification are used. Percentage analysis, chi square, correlation, independent sample t test, and ANOVA used for the study

scholarly journals Challenges impacting on small independent retailers performance in Soweto, Johannesburg in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 258-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.M. Makhitha
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Inventory Costs ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Better Than

This study investigated the challenges independent retailers in Soweto, Johannesburg in South Africa face. The empirical research using a survey method was conducted among independent retailers selling different types of goods. Due to inaccessibility of a database on independent retailers in SA, a convenience sampling method was adopted for the study. Existing literature was used to design a questionnaire targeted at independent retailers to investigate the challenges that impact on their business performance. The findings of the study revealed that competition is the major challenge that independent retailers face which is supported by existing research findings. Other challenges included costs of buying the products, high inventory costs and high rental costs. Furthermore, this study found that marketing related challenges are major challenges compared to finance related challenges. Independent retailers need to market the businesses appropriately in order to survive and do better than their competitors. Keywords: independent retailess, costs, buying, selling, goods. JEL Classification: L81, F1

scholarly journals ‘Festivalscape’ factors influencing visitors’ loyalty to an agri-festival in South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Fourie ◽  
Martinette Kruger
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Stratified Sample ◽  
Literature Base

Orientation: The NAMPO Harvest Day is the largest festival of its kind in the southern hemisphere. To sustain the festival’s success, it is important to assess which ‘festivalscape’ f actors influence visitors’ loyalty.Research purpose: What combination of ‘festivalscape’ factors contributes to the loyalty ofvisitors to an agri-festival in South Africa?Motivation for the research: Agri-tourism is a relatively new concept and limited research has been done; thus this research makes a contribution to the current literature base on thetopic.Research approach and method: A probability sampling method was used during NAMPO Harvest Day 2014 to distribute 422 questionnaires by means of stratified sample. Factor analysis was performed to identify the ‘festivalscape’ factors that influence loyalty, after which structural equation modelling was applied to identify the relationships between thefactors and loyalty.Main findings: Nine loyalty factors were identified. The analysis revealed a direct positive relationship between loyalty and lifestyle, escape and socialisation as well as loyalty and agricultural exposure and education.Practical implications and contribution: This research gives valuable insights into the ‘festivalscape’ factors that influence loyalty to an agri-festival in South Africa. Loyalty amongst visitors can be created through the management of a variety of factors. The findings from this research can be used by similar agri-festivals in the country to create loyalty amongst visitors as well as to give exposure to the agri-sector.

Factors Influencing the Involvement of the Community in Recycling Programme in Perlis, Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 925 ◽  
pp. 684-688
Author(s):  
Mohd Faizal Ab Jalil ◽  
Ain Nihla Kamarudzaman ◽  
Nor Fashihah Mohd Noor ◽  
Mohd Fadli Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Program Knowledge

A recycling programme study was conducted in residential areas in Kangar, Perlis. This study was conducted to identify the main factors that influence community participation in recycling programme. It is also expected to help the local authorities in dealing with solid waste disposal problems. A total of 80 respondents was given the questions and the sampling was done using a convenience sampling method. Results from data analysis found that knowledge on recycling is one of the factors affects the activity of the recycling program. Knowledge through environmental education can help increase recycling activities where it focuses on the importance of recycling in details. Therefore, those who do recycling activities are influenced by information from the learning efforts of formal and informal education.

scholarly journals PENENTUAN STRATEGI PEMASARAN BERAS HERBAL FORTE CV AN-NAHLAH JEMBER

BISMA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 248
Author(s):  
Novan Yudhistira
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Analysis Tool ◽  
Matrix Approach ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Abstract:The purpose of this study was to identify the internal (strengths and weaknesses) and external (opportunities and threats) factors influencing the marketing of Forte Herbal Rice and to formulate alternative marketing strategies that can be used by CV. An Nahlahas the seller. The sampling method used was convenience sampling with a sample size of 32 (thirty two) respondents. The analysis tool used is the Strenghts Weaknesses Opportunities Threats (SWOT) analysis. Using external internal matrix approach, CV. An Nahlah should apply a growth strategy. The SWOT analysis resulted in 5(five) main marketing strategies, i.e., lowering product prices, increasing thepromotion activities, optimizing social media to support promotion, supplying products to the stores located near to consumers, maintaining the stock of the product for the emerging market. Keywords: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, Marketing Strategy.

scholarly journals THE POTENTIAL OF AFRICAN RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGES AS A TOOL FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN KWAZULU-NATAL, SOUTH AFRICA

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 1501-1506
Author(s):  
Linda NOMPUMELELO ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Design ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Religious Tourism ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Religious pilgrimages are components of religious tourism and a revenue generator for different countries. The study aims to explore the contribution of African religious pilgrimages towards tourism development of the study areas. Sequential exploratory mixed method research design was applied in this paper. The study used a convenience sampling method of the non-probability sampling design in selecting 210 respondents. Additionally, convenience sampling was used in selecting 40 participants that were readily and easily accessible in the study area. Lastly, the elucidates that there is a need for tourism development for African religious pilgrimages.

Consumption Emotions and Consumer Values among Turkish Consumers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-160
Author(s):  
Nevin Karabiyik Yerden
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Consumption Emotions ◽  
The World ◽  
Consumer Values ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
Consumer Lifestyles ◽  
Positive Effect

The COVID 19 pandemic created economic havoc around the world. Along with healthcare challenges, the pandemic has also been changing consumer lifestyles. It affects business structures and service delivery too. This article draws on an investigation of the effect of consumption emotions of Turkish consumers on consumer values during the COVID 19 Pandemic. A convenience sampling method was adopted in the study and a questionnaire survey was administered to collect 390 consumer cases. The results show that the consumption emotions of Turkish consumers during the COVID 19 Pandemichad a significant positive effect on consumer values. It was found that Turkish consumers were to feel anxiety, calmness and hope more often than not during the pandemic.

The Effect of Prestige Sensitivity on Price Acceptance in Vietnam’s Mobile Phone Market

2018 ◽  
pp. 97-112
Author(s):  
Huyen Thi Nguyen ◽  
Ngoc Minh Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Product Knowledge ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Modelling Method ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
Convenience Sampling

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of prestige sensitivity on mobile phone customer’s price acceptance in Vietnam and the mediating role of product knowledge and price mavenism on this relationship. We used the convenience sampling method for data collection via questionnaires with a sample of 605 consumers who purchased mobile phones. The collected data was analysed by applying a structural equation modelling method. The result indicates that prestige sensitivity has both direct and indirect effects on price acceptance via product knowledge and price mavenism. The findings suggest that prestige sensitivity can be used as a market segmentation criterion for mobile phones when making price decisions and providing customers with adequate information could improve price acceptance.

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