scholarly journals Common causes of small businesses failure in the townships of West Rand district municipality in the Gauteng Province of South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (44) ◽  
pp. 10994-11002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matshonisa Seeletse Solly
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Common Causes

scholarly journals Causes of gastrointestinal colic at an equine referral hospital in South Africa (1998 - 2007)

2009 ◽  
Vol 80 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Voigt ◽  
M.N. Saulez ◽  
C.M. Donnellan ◽  
B. Gummow
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
White Cell Count ◽  
Exploratory Laparotomy ◽  
Medical Intervention ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Total Serum Protein ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
The Common

The most common causes of gastrointestinal colic at an equine referral hospital in South Africa were determined following retrieval of the medical records of horses admitted during a 10-year study period. The study included 935 horses of which 28 % were admitted after hours. Most horses were Thoroughbreds (54 %), male (57 %), with a mean age of 8.2 years and originated from the Gauteng Province (81 %). Heart rate (98 %), mucous membrane colour (95 %) and auscultation of the abdomen (91 %) were the clinical data commonly obtained at admission. Packed cell volume, total serum protein and white cell count were recorded in 78 %, 75 % and 44 % of horses respectively. Transrectal palpation (93 %), nasogastric intubation (84 %), intravenous catheterisation (74 %) and abdominocentesis (53 %) were the most frequently performed procedures. Medical intervention was performed in 558 horses (60 %). The common causes of medical colic were impactions (39 %), tympany (7 %) and displacement of the large colon (6 %). An exploratory laparotomy was performed in 331 horses (36 %). The common causes of surgical colic were displacement (29 %), impaction (22 %) and small intestinal strangulating lesions (18 %). Death occurred in 3 % of horses, while euthanasia before medical intervention was performed in 4 %. Overall, medical intervention was successful in 93 % of horses and 67 % in horses managed surgically. In conclusion, 55 % of all the equine admissions responded to medical intervention and the recovery rate for horses receiving both medical and surgical intervention was comparable to that reported in other studies.

scholarly journals The importance of a vision and mission for small, medium-sized and large businesses

2004 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
JL Van der Walt ◽  
J Kroon ◽  
BJ Fourie
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Mission Statement ◽  
Strategy Implementation ◽  
Gauteng Province

Although the vision and mission are important to the strategic planning of a business and much time and effort are spent on their formulation, they aren’t used as planning instruments. The purpose of this paper was to determine whether management understands the vision and mission as complementary concepts and whether they use them effectively in the planning process. This study was conducted by sending questionnaires to businesses in the Gauteng Province where most SMEs in South Africa are situated. Findings confirmed that the majority of businesses, especially small businesses, can distinguish between and have visions and missions, but do not apply them optimally in strategy implementation. Recommendations include that businesses should have a written vision and mission statement, which should be communicated effectively and applied in planning and strategy implementation.

scholarly journals An Assessment of the Impact of the Tourism Sector on Regional Economic Development in Gauteng Province, South Africa

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel F. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Local Market ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Economic Growth And Development ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Effective Policy ◽  
The Impact

South Africa is facing three main developmental problems, including high levels of poverty, unemployment, and inequality. The tourism sector allows for a relatively easy entry into the local market for small businesses and entrepreneurs and has the potential to create jobs and subsequently, income. Tourism development could be utilised as a driver for economic growth and development. The main objective of this research was to assess the impact of the tourism sector on economic growth and development in South Africa, focusing on the Gauteng Province which, is the economic hub of the country and even Africa. The methodology utilised was based on a quantitative design, using secondary time series pooled panel data approach including, all the municipal entities in the region. Annual data from 2000 to 2019 were used to analyse the impact of tourism on economic growth and development. Tourism variables include measurements such as tourism spending and international tourism trips. Results confirm the tourism-growth nexus and the sector allows ease of market entry for small businesses, resulting in employment creation and income for the poor in developing regions if promoted via effective policy implementation, even in regions where tourism is not the leading sector.

Ascertaining the Role of Leadership on Employee Satisfaction in Market and Social Research Industries in Gauteng Province of South Africa Using Qualitative Research

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kingstone Mutsonziwa ◽  
Philip Serumaga-Zake
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Employee Satisfaction ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Career Growth ◽  
Quantitative Results ◽  
Mixed Approach

This paper is based on the study a Doctor of Business Leadership (DBL) thesis titled A Statistical Model for Employee Satisfaction in the Market and Social Research Industries in Gauteng Province. The purpose of this study was to identify the attributes that affect employee satisfaction in the Market and Social Research Industries in Gauteng Province, South Africa. In order to address the overall objective of this study, the researcher used a two-tiered (mixed) approach in which both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies were used to complement and enrich the results. This paper is only based on the qualitative component of the study on leadership aspects based on six leaders (two from Social research and four from Market research) that were interviewed. The leaders were selected based on their knowledge of the industry and the expertise they have. Participation in the survey was voluntary. This paper illustrates the power of the qualitative techniques to uncover or unmask the leadership aspects in the Market and Social Research Industries and also gives the human touch to the quantitative results. It was found that leadership and management within the Market and Social Research Industries in Gauteng Province must ensure that they are accommodative in terms of mentoring their subordinates. The industry is driven by quality driven processes and strong leadership. More importantly, issues of a good working environment, remuneration, career growth, and recognition must always be addressed in order to increase employee satisfaction, reduce staff turnover, and attempt to optimize labour productivity. The qualitative findings also help a deeper understanding of leadership within the industry.

The Vergenoeg: Gauteng Province, South Africa Fluorite Mine

2008 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. 410-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Cairncross ◽  
Wolfgang Windisch ◽  
Henk Smit ◽  
Allan Fraser ◽  
Jens Gutzmer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Gauteng Province

Hypophosphataemia at a large academic hospital in South Africa

2008 ◽  
Vol 61 (10) ◽  
pp. 1104-1107 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hoffmann ◽  
A E Zemlin ◽  
W P Meyer ◽  
R T Erasmus
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Neoplastic Disease ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Refeeding Syndrome ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Patient Groups

Aim:The aim of this study was to determine the most common causes of hypophosphataemia (⩽0.5 mmol/l) in a hospital population in order to identify patient groups at risk of developing the condition.Methods:The study was conducted at Tygerberg Hospital, a tertiary care centre in the Western Cape, South Africa. All patients identified with a phosphate level ⩽0.5 mmol/l during an 18-month period were included in the study. Medical records of these patients were reviewed.Results:Of all the requests received for serum phosphate determination by the laboratory, 2% (861 out of 45 394 requests) were ⩽0.5 mmol/l. Thirty per cent (30%; n = 189) of the patients in the study population died during their hospital stay. Most (45%; n = 278) of the patients with low phosphate levels occurred in an intensive care setting, whereas 10% (n = 63) were most likely due to refeeding, and 6% (n = 35) had neoplastic disease. Sepsis was implicated as a contributing factor in 26% (n = 162).Conclusion:Severe hypophosphataemia is associated with a very high mortality (30%, n = 189). Patients with a high risk of developing hypophosphataemia include those in an intensive care unit (ICU), patients suffering from neoplastic diseases, possible refeeding syndrome and septic patients. Regular phosphate determination is recommended in these patients to facilitate early diagnosis of hypophosphataemia.

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