Impact of Retail Formats on Consumer Buyer Behavior- A Study of Fast Moving Consumer Goods Market in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajesh Sharma ◽  
Abhinanda Gautam
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
Buyer Behavior ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
Goods Market ◽  
Retail Formats

scholarly journals The role of leadership in shaping organisational climate: An example from the fast moving consumer goods industry

2014 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Eustace ◽  
Nico Martins
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Organisational Climate ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
The Relationship

Orientation: The 21st century has presented challenges and opportunities to organisations. Although South Africa is the most competitive economy in sub-Saharan Africa, the country needs to focus on these opportunities to improve competitiveness. Although there is research on leadership and organisational climate, a debate continues about the contribution of organisational climate and the role of leadership to creating the desired organisational climate.Research purpose: The aim was to explore the relationship between leadership and organisational climate in a South African fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) organisation.Motivation for the study: Few studies focus on leadership and organisational climate in South Africa. This study builds on the knowledge that exists. An understanding of the effect of leadership on organisational climate in South Africa allows for customised solutions to the problems of leadership, organisational climate and business performance.Research design, approach and method: Using a descriptive, cross-sectional field survey approach, 896 participants (all of whom worked in one organisation) participated in the survey.Main findings: An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and structural equation modelling (SEM) multivariate analyses revealed a new set of organisational dimensions, confirmed the relationship between leadership and organisational climate as well as the relationship between organisational climate and its various dimensions.Practical/managerial implications: The findings emphasised the importance of certain generic and specific leadership practices for creating the desired organisational climate in South Africa and in the FMCG environment.Contribution/value-add: This study contributes to the body of knowledge about the relationship between leadership and organisational climate in South Africa.

scholarly journals Effects of Leadership Style on Employee Performance of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGS) in South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1(J)) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Solomon OMONONA, ◽  
Olabanji ONI, ◽  
Joseph OBAMEN
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Transactional Leadership ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
Transactional Leadership Style ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract: The study seeks to assess the effects of leadership style on Employee performance (EP) of fast moving consumer goods (FMCGs) companies in South Africa. The specific objectives are: to determine the effects of autocratic leadership style on EP; to evaluate the effect of participative/ democratic leadership style on EP; to ascertain the relationship between laissez faire leadership style and EP; to assess the relationship between transactional leadership style and EP in the FMCGs. Quantitative research survey design was adopted for the study; both primary and secondary sources of data were utilized during the investigation. The sample size of 233 was obtained from the estimated population using Rao soft online calculator at 5% error tolerance and 95% level of confidence. Data was collected via questionnaires and analyzed utilizing Simple Linear Regression (SLR) and Pearson product moment correlation (PPMC). It was discovered that there is a significant relationship between the various leadership styles and the performance of organisations. However, transactional leadership style was found to account for more influence on employee performance than other styles of leadership. Therefore, the study recommends the transactional style of leadership for managers of FMCGs in order to increase employee performance, ensure profitability and sustainability of the organisation.

CavinKare Private Limited (A): Challenges of Sustaining Growth and Expanding Business

2007 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Anand Kumar Jaiswal
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Multinational Companies ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
Goods Market ◽  
Important Player ◽  
Value Pricing

CavinKare Private Limited has emerged as an important player in the Indian fast moving consumer goods market. It has not only survived cut-throat competition from formidable multinational companies, but also has recorded sustained high growth over the years. Its business model has included converting important consumer insights into superior products, innovation and experimentation, value pricing, and extending distribution access. The case discusses the challenge before the top management to put in place a strategy to translate the vision of making CavinKare a billion-dollar entity (Rs 52,000 million) by 2012 into reality.

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