The mediation of knowledge-based dynamic capabilities on the relationship between small business human resource management practices and performance
- Authors: Goon, D M
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Small business -- Personnel management , Organizational effectiveness -- Measurement , Performance -- Measurement
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29440 , vital:77967
- Description: Small businesses play an important role in the growth and success of local economies worldwide. Regrettably, the persistent issue of small business failure stems from external and internal challenges. One of the most important internal challenges is the lack of knowledge required to configure a small business to sustain performance in a dynamic environment. The business's dynamic capabilities and human resource management are vital aspects. This study investigated the mediating role of knowledge-based dynamic capabilities in the relationship between human resource management practices in small businesses, using the AMO framework, and small business performance. The research employed a quantitative approach, utilising convenience and snowball sampling techniques. It yielded valid responses from 231 small businesses in the Eastern Cape region. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27 and AMOS version 22. The relationships were tested using the Person correlation coefficient, while simple regression models were used to test the influence of the variables within the study hypotheses. To examine the mediating effect, the Hayes Process Macro was utilised. The analysis unveiled positive and significant relationships between human resource management practices and knowledge-based dynamic capabilities with performance in small businesses. Knowledge-based dynamic capabilities and all its subcomponents also mediated the relationship between all dimensions of small business human resource management practices and performance. The implication of these findings highlights the urgent attention small businesses should give towards human resource management practices and building knowledge-based dynamic capabilities. These findings also alert policymakers and small business managers to what aspects of human resource management practices and knowledge-based dynamic capabilities should be prioritised for optimal performance in small businesses. , Thesis (MBM) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023
- Authors: Goon, D M
- Date: 2023
- Subjects: Small business -- Personnel management , Organizational effectiveness -- Measurement , Performance -- Measurement
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29440 , vital:77967
- Description: Small businesses play an important role in the growth and success of local economies worldwide. Regrettably, the persistent issue of small business failure stems from external and internal challenges. One of the most important internal challenges is the lack of knowledge required to configure a small business to sustain performance in a dynamic environment. The business's dynamic capabilities and human resource management are vital aspects. This study investigated the mediating role of knowledge-based dynamic capabilities in the relationship between human resource management practices in small businesses, using the AMO framework, and small business performance. The research employed a quantitative approach, utilising convenience and snowball sampling techniques. It yielded valid responses from 231 small businesses in the Eastern Cape region. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27 and AMOS version 22. The relationships were tested using the Person correlation coefficient, while simple regression models were used to test the influence of the variables within the study hypotheses. To examine the mediating effect, the Hayes Process Macro was utilised. The analysis unveiled positive and significant relationships between human resource management practices and knowledge-based dynamic capabilities with performance in small businesses. Knowledge-based dynamic capabilities and all its subcomponents also mediated the relationship between all dimensions of small business human resource management practices and performance. The implication of these findings highlights the urgent attention small businesses should give towards human resource management practices and building knowledge-based dynamic capabilities. These findings also alert policymakers and small business managers to what aspects of human resource management practices and knowledge-based dynamic capabilities should be prioritised for optimal performance in small businesses. , Thesis (MBM) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023
An analysis of the framework for measuring parliamentary performance in South Africa (2004-2009)
- Authors: Mapolisa, Vuyani Welcome
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: South Africa -- Parliament , Representative government and representation -- South Africa , Organizational effectiveness -- Measurement , Performance -- Measurement , South Africa -- Politics and government
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11616 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/414 , South Africa -- Parliament , Representative government and representation -- South Africa , Organizational effectiveness -- Measurement , Performance -- Measurement , South Africa -- Politics and government
- Description: The aim of the study was to analyse the framework for measuring parliamentary performance in South Africa. The researcher wanted to assess the current system challenges and gaps for measuring performance of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa with special reference to the core business of Parliament and to provide a performance management model and tools that can be adopted by Parliament to address the core business of Parliament challenges and problems. In this study, relevant literature was reviewed. The researcher dwelled on the concept of performance management, historical perspective, elements of performance management and benefits derived from the system. The critical issue that was discussed under this section was the comparison amongst countries. It was evident that there are countries that are measuring both administrative and political arm of government. The data collection instruments that were used were questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were distributed to The Secretariat to the National Parliament, Chief Directors, General Managers and Senior Managers. Interviews were held with Presiding Officers: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairperson of Chairpersons, and Deputy Chairperson of Chairpersons, Chief Whips, Whips of Committees and Chairpersons of Committees. A thematic analysis was employed and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used. After analysing the data, the researcher arrived at conclusions and thereafter suggested recommendations. The researcher proffered a model by examining different best models of the world and selecting some of those components. The model indicates performance outcomes, which are; accountability, responsiveness, representativity, transparency and impact as well as parliamentary mandates, which are the Constitutional mandates in a matrix.
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- Date Issued: 2010
- Authors: Mapolisa, Vuyani Welcome
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: South Africa -- Parliament , Representative government and representation -- South Africa , Organizational effectiveness -- Measurement , Performance -- Measurement , South Africa -- Politics and government
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MPA
- Identifier: vital:11616 , http://hdl.handle.net/10353/414 , South Africa -- Parliament , Representative government and representation -- South Africa , Organizational effectiveness -- Measurement , Performance -- Measurement , South Africa -- Politics and government
- Description: The aim of the study was to analyse the framework for measuring parliamentary performance in South Africa. The researcher wanted to assess the current system challenges and gaps for measuring performance of the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa with special reference to the core business of Parliament and to provide a performance management model and tools that can be adopted by Parliament to address the core business of Parliament challenges and problems. In this study, relevant literature was reviewed. The researcher dwelled on the concept of performance management, historical perspective, elements of performance management and benefits derived from the system. The critical issue that was discussed under this section was the comparison amongst countries. It was evident that there are countries that are measuring both administrative and political arm of government. The data collection instruments that were used were questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires were distributed to The Secretariat to the National Parliament, Chief Directors, General Managers and Senior Managers. Interviews were held with Presiding Officers: Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairperson of Chairpersons, and Deputy Chairperson of Chairpersons, Chief Whips, Whips of Committees and Chairpersons of Committees. A thematic analysis was employed and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used. After analysing the data, the researcher arrived at conclusions and thereafter suggested recommendations. The researcher proffered a model by examining different best models of the world and selecting some of those components. The model indicates performance outcomes, which are; accountability, responsiveness, representativity, transparency and impact as well as parliamentary mandates, which are the Constitutional mandates in a matrix.
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- Date Issued: 2010
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