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International journal of African higher education, Dec 8, 2021
Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to ... more Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to produce well-rounded graduates, few studies have been conducted on their lived experiences. This article examines the challenges confronted by these professionals in interacting with student leaders and facilitating leadership programmes in South African universities. A qualitative methodology was adopted and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 student affairs practitioners responsible for facilitating student leadership development programmes. A focus group discussion was also held with six student affairs experts. The findings point to a lack of seamlessness in the structure, staffing, and operation of these programmes, as well as a lack of university support to professionalise student affairs. Furthermore, student leadership development programmes were found to lack proper theoretical grounding.
Problems and perspectives in management, Mar 26, 2017
Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of ... more Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of their businesses: what matters most?. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 12(2-1) RELEASED ON Friday,
Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to ... more Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to produce well-rounded graduates, few studies have been conducted on their lived experiences. This article examines the challenges confronted by these professionals in interacting with student leaders and facilitating leadership programmes in South African universities. A qualitative methodology was adopted and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 student affairs practitioners responsible for facilitating student leadership development programmes. A focus group discussion was also held with six student affairs experts. The findings point to a lack of seamlessness in the structure, staffing, and operation of these programmes, as well as a lack of university support to professionalise student affairs. Furthermore, student leadership development programmes were found to lack proper theoretical grounding.
Problems and Perspectives in Management, 2014
Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of ... more Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of their businesses: what matters most?. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 12(2-1) RELEASED ON Friday,
Problems and perspectives in management, 2017
The stimulation of venture creation has been prioritized by the South African government, with th... more The stimulation of venture creation has been prioritized by the South African government, with the aspiration that they will make a difference in society. The creation of new ventures is in line with the priorities of the government in addressing unemployment and economic growth. This research was aimed at exploring factors that contribute to the success of businesses, specifically those operating in Kwa-Thema. A qualitative approach was employed in the research and data were collected using semi-structured interviews from purposively selected business owners. A total of 26 business owners were interviewed. Findings show that factors such as occupational or industry insight, business skills and knowledge, customer relations, hard work, reputation and good administration are imperatives for the success of businesses. There is a clear indication that the identified factors need to be taken care of by the business owners in order to make strides in their businesses.
International journal of African higher education, Dec 8, 2021
Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to ... more Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to produce well-rounded graduates, few studies have been conducted on their lived experiences. This article examines the challenges confronted by these professionals in interacting with student leaders and facilitating leadership programmes in South African universities. A qualitative methodology was adopted and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 student affairs practitioners responsible for facilitating student leadership development programmes. A focus group discussion was also held with six student affairs experts. The findings point to a lack of seamlessness in the structure, staffing, and operation of these programmes, as well as a lack of university support to professionalise student affairs. Furthermore, student leadership development programmes were found to lack proper theoretical grounding.
Problems and perspectives in management, Mar 26, 2017
Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of ... more Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of their businesses: what matters most?. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 12(2-1) RELEASED ON Friday,
Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to ... more Despite the important role that student affairs practitioners play in supporting universities to produce well-rounded graduates, few studies have been conducted on their lived experiences. This article examines the challenges confronted by these professionals in interacting with student leaders and facilitating leadership programmes in South African universities. A qualitative methodology was adopted and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 student affairs practitioners responsible for facilitating student leadership development programmes. A focus group discussion was also held with six student affairs experts. The findings point to a lack of seamlessness in the structure, staffing, and operation of these programmes, as well as a lack of university support to professionalise student affairs. Furthermore, student leadership development programmes were found to lack proper theoretical grounding.
Problems and Perspectives in Management, 2014
Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of ... more Gugulethu M. Xaba and Edward M. Rankhumise (2014). Business owners' perspectives in pursuance of their businesses: what matters most?. Problems and Perspectives in Management, 12(2-1) RELEASED ON Friday,
Problems and perspectives in management, 2017
The stimulation of venture creation has been prioritized by the South African government, with th... more The stimulation of venture creation has been prioritized by the South African government, with the aspiration that they will make a difference in society. The creation of new ventures is in line with the priorities of the government in addressing unemployment and economic growth. This research was aimed at exploring factors that contribute to the success of businesses, specifically those operating in Kwa-Thema. A qualitative approach was employed in the research and data were collected using semi-structured interviews from purposively selected business owners. A total of 26 business owners were interviewed. Findings show that factors such as occupational or industry insight, business skills and knowledge, customer relations, hard work, reputation and good administration are imperatives for the success of businesses. There is a clear indication that the identified factors need to be taken care of by the business owners in order to make strides in their businesses.