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Barriers of establishing profitable and sustainable pharmaceutical manufacturing firms in Botswana
(University of Botswana, www.ub.bw, 2021)Africa is believed to bear a very heavy burden of disease accounting for 25% of the world’s disease statistics (Owoeye, 2014) . Modern curative care is believed to depend on the availability of medicines (World Health ... -
Business Planning in Small and Medium Enterprises in Botswana
(Faculty of Business, University of Botswana, http://www.ub.bw/ord/ord_journals.cfm?pid=540&rf=545, 2004-03)Although the relationship between planning and profitability is inconclusive, there is much consensus in the strategic management literature that no firm can survive in todayâ s turbulent and competitive markets without ... -
Challenges faced by graduate business education in Southern Africa: perceptions of MBA participants
(Emerald Group Publishing Limited, www.emeraldinsight.com, 2011)Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the degree of satisfaction and perceived relevance of the Graduate Business Education (GBE) programme at the University of Botswana. Design/methodology/approach – A ... -
Creating competitive advantage in developing countries through business clusters: a literature review
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/AJBM, 2008)Globalization of trade is increasing the world competition and this has resulted in a growing number ofcountries and individual businesses seeking survival beyond their internal resources. Thus, the role ofbusiness clusters ... -
Critical Realism in Management Studies
(Botswana Journal of Business, Faculty of Business, University of Botswana, 2006-09)In Africa as in other parts of the world critical management research is assuming a lot of significance. There is now a felt need to break away with positivist or empiricist research, which has over years assumed hegemonic ... -
Critical review of literature on workforce diversity
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/AJBM, 2007-07)Workforce diversity is a primary concern for most of the businesses. Today's organisations need to recognise and manage the workforce diversity effectively. Many articles have been written about this topic but there is ... -
A decision tree approach for integrating small business assistance schemes
(Journal of Management Development; Emerald Group Publishing Limited; www.emeraldinsight.com/0262-1711.htm, 2004)There is a general consensus among public policy makers, academics and researchers that entrepreneurship is a vital route to economic advancement for both developed and developing economies. As a result, a host of small ... -
A decision tree approach for integrating small business assistance schemes
(Emerald Group Publications, www.emeraldinsight.com, 2004)There is a general consensus among public policy makers, academics and researchers that entrepreneurship is a vital route to economic advancement for both developed and developing economies. As a result, a host of small ... -
The effects of characteristics of partners on strategic alliance performance in the SME dominated travel sector
(Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam.; www.elsevier.com/locate/tourman, 2008)This study examines the effects of characteristics of alliance partners on perceived strategic alliance performance. Alliance relationships were explored within and between the travel sector, and other tourism sectors of ... -
Environmental Scanning Behavior of Small and Medium Firms in Developing Economies: Evidence from Botswana
(Science Publications / ANSI Journals; http://www.ansijournals.com/3/c4p.php?id=1&theme=3&jid=jas, 2001)Although environmental scanning is a key concept in management research, its application and importance, particularly in developing African countries, is not well investigated. Scanning the company's external environment ... -
Esential skills for accounting graduates: the accounting practitioner's pespective
(Institute of Finance Management, 2006)This study was undertaken to collect the views of practicing accountants in Botswana on a number of skills considered essential for any gradute in Accounting. Questionnaires were delivered to 250 accountants employed by ... -
Evolution of a doctoral thesis research topic and methodology: a personal experience
(Elsevier Ltd, www.elsevier.com, 2009)This paper gives an insight into the practical process of identifying the research philosophy, methods and research topic by doctoral students. The paper draws from personal experiences on the dilemma and challenges of the ... -
An exploratory factor analysis of older adults’ resistance to innovation adoption: a case study of University of Botswana
(Macrothink Institute, www.macrothink.org/, 2016-10-01)This paper analysed the resistance to innovation of a stratified sample of 279 staff members of the University of Botswana with the view to determine those factors that act as roadblocks, institutional barriers and boosters ... -
Exploring Managerial Fit and Flexibility: Towards a Project Management Approach
(Science Publications / ANSI Journals; http://www.ansijournals.com/3/c4p.php?id=1&theme=3&jid=jas, 2001-10)This paper reviews the usefulness of the project management approach in promoting organisational and managerial flexibility in traditional organisations in developing countries. Three aspects of project management, viz. ... -
Exploring the determinants of cell phone banking adoption in Botswana
(University of Botswana, Faculty of Business, www.ub.bw, 2012-01)The adoption of cell phone banking is one of the innovative ways for improving competitive advantage and ensuring customer satisfaction in the banking industry. The current study investigated factors that influence the ... -
From operating efficiency to competitive edge: lessons from small firms in Botswana
(WileyInterscience, http://www.wileyinterscience.com, 2008)Today’s business environment is characterized by stiff competition, rapid technological advancements, and changing requirements of customers and employees. To grow and survive in this turbulent environment, Small and ... -
The General determinants of share returns: an empirical investigation on the Dhaka Stock Exchange
(World Scientific, www.worldscientific.com, 2005)The paper investigates the underlying factors that determine share returns on the Dhaka Stock Ex change. The empirical analysis does not support the critical condition of the Capital Asset Pricing Model of a positive ... -
Government policy and enterpreneurship performance: the case of small, medium and micro enterprises in Botswana
(Science Publications, http://www.thescipub.com, 2002)Botswana is fast developing country and has witnessed remarking progress in areas of agriculture and industry since independence. The eighth National Development Plan covering 1997/98 -2002/03 period has economic diversification ... -
How company and managerial characteristics influence strategic alliance adaptation in the travel sector
(WileyInterscience, www.wileyinterscience.com, 2007)The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of company executive characteristics in strategic alliance formation in the tourism sector of travel. A survey of Australian travel sector businesses was carried out and the ... -
The impact of income tax rates (ITR) on the economic development of Botswana
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org, 2009-04)Traditional schools of thought advocated the theory of low income tax rates’ influencing economic development, whereas modern schools of thought propagated the theory of higher income tax rates producing greater economic ...