International review of management and marketing, Mar 19, 2024
Private institutions in South Africa's higher education sector need effective marketing strategie... more Private institutions in South Africa's higher education sector need effective marketing strategies to attract and retain students amidst competition. This article provides marketing strategies for Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in South Africa to navigate a competitive landscape. The objective of the research is to determine the effective media and marketing activities for PHEIs to target a larger market share. The study involved 23 semi-structured interviews with students enrolled at three PHEIs in South Africa. The researcher conducted a thematic analysis to identify patterns from transcribed interviews. Codes were created for each theme, and similar topics were clustered. Microsoft Word and Excel were used for data interpretation and visualisation. ATLAS.ti 22, a CAQDAS software, was employed for further analysis and interpretation. The study suggests that PHEIs in South Africa should prioritise their online presence, websites, and participation in high schools and career fairs to target a larger market share. Marketers should create and adapt their marketing strategies to include various communication channels and methods. Positive word-of-mouth interactions also play a significant role in the marketing efforts of PHEIs, so marketers should focus on developing strategies that generate such interactions.
Cassirer, Jung and Bultmann share at least one principle, namely their appreciation of the role p... more Cassirer, Jung and Bultmann share at least one principle, namely their appreciation of the role played by myth in experiencing the language of faith. All three of the theorists advocate the reading of mythological texts against the backdrop of a mythological world view. By accentuating the existential and transformational value of myth, they underline the importance of myth for religion. However, they do not promote a positivistic interpretation of myth, which might lead to the rebirth of biblical fundamentalism. This article advanced the perspective that biblical texts, when read as myth, could open up spiritual experiences, even to post-modern readers.
This is a review article on George W E Nickelsburg’s book Resurrection, immortality, and eternal ... more This is a review article on George W E Nickelsburg’s book Resurrection, immortality, and eternal life in intertestamental Judaism and early Christianity. The aim of this article is to reflect on the results of Nickelsburg’s research with regard to the earliest Christians’ understanding of Jesus’ resurrection. Nickelsburg investigated the topic of the afterlife in intertestamental Judaism and early Christianity from three perspectives namely, resurrection, immortality, and eternal life. The book focuses on the origins of these perspectives and the dynamics involved in the development of theological understanding of Jesus’ resurrection in earliest Christianity. Part one of the article represents the content of Nickelsburg’s book, and part two consists of comments debating the results that Nickelsburg puts on the table.
Workplace spirituality is a construct widely discussed over the past few decades and it is a much... more Workplace spirituality is a construct widely discussed over the past few decades and it is a much-disputed inquiry field which is gaining the interest of practitioners and scholars. Some clarifications regarding concepts and definitions are necessary in order to structure and direct the current debate. The aim of this conceptual article is to gain a better understanding regarding the direction in which this field of study is progressing and to put the question on the table namely, whether workplace spirituality is only a new tool to be used in leadership development or is it a trend to be taken seriously? The results showed that this field has potential to further development. This article can be used as foundation for future studies within the knowledge area of practical theology.
International Journal of Professional Business Review
Purpose: This study investigated the effects of healthcare service quality dimensions on service... more Purpose: This study investigated the effects of healthcare service quality dimensions on service delivery improvement and patient satisfaction in the South African public healthcare sector. Theoretical framework: The quality of service delivery in the healthcare sector and its influence on patient satisfaction have gained attention globally, including in South Africa. Factors that affect service delivery, such as empathy, efficiency, tangibility, safety, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, communication, and discipline, have attracted the attention of both academics and healthcare practitioners, particularly in public healthcare facilities. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research design was followed. A data set of 500 was collected from Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, and a structural equation modelling approach was used to test ten hypotheses using Smart PLS statistical software. Findings: The research findings supported all the proposed hypotheses, with...
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies
The purpose of this article is to determine the association between decentralised strategic plann... more The purpose of this article is to determine the association between decentralised strategic planning and capacity development as driving forces of leadership for improved performance in public high schools in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. This study used pragmatism as a research paradigm and followed a parallel convergent mixed methods research approach. The sample comprised 170 respondents consisting of 130 school governing body (SGB) members and 40 Department of Education (DoE) officials. Quantitative data were collected from SGB members through a survey while qualitative data were collected from participants using focus group discussions (FGDs) and individual interviews. The qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis while SPSS software was used to analyse quantitative data. In testing the hypothesis, it was proven that decentralised strategic planning capacity in SGBs was associated with the effectiveness of strategic planning in Mpumalanga’s high schools. The s...
Missionary diakonia: A challenge to the churchThis article seeks to show the importance of diakon... more Missionary diakonia: A challenge to the churchThis article seeks to show the importance of diakonia as a ministry of the church, not only as a service in the church, but also as a service to the community in which Christians and the church live. To establish diakonia in that sense, also as a missionary activity, some paradigm shifts would be necessary. This article prepares the ground for the initial steps in that direction.
The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most discussed topics in the current theological debate. ... more The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most discussed topics in the current theological debate. It divides the theologians involved into either liberal or orthodox. Those who enter the debate are labeled. The main issue centers around the arguments: historical or metaphorical? This article is a review of the 2004 publication by Stephen Patterson entitled “Beyond the passion: Rethinking the death and life of Jesus.” John Dominic Crossan’s and N T Wright’s point of view, as summarized by Robert B Stewart in his 2006 publication “The resurrection of Jesus”, is also part of the discussion.
Handbook of Research on Integrating Spirituality in Modern Workplaces, 2022
The premise of this chapter is the assumption that a spiritual shift is taking place globally and... more The premise of this chapter is the assumption that a spiritual shift is taking place globally and that the labour landscape and essence of work has changed dramatically. The working individual spends more time at work than at home, with the consequence that people bring more to work than just their body and brains. They also bring their soul and spirit to work. Spirituality is also increasingly impacting the behaviours of consumers. Spiritual motivations are not restricted to the choice of a particular sect, guru, or religion. Corporate firms are increasingly using spiritual appeals to identify and bond with consumers. The result of this stance is that employees in the workplace become the facilitators through a certain product, brand, or service delivery of the consumer's spiritual experiences. In that sense, the employees in the workplace, persons such as retailers, restauranteurs, waiters, salespeople, and people in the tourism and hospitality industry are “replacing” the sha...
This paper offers the results of an organisational climate survey that was done in the South Afri... more This paper offers the results of an organisational climate survey that was done in the South African Provincial Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Mpumalanga Province). The concepts of climate and culture were defined in the literature review section. A qualitative research method has been employed. 184 employees participated by completing the survey questionnaire. The findings suggest that there is a direct correlation between employee productivity and an organisation’s climate, and that productivity and service delivery issues can only be addressed once the climate has changed.
In Botswana, a business incubator was established with the intention to develop and grow business... more In Botswana, a business incubator was established with the intention to develop and grow businesses as a way of fostering economic growth and job creation. The objective of this article was to determine if the coaching provided during incubation has an impact on the development of entrepreneurs, and if job creation resulted as a spin-off from the incubated firms. Qualitative research by means of interviews was conducted. The results showed that entrepreneurs are benefitting from the incubators and jobs were created in the process, but some fine tuning needs to be done.
International review of management and marketing, Mar 19, 2024
Private institutions in South Africa's higher education sector need effective marketing strategie... more Private institutions in South Africa's higher education sector need effective marketing strategies to attract and retain students amidst competition. This article provides marketing strategies for Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in South Africa to navigate a competitive landscape. The objective of the research is to determine the effective media and marketing activities for PHEIs to target a larger market share. The study involved 23 semi-structured interviews with students enrolled at three PHEIs in South Africa. The researcher conducted a thematic analysis to identify patterns from transcribed interviews. Codes were created for each theme, and similar topics were clustered. Microsoft Word and Excel were used for data interpretation and visualisation. ATLAS.ti 22, a CAQDAS software, was employed for further analysis and interpretation. The study suggests that PHEIs in South Africa should prioritise their online presence, websites, and participation in high schools and career fairs to target a larger market share. Marketers should create and adapt their marketing strategies to include various communication channels and methods. Positive word-of-mouth interactions also play a significant role in the marketing efforts of PHEIs, so marketers should focus on developing strategies that generate such interactions.
Cassirer, Jung and Bultmann share at least one principle, namely their appreciation of the role p... more Cassirer, Jung and Bultmann share at least one principle, namely their appreciation of the role played by myth in experiencing the language of faith. All three of the theorists advocate the reading of mythological texts against the backdrop of a mythological world view. By accentuating the existential and transformational value of myth, they underline the importance of myth for religion. However, they do not promote a positivistic interpretation of myth, which might lead to the rebirth of biblical fundamentalism. This article advanced the perspective that biblical texts, when read as myth, could open up spiritual experiences, even to post-modern readers.
This is a review article on George W E Nickelsburg’s book Resurrection, immortality, and eternal ... more This is a review article on George W E Nickelsburg’s book Resurrection, immortality, and eternal life in intertestamental Judaism and early Christianity. The aim of this article is to reflect on the results of Nickelsburg’s research with regard to the earliest Christians’ understanding of Jesus’ resurrection. Nickelsburg investigated the topic of the afterlife in intertestamental Judaism and early Christianity from three perspectives namely, resurrection, immortality, and eternal life. The book focuses on the origins of these perspectives and the dynamics involved in the development of theological understanding of Jesus’ resurrection in earliest Christianity. Part one of the article represents the content of Nickelsburg’s book, and part two consists of comments debating the results that Nickelsburg puts on the table.
Workplace spirituality is a construct widely discussed over the past few decades and it is a much... more Workplace spirituality is a construct widely discussed over the past few decades and it is a much-disputed inquiry field which is gaining the interest of practitioners and scholars. Some clarifications regarding concepts and definitions are necessary in order to structure and direct the current debate. The aim of this conceptual article is to gain a better understanding regarding the direction in which this field of study is progressing and to put the question on the table namely, whether workplace spirituality is only a new tool to be used in leadership development or is it a trend to be taken seriously? The results showed that this field has potential to further development. This article can be used as foundation for future studies within the knowledge area of practical theology.
International Journal of Professional Business Review
Purpose: This study investigated the effects of healthcare service quality dimensions on service... more Purpose: This study investigated the effects of healthcare service quality dimensions on service delivery improvement and patient satisfaction in the South African public healthcare sector. Theoretical framework: The quality of service delivery in the healthcare sector and its influence on patient satisfaction have gained attention globally, including in South Africa. Factors that affect service delivery, such as empathy, efficiency, tangibility, safety, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, communication, and discipline, have attracted the attention of both academics and healthcare practitioners, particularly in public healthcare facilities. Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research design was followed. A data set of 500 was collected from Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, and a structural equation modelling approach was used to test ten hypotheses using Smart PLS statistical software. Findings: The research findings supported all the proposed hypotheses, with...
International Journal of Educational Management and Development Studies
The purpose of this article is to determine the association between decentralised strategic plann... more The purpose of this article is to determine the association between decentralised strategic planning and capacity development as driving forces of leadership for improved performance in public high schools in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. This study used pragmatism as a research paradigm and followed a parallel convergent mixed methods research approach. The sample comprised 170 respondents consisting of 130 school governing body (SGB) members and 40 Department of Education (DoE) officials. Quantitative data were collected from SGB members through a survey while qualitative data were collected from participants using focus group discussions (FGDs) and individual interviews. The qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis while SPSS software was used to analyse quantitative data. In testing the hypothesis, it was proven that decentralised strategic planning capacity in SGBs was associated with the effectiveness of strategic planning in Mpumalanga’s high schools. The s...
Missionary diakonia: A challenge to the churchThis article seeks to show the importance of diakon... more Missionary diakonia: A challenge to the churchThis article seeks to show the importance of diakonia as a ministry of the church, not only as a service in the church, but also as a service to the community in which Christians and the church live. To establish diakonia in that sense, also as a missionary activity, some paradigm shifts would be necessary. This article prepares the ground for the initial steps in that direction.
The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most discussed topics in the current theological debate. ... more The resurrection of Jesus is one of the most discussed topics in the current theological debate. It divides the theologians involved into either liberal or orthodox. Those who enter the debate are labeled. The main issue centers around the arguments: historical or metaphorical? This article is a review of the 2004 publication by Stephen Patterson entitled “Beyond the passion: Rethinking the death and life of Jesus.” John Dominic Crossan’s and N T Wright’s point of view, as summarized by Robert B Stewart in his 2006 publication “The resurrection of Jesus”, is also part of the discussion.
Handbook of Research on Integrating Spirituality in Modern Workplaces, 2022
The premise of this chapter is the assumption that a spiritual shift is taking place globally and... more The premise of this chapter is the assumption that a spiritual shift is taking place globally and that the labour landscape and essence of work has changed dramatically. The working individual spends more time at work than at home, with the consequence that people bring more to work than just their body and brains. They also bring their soul and spirit to work. Spirituality is also increasingly impacting the behaviours of consumers. Spiritual motivations are not restricted to the choice of a particular sect, guru, or religion. Corporate firms are increasingly using spiritual appeals to identify and bond with consumers. The result of this stance is that employees in the workplace become the facilitators through a certain product, brand, or service delivery of the consumer's spiritual experiences. In that sense, the employees in the workplace, persons such as retailers, restauranteurs, waiters, salespeople, and people in the tourism and hospitality industry are “replacing” the sha...
This paper offers the results of an organisational climate survey that was done in the South Afri... more This paper offers the results of an organisational climate survey that was done in the South African Provincial Government’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (Mpumalanga Province). The concepts of climate and culture were defined in the literature review section. A qualitative research method has been employed. 184 employees participated by completing the survey questionnaire. The findings suggest that there is a direct correlation between employee productivity and an organisation’s climate, and that productivity and service delivery issues can only be addressed once the climate has changed.
In Botswana, a business incubator was established with the intention to develop and grow business... more In Botswana, a business incubator was established with the intention to develop and grow businesses as a way of fostering economic growth and job creation. The objective of this article was to determine if the coaching provided during incubation has an impact on the development of entrepreneurs, and if job creation resulted as a spin-off from the incubated firms. Qualitative research by means of interviews was conducted. The results showed that entrepreneurs are benefitting from the incubators and jobs were created in the process, but some fine tuning needs to be done.
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