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- Entrepreneurship is essential for any nation hoping to compete in the knowledge-based global market, as it is often seen as a strategy for fostering economic growth, creativity, and invention. Because of this perspective, there is increasing interest in creating educational initiatives that support and foster entrepreneurship. In this article, the contemporary literature on assessment in the context of entrepreneurship education, aiming to analyse the alignment of assessment strategies with theoretical frameworks and the specific content and context of the entrepreneurship discipline was critically engaged. In collecting data for this study, a variety of sources were explored using a method called snowballing. The findings indicate that assessment is crucial in the educational process for entrepreneurship students. The standards that will be utilised for assessment must first be determined in order for an assessment process to be effective. Students of entrepreneurship should be assessed based on self-assessment and peer-assessment. Assessment in the context of social-cultural theory provide and encourage knowledgebased entrepreneurship while preparing students for careers as entrepreneurs after their studies. With behaviourist approach, students are to be rewarded for excellent performance. This study concludes that entrepreneurship will grow more if proper assessment for learning is adopted.
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- 2023| Center for Strategic...The attitude that employees have towards their job is well believed to have an influence on their performance. This study investigated the influence of job satisfaction on employees' performance. Herzberg's two-factor hygiene and motivation theory was used to explain employees' motivation for best performance. A cross-sectional survey design in the form of a structured questionnaire was used to randomly sample one hundred (100) employees of the University of Zululand, South Africa. Descriptive and correlation analysis were used to analyze the collected data. The findings indicate that job satisfaction does not influence employees' performance. The study concludes that UNIZULU employees enjoy their roles despite the unsatisfactory benefits attached. In spite of the unsatisfactory level of benefits, they perform their duties effortlessly. This research contributes to research-based knowledge that will assist universities' management in identifying the factors that will enhance employees' performance.
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- South African society is confronted with loads of social-financial issues which the government alone cannot resolve. It is of essence that all businesses, especially shopping centres, provide techniques that will proffer solutions to these issues. This study investigated corporate social responsibility activities of shopping centres to sustain community development. The study focused on three shopping centres located within King Cetshwayo District Municipality in South Africa. The stakeholder theory was used to analyse the role of community as a major stakeholder in the shopping centre business. Using the survey method, copies of the questionnaire were administered to 450 respondents from Empangeni, Esikhawini and Richards Bay. Also, copies of the questionnaire were given to the managers of the sampled shopping centres. Data collected were analysed with the aid of statistical tools of Excel. The results of the study indicate that not all shopping centres participate in CSR activities. Community leaders are not involved in deciding the projects. Moreover, implemented projects were not communicated to the community residents. The study recommends that shopping centres should have a representative in the community; community leaders should be engaged in discussing CSR activities, and CSR projects implemented should be reported.
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- 2023| Caddo Gap PressEntrepreneurship skills acquisition has gained unprecedented importance because of its role in economic development. This study examined the influence of skill acquisition programs as a tool for economic growth in Nigeria. The study made use of two objectives which seek to find out the influence of skill acquisition on economic development and also investigate gender differences in skill acquisition on economic development. Two hypotheses were formulated, which were drawn from the objective of the study. A survey research design was adopted in the study. The population were unemployed youths in Ondo state, Nigeria. A sample size of two hundred (200) unemployed youths was selected. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants. A primary source of data collection was adopted, which involved the use of a self-constructed questionnaire. Results revealed that skill acquisition has a significant influence on economic development [F (l, 198) 194.24]; there is a significant gender difference in skill acquisition on economic development [t (198) =.891, p 0.05] such that male youth (M = 58.44; SD = 8.70) have the same level of skill acquisition compared to female youths (M = 41-56; SD = 7.52). It was concluded that skill acquisition programmes provided for unemployed youths have actually influenced the economic development of Nigeria. It was recommended that the government should ensure that skill acquisition centres are well equipped so as to ensure a suitable learning environment; and the government should help finance those who have undergone skill acquisition programs to enable them to set up a business to become entrepreneurs.
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- Learning entrepreneurial skills has taken on a significance never before seen as a result of their significance to economic growth. In this study, the impact of skill development initiatives on Nigeria's economic development was examined. The study used two objectives: to look into how gender differences in skill acquisition affected economic development and to determine how skill acquisition affected economic development. A quantitative method in the form of a questionnaire was used to sample two hundred (200) unemployed youths. Results revealed that there is a significant gender difference in skill acquisition for economic development and that skill acquisition has a significant influence on economic development. The study concluded that youths perceive skill acquisition programmes to have a positive effect on employment creation. Likewise, gender equality is to be considered in skills acquisition training. In general, the involvement of both genders in skill acquisition programmes will go a long way toward improving the nation's economic development.
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- The dairy industry is an important part of the highly diverse agricultural sector of South African economy. The industry is a significant contributor to the food security and it also provides many social and economic attributes to the nation. South Africa has the potential to be self-sufficient in milk production, the country currently imports fluid milk and processed dairy products. For the industry to attain a larger world market share, it has to be competitive. A proper and constant intercultural business communication (IBC) with nations that are advanced in the production of milk and dairy products is the key to improving the sector's competitiveness. In this regard, the study examines the role of innovative intercultural business communication for the improvement of South African dairy industry. A systematic review method was adopted for collection and analysis of data relevant to the study. Communication accommodation theory (CAT) was used to explain the role that communication plays in building relationship that will lead to improved production. The study revealed that intercultural business communication has the capacity to build relationships that will lead to improved production for dairy industries. The study recommends regular visitations to more advanced nations’ dairy farms and adequate training on language and culture. Based on the conclusion and recommendations, this study presents a platform for the dairy industries to think about an innovative intercultural business communication approach to be at a competitive edge in a global environment.
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- Studying the impact of aging on GDP per capita does not give a clear picture of the economic wellbeing of elderly people. GDP per capita does not cater for people’s level of development or improvements in their standard of living. As a result, it is not a reliable measure of wellbeing. Each person has a different perspective regarding their economic wellbeing, and as a result, this study examines the impact of population aging on the economic wellbeing of the elderly in the King Cetshwayo District Municipality. A cross-sectional data set consisting of one hundred and fifty (150) participants was utilized to explore the determinants of economic wellbeing. Househeads aged 60 and above were asked questions about their demographics, level of education, asset ownership, and affordability of basic needs. The logistic regression model was used to examine the relationship between economic wellbeing and independent variables like age, gender, level of education, household savings, and other variables. The findings revealed that population aging does not affect the economic wellbeing of the elderly. Economic wellbeing was found to be determined by factors such as gender, education, health care expenditure, household savings, and increases in price levels.
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- Changes in population structure can have a great impact on savings rates. This study investigated the relationship that exists between the aging population and the savings rate in South Africa. The gross savings of South Africa from 1995 to 2017 was analysed. A fixed effect model and a random effect model were used as baselines for arbitrary correlations between unobserved heterogeneity and independent variables. The Hausman test was utilized to find a more efficient and consistent model that produces consistent results. The argument of the Lice Cycle Hypothesis developed by Modigliani (1970) and those previous research findings in which the rising older population has a tendency to decrease the rates of savings were followed in this paper. The findings revealed that an increase in old-age dependency does not cause the level of savings to decline but will rather lead to an increase in savings. The findings agree with the bequest theory, which states that old people save up their money for their upcoming generation. Due to the findings obtained in this paper, economic policies that aim to increase savings through demographics might not be relevant and are therefore not suggested.
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- The implications of population aging on local health care expenditure: a 22-year panel data analysisThe purpose of this study is to examine the implications of population aging on local health expenditures in South Africa. A balanced panel of annually observations from South Africa over the period of 22 years (1995–2017) was used. The study used gross domestic product (GDP), health expenditure, labor force, and age structure as control variables and pooled OLS, fixed effect, and random effect tests to estimate the relationships among the variables. The results show that the old-age dependency ratio, gross domestic product (GDP), unemployment rate, and gross value added (GVA) are all explanatory variables that are related to healthcare spending and are shown as a base model in the pooled OLS. The results indicate that healthcare expenditure and the old-age dependency ratio have a positive relationship in South Africa. Considering the implications for policy, this study suggests that the South African economy should account for the aging population when policies are designed and that the government should make an effort to improve the healthcare system in order to meet the demands of elderly people.
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