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Share repurchases in the South African mining sector
Authors: Vermeulen V.
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this study was to obtain an overview of the share repurchase activities of companies listed in the mining sector of the JSE, and to determine the extent to which detail information of these share repurchases are available on public data sources such as SENS (Securities Exchange News Service - the office of the JSE that distributes all relevant company information electronically). The study focused on a period of 11 years, from July 1999 until the 2010 financial year-end. The annual reports of a sample of companies were analysed to determine the number of shares, as well as the monetary value of the shares that were repurchased. The SENS announcements were then scrutinised to determine the number of share repurchases recorded in the annual reports that were announced to shareholders. From a total of 55 share repurchase transactions, only 23 transactions were announced on SENS. The repurchase transactions were then further analysed in terms of the method used (general or specific repurchase), the repurchasing entity (company, subsidiary or share trust) and the subsequent sale of treasury shares from the subsidiary to the holding company. It was concluded that the majority of share repurchases are announced. However, if only companies with primary listings on the JSE areconsidered, 60% of share repurchases are not announced. The use of the general and specific methods are more or less equal for companies with primary listings on the JSE, but for companies with secondary listings on the JSE, 98% ofrepurchases are general. Of the specific share repurchases of companies with primary listings about 46% are not announced, but of the general share repurchases about 77% are not announced. Since share repurchases made bycompanies with secondary listings on the JSE were significant in terms of numbers and value, it changed the total statistics substantially from what it would be if only companies with primary listing on the JSE were considered. Even though about 85% of total share repurchases are announced, studies on share repurchases cannot rely on SENS announcements only, since this would exclude a significant portion of the repurchase activities of companies withprimary listings on the JSE (60%), and therefore lead to unreliable results.
The relationship between demographic groups and perception of inclusion in a South African organisation
Authors: Daya P. , April K. A.
Published: April 2018

The extreme demographic-role misrepresentation within organisations is a key business and societal issue in post- Apartheid South Africa. This research relates to deepening the understanding about the perception of inclusion withrespect to demographic groups such as race/ethnicity, gender, age, tenure, religion, sexual orientation, disability, position/grade, department, as well as site location. Secondly, it seeks to understand which groups perceive inclusion less positively than other groups, when we consider the occurrence of all the groups simultaneously using structural equation modelling (SEM).
The interactions between different types of financial and human resource slacks on firm performance: Evidence from a developing country
Authors: Fonseka M. M. , Tian G-L. , Yang X. , Rajapakse R. L.T.N.
Published: April 2018

This paper investigates the effect of both FS and HR slack together on firm performance and how different levels of these slack resources affect performance of private-owned enterprises (POEs) and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Hypotheses are tested using a longitudinal data set of 11,985 listed Chinese companies from 2000 to 2009. Findings reveal that the unabsorbed-financial slack and HR slack show an inverse U shape relationship on firm performance for both POEs and SOEs. However, a less-negative interaction occurs for unabsorbed-financial and HR slacks for POEs. The absorbedfinancial and HR slacks also shows an inverse U shape relationship on performance and this relationship does not have a significant negative effect on SOE’s performance. The article concludes with theoretical contributions and practical implications of the findings.
Extrinsic rewards in family businesses: Perspectives of nonfamily employees
Authors: Farrington S. M. , Venter E. , Sharp G. D.
Published: April 2018

The rewards employees receive in exchange for their labour play an important role in influencing their levels of job satisfaction and organisational commitment, and ultimately in retaining their services. The issues surrounding rewards are, however, complex in the field of family business. The primary objective of this paper is to investigate the influence of selected extrinsic rewards, namely, compensation, promotion opportunities and job security, on the levels of jobsatisfaction and ultimately on the levels of organisational commitment of nonfamily employees working in family businesses. Structural equation modelling was used to assess the hypothesised relationships, and the results show that compensation and job security are significantly and positively related to job satisfaction. Job satisfaction was found to be significantly and positively related to organisational commitment and also found to act as a mediator between these extrinsic rewards and organisational commitment. Establishing the perspectives that nonfamily employees have of the rewards given to them by the family businesses in which they work, provides family business owners with valuable insights into attracting and retaining this valuable stakeholder group.
Customer orientation on new product activities and performance from the contract manufacturer’s viewpoint
Authors: Lee B. C.Y. , Kou F. T.C.
Published: April 2018

Studies have suggested the positive effect of customer orientation on superior performance. However, these studies have not shown how to covert customer orientation into superior performance through new product development (NPD)activities. The purpose of this study was to fill the gap between customer orientation and new product performance and elucidate the mediating influence of product launch, product development capability, and innovativeness on therelationship between customer orientation and new product performance. From the contract manufacturer’s perspective, it was proposed that customer orientation toward new product performance affects NPD activities. Focus was placed on product launch because the launch stage is the most expensive and riskiest aspect of NPD activities. Focus was also given to product development capability, which facilitates superior product performance. Product innovativeness also plays a crucial role in building competitive advantage. NPD activities include product launch, product development capability, and product innovativeness. We used a questionnaire to collect data to test the postulated research model and hypotheses from project, account and product managers in the high-tech industry. The results demonstrated the strong positive effectof customer orientation on NPD activities, and NPD activities play crucial roles as mediators between customer orientation and new product performance.
Ethical considerations of corporate social responsibility - A South African perspective
Authors: Ackers B.
Published: April 2018

Today, companies are under increasing pressure to implement corporate social responsibility [CSR] programmes that account for the economic, social and environmental impacts of their operations. In addition to companies voluntarilywanting to be seen as responsible corporate citizens, the requirement for CSR reporting is being institutionalised by the King Code of Governance [King III] in South Africa. The application of King III is mandatory for all companies listedon the Johannesburg Stock Exchange [JSE], albeit on an 'apply or explain' basis. King III requires companies to not only disclose their CSR performance, but also to ensure that such disclosures have been independently assured. Irrespective ofthe underlying reason for companies disclosing their CSR performance and for providing independent assurance thereon, companies are moving away from simplistically applying the cliche attributed to Friedman that "the social responsibility of business was to use its resources to engage in activities that would increase profits". Companies that have traditionally provided financial reporting to shareholders, are now beginning to account for their non-financial performance to other stakeholders as well. This paradigm shift requires those charged with company governance and reporting (including accounting professionals usually associated with financial reporting), to re-examine their morals, values and ethical beliefs.
The intention to use mobile banking: Further evidence from Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Jabri I. M.
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this research paper is to develop and examine a research model to understand the factors that affect the intention to use mobile banking services in Saudi Arabia. Based on a paper-based survey of 253 respondents, the studyutilized a Partial Least Squares (PLS) to empirically test the model. The results indicated strong support for the validity of proposed model with 66,7% of the variance in intention to use mobile banking. The results also indicated thatcompatibility was the strongest facilitator of intention while perceived risk was a barrier to the intention to use mobile banking. Trust had strong negative relationship with perceived risk, indicating that trust may alleviate the risk barrier, which could influence intention to use mobile banking. Contrary to previous research, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use did not have significant effect on intention to use mobile banking. The implications of the findings were discussed and suggestions for future research were presented.
Internal branding with corporate ethical values and corporate social responsibility: The case of the life insurance industry in Taiwan
Authors: Lai C-S. , Hsu K-T.
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this study is to identify the extent to which corporate ethical values and employee-oriented CSR can be employed as business levers of internal branding for the life insurance industry. Our results indicate that the impact ofcorporate ethical values on internal branding benefits is fully mediated by knowledge dissemination, and that the impact of employee-based CSR on internal branding benefits is partially mediated by knowledge dissemination. Therefore, forlife insurance companies, employee-oriented CSR can be considered an independent lever of internal branding and can be conducted without other auxiliary initiatives to induce internal branding benefits.
Research on brand extension feedback effects based on customer equity
Authors: Shao J. , Zhang J. , Chen K.
Published: April 2018

As a strategy for enterprises to expand the scale of their operations, brand extension could also generate feedback effect diluting parent brand's customer equity. This study proposes and estimates a theoretical model examining the influence of brand extension on the drivers of parent brand's customer equity, namely value equity, brand equity, and retention equity using data of 850 questionnaires from ordinary consumers in China. The model indicates whether the drivers of a parent brand's customer equity change after brand extension, and how fit and consumer evaluations of brand extension influence the drivers of the parent brand's customer equity. The results show that firstly brand extension influences the drivers of parent brand's customer equity, secondly fit and consumer evaluations of brand extension directly affect the drivers of parent brand's customer equity, consumer evaluations also perform an intermediary function between fit and the drivers of parent brand's customer equity. Finally, this paper talks about managerial implications of the finding.Limitations and suggestions for future research are also discussed.
Assessment of critical success factors of business process re-engineering in the Nigerian oil and gas industry
Authors: Asikhia U. O. , Awolusi D. O.
Published: April 2018

Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) is defined as the critical analysis and radical redesign of existing business processes to achieve breakthrough improvements in performance measures like cost, quality, speed, profitability and services. The purpose of this paper is to identify the critical success factors of BPR implementation, to evaluate their effects on the primary measures as expressed by the operational performance and the secondary measures as expressed by the organizational performance, and to find out the effect of the operational performance on the organizational performance of Nigerian oil and gas companies. To achieve these objectives, an empirical study was conducted via the administration of 650 self-administered copies of questionnaire to a randomly selected senior and management staff of eight (8) re-engineered Oil and Gas Companies in Nigeria. Using the framework from Khong & Richardson (2003), factors manifesting operational performance and organizational performance were regressed on the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) manifesting successful BPR. Findings based on the survey revealed that successful BPR can positively affect both operational and organizational performance measures in the Nigerian oil and gas companies.
On a mission: Achieving distinction as a business school?
Authors: Bevelander D. L. , Page M. J. , Pitt L. F. , Parent M.
Published: April 2018

This paper investigates what business schools are saying in their mission statements and whether they provide a meaningful basis for strategic choice, distinction and differentiation from a positioning perspective; or whether they are the equivalent of “table stakes” in the MBA game - undifferentiated signals that connote legitimacy. Content analysis is undertaken of the mission statements of the Financial Times 2009 top 100 full-time MBA program offering business schools. The statements are mapped and compared in the aggregate and by quartile. We conclude that the statements are for the most part homogeneous and do not serve as a basis for differentiation. However, although achieving distinction through a mission statement may indeed be difficult, it is by no means impossible, and we suggest approaches that business school deans might adopt in an effort to make their brands stand out.
The relationship between HRM practices and the service performance of student interns: Industry perspective
Authors: Lee C-S. , Chao C-W. , Chen H-I.
Published: April 2018

This study aims to examine the relationship between human resource management (HRM) practices and the service performance of student interns. Data were collected using a questionnaire survey that was designed to capture the perceptions of human resource managers and internship supervisors from international tourist hotels in Taiwan. The structural equation model (SEM) was used as a framework for the data analysis. The findings indicate that the service performance of student interns was greatly affected by HRM practices, including recruitment and selection, rewarding quality, and retention. The implications of this study offer preliminary insights into the industry-academia co-operation that aims to manage total quality initiatives in the hotel industry and achieve the goals of hospitality higher education. The study lays the groundwork for the development of HRM practices for student interns to cope with the changing flexible labour structure in the hotel industry.
Institutional proxy voting in South Africa: Process, outcomes and impact
Authors: Viviers S. , VdM. Smit E.
Published: April 2018

This study investigated the nature of institutional shareholder activism in South Africa with a particular focus on proxy voting as a public form of shareholder discontent. A total of 24 510 votes cast by 17 local investment managementcompanies in 2013 were analysed. Interviews were also conducted with selected investment managers to gain more insight into the proxy voting process at their companies. Based on this data, it was concluded that investment managers preferred to engage with investee companies in private and viewed proxy voting as the last link in the shareholder activism chain. As a result, only 6.6 per cent of all votes were ‘against’ resolutions tabled by 347 JSE-listed companies in 2013. Resolutions regarding shareholders’ endorsement of companies’ remuneration policies; the election and re-election of directors, particularly those serving on audit committees; and the issuance of ordinary shares elicited the most opposition. Companies that were excluded from the JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment Index in 2013 attracted significantly more oppositionthan their counterparts who were included in the index when seeking shareholder approval on the election and re-election of directors and the placing of shares under the control of directors. The same applied to companies that had low environmental, social and governance disclosure scores in 2013 as regards the issuance of shares. It is recommended, amongst others, that shareholder activism in South Africa be promoted by enhancing investor education and effecting some regulatory changes.
Exploring the theoretical link between cultural and emotional intelligence: A system analysis for human resource management
Authors: Jonck P. , Swanepoel E.
Published: April 2018

In light of increasing globalisation and a changing workforce, the ability to bridge cultural fissures separating diverse groups will be increasingly critical to sustained work place well-being, especially with relation to global competitiveness and economic growth. This article explores the link between cultural and emotional intelligence in an effort to investigate the possibility of measuring, developing, and effectively managing individual responses to cultural influences that give rise to significant tension within the organisational context. Since South Africa’s heterogeneous workforce is characterised by culturally diverse group interaction, the conceptualisation of a cross-cultural facet of intelligence with emotional-management as reciprocal component has practical implications towards optimal intercultural organisational harmony, effective globalised interaction and overall group-dynamics.
Mineral resource management: Evaluating mineral resource throughput management
Authors: Claassen J. O. , Laurens P. G.
Published: April 2018

Mining operations are increasingly challenged to sustain and improve its profitability. Mineral Resource Throughput Management (MRTM) is showing immense promise to become a fit for use mining management and improvement methodology. Research indicated that the three dimensions of MRTM, namely physical and non-physical constraint management, product payability improvement and optimised decision-making are largely based on the theory of mechanistic and organic systems, the theory of constraints and chaos theory. It also enhances best practices in quality and mining operations management. Managing the impact of variable geology (variable ore and ore body morphology), mining (variable and changing process flow chains) and beneficiation (material compatibility) conditions as well as external variables on production within the MRTM context, mainly centres around understanding and predicting the correct flow behaviour of ore (physical and quality) in downstream processes and synchronisation of the total mining value chain.
Defining and identifying stakeholders: Views from management and stakeholders
Authors: Benn S. , Abratt R. , O’Leary B.
Published: April 2018

The focus of an organisation’s marketing efforts has shifted in recent years from satisfying customer needs to value creation for stakeholders. The purpose of this research is to establish how the senior management of an organisation define and identify stakeholders. The organisation’s stakeholders are then asked to identify their role as stakeholders. The research employed a qualitative research design. The subjects being the senior management of the South African subsidiary of one of the world’s largest paint manufacturers as well as a sample of the firm’s stakeholders. The results reveal a set of primary and secondary stakeholders that include some differences from current stakeholder theory. The results also confirm the importance of legitimacy as well as the new finding of the importance of reciprocity in stakeholder attributes. From a marketing point of view the focus of the organisation should not be on customers alone but include all stakeholders. This will mean that organisations should focus on stakeholder satisfaction and developing strategies that recognize the importance of all legitimate stakeholders.
The interaction of technological innovation and increases in productive capacity: Multiplication of loaves and fishes?
Authors: Guisado-González M. , Guisado-Tato M. , Ferro-Soto C.
Published: April 2018

Using the experience curve as a basis, this study analyses the influence of technology and increases to productive capacity on business productivity. In addition, we tested if both variables are complementary. The data used comes from the Business Environment and Enterprise Performance Survey (BEEPS), which refers to the Spanish economy in 2005. Our findings reveal that radical innovation activities and increases in productive capacity have a significant positive impact on business productivity. Incremental innovations do not have a significant influence, while the incorporation of technology through the purchase of machinery and equipment has a negative and significant influence. Finally, the conducted tests reveal that the different kinds of technologies analysed and increases in productive capacity are not complementary variables.
Exploring the role of non-financial risk management in strategy processes of large retail banks
Authors: Reimers C. , Scheepers C. B.
Published: April 2018

The consideration of risk in the banking industry generally involves the understanding of credit and financial risks. However, the occurrence of high-profile, non-financial risk events (such as system downtime and fraud) have resulted in negative financial and reputational implications for banks globally. These events have provided an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the consideration of non-financial risk. Therefore, the objective of this research was to understand the incorporation of non-financial risk management into the strategy process at retail banks, including the related benefits and challenges and the initiatives that have been (and require to be) undertaken. To this end, a qualitative research approach was conducted, using an exploratory design. Twelve banking subject matter experts were interviewed to explore their unique insights and experiences into the research problem. The research identified several challenges related to the consideration of operational and business risk. Key findings emerged including: the need for increased awareness of non-financial risk concepts, the need to balance risk management and business development, and the dangers of over-confidence in existing internal processes.
Job performance expectations and perceptions of retail employees: Cognitive dissonances between self-reports and supervisor-ratings
Authors: Tay A. , Lees C. , Lin Dar O.
Published: April 2018

Primary data was obtained from six retail outlets of a large global retailer to determine the self-reported job performance expectations (E) and perceptions (P) of 292 employees and the perceptions of 106 supervisors about their subordinates’ actual job achievements. Unlike past studies, the focus of this study was on internal rather than the ubiquitous external customers’ views on the performance quality and productivity of retail employees. The survey revealed that employees’ performance expectations were much higher than their self-reported and the supervisors’ perceptions of employees’ performance. Although there were marginal differences in the mean scores between employees’ and supervisors’ perceptions, the average differences between the retail employees’ expectations and their self-reported perceptions (Ee – Pe values), as well as between their expectations and the supervisors’ perceptions (Ee – Ps values) of employees’ performance were between 0.82 and 1.57. Using Anderson’s (1973) expectation disconfirmation theory (EDT) this article analyses and discusses the cognitive dissonance between two performance evaluators
Critical success factors for the management of 4x4 ecotrails
Authors: Saayman M. , Klaibor C. A.
Published: April 2018

In South Africa, 4x4 ecotrails that fall into the adventure tourism category are increasing in popularity. The purpose of this study is to compile a profile of 4x4 trail users, identify their motives and then determine critical success factors (CSFs) for the management of 4x4 trails. The comprehension of the coherence between the travel motives that lead to a visit and the CSFs that determine whether visitors are satisfied and have gained a memorable experience (which should lead to repeat visits) is examined in this research. An online survey was conducted in South African National Parks and the focus was on ecotrails, which contribute to nature conservation and provide maximum sustainability. A total of 119 questionnaires were obtained. The results found seven motivations and CSFs, respectively, revealing two new motivational factors within this context (lifestyle and spiritual well-being) and three new CSFs that have not been identified before and put a clear focus on the trail itself (interpretation, trail planning and challenging experience). This information can be used by trail managers and marketers to reach this niche market and provide visitors with a memorable experience.
Success factors for the commercialisation of Gas-to-Liquids technology
Authors: Meleloe K. E. , Walwyn D. R.
Published: April 2018

Notwithstanding the 2014/15 plunge in crude oil prices, Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) technology has been acclaimed as an important alternative to existing sources of liquid fuels, leading to significant efforts by many oil and gas companies, including Sasol, Shell, Axens, BP, GTL.F1, JOGMEC and Rentech, to develop GTL processes. However, only two companies, namely Sasol and Shell, have been successful with these endeavours. In this research, a mixed methods approach has been used to explore the reasons for this success, including the influence of commercial and technical factors. A framework consisting of five commercialisation success factors was developed and an analytical hierarchy process used to compare and rank the different success factors following interviews with a diverse set of role players in the GTL industry. It is clear that large-scale GTL projects require massive capital investment and carry large techno-economic risks. Moreover, an accurate return on investment is impossible to predict due to uncertainties in technology performance and market factors. As a consequence, project developers and financiers mitigate their risk by securing co-investment from GTL operators. Shell and Sasol dominate the GTL industry not necessarily because their technologies offer higher returns, but because they have jointly invested in GTL projects, an approach which subscribes to a model of technology push with risk sharing. It is recommended that other licensors should pursue the large scale validation of their technology at an existing syngas facility as a strategy to gain entry into the GTL market.
Empirical evidence of frequency of change and job burnout
Authors: Zin R. Mat , Talet A. Nehari
Published: April 2018

This study focused on two main constructs; frequency of change (FoC) and the job burnout in the workplace. It employed a quantitative design to examine the relationship between employees' perceived "frequency of change" (FoC) occurring intheir organizations and job burnout subscales – exhaustion, cynicism and professional efficacy. The respondents were low and middle level staff; managers and senior managers in selected manufacturing, information technology (IT) serviceorganizations. Significant differences were found in levels of exhaustion between Financial Services employees and employees of other organization types. Finally, the difference was shown to exist in levels of cynicism between senior managers and employees when perceived FoC is high.
What do festinos at a national arts festival regard as value for money?
Authors: Du Plessis E. , Slabbert E. , Saayman M.
Published: April 2018

This research attempts to provide guidelines for the management of the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival by determining factors and identifying the determinants of value for money for this unique tourism product. A survey was conducted during the duration of the festival that was held from 31 March 2012 to 7 April 2012. Seven hundred questionnaires were distributed while 600 completed questionnaires were returned. Statistical analysis consisted of three stages: descriptive statistics to analyse the socio-demographic profile of respondents; after which a factor analysis, focusing on factors influencing value for money perceptions, and a regression analysis were performed. Four factors were identified: experience, amenities, quality and price and event attributes. Of these, it was found that event attributes is the premier factor contributing to value for money at a festival. This study could add to the body of knowledge regarding the travel behaviour of visitors as well as pinpointing what festival attendees perceive as value for money. Consequently, this article can be used to assist managers in providing value for money and in obtaining a competitive advantage in the industry by revising management structures and marketing campaigns.
Analysis of gender and leadership role competencies, perceptions and stereotypes in an organisational context
Authors: Samuel O. M. , Mokoaleli I.
Published: April 2018

Powell (1990) contended that the differences between women and men leadership style is mostly based on perception and stereotype and concluded that there are “no differences” between men and women managers. This article evaluated causal linkages between employees’ perception of both managerial and functional competencies and stereotype of male and female managers using a conglomerate in South Africa. The study adopted survey strategy using quantitative research design. Respondents comprised of 383 conveniently sampled lower and middle level managers using the non-probability sampling technique. Using structural equation modelling (SEM) (AMOS) and inferential statistics, our analysis showed a positive association to establish that male managers are more competent than female managers (t = 21.01, p<01), while the SEM path between perceptions and managerial competence was found to be significant (t = 001<.05). We found a non-significant path between perceptions and functional competence (t = .10, p>.05). Similarly, the path between perceptions and stereotyping was found to be non-significant (t = .07>.05). This findings further extend contemporary literature on gender and leadership roles and perhaps provided some insights regarding the continued underrepresentation of women in executive and top management positions in various organisations.
Rhetoric and realities of regional integration: Botswana SME perspectives on Southern African trade
Authors: Thomas A. O. , Marandu E.
Published: April 2018

Despite political pronouncements about facilitating development through economic integration of geographic regions in Africa, intra-regional trade remains limited and unbalanced. While tariff barriers have declined within Southern Africa, non-tariff trade barriers to export-import growth persist, impacting on the smaller economies. Utilising interviews with small-to-medium enterprises in land-locked Botswana, this study generated in-depth qualitative data on their experience of barriers to trading regionally. The research found that administrative procedures at the national level, ambiguity of implementation at borders and constraints on logistics constitute their most daunting impediments. Among the key imperatives then for effective regional integration and economic growth among developing countries in Africa and elsewhere are standards harmonization, regulatory streamlining, process transparency and improvement of infrastructure.
The influence of post-2008 legislation on an acquisition that turned hostile: A South African case study
Authors: Biggs A. K. , Scheepers C. B. , Botha M. M.
Published: April 2018

Hostile acquisitions have a significant impact on managers and employees. The possibility of an acquisition creates uncertainty and when the acquisition turns hostile it is even more disruptive to the target organisation. Also, negative perceptions are often created in the media about the acquirer that influence employees’ attitudes in the target organisation. Processes to successfully integrate the acquirer and target organisations are impacted by these antagonistic pre-acquisition circumstances. The Companies Act (no.71 of 2008) created opportunities for shareholders to hold an acquired company’s management accountable for financial performance and the researchers set out to investigate how the intent of the new legislation played out in practice, by studying an acquisition that turned hostile. The single case study research methodology revealed the manoeuvring of both the acquiring and acquired companies which utilised the mechanisms available to them through the new legislative, regulatory and corporate governance landscapes. The researchers provide an extensive review of the relevant mergers and acquisitions’ literature, as well as influence of the international legislative environment on the current local regulations. These regulations in turn, inform corporate governance and ultimately board behaviours. The researchers conducted qualitative interviews with key role players as well as legal and financial experts. The findings of the thematic analysis and triangulation process, informed a conceptual frame of three episodes.
Personality and content preferences on social network sites in South Africa
Authors: Mwaba K. , Saini Y. , Abratt R.
Published: April 2018

Worldwide, visual content, such as photos and videos, have increased dramatically on social network sites (SNS), with South Africa being no exception. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between two personality traits – need for cognition and need for affect – and visual and verbal content preference on SNS in South Africa. A survey was conducted and data were obtained from 307 social network site users. The main findings showed that personality does have an influence on SNS users’ preference for visual or verbal content. Implications for both theory and practice are discussed.
Entrepreneurial women’s cognitive ambidexterity: Career and cultural influences
Authors: Scheepers M. J.de Villiers , Boshoff C. , Oostenbrink M.
Published: April 2018

The purpose of this study was to examine how women’s career stage and Ubuntu (collectivist) values relate to their cognitive ambidexterity when pursuing entrepreneurial initiatives in multicultural South Africa. In this study individual cognitive ambidexterity was operationalised as using effectual and causal logic. More than three hundred businesswomen from diverse backgrounds were surveyed. The results revealed that career stage, self-efficacy and Ubuntu collectivism are important in women’s ambidexterity. Mature, efficacious women in their late career stage draw on their diverse networks and use effectual affordable loss, flexibility and causation when pursuing entrepreneurial initiatives. In contrast, younger, early-career women are more likely to use pre-commitment to ensure support from stakeholders. Women with Ubuntu values use their relationship skills to draw on resources from their networks and use ambidexterity (effectual and causal logic) in their entrepreneurial endeavours.The findings suggest that entrepreneurial women who develop their cognitive ambidexterity and draw on both effectual and causal approaches when initiating entrepreneurial initiatives are more likely to experience successful outcomes. These mental approaches can be developed by means of awareness, training and mentoring. This study extends the literature on women’s entrepreneurial decision-making in a culturally diverse society, demonstrating the influence of cultural values and career stage on effectual and causal logic.
Changes in stakeholder dynamics and salience during a mining disaster
Authors: Engelbrecht J. , Thomas A.
Published: April 2018

The objective of the study was to illustrate the consequences of management oversight, as an element of poor corporate governance, of timeous stakeholder identification and engagement during a South African mining crisis. A secondary objective was to apply Quantitative Narrative Analysis (QNA), a methodology thus far mainly used in sociological research, to the understanding of this governance problem.An historical event in the South African platinum mining industry, the Marikana mining disaster, served as the unit of analysis for this case study. By utilising QNA, changes in stakeholder dynamics and salience were identified, based on available narrative from South African and UK newspaper articles spanning the period 1-24 August, 2012. The historical timeline of events and consequences were plotted, the main actors identified and the relationships between the actors and the events, mapped. A stakeholder analysis took the form of graphical stakeholder models, facilitating meaningful interpretation of the effects of the events that occurred. A typology of stakeholder categorisation was used to plot how the classification of stakeholders changed during the course of 24 days.The methodology used lays foundations for future methodological applications of QNA within stakeholder theory and presents opportunities for improved understanding of the impact of stakeholders on a company and on each other during a crisis event. The study contributes, practically, to an understanding of the importance of stakeholder identification and engagement during times of crises in order to assist leaders in engaging appropriately and timeously with different stakeholders groups, thereby promoting sound corporate governance.
Calcified Triticeous Cartilage Detected on Digital Panoramic Radiographs in a Sample of Lebanese Population
Authors: Aoun Georges , Nasseh Ibrahim
Published: April 2018

Objective:

Triticeous cartilage is a small ovoid structure belonging to the laryngeal skeleton. When calcified, it becomes visible on panoramic radiographs and be mistaken for a carotid artery calcification (CAC) associated with cerebrovascular accidents. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of calcified triticeous cartilage (CTC) detected by means of digital panoramic radiographs in a sample of Lebanese population.

Materials and Methods:

Digital panoramic radiographs of 500 Lebanese adult patients (281 females and 219 males) with a mean age of 47.9 years were included in this study and examined for CTC. The IBM®SPSS®for Windows version 20.0 (SPSS, Chicago, IL, USA) was used to carry out statistical analysis of the data collected.

Results:

Nearly 10.6% (53 out of 500) of the radiographs examined presented CTC. Of all the calcifications, 11 were on the right side, 5 on the left side, and 37 were bilateral. The cases detected belonged to 31 females and 22 males with an average age of 55.6 years (ranging from 24 to 85 years). Chi-square test did not show any statistical connection between gender and CTC, while Spearman's correlation analysis showed low positive correlation with age (r= 0.146).

Conclusion:

CTC can be detected on panoramic radiographs taken in daily dental practice; its identification is essential to avoid misdiagnosis with other calcifications in the neck region closely related to life-threatening risks such as CAC.
Herniation of Packing Material into a Bronchopleural Fistula after Right Pneumonectomy and Clagett Window
Authors: Ocak Iclal , Bollino Gideon , Strollo Diane
Published: April 2018

Diagnosis of a bronchopleural fistula (BPF) can be challenging in patients after pneumonectomy and Clagett window. Herein, we present a case of pneumonectomy for advanced lung cancer complicated by a BPF. Herniation of packing material from the open-chest cavity into the fistula and airways on computed tomography was an important clue to making the diagnosis.
Causal Beliefs Affect Treatment Practices and Preferences for Neonatal Danger Signs in Northwest Ethiopia: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Bogale Tariku Nigatu , Worku Abebaw Gebeyehu , Yalew Alemayehu Worku , Biks Gashaw Andargie , Kebede Zemene Tigabu
Published: April 2018

This study was conducted to explore the experiences of community members, particularly mothers, concerning their beliefs about the causes, treatment practices, and preferences for World Health Organization-defined neonatal danger signs in northwest Ethiopia. A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted in three districts of north Gondar Zone, Amhara region, Ethiopia, from March 10 to 28, 2016. Twelve focus group discussions were conducted involving 98 individuals. In-depth interviews were conducted with six health extension workers and 30 women who were either pregnant or who delivered in the past 6 months. Six subthemes emerged explaining the causes of neonatal danger signs. The causes varied from danger sign to danger sign and from person to person. Most of the perceived causes of danger signs in neonates do not align with the current biomedical science. Causal assumptions and perceived seriousness of danger signs influenced treatment practices and preferences. Four subthemes also emerged for treatment practices and preferences. In some cases, respondents indicated that non-biomedical sources of treatment were superior in outcome compared with biomedical treatment options. Unsatisfactory outcomes were mentioned as major reasons to opt for treatments from non-biomedical sources. Religious and cultural reasons were reported to be major impediments for treatment seeking for newborn danger signs. There is an urgent need to introduce or expand locally modified program interventions, such as community-based newborn care, to educate the community on the causes of neonatal danger signs and the need for prompt care seeking from qualified providers.
Un acercamiento al enfoque interseccional de las opresiones: liberar los monstruos que intersectan
Authors: Hernández Domínguez Myriam
Published: April 2018

La relevancia de la interseccionalidad en los estudios de género parece necesitar seguir siendo acentuada en un contexto de oda neoliberal, auge de los fascismos y sus consecuencias racistas, sexistas, xenófobas, clasistas o heternormativas, En este marco, recuperar textos de referencia en los estudios feministas interseccionales son herramientas claves para comprenderlo sino para liberar la mirada hacia las problemáticas emergentes y vinculantes con la ecología, economía o la guerra. En este sentido, Gloria Anzaldúa, Iris Marion Young, Nancy Fraser, Uma Narayan o Judith Butler son las claves de bóveda para trazar un esquema que haga florecer una mirada crítica y desafiante con las distintas opresiones.

El propósito de este artículo es, textos en mano, analizar los diferentes vínculos entre intersecciones con el fin no solo de dar luz al pensamiento de las citadas autoras, sino hacerlo desembocar en diversas reflexiones que prendan la mirada crítica.
Los exergames como alternativa para la gamificación de las actividades curriculares de los nativos digitales
Authors: Juca Maldonado Fernando
Published: April 2018

No se puede pretender continuar educando a los estudiantes del siglo XXI con metodologías del siglo XX, se debe aprovechar que educamos a nativos digitales. Como una tecnología emergente en el área de educación tenemos a los juegos serios, en los cuales se encuentran los denominados exergames, videojuegos para el ejercicio. A través de estos juegos, se pretende estimular la actividad física usando ambientes interactivos que permitan una experiencia inmersiva, que pueda simular la sensación de la presencialidad. Los exergames educativos combinan elementos de videojuegos (que incluyen desafíos físicos), con juegos de aprendizaje (que son cognitivamente confiables), a través de uso de dispositivos móviles, realidad aumentada y aplicaciones se puede planificar actividades exergames, que permitan actividad física, utilice metodología de juegos y que a la vez permita un método alternativo y complementario en el proceso de enseñanza – aprendizaje. La presente investigación muestra los resultados obtenidos de una actividad que implica exergames con los estudiantes del primer semestre de la Universidad Metropolitana mientras rendían su examen; los resultados obtenidos permiten avizorar la efectividad de gamificar actividades no lúdicas en la educación con efectos positivos. 
The study of the solidarization of the wage system. The experience of the European Union
Authors: Hrynevych Oksana Volodymyrivna , Goncharenko Oleksii Sergiyovych
Published: April 2018

El artículo está dedicado a la investigación de los aspectos más importantes de la economía solidaria, la comprobación de la conveniencia de implementar los principios de la remuneración laboral solidaria, ya que son fundamentales para el desarrollo de una política social solidaria dentro de la economía nacional. En el curso del estudio se consideraron los principios de "política salarial solidaria", indicadores de movilidad laboral, crecimiento salarial, costos salariales, empleo de la población no discapacitada, influyendo en la solidaridad del sistema salarial por el ejemplo de los países la Unión Europea, así como el sistema orientado a la solidaridad de la organización del cálculo del salario. En el artículo se consideró la relevancia de una economía solidaria como una actividad económica organizada para el desarrollo sostenible individual y colectivo.
I’m good, I do not say either very good or excellent! The notion of achievement and obstacle in women teachers of science and technology in five Peruvian universities
Authors: Rodriguez Navia Alizon , Ruíz Bravo Patricia , Reyna Diaz Brenda
Published: April 2018

El presente artículo analiza los logros y obstáculos que un grupo de mujeres docentes de ciencias e ingeniería de cinco universidades púbicas del Perú1 han enfrentado a lo largo de su trayectoria profesional y académica. La información analizada procede de una encuesta estandarizada, 32 entrevistas a mujeres docentes y 2 grupos focales. Los resultados obtenidos dan cuenta que la noción de logro está íntimamente asociada con la superación de un conjunto de obstáculos de orden estructural, institucional, y personal.
Equidad para América Latina. Nuevos contextos de cambio
Authors: Morales García Erwin A.
Published: April 2018

América Latina tiene desigualdad desde el nombre, México, Brasil, Colombia, Argentina aun siendo países en desarrollo consagrados tienen igual o más desigualdad que países como Perú, Panamá, Haití, Costa Rica, motivo por el que estrategias realizadas desde los años cincuenta para reducir la brecha de desigualdad de los países de Latinoamérica, hoy día es una realidad. El documento plantea a manera de historia algunas estrategias que se emprendieron para disminuir la desigualdad y además se proponen algunas herramientas que beneficien el camino de la equidad
Impulsando el protagonismo de las mujeres en el proceso de paz de Colombia
Authors: Garrido López Julia , Vidal Hernandis Consuelo
Published: April 2018

En el presente artículo se presentan las líneas de trabajo que la ONGD Atelier ha desarrollado con el fin de visibilizar el papel de las mujeres y las organizaciones de mujeres de Colombia en la construcción de paz del país. En estos momentos, en los que Colombia avanza en su proceso de paz, las iniciativas de participación emprendidas por organizaciones de mujeres pueden tener una importancia fundamental para lograr una paz con justicia social y de género. Así mismo, consideramos que el proceso de paz de Colombia debe entenderse como un Bien Público Mundial, en el que la comunidad internacional ha de realizar un trabajo de acompañamiento y contribuir a su implementación.