These stores are mainly in South Africa, but also in Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Kenya, Bahrain, Dubai, Mauritius, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and United States of America. 30,865 staff are employed in its trading divisions, as well as its property, finance and technology companies. Community or uMphakathi is the word which best describes the concept of a human system in which the participants, the stakeholders, share the benefits of true companionship, which are largely emotional, and the opportunity such a system offers to create economic value for all - real wealth. Interdependent entities or individuals recognise that they can benefit substantially by acting together and using the uniqueness of each, more than they can independently. A man is not a man except in the context of others.
Leadership occurs when willing, pro-active and trusting followership is earned.
Effectiveness means close to full potential in a balanced, sustainable manner, whereupon it casts a very substantial seriti - it has an aura. Principles are immutable codes of conduct by which we are wise to live. Synergistic describes the enhanced outcomes which occur when unique differences attract and complement one another to their mutual benefit.