Adaptive Workforces: An Investigation into the Gig Economy’s Influence on SME Employment Trends and Strategies

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Thembelani Mlilo, Shepherd Dhliwayo, Victoria Adekomaya AbstractThis research article conducts a meticulous Systematic Literature Review (SLR) on the influence of the gig economy on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), analysing 258 papers. It demonstrates that...

Optimising Project Management for SMEs in Infrastructure Development: A Hybrid Approach and Practical Recommendations.

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Ayanda Sibiya, Johan Jordaan AbstractIntroduction: South Africa’s economic growth and development rely heavily on infrastructure development projects the government prioritises. However, this sector’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often...

Systemic Risk in The South African Banking System: Does Size Matter?

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

John-Baptiste Mabejane AbstractThis study analyses systemic risk in the South African banking industry. It examines the role of bank size in determining whether a bank is a liquidity shock transmitter or receiver in the banking network. The study finds Standard Bank...

Investigating the Effects of Adopting 4IR Technologies in South African Retail Industry to Enhance Business Competitive Advantage

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Sefeoluwa Oluwarotimi Badaru, Tandiswa Ngxukumeshe, Jobo Dubihlela AbstractThis paper investigates the effects of adopting Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies in South African retail industry with the aim of enhancing business competitive advantage. The...

Middle-Income Black South African Professionals’ Intention to Seek Financial Planning Assistance

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Sinaye Akhumzi Mtimba AbstractGlobally, the middle-income household has been the fastest growing segment in the market for financial advice. This trend has been reflected in South Africa, as seen by an increase in the black middle-class population but despite that it...

The Making of a Management Mastermind: The Career Development of Peter Drucker

by admin_ibc | Sep 16, 2024 | Business Management

Roelf van Niekerk, Bridget de Villiers, Yolandi-Eloïse Fontaine AbstractPeter Drucker (1909-2005), an Austrian-American writer, consultant, academic and mentor has been described as the founder of modern business management and the world’s most influential and...