Research limitations/implications ‐ The case study demonstrates that businesses can remain profitable, while at the same time protecting the natural environment and striving for sustainable business practices. Practical implications ‐ This example demonstrates how government influence, institutional mechanisms ...
During Apartheid, economic incentives were provided by the national government to encour- age the establishment of white-owned businesses and job creation in the QwaQwa homeland (see Chap. 2, Marais). The city was a bureaucratic and administrative centre, with adequate investment in services, ...
Gone are the days of sustainability as a mere catchphrase and irresponsible business practices as the norm. Small businesses across the globe are adopting sustainable business practices that are providing them with a real competitive edge. From changing business processes to greener alternatives, to de...
The second step is to ensure that all small businesses are well embedded in open business network relationships in order to enable them to search and obtain resources that they do not possess. By doing this an opportunity-driven approach is adopted that may lead to competitive advantages...
In recent years, under the framework of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and the Belt and Road Initiative, more and more Chinese companies have developed partnerships and collaborated with African governments and businesses to develop renewable energy projects, ranging from hydro- and wi...
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Sustainability is important in the retail industry because it allows businesses to protect the natural environment, reduce their energy and water usage, and provide better working conditions for their employees. It also helps retailers protect their resources and save money by reducing waste and using...
Design/methodology/approachThis paper presents the findings of a narrative inquiry conducted in 2016 on an expert panel of talent managers in businesses based in South Africa.FindingsThe focus of the inquiry was the challenges in talent currently faced by South African businesses and what possible ...
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For example, the government has not taken renewables seriously enough to include them in the power grid. This has largely limited the use of renewable energy to private homes and businesses. Coal-fired electricity from the country's power utility, Eskom, is still cheaper for households than leav...