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Rural-urban migration and the well-being of the migrant-sending households: An impact evaluation study 农村-城市迁移与移民派遣家庭的福祉:影响评价研究
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-04-29 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4120
Gracious Nyoni, Umakrishnan Kollamparambil
Background: Rural-urban migration is largely depicted as a household survival strategy, yet rigorous quantitative studies to uncover its impact on the sending households is rare.Aim: The study aims to assess the causal impacts of rural-urban migration on sending households’ economic and subjective well-being (SWB).Setting: The context of the analysis is South African rural-urban migration using the National Income Dynamics Study panel data.Methods: A range of methods are used to increase the consistency and precision of estimates, namely: Ordinary Least Squares, Fixed Effects, Difference in Differences, Difference in Differences with Propensity Score Matching and Difference in Differences with instrumental variables, controlling for pertinent issues such as fixed effects, self-selection and endogeneity.Results: Our econometric analysis reveals a positive correlation between migration and the SWB of the sending household. This effect can be attributed to a range of factors discussed in the study, one of which is the positive association observed between the migration of a household member and the origin household’s economic well-being. This upswing in economic well-being is captured by increasing the sending household’s monthly income per capita and increased remittance inflows.Conclusion: From our analysis, we can infer that the improvement in economic well-being offsets the psychological effects of separation, thus leading to the enhanced SWB of the migrant-sending households in South Africa.
背景:城乡迁移在很大程度上被描述为一种家庭生存策略,但很少有严谨的定量研究揭示其对迁出家庭的影响。目的:本研究旨在评估城乡迁移对移民家庭经济和主观幸福感的因果影响。背景:分析的背景是南非农村-城市移民,使用国民收入动态研究小组数据。方法:为了提高估计的一致性和精度,采用了一系列方法,即:普通最小二乘法、固定效应、差异之差、倾向得分匹配的差异之差和工具变量的差异之差,控制了固定效应、自我选择和内生性等相关问题。结果:我们的计量经济学分析显示迁移与迁出家庭的幸福感之间存在正相关关系。这种影响可以归因于研究中讨论的一系列因素,其中之一是观察到的家庭成员迁移与原籍家庭经济福利之间的正相关关系。这种经济福利的上升体现在汇款家庭人均月收入的增加和汇款流入的增加上。结论:从我们的分析中,我们可以推断,经济福利的改善抵消了分离的心理影响,从而导致南非移民派遣家庭的幸福感增强。
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The entrepreneurial intention-action gap and contextual factors: Towards a conceptual model 创业意向-行动差距与情境因素:一个概念模型
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-04-26 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4232
P. Roos, Melodi Botha
Background: Previous work on entrepreneurial intention suggests that intention does not necessarily lead to entrepreneurial action; this is referred to in the literature as the entrepreneurial intention-action gap. Current entrepreneurship literature has focused on this gap and how it occurs, but limited work focuses on the contextual factors, such as self-identity, family, and formal institutions, and their influence on the entrepreneurial intention-action gap.Aim: To determine the influence contextual factors may have on an entrepreneur’s ability to overcome the entrepreneurial intention-action gap; therefore, an inductive conceptual model is developed that encompasses these influences.Setting: This qualitative study was conducted with ten agri-entrepreneurs from different agricultural organisations in South Africa.Methods: Semi-structured interviews, with a reverse-flow approach, were conducted telephonically with participants. The study employed a generic qualitative research design and Atlas.ti was used to conduct thematic analysis to identify and analyse patterns (themes) that emerged from interviews with respondents.Results: The study inductively develops a conceptual model that could be empirically tested in future research to determine whether this model can be used to bridge the entrepreneurial intention-action gap. This model may be applicable not only to the agriculture sector but also to other industries.Conclusion: New knowledge regarding self-identity factors emerged from the findings. The article also supports existing literature by suggesting that family members have an influence on an individual’s success in becoming an entrepreneur. Finally, the unique dynamics of formal institutions in South Africa are presented and a contribution is made by shedding light on how entrepreneurs and formal institutions should collaborate to bridge the entrepreneurial intention-action gap.
背景:以往关于创业意向的研究表明,意向并不一定会导致创业行为;这在文献中被称为企业家意图-行动差距。目前的创业文献关注的是这种差距及其发生方式,但有限的工作集中在背景因素上,如自我认同、家庭和正式制度,以及它们对创业意图-行动差距的影响。目的:确定情境因素对企业家克服创业意向-行动差距能力的影响;因此,一个归纳概念模型被开发,包括这些影响。背景:这项定性研究是对来自南非不同农业组织的十位农业企业家进行的。方法:采用逆向流程的半结构化访谈,对参与者进行电话访谈。本研究采用一般定性研究设计和地图集。Ti用于进行主题分析,以识别和分析从受访者访谈中出现的模式(主题)。结果:本研究归纳发展了一个概念模型,未来的研究可以对该模型进行实证检验,以确定该模型是否可以用于弥合企业家意向-行动差距。这一模式不仅适用于农业部门,也适用于其他行业。结论:研究结果揭示了关于自我认同因素的新知识。这篇文章还支持了现有的文献,表明家庭成员对个人成为企业家的成功有影响。最后,介绍了南非正规机构的独特动态,并通过阐明企业家和正规机构应如何合作以弥合企业家意图-行动差距作出了贡献。
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Fiscal multipliers in South Africa after the global financial crisis
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-03-31 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4191
Theo Janse van Rensburg, S. De Jager, K. Makrelov
Background: South Africa’s fiscal position has deteriorated considerably over the last 10 years, with debt levels reaching historical highs in the post-apartheid period. National Treasury’s intentions for fiscal consolidation have again drawn attention to the fiscal multiplier literature.Aim: The aim in the study is to calculate the size of fiscal expenditure multipliers over the period 2009 to 2019, taking into account the specific economic conditions and the funding choices of government.Setting: In the study fiscal policy is considered at a time when the debt to gross domestic product (GDP) ratio was rising rapidly.Methods: We use an econometric model to calculate the fiscal multipliers over the past decade. Our estimates take account of the specific fiscal conditions for each year, in particular the changing relationship between debt and the sovereign risk premia as well as the impact of tax increases.Results: The model suggests that the fiscal multiplier declined from 1.5 in 2010 to around zero in 2019 as the debt levels became progressively more unsustainable and large tax increases muted the aggregate demand effects from higher government expenditure.Conclusion: The low fiscal multipliers suggest that fiscal consolidation will be less costly in terms of growth forgone than generally perceived.JEL classification: C50, E62, H62, H63
背景:南非的财政状况在过去10年里严重恶化,债务水平在后种族隔离时期达到历史最高水平。国家财政部财政整顿的意图再次引起了人们对财政乘数文献的关注。目的:本研究的目的是在考虑到具体的经济条件和政府的融资选择的情况下,计算2009年至2019年财政支出乘数的大小。背景:在本研究中,财政政策是在债务占国内生产总值(GDP)的比例迅速上升的时候考虑的。方法:采用计量经济模型计算过去十年的财政乘数。我们的估计考虑了每年的具体财政状况,特别是债务与主权风险溢价之间不断变化的关系,以及增税的影响。结果:该模型表明,财政乘数从2010年的1.5下降到2019年的零左右,因为债务水平变得越来越不可持续,大幅增税抵消了政府支出增加对总需求的影响。结论:较低的财政乘数表明,就放弃增长而言,财政整顿的成本将低于普遍认为的水平。JEL分类:C50, E62, H62, H63
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引用次数: 5
Goals and benefits of digital transformation projects: Insights into project selection criteria 数字化转型项目的目标和收益:对项目选择标准的洞察
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-02-28 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4158
W. Gertzen, E. Van der Lingen, H. Steyn
Background: Digital transformation (DT) is an increasingly relevant concept for businesses to remain competitive. As DT projects are disruptive to an organisation and are significantly different from traditional information technology projects, it is important to understand the value that specific DT projects will bring to an organisation before they are implemented, so that DT project portfolios can be optimally managed. Aim: This study aims to determine the key goals and benefits of DT projects, as well as the selection criteria for DT projects in South African businesses. The study also explores the most influential technologies for driving the implementation of DT projects. Setting: South Africa is an emerging economy. The study was performed in the initial phases of nationwide lockdown owing to COVID-19. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 11 leaders from South African businesses of varying sizes, but all in significant local markets. Content analysis using CAQDAS was used to analyse the primary data, using both inductive and deductive coding methods. Results: South African businesses use a combination of financial and non-financial project selection criteria across four main goals and benefit categories: customer experience, operational efficiency, business culture, and traditional project evaluation. The fifth proposed goal (new business models) was not used to evaluate DT projects. The most influential technologies that drive the selection of DT projects were data-related, such as data storage, data processing, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making. Conclusion: Companies in South Africa can use traditional project evaluation criteria together with several new criteria to determine the value of DT projects more holistically. This study also suggests several key practical takeaways for businesses that are aspiring to implement their own DT projects. © 2022. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS.
背景:数字化转型(DT)是一个与企业保持竞争力越来越相关的概念。由于DT项目对组织具有破坏性,并且与传统的信息技术项目有很大不同,因此在实施之前了解具体的DT项目将为组织带来的价值是很重要的,这样才能对DT项目组合进行最佳管理。目的:本研究旨在确定DT项目的关键目标和效益,以及南非企业DT项目的选择标准。该研究还探讨了推动DT项目实施的最具影响力的技术。背景:南非是一个新兴经济体。这项研究是在因COVID-19而全国封锁的初始阶段进行的。方法:对来自南非不同规模企业的11位领导人进行了半结构化访谈,但都在重要的当地市场。采用CAQDAS进行内容分析,采用归纳编码和演绎编码两种方法对原始数据进行分析。结果:南非企业在四个主要目标和效益类别中结合使用金融和非金融项目选择标准:客户体验、运营效率、企业文化和传统项目评估。第五个提议的目标(新业务模型)没有用于评估DT项目。推动DT项目选择的最具影响力的技术是与数据相关的技术,如数据存储、数据处理、机器学习和数据驱动决策。结论:南非的公司可以使用传统的项目评估标准和几个新的标准来更全面地确定DT项目的价值。这项研究还为那些渴望实施自己的DT项目的企业提出了几个关键的实用建议。©2022。作者。被许可方:小岛屿国家联盟。
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引用次数: 4
A proposed risk framework as a tool for sustainability for the South African wine industry 建议的风险框架作为南非葡萄酒行业可持续发展的工具
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-02-28 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4235
M. J. Naude, R. T. Naudé
Sustainability can be defined as the survival of a business, requiring the successful integration of economic, social and environmental aspects. Sustainability is likely to be achieved by a business that manages and integrates economic principles (maximising welfare and improving efficiency), and social (equity principles) and environmental strategies (conservation of resources) (Arnold 2017; Rauter, Perl-Vorbach & Baumgartner 2017; Schaltegger, Lüdeke-Freund & Hansen 2012). Many businesses, including the wine industry, face significant challenges in tackling global warming, protecting ecological support structures, conserving energy and resources, and sustaining functioning societies (Arnold 2018; Santini, Cavicchi & Casini 2013). Thus, unsustainable management decisions and the neglect of social and environmental issues will prevent businesses from improving in terms of sustainability (Arnold 2017; Schaltegger et al. 2012).
可持续性可以定义为企业的生存,需要经济、社会和环境方面的成功整合。可持续发展很可能通过管理和整合经济原则(最大化福利和提高效率),社会(公平原则)和环境战略(保护资源)的企业来实现(Arnold 2017;劳特,波尔-沃巴赫&鲍姆加特纳2017;Schaltegger, l deke- freund & Hansen 2012)。许多企业,包括葡萄酒行业,在应对全球变暖、保护生态支持结构、节约能源和资源以及维持社会功能方面面临着重大挑战(Arnold 2018;Santini, Cavicchi & Casini 2013)。因此,不可持续的管理决策以及对社会和环境问题的忽视将阻碍企业在可持续性方面的改善(Arnold 2017;Schaltegger et al. 2012)。
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The significance of an employee value proposition in the retention of teachers at selected South African private schools 在选定的南非私立学校保留教师的员工价值主张的意义
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-02-23 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4358
K. Swanepoel, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe
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引用次数: 5
A proposed leadership skills development model for African FMCG business-networks: Super-Cube® 非洲快速消费品商业网络的领导技能发展模式:Super-Cube®
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-01-24 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4303
C. Muller, Theuns G. Pelser
Optimism about Africa’s prospects remains widespread and decisive throughout the region (Chironga, Desvaux & Leke 2018). Africa offers significant opportunities for development to global and local businesses. However, with the continent’s complexities, success is not certain: considered strategies are required to transform Africa’s future growth opportunities into beneficial and sustainable organisations. Such plans must comprise a thorough approach to its geographical mark, novelty to tackle Africans’ unmet requirements, the development of solutions that create resilience in business operations and taking confident and innovative moves to develop the necessary leadership skills amongst local talent.
对非洲前景的乐观情绪在整个地区仍然普遍存在,并具有决定性(Chironga, Desvaux & Leke 2018)。非洲为全球和当地企业提供了重要的发展机会。然而,由于非洲大陆的复杂性,成功并不确定:将非洲未来的增长机会转化为有益和可持续的组织需要深思熟虑的战略。这样的计划必须包括对其地理标志的彻底方法,解决非洲人未满足的需求的新颖性,在商业运营中创造弹性的解决方案的发展,以及采取自信和创新的举措,在当地人才中培养必要的领导技能。
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引用次数: 5
The impact of Kaizen: Assessing the intensive Kaizen training of auto-parts suppliers in South Africa 改善的影响:对南非汽车零部件供应商强化改善培训的评估
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2022-01-18 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v25i1.4093
K. Otsuka, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi
Background: There has been a growing recognition that the most critical missing factor impeding the growth and productivity of manufacturing enterprises in developing countries is entrepreneurs with strong managerial abilities. As Kaizen requires strong communication and cooperation between managers and shop-floor workers, social cohesion between them seems to be a prerequisite for its successful implementation.Aim: The question arises whether Kaizen can improve efficiency in management in a place like South Africa, a country marked by serious ethnic divisions. Therefore, the aim in this study is to assess the impact of an intensive Kaizen training programme in South Africa.Setting: So an intensive Kaizen training programme was implemented at eight randomly selected automotive parts-suppliers in the three key automotive regions in South Africa from 2016 to 2019.Method: A combination of a standard survey questionnaire and informal interviews was used to collect the production and management data. Given our relatively small sample size, the analysis is descriptive in nature.Results: Evidence shows that Kaizen, a Japanese management system, is indeed effective in improving the performance of enterprises in developing countries.Conclusion: The Kaizen method proves to be so successful in improving efficiency in South Africa that it justifies scaling up such a training programme in the future.
背景:人们日益认识到,阻碍发展中国家制造企业增长和提高生产率的最关键的缺失因素是具有强大管理能力的企业家。由于改善需要管理者和车间工人之间强有力的沟通和合作,因此他们之间的社会凝聚力似乎是其成功实施的先决条件。目的:在南非这样一个种族分裂严重的国家,Kaizen是否能提高管理效率的问题出现了。因此,本研究的目的是评估南非强化改善培训方案的影响。背景:因此,在2016年至2019年期间,我们在南非三个主要汽车区域随机选择了8家汽车零部件供应商,实施了强化改善培训计划。方法:采用标准调查问卷和非正式访谈相结合的方法收集生产经营资料。考虑到我们相对较小的样本量,分析本质上是描述性的。结果:证据表明,日本的改善管理体系在改善发展中国家企业绩效方面确实有效。结论:改善方法在提高南非的效率方面证明是如此成功,因此有理由在未来扩大这种培训计划。
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引用次数: 8
Table of Contents Vol 24, No 1 (2021) 目录第24卷第1期(2021年)
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2021-12-30 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v24i1.4486
Editorial Office
No abstract available.
没有摘要。
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引用次数: 0
International patent applications and innovation in South Africa 南非的国际专利申请和创新
IF 1.1 4区 管理学 Q3 ECONOMICS Pub Date : 2021-12-17 DOI: 10.4102/sajems.v24i1.4146
U. Schmoch, A. Pouris
Background: Experts recommend support to patents for stimulating innovation. Also, the South African government supports patents, in particular, international patents. In this paper it is examined how this strategy can be designed to successfully trigger economic progress.Aim: The present South African activities in patents are investigated in this paper and areas identified where an intensification of patenting looks promising for economic progress.Setting: The patent activities since 1985 are analysed and compared to the annual export–import balance from 2009 to 2018, in order to identify starting points for improving economic structures. The data are linked to current suggestions to the National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI) for future technologies.Methods: The analysis of patents is performed, using the international patent database PATSTAT, as well as the analysis of the export–import balance at the WITS database of the World Bank.Results: The patent analysis reveals a low level of South African domestic patents, with a focus on less complex goods and a stagnation period of 35 years. The data on the export – import balance show negative figures for consumer goods and even more so for capital goods.Conclusion: Economic progress can be accelerated by stimulating patent and economic activities to produce more complex consumer and capital goods. However, it may be necessary to focus on certain areas at the beginning in order to achieve a sufficient critical mass of competence and international competitiveness. In any case, the support of patents is only successful when it is closely linked to a strategy regarding technology.
背景:专家建议支持专利以刺激创新。此外,南非政府支持专利,特别是国际专利。在本文中,研究了如何设计这一战略以成功地触发经济进步。目的:本文调查了目前南非在专利方面的活动,并确定了在哪些领域加强专利申请有望促进经济进步。背景:分析1985年以来的专利活动,并将其与2009年至2018年的年度进出口平衡进行比较,以确定改善经济结构的起点。这些数据与目前向国家创新咨询委员会(NACI)提出的未来技术建议有关。方法:利用国际专利数据库PATSTAT和世界银行WITS数据库的进出口平衡数据进行专利分析。结果:专利分析显示,南非国内专利水平较低,重点是不太复杂的商品,停滞期为35年。有关进出口差额的数据显示,消费品出现负增长,资本品的负增长更甚。结论:经济进步可以通过刺激专利和经济活动来生产更复杂的消费品和资本品来加速。但是,可能有必要在一开始就把重点放在某些领域,以便在能力和国际竞争力方面达到足够的临界质量。无论如何,专利的支持只有在与技术战略紧密联系在一起时才会成功。
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