July 2007

Critical review of literature on workforce diversity

  Workforce diversity is a primary concern for most of the businesses. Today’s organisations need to recognise and manage workforce diversity effectively. Many articles have been written on this topic but there is no specific definition of workforce diversity. The main purpose of this article is to review the literature of workforce diversity. What is workforce diversity? What are the benefits of...

Author(s): Ongori Henry and Agolla J. Evans

July 2007

Technical efficiency and regional market integration of cross-border bean marketing in western Kenya and eastern Uganda

  This study was conducted to assess the status of cross-border bean marketing patterns in the border districts of Kenya and Uganda. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume crop in East and Central Africa, providing protein, calories and cash income for rural households.  Smallholder farmers in Kenya and Uganda have adopted improved bean varieties. However, the demand for common...

Author(s): L. W. Mauyo, J. R. Okalebo, R. A. Kirkby, R. Buruchara, M. Ugen, C.T. Mengist, V.E. Anjichi and R.O. Musebe 

July 2007

Why are so many managers not “managing?”

  This research investigates whether lack of managerial skills of small business owners is the main cause of business failure in South Africa.  It is evident from the conducted research that small business owners lack certain managerial skill such as financial management, marketing and human managerial skills to operate their businesses successfully. The research findings confirmed that entrepreneurs...

Author(s): Louise van Scheers and Simon Radipere

July 2007

Technical efficiency and regional market integration of cross-border bean marketing in western Kenya and eastern Uganda

  This study was conducted to assess the status of cross-border bean marketing patterns in the border districts of Kenya and Uganda. Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important legume crop in East and Central Africa, providing protein, calories and cash income for rural households.  Smallholder farmers in Kenya and Uganda have adopted improved bean varieties. However, the demand for common...

Author(s): L. W. Mauyo, J. R. Okalebo, R. A. Kirkby, R. Buruchara, M. Ugen, C.T. Mengist, V.E. Anjichi and R.O. Musebe 

July 2007

The effect of consumer price knowledge and gender on retail marketing strategy

  Secondary research shows that consumer price knowledge and gender has an effect on retail management strategy. Consumer knowledge and expertise of industries prices, products and store location add to the ease at which consumers are able to cherry pick. Consumers are informed of discounted prices on products as well as the product assortment of a particular store, through marketing and store promotions....

Author(s): Louise van Scheers and M C Cant

July 2007

The effect of consumer price knowledge and gender on retail marketing strategy

  Secondary research shows that consumer price knowledge and gender has an effect on retail management strategy. Consumer knowledge and expertise of industries prices, products and store location add to the ease at which consumers are able to cherry pick. Consumers are informed of discounted prices on products as well as the product assortment of a particular store, through marketing and store promotions....

Author(s): Louise van Scheers and M C Cant