• The internal workplace mechanism : a tool to resolve unfair labour practices within the workplace 

  Rasivhetshele, A. M.; Mey, M.; Agherdien, N. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2020)

  The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) provides for the legal framework for dispute resolution. The Act encourages employers to resolve labour issues as soon as possible within the workplace, but the internal workplace ...
• Assessing the implication of local economic development initiatives on job creation in South Africa : a case of Polokwane Local Municipality 

  Mashabela, C. M. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2020)

  The purpose of the paper is to assess the implication of Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives on job creation in South Africa. The aim of this paper is to determine the extent in which LED initiatives are effective ...
• Application of Mintzberg's managerial roles by academic leaders at higher education institutions in South Africa : the case of North-West University 

  Saah, P.; Schutte, N.; Du Plessis, Y. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2020)

  Academic leaders at higher education institutions in South Africa are applying various management principles to be effective in performing their duties as managers. It is imperative for these academic leaders to apply ...
• An assessment of private security sector adherence to Botswana employment law 

  Tshukudu, T. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives (IPADA), 2020)

  This paper seeks to evaluate and analyse the non-adherence of Private Security Companies (PSC's) to Botswana employment laws and further establish the underlying factors causing this deviance. The performance of the ...
• State-owned enterprise bailouts on economic growth : a case on South African Airways 

  Tleane, K. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  This paper reports on the effects of bailouts on crippling South African economic growth. South African Airways has been receiving endless bailouts since 1999 without becoming sustainable and economically efficient. Just ...
• Analysing the relationship between South African mayors and municipal officials : a case of the Western Cape 

  Theletsane, K. I. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  Politics within municipalities are a cause for concern. They have a major impact on service delivery. Municipal administration is continuously influenced by politics. The relationship between mayors and municipal officials ...
• Innovative management in the public service : towards service delivery imperatives 

  Shipalana, M. L. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  It is broadly conceded that management function as an element of innovative management, is viewed as playing a vital role in the management of systems and processes while, leadership focuses on strategic direction for ...
• Application of Mintzberg's managerial roles by academic leaders at Higher Education Institutions in South Africa : the case of North-West University 

  Saah, P.; Schutte, N.; du Plessis, Y. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  Academic leaders at higher education institutions in South Africa are applying various management principles to be effective in performing their duties as managers. It is imperative for these academic leaders to apply ...
• The internal workplace mechanism : a tool to resolve unfair labour practices within the workplace 

  Rasivhetshele, A. M.; Mey, M.; Agherdien, N. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) provides for the legal framework for dispute resolution. The Act encourages employers to resolve labour issues as soon as possible within the workplace, but the internal workplace ...
• Intrapreneurship practices in local government to improve service delivery 

  Ntoyanto-Tyatyantsi, N.; Ceki, B. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  Local government is facing service delivery challenges; this demands application of intrapreneurship practices. This study investigated the intrapreneurship practices at local government and recommended practices to improve ...
• Contribution of digitalisation for agriculture (D4Ag) in food security information system to enhance public participation 

  Mzini, L. B. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  This paper is based on the context of food security governance in the digital age. The paper forms part of the study (thesis) conducted by the author which evaluated the "impact of public participation of community food ...
• The evolution and forms of decentralisation in Zimbabwe : experiences from post-independence era, 1980 to 2019 

  Musekiwa, N. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  This paper provides an overview of the political and administrative journey taken towards implementing decentralisation in local government context in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980 to 2019. This paper identifies the ...
• Factors contributing to poor service delivery in South African rural communities 

  Moloto, A. N.; Mkhomazi, S. S.; Worku, Z. (Annual International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives, 2020)

  The lives of the South Africans citizens in most rural communities are currently being impacted by the poor level of services delivery. South Africa has been a democratic country since 1994, however, after 26 years of ...
• The extermination of ethical decorum within local government in South Africa : is it a total fiasco? 

  Mashilo, M. T.; Selelo, M. E. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  This paper investigates the death of ethical integrity within the local government. In that, the purpose of the paper is to vigorously critique the weakening ethical behaviour in local government. The paper derives its ...
• Assessing the implication of local economic development initiatives on job creation in South Africa : a case of Polokwane Local Municipality 

  Mashabela, C. M. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  The purpose of the paper is to assess the implication of Local Economic Development (LED) initiatives on job creation in South Africa. The aim of this paper is to determine the extent in which LED initiatives are effective ...
• Infusing Ubuntu as a principle towards improving social development : a social work perspective 

  Mabasa, M. A. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  The South African government has adopted services standards access, courtesy, information, openness and transparency, redress and value for money as principles of accelerating service delivery. Yet "Ubuntu" is an African ...
• Revitalisation of women's skills in the public sector : a view into the 4th Industrial Revolution 

  Kanjere, M. M. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  The 4th Industrial Revolution has challenged organisations and governments to relook into their skills and to adjust accordingly. Various industrialisations have had a different impact on both men and women, with most women ...
• Categories of public policies : a contemporary post-colonial and post-apartheid South African perspective 

  Gumede, N. (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  South Africa experienced apartheid and colonialism, like many countries in the world, and after attainment of independence retained its colonial and apartheid name unlike most former colonies. Perhaps that category of ...
• Mobile communication tools in the management and governance of institutions of higher learning in South Africa 

  Dzaga, T. V (International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternative (IPADA), 2020)

  This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mobile communication tools in the management and governance of institutions of higher learning in South Africa. A sample of 523 participants was chosen to fully represent ...
• Broad–Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) as a competitive advantage in conducting business in South Africa 

  Chauke, K. R (Annual International Conference on Public Administration and Development Alternatives, 2020)

  Government develop policies and promulgate laws that are aimed at promoting economic growth initiatives and help the growth of companies or enterprises. When government policies are implemented effectively, they determine ...

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