http://hdl.handle.net/10386/10 2013-05-20T05:04:42Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/841 Title: Towards an effective and efficient financial management system at Bankuna High School of the Department of Education in the Limpopo Province Authors: Gana, Clifford Velapi Abstract: This research has attempted to investigate whether there were proper financial controls at Bankuna High School of the Ritavi Circuit in the Tzaneen Area of the Limpopo Province of the Republic of South Africa. The researcher has, after an extensive evaluation of data arrived at some conclusions and he had made a few recommendations. The researcher is of the belief that the results of this research can be applied in most former historically disadvantaged African schools. Also this study can help Provincial Departments of Education in their future training on Financial Management for poor African schools. Description: Thesis (MPA) --University of Limpopo, 2005 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/840 Title: An integrated approach to strategy implementation in the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport Authors: Boshielo, Paulina Shela Polly Abstract: This research report is based on an integrated approach to strategy implementation in the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport. The purpose of this research was to investigate which factors are key in the implementation of strategies and how can they be integrated to achieve the stated goals of the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport. This report included both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The major finding of the study was that there are four key drivers of strategy implementation. These key drivers are management and leadership, organizational culture, organizational structure and organizational processes/systems. The integration of these key drivers is essential for the implementation of strategy, leading to improved service delivery to various stakeholders. The report concludes that in order to approach strategy implementation in an integrated manner, the following should take place: (1) managers who are responsible for strategy implementation should also be involved in strategy formulation processes; (2) organizational culture should be changed to create a conducive environment for the managers to be motivated; (3) leadership and management should guide the vision and mission; (4) organizational processes/systems should be coordinated and integrated for efficiency and effectiveness Description: Thesis (M.A. (Business administration)) University of Limpopo, 2008 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/835 Title: The efficacy of the School Governing Bodies in the governance of school finances in Tsimanyane Circuit, Limpopo Province Authors: Bapela, Tshoane Jimmy Abstract: The School Governing Body as the executive authority of every school has the role to govern the finance of the school efficiently, effectively and economically. It has to formulate financial policy and understand financial legislation framework in particular Public Finance Management Act, 1999, Procurement Policy and South African School Act, 1996. The problem in this study is to investigate the skills of the School Governing Body in the handling of school finances, its ability to formulate and implement school base financial policies and its implementation of South African Schools Act, 1996 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999. Description: Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2012 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/831 Title: Water supply services in Greater Tzaneen Municipality : A case study of Lenyenye Township Authors: Letsoalo, Masilo Simon Abstract: The aim of the envisaged study is to investigate the water supply services in Lenyenye Township, in Greater Tzaneen Municipality and to derive suggestions and recommendations for improvement based on the objectives decomposed into the following: To review the extent and the magnitude of Water Supply problems and to identify, analyze the underlying causes of the water supply problems because the basic infrastructure provision of water supply is very poor and dismal across the area. Water serves as a basic need to which everybody has the right to access, be it for consumption or irrigation this service is, unfortunately, disrupted by many factors. The findings in the study for poor water supply emanate from many common causal factors such as management skills, technical challenges and illegal connections. Only two methods were employed to collect data in the study. Data collection was done by using the questionnaire and the interview methods and the interview involved direct personal contact with the participants who answered questions. A survey questionnaire was used to obtain data pertaining to water supply services from the representatives of water supply institutions. Recommendations in the study are based on the findings such as prioritization of effective water supply for Lenyenye township, community consultation and participation, addressing capacity constrains in the Municipality such as human resources, water service infrastructure, and skills development. Description: Thesis (M.Dev.) --University of Limpopo, 2012 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z