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Abstracts
GPPC, Extended submission deadline, 31 January 2025 28 February 2025 Review feedback within two weeks after submission., , Abstract submissions will open 1 September 2024, We invite papers that address, but are not necessarily restricted, to the following four broad tracks and their topics: Human resource management Recruiting, staffing and talent management Compensation and benefits Human resources compliance Organisational structure Training and development Performance management Workplace safety and health issues…, Abstract submissions, Submissions are invited for extended abstracts that should be a minimum of 750 and maximum of 1 000 words and should contain: an outline description of the theoretical framework and concepts the research design and approach to data analysis (where applicable) the key findings, along with their theoretical and practical significance All submissions…, Full papers, A best paper award will be presented with such a certification and a financial award (valued at around $150 as a gift card). A full paper in addition to the extended abstract will be needed by 30 April 2025 to contest for this award. Each track coordinator will identify potential best paper awards, which will be judged by the organising committee…, Abstract submission formhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/programme
Programme
GPPC, Preliminary programme, Tuesday, 27 May 2025 18:00 Welcoming and registration Wednesday, 28 May 2025 8:00 Registration 8:30 Conference opening 9:00 Keynote speech - Dr Ajay Jivan (SABPP) 10:00 Refreshment break 10:30 PWD and PhD colloquium 12:00 Lunch 13:00 PWD and PhD colloquium 14:30 Refreshment break 15:00 PWD and PhD colloquium 16:30 End of Day 1 Thursday, 29 May…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-innovative-forefront-talent-gift/talent-showcase
Talent Showcase
2022, Gift Roadshow 2. Leadership Course and Strategic Planning 3. Article Writing School, 2021, Special Awards – Excellence Award in Community Engagement Community Engagement Projects , 2020, Webinar with Prof Vlad Vaimanhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/ssirc-2022
SSIRC 2022
Current Conference, SSIRC_Home, SSIRC 2022, The hybrid Social Sciences International Research Conference (SSIRC) 2022, jointly organized by NWU and OU in Mauritius, was a great success. A total of 85 in-person delegates attended, with 59 virtual presentations over the two days. The pre-conference workshops attracted a large contingency and were well received by the delegates and PhD…, Theme : Navigating Social Sciences research amidst unprecedented disruption, challenge and crisis: Looking to the future, 19 - 21 OCTOBER 2022 in Mauritius InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort, SSIRC 2022 Proceedings , CONGRATULATIONS TO:, 1. 2022 BEST PAPER AWARD WINNER: Dr Kennedy-Palmer - Click here for more information. 2. 2022 BEST STUDENT PAPER AWARD WINNER: Ms A.C Makhaye, promoted by Prof M Subban - Click here for more information. Photos taken during the conference The conference provided an opportunity for researchers in Social Sciences to present a paper either in…, Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Analysis of Collective Decision-Making Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems International Business Management in the Global Economy Prices, Business Fluctuations, and Cycles Service Businesses in a Global Economy/Service Management …, PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Growing Older in Context Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy and Globalization Global Financial Markets and Services Income Distribution and Poverty Law and Economics Monetary Economics Public Economics, FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management Marketing Organizational Culture Performance Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), TI 2 in Business Management TI 2 in Public sector/HR TI 2 in Economics TI 2 in Finance TI 2 in Marketing/ Sport and Leisure TI 2 in Communication Innovation in Education Implementing Educational technology Strategies in online learning during Covid-19 Digital-assessment approaches Distance education in a post Covid-19 environment Open Education…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/trade/about-us
About Us
NWU TRADE – About Us TRADE research unit is a leading research focus area within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at North-West University (NWU), spanning all three of the university’s campuses. TRADE’s core expertise lies in economics, international trade, risk management, agricultural economics, and accounting. At TRADE, our work…, Exploring the World Through Research Collaboration, Africa: Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Ghana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso Asia: China, South Korea, Thailand, Turkey Europe: Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland,…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/social-sciences-international-research-conference/going-social-sciences-international-research
On-going: Social Sciences International Research Conference
SSIRC_Home, Social Sciences International Research Conference, , SSIRC 2023, 10-13 October 2023, Pearls of Umhlanga, South Africa (Hybrid), Organised by, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences, North-West University, , 10 October: Pre-Conference Workshop, 11-13 October: Conference sessions, Conference Theme:, Expanding research in a world of new opportunities, Click HERE to see a video on the conference venue, Conference format, SSIRC 2023 will follow a Hybrid approach, , Delegates to choose between delivering:, A face-to-face presentation at the conference venue, or, to present virtually on an online platform , Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems Business Management in the Global Economy Applied Risk Management Strategic Management Supply Chain Management , PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy, Financial Markets and Globalization Law and Economics Monetary and Public Economics , FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management General Marketing Performance and Organisational Management Performance Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), Technology Innovation and Innovation in any of the above-mentioned sub-themes, COMMUNICATIONS, Strategic and Corporate Communication Media Studies Business Communication Journalism [/accordion] , MISSION & VISION, OUR VISION is to become an internationally recognised centre of excellence in tourism research in economics, environs and society. OUR MISSION is to conduct and publish quality tourism research within economic environs and societies, thereby contributing to: Improving the quality of life of communities; Addressing relevant and current societal…, FOLLOW OUR NEWS ON FACEBOOK, Tourism Research in Economics, Environs & Society (TREES), OUR VALUES ARE, Quality; Ethically sound; Honesty; Respectability; Integrity and Scientific vigour. Facebook Instagram Research gate LinkedInProf Susan McKenney is a researcher, educator, consultant and designer based at the University of Twente, Netherlands. She is especially interested in exploring and supporting the interplay between curriculum development and teacher professional development. This includes the supportive role of technology in curriculum and teacher development, as…
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Susan McKenney
Prof Susan McKenney is a researcher, educator, consultant and designer based at the University of Twente, Netherlands. She is especially interested in exploring and supporting the interplay between curriculum development and teacher professional development. This includes the supportive role of technology in curriculum and teacher development, as…Prof. Terrence Kommal: Catalyst for Impactful Change Prof. Terrence Kommal, a visionary leader, has harnessed his extensive expertise to cultivate sustainable leadership environments. He's the driving force behind the Omdutt Group, overseeing a range of impact-driven enterprises across healthcare, technology, academia, and more. With a remarkable…
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Terrence Kommal
Prof. Terrence Kommal: Catalyst for Impactful Change Prof. Terrence Kommal, a visionary leader, has harnessed his extensive expertise to cultivate sustainable leadership environments. He's the driving force behind the Omdutt Group, overseeing a range of impact-driven enterprises across healthcare, technology, academia, and more. With a remarkable…Dr. Saskia de Klerk (SFHEA) is the Discipline Lead for the Marketing, International Business, and Tourism disciplines at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. She also holds an adjunct position as Associate Professor at North-West University, South Africa, and as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New South…
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Saskia de Klerk
Dr. Saskia de Klerk (SFHEA) is the Discipline Lead for the Marketing, International Business, and Tourism disciplines at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. She also holds an adjunct position as Associate Professor at North-West University, South Africa, and as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New South…Dr Aaron Tkaczynski has been an extra-ordinary Associate Professor position in the Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) department at North-West University since 2021. Aaron is an expert in the field of tourism and events marketing with his expertise stemming from market segmentation modelling. He has published over 50…
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Aaron Tkaczynski
Dr Aaron Tkaczynski has been an extra-ordinary Associate Professor position in the Tourism Research in Economics, Environs and Society (TREES) department at North-West University since 2021. Aaron is an expert in the field of tourism and events marketing with his expertise stemming from market segmentation modelling. He has published over 50…Focus area: natural resource utilisation, sustainability Prof. Robert Magda (PhD) is the professor at John von Neumann University, Kecskemét, Hungary. He also works at Debrecen University as an invited professor and at the North-West University as an extraordinary professor. Prof. Robert Magda has over 27 years of teaching, research, and leading…
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Robert Magda
Focus area: natural resource utilisation, sustainability Prof. Robert Magda (PhD) is the professor at John von Neumann University, Kecskemét, Hungary. He also works at Debrecen University as an invited professor and at the North-West University as an extraordinary professor. Prof. Robert Magda has over 27 years of teaching, research, and leading…Prof Sebastian Kot (PhD) has been the associated professor at Czestochowa University of Technology at the Management Faculty. He also works at School of Management Sciences – Workwell research focus area at the Vaal Triangle Campus of the North-West University as an extraordinary professor. Prof Sebastian Kot has over 25 years of teaching,…
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