While many books focus on occupational health and safety in the international arena, few provide information pertinent to safety management in South Africa and in Africa as a whole. Safety Management in an Organisational Context aims to bridge this gap and to increase safety awareness at all levels of any organisation in Africa. The topics discussed in the book include safety in industry, functional safety, working in confined spaces, ergonomics and fire safety. The general provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations are explained in detail as they relate to safety in the South African workplace today.

Most of the research into what constitutes effective leadership emanates from the United States and is not very useful in an African context. Africa is a continent of extraordinary cultural, geographic, economic and political diversity, featuring largely emerging economies and rapid political economic and social development. This book seeks to set leadership theory in the African context.

It takes into account typical African circumstances, values and beliefs, designed for the development of leaders' skills and provides practical, real-life examples, exercises and case studies. As well as an overview of the extensive research literature about leadership, the book provides practical, real-life examples, exercises and case studies, so it can be used in a range of management development courses and/or leadership course or workshops.

The detailed insights into, and information about, how leadership can be effectively applied in the contemporary African context should help to enhance readers' leadership skills.

A practical guide, from the basic techniques, through to advanced applications, showing you what operational risk is, and how you can manage it.

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"Mastering Operational Risk" provides a step-by-step guide from the basic elements of operational risk through to advanced applications of operational risk management. Focusing on practical applications, it gives you the knowledge needed to understand what operational risk is and puts in place a workable way of managing it.

Identifying and understanding safety hazards form the pivot of all safety management theory and practice. This book, the first to clarify the true nature and characteristics of real safety hazards and the origins of safety risk, will assist safety practitioners to better understand safety risk assessment, safety management and safety auditing. This book is essential for everyone involved in the world of safety, whether medicine, hygiene, ergonomics, engineering, safety management and more.

For one-semester, undergraduate and graduate level courses in Organizational Behavior. Unique and current insight on the everyday processes and phenomena of OB. Behavior in Organizations shows students the real world of OB through its blend of cutting-edge research and practical applications. This text then challenges students to take theory one step further by having them put the concepts into action. The many changes in the tenth edition reflect the authors' never-ending mission to present a balance between knowledge and application, while including coverage on the latest advances in the field.

Many entrepreneurs starting up their own business have a great idea but they fail because they haven’t spent enough time planning how to carry it out. In this book, a team of successful entrepreneurs, business advisors and subject specialists lay out the process of planning and starting your own enterprise, introducing you to the world of entrepreneurship and advising how to grow a business.

Drawing on their personal experiences in the different phases of start-up and establishing their businesses they add valuable hands-on information.

Entrepreneurship – An African Perspective is a theoretical as well as practical guide to how to develop business ideas to establish a successful enterprise.

No business exists in a vacuum – it is impacted on by a constantly evolving world, which presents new challenges and opportunities every day. To cope with these, a business should be proactive and adaptive, not just at an operational level, but at a functional and strategic level as well. Business Management: A Contemporary Approach focuses specifically on the functions of the business organisation and how to respond to changes in the micro-, and macro-environment, and in the market.

An introduction to the field of business management orients the reader, followed by general management principles applicable to any business manager. The book goes on to cover the various functions of the business organisation: financial management; credit management; information management; public relations; operations management; marketing management; human resource management; and purchasing management in supply chain management. It also covers contemporary issues like corporate citizenship and trends and changes in internationalisation.

This book will equip readers with a general understanding of the divergent internal functions of the business organisation and the interrelationships between and among these functions. The readers will also be equipped with the necessary competencies (knowledge, skills and values) to perform the tasks and roles of a manager in any functional area of a business. At the end of each chapter, there are questions for self-assessment. By answering these questions, you will get an idea of whether you have mastered the chapters.

South Africa is regularly in the international spotlight for several reasons, some of which are negative, which poses challenges to PR companies.

Businesses are increasingly realising the importance of a good reputation and the value of publicising their positive achievements.

Public Relations: Theory and Practice 3e focuses on what Public Relations is about, its role in the total marketing effort.

Understanding Sectoral Determination 14: Hospitality Sector forms part of the Juta’s Pocket Companions series, to complement the highly successful Juta’s Pocket Statutes series.

Chapter 8 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 allows the Minister of Labour to promulgate minimum conditions of employment for employees in specific sectors or areas, in the form of Sectoral Determinations. Sectoral Determination 14 sets out minimum conditions of employment in the South African Hospitality sector, a sector employing over 1 000 000 people in various positions in hotels, bed-and-breakfast establishments, guest houses and farms, lodges, catering businesses, fast food outlets and restaurants.

This book presents a non-legalistic commentary on the specific minimum conditions of employment applicable to persons employed in South Africa in the Hospitality sector. It includes the Bargaining Council Main Agreement for the ‘Bargaining Council for the Restaurant, Catering and Allied Trades’, which is applicable to certain magisterial districts in the Gauteng Province. The key provisions of the Sectoral Determination are covered in a systematic manner, with Key Point summaries at the end of each section.

This introductory textbook to Business Management covers all the topics most important to those interested in the business world and managing businesses in South Africa, Africa and globally.

They include:

• General management, including planning, organising, leading and control
• Financial management
• Operations management
• Purchasing
• Logistics and supply chain management
• Management Information Systems
• Marketing management and public relations
• Human resource management.

The book also covers the business environment, entrepreneurship, business ethics and contemporary trends in 4IR relevant to management. It has been written by distinguished authors, all experts in their respective fields from various universities and the private sector, who share their knowledge and experience with a theoretically sound but practical approach. The intended readers are undergraduate students studying Introductory Business Management as part of a degree or diploma at a university, university of technology or private college.

Information Management is useful to students who are currently involved in handling information in any office environment.

The aim of this module is to equip office employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage information in the office relating to budgeting, buying and selling, wages and salaries, petty cash, banking and insurance. The credit calculation is based on the assumption that students are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to study towards this section standard, namely: a senior certificate or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification; the ability to study independently and communicate effectively in the language of instruction; and the ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

The module is set to enable one to:

• understand the financial function of an organisation;
• understand the basic concepts of financial management;
• draw up and manage the office budget;
• manage the buying and selling activities in an office;
• manage the wages and salaries in an office;
• manage the petty cash in an office;
• understand the banking issues related to an organisation; and
• understand the basics of insurance in an organisation.

Communication in the Office is to equip any person working in an office environment with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes to communicate effectively in the administrative and office environment.

Communication is the basis of all relationships. All business matters depend on the exchange of information, and the success of the organisation’s performance depends on the effective exchange of this information. Communication therefore affects every decision and almost every activity in the organisation. It does not include only human communication but also the management of communications technology – computer, email, voice-mail, databases and all other technical equipment of the modern electronic office. To ensure effective communication it is necessary to have a basic knowledge of communication. This aspect is addressed in Chapter 1. Chapters 2 and 3 will focus on written and electronic communication. In Chapter 4, all relevant aspects regarding meetings are addressed.

This module will enable you to:

• understand the importance of good communication in an office environment, as well as the elements of the communication process (verbally and written communication);
• compile business letters, memoranda and reports;
• use different forms of electronic communication in the office; and
• organise all aspects of a meeting and take the minutes

The Business and Office Environment will be useful to students who are currently involved in handling financial issues in any office environment. The aim of this module is to equip office employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage financial issues in the office relating to budgeting, buying and selling, wages and salaries, petty cash, banking and insurance.

The credit calculation is based on the assumption that students are already competent in terms of the following outcomes or areas of learning when starting to learn towards this section standard, namely:

- A senior certificate or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification;
- The ability to study independently and communicate effectively in the language of instruction; and
- The ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.

The scope and context of this section focuses on the business environment in all the economic sectors in South Africa.

This module will enable you to:
- Understand the financial function of an organisation;
- Understand the basic concepts of financial management;
- Draw up and manage the office budget;
- Manage the buying and selling activities in an office;
- Manage the wages and salaries in an office;
- Manage the petty cash in an office;
- Understand the banking issues related to an organisation; and
- Understand the basics of insurance in an organisation.

This book provides aspirant administrative managers with a good foundation and offers practising managers the insight that will enable them to manage the administration needs of an organisation more timeously and efficiently, making them invaluable to that organisation.
- Clearly defined learning outcomes at the start of each chapter to help readers
- Navigate the contents self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter to test the reader’s understanding of the material
- Examples that are relevant to the South African business environment.

Workplace incidents and accidents affect businesses long after the incidents occur. The interruption of business activities and running equipment results in financial loss. Injuries suffered by people damage a business’s image and competitive edge, and demotivate employees.

By approaching safety risks in a measured, responsible manner, safety professionals and business owners can mitigate the occurrence of incidents and prevent them from happening in the workplace.

Master the fundamental concepts and today's applications of operations (OM) and supply chain management (SCM) with OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, 3rd Edition by award-winning authors Collier and Evans.

This edition provides balanced coverage of both manufacturing and service businesses with updates, recent developments and new concepts that highlight the latest changes in OM and SCM. This edition clearly explains concepts while using contemporary practical examples ideal for business students, updated boxed features and new and updated case studies. Discussions highlight new concepts and new Excel techniques and digital tools, while solved problems illustrate key formulas and computations.

Environmental Law and Local Government in South Africa is the only work of its kind to
extensively analyse South African environmental law and policy for local government.
This second edition offers a novel collection of theoretical scholarship and real-life examples that
present different features of the interface between local governance, local government law,
environmental law and urban development. Each chapter is detailed yet accessible.
The 40 contributing authors hail from academia, local government practice and the
environmental management sector. Together they bring a vast amount of experience and
knowledge to help improve the state of the environment in and around South African cities and
towns.
The new edition of Environmental Law and Local Government in South Africa has been updated to reflect recent changes in international urban policy development, the adoption and relevance of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and legislative reform in several sectors including waste, water, biodiversity, spatial planning, climate change and heritage resources management.
This volume offers a wealth of information for those involved in local government, environmental governance, sustainability and urban development. It will be useful for researchers, students and practitioners alike.

The 21st century world of work requires HR practitioners to operate in the knowledge-based economy, aligning the HR strategy with that of the business, ensuring its human capital contributes to the organisation’s market value.

It is imperative for HR practitioners, both generalists and specialists, to adhere to good governance and ethical practices as posited by the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP) HR System Standards.

The content of this book is grounded on the HR professional practice standards, providing contemporary theories as the underpinning theoretical knowledge, combined with practical applications.

This book aims to assist novice and experienced HR students and practitioners to manage the organisation’s most valuable asset, its employees, in the dynamic and ever-changing modern-day workplace.

The book incorporates global and Southern African contexts, promoting the sustainable development of agile HR practitioners who are future-fit.

Entrepreneurship and small businesses are vital determinants of sustainable economic growth, particularly in emerging economies, and are acknowledged as engines driving competitiveness and job creation. Countries that have encouraged and nurtured both of these have stronger economies and are more resilient. Entrepreneurship and small business management focuses on developing the important skills necessary for entrepreneurs to succeed at doing business in emerging economies either in small or larger business.

Entrepreneurship and small business management provides a balanced theory and practical approach to help budding entrepreneurs develop thriving businesses. Fundamental aspects such as innovation and creativity are discussed as well as entrepreneurial strategies. The concluding section covers the essence of the business plan as well as relevant case studies, which are presented as a way of ensuring understanding.

Contents include the following:

• Starting a business
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Finance
• Corporate entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship
• Social entrepreneurship
• Governance
• Sustainability

Entrepreneurship and small business management aims to provide students of today with competencies to foster entrepreneurship.

There is a growing awareness in the global business environment of the importance of managing the supply side, also referred to as the input side, of business as a strategically important area. South African business managers are certainly also aware of the strategic significance of purchasing and supply management and the potential it holds for gaining a competitive advantage in an increasingly difficult and competitive business environment. This edition of Purchasing and supply management provides contemporary insights into this dynamic field of business management. Purchasing and supply management introduces new concepts and management tools to make purchasing and supply management more efficient in functioning within the broader concept of supply chain management. It covers not only basic principles, but also the activities incumbent on a purchasing and supply manager, as well as resources and areas of application. Furthermore, it addresses the relationships between purchasing and concepts such as logistics management and the more integrated system of supply chain management. This new edition has been comprehensively updated and includes case studies and multiple-choice questions which were not in the previous edition. It is therefore student friendly, but at the same time remains a valuable aid to the purchasing fraternity in South African business. Some of the more prominent topics that are included in this edition are the following: Purchasing and supply policies and strategies; purchasing price determination and cost analysis; evaluation and selection of suppliers; the management of quality; electronic commerce and electronic procurement applications; purchasing from small businesses. Purchasing and supply management is aimed at students in this field as well as practitioners in business.

Today it is clear to managers and entrepreneurs that the business environment can change at any given time. Strategic management is an important and ongoing process of formulating and implementing strategies that help an organisation to position itself optimally and so maintain a competitive advantage that results in profit. It creates harmony between any organisation, big or small, and its environment. All stakeholders are affected by strategic decisions. In the South African context, strategic management is crucial for all profit-seeking as well as non-profit-seeking organisations as a result of an ever-changing, turbulent and competitive environment. It is therefore important for students and practitioners of management at every level and in every organisation to understand the vital role of strategic management in the life of an organisation. The strategic management process: a South African perspective is a new South African handbook with a fresh and exciting perspective. Its four parts follow an understandable and practical approach, making use of numerous figures and "strategy in action" cases to support the theory. The strategic management process: a South African perspective should prove invaluable both to students in strategic management and to organisations, from corporate and public companies with management training programmes, to small business ventures that are trying to gain a competitive advantage in a cut-throat environment.

Business Logistics Management covers concepts and theories relating to the movement of goods, the coordination of supply chain, the most recent advances in logistics technology, the exchange of information, and the impact on business within the logistics management framework. The textbook has been written to suit undergraduate courses at both universities, universities of technology, and business schools and is flexible to meet the needs various course structures.

New to this edition:

•    Extensive update streamlined from 22 chapters down to 14 chapters.
•    Impact of Russian-Ukrainian war – sanctions, reliance on trade – look at current chapters 18 ‘International transport’ and 19 ‘ International logistics and trade’ especially
•    Dawn of 5IR
•    Use of AI, data, machine learning and other technology in logistics
•    Local Supply/Sourcing becoming increasingly important.
•    All sources and data has been updated unless seminal.
•    Ethics, Sustainability and Governance, including UN’s SDGs

Table of Contents:

1    Value of Logisics  
2    Strategy
3    Tactical Logistics Management and Process Control
4    Financial aspects of logistics management  
5    Customer service and forecast
6    Production logistics and procurement management
7    Operation and Design of a Facility
8    Packaging
9    Equipment used in Logistics
10    Inventory management
11    Tansport systems and Modal costs
12    Transport management
13    International transport
14    International logistics and trade

In a South African business environment characterised by change, turbulence and competitiveness, strategy is even more crucial today than ever before. Many people's lives and jobs are affected by strategic decisions, and far too often top management develops a strategy that is never communicated to or fully understood by other levels of management and employees, or is not even relevant to the future survival of the company. Strategic management explains the principles and application of the strategic management process, vital to the continued success of every organisation. This is the third edition of Strategic management, the first specifically southern African handbook on this subject. It emphasises the important role of corporate governance, with specific reference to the King III Report. Appropriate South African examples and case studies are used to illustrate the latest trends, particularly the history, development and strategy of South African Breweries (SAB Limited). Theory is applied to this cohesion case after every chapter of the book. Key terms, summary questions and answers, relevant websites and recommended reading lists are also provided. Strategic management will be invaluable not only to students of business management but also to organisations, from corporate companies with management training programmes to small business ventures struggling to hold their ground in a competitive environment.

Entrepreneurship - a South African perspective provides an overview of entrepreneurship and important related topics in the field of entrepreneurship. In addition it is a guide to becoming a successful entrepreneur. It describes and illustrates new venture creation within a South African context: the start-up process, the growth stages and the challenges in the maturity phase of the business. It provides exercises, activities and numerous case studies based on the latest research in South Africa. In this third edition of Entrepreneurship all the chapters have been updated, and some chapters, including those on corporate entrepreneurship, e-business and the resource requirements of legal and related aspects, have been substantially revised. To provide a more practical context, profiles of typical entrepreneurs are also included. Contents include the following: Seeing, locating, measuring and opening the window of opportunity; Developing the business plan; Determining the resources required; Fair trade, competition and consumer protection; The role of national government in developing and enabling the small business environment; Controlling and planning for growth; Key issues of business success or failure; E-commerce opportunities; Corporate entrepreneurship in South Africa. Entrepreneurship is aimed at undergraduate students at all higher education institutions in South Africa, as well as managers, management consultants and trainees, developers and presenters of in-house business courses.

Blend logistics theory with practical applications as you offer students a refined focus on the supply chain approach with Langley/Novack/Gibson/Coyle's SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: A LOGISTICS PERSPECTIVE, Cengage International Edition, 12th Edition.

This edition highlights emerging issues, technological developments and global changes in today's constantly evolving field of supply chain management. Updates examine significant changes in business environments and their impact on the success of supply chains.

Updated profiles introduce chapter topics using real companies, well-known individuals and events, while the latest 'On the Line' features and short cases provide hands-on managerial experience. Revised technology features emphasize the latest advancements in supply chain management and logistics practices worldwide.