rss_2.0HOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administration FeedSciendo RSS Feed for HOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administrationhttps://sciendo.com/journal/HJBPAhttps://www.sciendo.comHOLISTICA – Journal of Business and Public Administration Feedhttps://sciendo-parsed.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/6471eabb215d2f6c89db4efa/cover-image.jpghttps://sciendo.com/journal/HJBPA140216Investigating the Challenges to Digital Transformation in the Public Sector, A Case Study of the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), South Africahttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0012<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>This study investigates the challenges to digital transformation within the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) in South Africa. The purpose is to identify key barriers, explore their impact on operations and service delivery, and provide strategic recommendations. The research addresses the following questions: What are the main barriers SITA faces in adopting digital technologies? How do these challenges affect SITA’s operations and service delivery? What strategies can enhance SITA’s digital transformation efforts? Utilizing a qualitative research design, the study employs semi-structured interviews with SITA employees and reviews relevant documents. The analysis is guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model. Key findings indicate that high costs, coordination difficulties, and data security concerns are significant barriers. These challenges lead to inefficiencies and hinder service delivery. The study recommends enhancing cybersecurity measures, implementing structured change management frameworks, investing in scalable infrastructure, and fostering a culture of innovation. These strategies aim to improve SITA’s digital transformation process, ensuring better service delivery and operational efficiency in the public sector.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00122024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00Generative AI and Labour Market Research Interest Frameworkhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0011<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>This study investigates the intersection between generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and labour market by developing a comprehensive framework to analyse the current state of scientific interest in this emerging topic. The research employs a quantitative methodology, using a comparatively implemented bibliometric analysis, thus examining two major databases, Web of Science and Scopus with the aim to provide a deeper understanding of academic landscape. The research focuses on the database with the largest number of relevant papers, providing insight into the concentration of academic activity in the field, both in terms of evolution over time, trends, countries, keywords and authors with the highest research impact. The research reveals a significant gap in the literature concerning the impact of GenAI in labour market, with only one small percentage of papers addressing this topic. Key findings include a rise in publications post-2018, particularly from the USA, Russia and China, and a lack of developed research networks. This article concludes the further exploration of the implication of GenAI on the labour market is needed, with potential directions for future research.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00112024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00The Effect of Auditors’ Tenure on Short-Term Financial Liquidity – A Conceptual Frameworkhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0015<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>There is an alarming increase in audit scandals worldwide, negatively affecting financial statement users. These scandals happen soon after firms get an unqualified audit report, which would have confirmed their short-term financial liquidity. In most of these scandals, auditors have long associations with clients. The main question is whether auditors’ long association with a client affects a client’s financial liquidity. This paper aims to analyse the impact of auditors’ tenure on financial liquidity. The literature review and conceptual framework development approach have been applied as a methodology. The existing literature on the subject has been consulted, and the framework has been developed based on the reviewed literature. The paper has found no direct correlation between auditor tenure and short-term financial liquidity. Auditors’ tenure, short-term financial liquidity, company culture, board of directors, management/leadership, and mandatory rotations play a major role in the increasing audit scandals. The auditors and accountants of firms must closely monitor these variables. The audit scandal will continue if appropriate risk-mitigating strategies are not in place to control all these variables. Future research may use quantitative methodologies to further contribute to the existing literature to get the direct correlation between the auditor’s tenure and short-term financial liquidity</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00152024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00The Impact of Internal Auditing on Strategic Vigilance in Economic Institutions «Sonelgaz Case Study»https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0019<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>This study investigates the impact of internal audit on the practice of strategic vigilance in economic institutions. Internal audit holds a prominent position in most institutions due to its association with the highest levels of management. It functions not only as a supervisory tool but also as an independent and objective source of confirmation and advisory services, ultimately contributing to the institution’s value creation. In the face of rapid global developments and advancements in research and communication technology, economic institutions strive to stay ahead by enhancing their information programs and implementing vigilance systems across all sectors. These efforts lead to improved profitability for customer services. Reviewing information systems is a crucial modern activity that ensures the system’s effectiveness and credibility. To achieve this objective, a descriptive-analytical approach was employed. A scientifically designed questionnaire was distributed to the study population, which comprised a sample of institutions from the National Electricity and Gas Distribution Company in western Algeria. The researcher’s key finding is that internal audit plays a critical role in assessing the effectiveness of internal audit operations on enhancing and utilizing strategic vigilance. Strategic vigilance is considered an essential mechanism for improving service quality and providing necessary information for optimal organizational decision-making.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00192024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00Leading Change by Design - Integrating Design thinking with Kotter’s 8 Step Processhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0018<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>This paper presents a conceptual framework that facilitates a human-centered approach to implementing organizational change. It advocates for integrating design thinking with Kotter’s eight-step process for change management. Utilizing the double diamond framework, a process model developed by the Design Council (UK), in conjunction with Kotter’s eight-step process, the paper demonstrates how leaders can effectively employ a design led integrated approach to drive change. The authors’ review and juxtaposition of the design thinking framework and change process reveal that it can be applied to leading and implementing change, which, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, has not been explored in detail by previous authors. Hence, there is an opportune need to contribute to the change management process. The normative conceptual methodology for developing this extended framework shows how Kotter’s eight steps fit into the double diamond framework. Implementing change in organizations can be a daunting undertaking; however, a design-led approach facilitates a more successful execution. This paper’s key argument is that integrating design thinking with change management is a more effective approach because it allows the involvement of more stakeholders, iteration, and testing of more ideas to implement change successfully.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00182024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00Recent Changes in the Occupation Milieu of the EU27 Member States’ Labor Marketshttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0014<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>The first two decades of the third millennium experienced an unprecedented swarm of economic, social and political changes that impacted virtually all the countries in the world. Under the increased pressures of demographic transitions, technological changes and environmental needs, the labor markets, on the one side, and the employees, on the other side, faced significant challenges as components of the national economic systems, in the first case, and as key agents of both the economic systems and the labor markets, in the latter, which resulted, among others, in a faster changing occupational milieu. In such a context, the paper aims to present an analysis of employment by occupation and age group and its quite recent changes in the EU27 member states. Such results reveal whether there is increased national specificity of the EU27 countries’ labor markets and their occupational composition or we may find some convergence patterns across countries, age groups or groups of occupations. These highlight not only certain necessary policy actions that might have to be enforced, especially in areas such education, labor market regulation, company regulation and so on, but also the imperative of an increased, better, and more efficient cooperation between the government and private economic actors in order to deal with and alleviate the already existing gaps, misallocations, misalignments, inefficiencies, etc. and to prevent as much as possible the occurrence of newer and (possibly) more hazardous ones for the European economies and societies.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00142024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00Social Capital Formation At Urban Level In Bangladesh: A Comparison Of Two City Corporationhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0013<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>In a society that is becoming more urbanized, local governments are crucial to the welfare of the populace and the efficient provision of essential services. There is a consensus that strong metropolitan local governments are essential for generating sustained economic growth, improved public services, and the growth of social capital. The level of trust that residents have in their local government organizations is directly related to how satisfied they are with the services they receive. The purpose of the current study is to determine how satisfied Bangladeshi individuals are with city corporations, a type of urban local government entity. The goal of the study is to pinpoint the variables that may account for the variations in citizens’ satisfaction with the establishment of social capital in urban local government organizations. The study used a hybrid methodology based on survey results and key informant interviews (KII), in which 200 respondents from each of the two city corporations in the nation shared their thoughts. This study contributes by suggesting some fresh angles for a better understanding of Bangladeshi citizens’ levels of social capital formation toward city corporations.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00132024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00Leadership Styles and Employee Job Satisfaction in Nepalese Banking Sectorhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0020<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>This research discusses the findings of employee job satisfaction linked with leadership styles based on the evidence of Nepalese banking sector to mitigate the gaps in leadership styles in the context of Nepal. This paper investigates the impact of leadership styles on employee job satisfaction. The research adopts positivism philosophy with deductive approach for conducting the survey. The cross-sectional data collected through structured questionnaire and convenience sampling, received only 140 useful questionnaire from respondents out of 160 questionnaire distributed among employees of Nepalese banking institutions. Data analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression analysis. The reliability test adopted through Cronbach’s alpha and its value indicates the internal consistency. The result depicts that the transformational leadership, transactional leadership, and ethical leadership found positive association with employee job satisfaction and it reflects that the leadership style found positive impact on employee job satisfaction. It reveals that leadership influences the proportion of employee job satisfaction among the employees of banking sector in Nepal. The paper provides novel findings to bridge the gap in leadership literature by presenting original evidence those different types of leadership styles influences the employees level of job satisfaction. Moreover, the findings of this result paper sparks new discourse, and contributes to organizational practices and policies inclined with leadership in Nepalese context and others. Finally, these results offer invaluable guidance for organizations seeking to cultivate leadership styles. Simultaneously, it emphasizes the importance of promoting best-suited leadership and enhancing the employee satisfaction in organizational practices.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00202024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00Fiscal Reaction Function in Algeria: Nonlinear ARDL Approachhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0016<abstract><title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>This study estimated the fiscal reaction function to evaluate the sustainability of fiscal policy in Algeria from 1990 Q1 to 2022 using a nonlinear ARDL model. The results indicate that high debt levels adversely affect the budget balance during positive shocks, highlighting the need for effective debt management. The negative impact of the spending gap during downturns reflects Algeria’s reliance on government spending and the drawbacks of pro-cyclical fiscal policies. The output gap’s consistent positive effect on the budget balance suggests effective fiscal management. Additionally, oil price shocks, trade openness, and demographic changes all play significant roles in influencing the budget balance. Overall, the study reveals that insufficient responses to primary budget balance shocks weaken fiscal sustainability, emphasizing the need for improved debt management, counter-cyclical policies, economic diversification, and strategic fiscal adjustments to enhance financial stability in Algeria.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00162024-12-20T00:00:00.000+00:00Forms, Practices and Ramifications of Abusive Supervision in Universities: A Social Justice Scrutinyhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0007<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>Universities have experienced a phenomenal increase in the incidences of abusive supervision. The practices of abuse in leadership are manifested in different forms and shapes. These unjust and unfair practices are perpetuated in different divisions and sections of the university leadership and are counterproductive. The overarching purpose of this study is to scrutinize the different kinds of abusive supervision practices and their ramifications. This examination takes the form of the extensive and intensive analysis and synthesis of extant and apposite authoritative literature. In addition, to strengthen the scientific rigor and soundness of this examination, I deploy the three-dimensional social justice theory of Nancy Fraser as a framework. This study is significant in that it provides epistemological insights into abusive supervision in universities. The findings confirm scholarly evidence of the prevalence of acts of abuse in various forms such as sexual harassment, exclusionary decision-making practices, designed and strategic isolation of dissenting voices, and selective promotional practices.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00072024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Impact of Economic Factors on the Process of Population Transition from Labour Activity to Pension in the Republic of Moldovahttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0004<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>The purpose of research is to analyse the impact of population ageing process on labour force market, as well as economic factors on the transition from labour activity to pension in the Republic of Moldova. The change in the structure of labour force to wards elder ages, as well as interruption of active economic activity and retirement is one of the factors in economic growth slowdown, which is conditioned by a reduction of labour force reproduction and its growth. In this situation, in order to mitigate the negative consequences of labour force deficit, it is necessary to take effective measures to increase labour productivity not only to ensure economic growth, but also to ensure the welfare of the country’s population and meet the necessities of an increased share of the population-dependents (both the elderly population and children under 15). Taking into account the relevance of the above-mentioned problem, the analysis of the relationship between economic factors and the transition from labour activity to pension in the conditions of demographic ageing was carried out, including the evaluation of the role of economic factors in making a decision to exit from the labour market to pension. In this context, the comparative quantitative and qualitative analysis of tendencies in the economically active and employed population was carried out, including pre- and pension ages and the phenomenon of precarious employment, the demographic coefficient of dependence on old age, the dependence of pension from the income level, and the financial stability of the Social Insurance Budget. The proposals to improve the effectiveness of government policies in regulation and harmonization the transition from the labour market to pension, including the continuation of active economic activity was elaborated in order to reduce the negative consequences connected with the process of population ageing and to ensure the stability of labour market development. The article is developed in the framework of the research Subprogramme “The demographic transition in the Republic of Moldova: particularities, socioeconomic implications and demographic resilience straightening” (2024-2027).</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00042024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Analyzing The Impact of Ai-Generated Email Marketing Content on Email Deliverability in Spam Folder Placementhttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0006<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>This study investigated the impact of AI-generated email content on email marketing deliverability, specifically its placement in spam folders. A controlled experiment was conducted with 450 participants who received AI-generated emails sent from different domains using plain text content and clear subject lines. The emails were analyzed for placement in inboxes or spam folders based on participant responses. The results revealed no significant impact of AI-generated content on email deliverability, regardless of the sender's domain or the recipient's email provider. All emails consistently reached primary inboxes, suggesting that the applied precautions (plain text, clear subject lines, and avoidance of suspicious elements) mitigated any potential spam triggers. This study shows AI-generated email content can be deliverable and personalized, challenging concerns about spam placement. Marketers can use AI to craft engaging emails that land in inboxes, not spam folders. This finding also aligns with SEO trends, where AI content isn't automatically penalized.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00062024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00How Does Digital Transformation Affect Green Supply Chain Efficiency?https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0010<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>Digital transformation is one of the prominent phenomena of the century, and it has many effects on the economy, society, and environment. Digital transformation means using new technologies that lead to increased efficiency, creativity and innovation and can solve environmental challenges, such as reducing air, water and soil pollution, saving natural resources, protecting biodiversity and solving greenhouse effect reduction. Slow Green performance is an index that measures the degree of adherence of businesses to environmental activities and preserves resources for future generations. Organizations and companies are trying to move their production activities towards green production. Advertising activities are also organized through green marketing and combined green marketing. Given the importance of green performance, this article explains what aspects of the green supply chain are affected by digital transformation. This article is based on articles collected from the reliable hub research site and interviews with several experts in digital and green management. The present article, which is qualitative, cites numerous articles and the qualitative analysis method with MAXQDA software and explains how digital transformation makes the green supply chain more efficient. The results showed that digital transformation has the greatest impact on green production, followed by green materials and green consumption.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00102024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Exploring Ethics in South African Municipal Procurement: Professionalism, Compliance, and Ethical Dimensions Interfacehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0005<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>The local government is close to the people who thus, heavily rely on it for basic needs, a legislative imperative enshrined in the supreme law of the Republic of South Africa, the Constitution of 1996. Its purpose is to supply goods and services and encourage the participation of citizens in the realisation of policy objectives. This paper is one-third of a three-series composition sought through a conceptual and theoretical perspective to interrogate the ethical dimensions in which the public service exists within the interface of professionalism and compliance with municipal procurement processes and procedures. While the local sphere of government is crucial in the democratization and intensification of mass participation, there has been a rise in incidents of corruption and fraud, fruitless and wasteful expenditure, and the misuse and misdirection of funds, which gradually erode public trust. This paper employed an interpretivism paradigm and a qualitative approach, and it relied on secondary data The paper found that the erosion of public trust leads to citizens violently protesting, demanding better service delivery and that service delivery is likely to decline when funds are misappropriated since municipalities rely on the procurement of goods and services to initiate public service delivery. Furthermore, the paper found while South Africa has sound, comprehensive and clear legislative policy frameworks that regulate public procurement; implementation remains a challenge.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00052024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Understanding Trends in Green Accounting Studies: A Bibliometrics Analysishttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0008<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>The concept of sustainable business, which emerges as one of the consequences of environmental degradation, is currently a significant focus for many entities. Having the ability to incorporate business costs with environmental sustainability within an accounting system becomes a distinct advantage for companies. The term for this concept is referred to as "green accounting". This article aims to explore and map research related to Green Accounting using bibliometric methods, covering the observation period from 1976 to 2023. Data were sourced from the Scopus database using keywords "green accounting" and "environment* accounting". The Scopus search yielded a total of 421 articles or documents discussing Green Accounting. The employed method was bibliometric analysis, utilizing R-Studio Biblioshiny and Vos Viewer software. The results of this mapping indicate a progressive increase in publication volume over time, particularly within the last two decades. The majority of publication sources stem from the Social and Environmental Accountability Journal and are predominantly authored by individuals from the United Kingdom and the United States. The primary trending topics in green accounting research revolve around the central theme of environmental accounting, which is presently undergoing evolution and generating several other new topics.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00082024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Securing Tomorrow: Synergizing Change Management and Cybersecurity in the Digital Erahttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0001<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>In the rapidly evolving business environment of 2024, organizational change management (OCM) leaders face unprecedented challenges driven by technological advancements, digital transformation, the integration of remote work, and a heightened focus on sustainability. This study examines the efficacy of traditional OCM models in addressing these modern complexities. Through a qualitative methodology employing an extensive literature review, the research identifies vital issues such as resistance to change, digital transformation imperatives, the shift to remote and hybrid work models, and the imperative for sustainable and ethical business practices. The study posits that while classical OCM frameworks offer foundational insights, there is a pressing need for more adaptive, inclusive, and flexible approaches to navigate the nuanced demands of the contemporary and future business landscape. Expected findings suggest the integration of agile methodologies, technology adoption, and a shift towards a culture of continuous change and employee empowerment as critical strategies for effective change management. These insights aim to guide OCM leaders in developing strategies that address the current challenges but also anticipate the dynamics of future organizational change, thus contributing to the broader discourse on evolving OCM practices in a digital and globally interconnected era.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00012024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Diversity Innovations to Get More African-Americans Interested and Exposed to Fisheries Biology and Fisheries Management Careershttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0009<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>It is no secret that African-American men in the United States face an array of challenges in the workplace, especially in fisheries. According to recent reports, African-Americans are significantly underrepresented in fisheries. This lack of representation is concerning, particularly when considering the potential benefits that African-American men could bring to fisheries. Promoting diversity and inclusion in the sciences is important for a number of reasons. In order to address this issue, it is essential to develop more applied learning, internships, and experiential learning approaches for African-American men in fisheries careers. This paper will outline the potential value of such approaches for African-American men in fisheries careers.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00092024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Predicting Talent: Interaction between Potential, Competencies, and Biashttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0002<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>The psychological attributes associated with both psychological potential and managerial competence are regarded as valuable assets for any company. Consequently, it is in the best interest of companies to actively search for the most potential candidates and develop their competencies. Organizations expend substantial resources to assess the potential of prospective employees during the recruitment process. This research aims to evaluate the extent to which employees' potential can predict their competencies. We assessed candidates' potential using self-report scales measuring grit and a growth mindset, while competencies in achieving results and managing change were evaluated through the assessment center method. The data was collected from 155 civil servants employed by the Makassar City Government. The findings reveal that potential does not significantly influence employees' competencies, whether it be Grit for results orientation or Growth mindset for change management competence. After conducting correlation tests between grit and growth mindset to social desirability bias, we found varied results with Grit (r= 0.1718, p = 0.03248) and growth mindset (r=0.0703, p-value = 0.3847), suggesting diverse correlations between the investigated variables. In light of these results, we recommend a reevaluation of the practice of relying on potential as a predictor of competence.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00022024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00Experiences of Mathematics Primary School Departmental Heads: Pertinent Challenges and Lessons Learnthttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-0003<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>There has been a shift in the professional management of schools which is gradually inclining towards performance-based management. This shift has put emphasis on managing schools to achieve higher learner performance and has put pressure on Departmental Heads (DHs) and teachers to improve outcomes especially in the mathematics subject. The main aim of the study is to explore a myriad of pertinent challenges experienced by DHs in managing mathematics in primary schools. In examining the phenomenon, we deployed an exploratory qualitative research approach. In collecting data, the researchers used the semi-structured interviews to interview [teachers, DHs, the curriculum advisor, principals]. The study was underpinned by the Deming quality management theory. The study provided insights in the myriad challenges and impediments in managing mathematics in primary schools by the heads of departments. The study results include the following: Problems with interpersonal stakeholder relations, lack of disciplinary expertise and specialization, teacher absenteeism and implications, work overload of mathematics heads of department, insufficient support from the educational and local school authority and insubordination, dereliction, and non-cooperation of teachers. This paper is significant because it adds novel insights in the epistemology of the management of mathematics in primary schools.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2024-00032024-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00The Challenges of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises in Engineering: South Africahttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2023-0013<abstract> <title style='display:none'>Abstract</title> <p>The small, medium and micro enterprise sector is an economic engine for many countries. Realizing the potential of small, medium, and micro enterprises, the government of the Republic of South Africa has put a burden on itself to create 90% of jobs through small, medium, and micro enterprises through the implementation of the 2030 National Development Plan. Despite these initiatives, the failure rate of these enterprises in South Africa is still high and continues to increase. This research aims to investigate the challenges of small, medium and micro enterprises that operate in the formal economy, with the focus narrowed down to small, medium and micro enterprises that provide engineering services to engineering-intensive firms in the public and private sectors in South Africa. The target is a sample of member companies of Consulting Engineers South Africa, as well as random engineering service firms that render similar services. In general, engineering services’ small, medium and micro enterprises mainly depend on owners’ limited capital, which limits growth initiatives. Moreover, the absence of adequate resources, business facilities and specialised equipment puts small, medium and micro enterprises at a competitive disadvantage and, therefore, causes stagnation. Government’s initiatives are not well publicised and, therefore, small, medium and micro enterprises are not well informed to capitalise on such initiatives.</p> </abstract>ARTICLEtruehttps://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/hjbpa-2023-00132023-12-14T00:00:00.000+00:00en-us-1