2 research outputs found
Exploring retirement preparedness of individuals in the Nelson Mandela Bay area, Eastern Cape
No full textThe majority of South Africans face challenges in achieving retirement preparedness, limiting their financial independence upon retirement and potentially affecting their well-being and that of their families, friends, and society. This study investigates factors influencing retirement preparedness among pre-retirees in Nelson Mandela Bay, guided by the Theory of Planned Behaviour. The study theorises that financial literacy, social embeddedness, access to mentorship, and retirement counselling play critical roles in shaping retirement readiness. Using a positivist paradigm and quantitative approach, this research employed a survey design, distributing questionnaires through an online platform to gather data from a sample of 120 pre-retirees in the region, with 109 participants completing the survey. Descriptive analysis, conducted in Microsoft Excel, revealed that financial literacy, social engagement, mentorship, and counselling opportunities significantly influence retirement preparedness. The findings emphasise the urgent need to enhance financial education programs, encourage professional financial guidance, and promote budgeting skills among pre-retirees. Additionally, fostering social support networks around retirement planning can strengthen engagement and confidence in retirement readiness. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the government prioritise financial literacy initiatives, improve accessibility to financial advisory services, and raise awareness about inflation's impact on retirement savings. These measures aim to empower individuals in Nelson Mandela Bay to take proactive steps toward securing their financial future.Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, Business School, 202
An evaluation of project integration management practice at Hillside Aluminium Smelter
No full textM.Phil. (Engineering Management)Abstract: The purpose of the study on which this dissertation reports, aimed to evaluate project integration management methods applied at Hillside Aluminium Smelter as the strategy tool for effective project management. The study further identified other successful strategic methods that sought to improve current methods where necessary. The chosen improvement methods from the strategy tools were applied for the case company, a metal manufacturing company in South Africa, to recommend strategy alternatives to enhance project integration management for effective project management. The first approach sought feasible strategic tools to create viable project integration management advantage for a metal manufacturing company. Secondary data from project files was used to analyse project integration methods applied in the smelter. A second approach was to utilise literature regarding areas of project integration management. The strategy deployed provided an inclusive methodology for systematically studying and describing project integration capability within a reallife context. Applying the developed strategic conceptual project integration management framework, which combines company strategy tools with more recognised successful and focused tools led to enhance project success through project integration management for the metal manufacturing company. Analysis of project integration management in the metal manufacturing industry was mainly used in other industries based on research papers, articles and books. The gathering of information depended on the provision of accessible data. Through this dissertation, the author contributes to the debate of creating success in projects through integration management. Moreover, guidance for project practitioners is offered by exploring the benefits of applying other proven project integration management tactical tools
