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What is the business model for low-cost airlines? What can a SWOT analysis teach us about the beer war in South Africa? How does changing labour legislation affect staffing decisions. Business cases 2e is a case study book which is complementary to the Introduction to Business Management product suite (including Multiple Choice Questions for Introduction to Business Management). The cases illustrate how business management theory is applied to local organisations. This holistic approach exposes students to the important aspects of owning and managing a business, especially in the South African context. Business cases 2e is written for first-year Business Management students who are studying towards a degree or diploma. It may be used to accompany any introductory business management textbook.

Grounded in democratic culture and values, Education Management and Leadership: A South African Perspective 2e enables individuals in school leadership and management positions to have an in-depth understanding of leading and managing effective schools. The book comprises twelve chapters, each discussing a different aspect of school management and/or leadership, such as managing diversity and multiculturalism in the South African context, so that a comprehensive model of an effective school is created. Consideration is given to African perspectives on management and leadership applied within educational settings. Important concepts such as effectiveness, efficiency and economy are explained and various leadership and management theories are introduced to the reader. Pertinent topics covered include the policy and legal frameworks within which educational leaders and managers operate; the management of relationships between parents, teachers, learners and the broader community; t he need for school development and planning; processes involved in establishing accountability and quality assurance; the systems required for good governance; and financial and physical resource management.

The Handbook of Family Medicine is an essential guide for medical generalists working in an African context. This valuable educational resource is produced by the South African Academy of Family Physicians, and includes contributors from the Departments of Family Medicine in South Africa. The text is directed at undergraduate medical students and registrars, who are completing postgraduate training in family medicine, and is a useful resource for family physicians, general practitioners, interns, medical officers, clinical associates, clinical nurse practitioners and allied health care workers in the primary care setting.

Developed especially for the TVET student at N5 level, Succeed in Educational Psychology N5 provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge to write their exams and the practical application to enter the workplace confidently.

Theories for decolonial social work practice in South Africa is a local book critically presenting social work theories that are suitable for decolonial and developmental generalist practice in the Global South. The choice of theories included in this book is informed by the lived experiences of South Africans in a multicultural, post-colonial, post-apartheid society. The book sees the goal of social work as effecting transformation and liberation, through the implementation of the developmental approach, and by drawing on decolonial and African concepts. It supports social workers in working toward this goal by stimulating critical reflection and disrupting taken-for-granted beliefs and practices. It guides readers to work with client groups across the micro-mezzo-macro continuum in such a way that they are empowered to develop agency, thereby affirming the basic values of social justice and human dignity.

Understanding Psychopathology: South African Perspectives 3e provides a solid introduction to the study of mental disorders that incorporates socio-cultural, psychological and biomedical dimensions. It refers to criteria from both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) and the International Classifications of Diseases (ICD-10) to describe and define mental disorders. It also looks at the ICD-11, and how this new version has been harmonised with the DSM-5.The third edition of this book, previously published as Abnormal Psychology revised second edition, presents South African debates and data to ensure that it is relevant to the local context. In addition, research from the rest of Africa has been integrated into the book to show how other countries in our region are grappling with topical issues.This book is aimed at second- and third-year students following courses in Psychopathology or Abnormal Psychology as part of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Sciences degree at Universities. It has been written by academics and practitioners from across South Africa.

The Law of Evidence in South Africa 2e provides a clear, practical and innovative introduction to the law of evidence in South Africa, offering explanations of complex principles in a manner that supports understanding and application. The second edition of the text is structured to ensure greater coherence within the subject matter, and provides additional substance and clarity. In addition, this edition includes new material which frames methods of truth verification within a multicultural context, drawing upon approaches to evidence presentation and dispute resolution within diverse societies.

Mqhayi dreams of the reunification of the Xhosa people under the leadership of Don Jadu, a high principled black statesman, in his utopian view of what it takes to create a great nation.

Administrative Justice in South Africa 2e offers a clear, comprehensive and applied explanation of the principles and framework of administrative justice in South Africa. The text addresses both judicial and non-judicial means for control and enforcement, as well as procedural aspects of administrative law. Practical in its approach, the text provides valuable focus on the application of principles in case law, problem-solving methodology and specific procedural aspects of administrative justice.The second edition includes a new, unique chapter that considers the implications of administrative justice for the creation of administrative mandates, as opposed to mere control of administrative action once taken, thus employing administrative justice in a more proactive manner. The text offers a clear pedagogical framework that develops independent, critical and reflective engagement with the subject matter. A strong conceptual and enquiring approach enriches knowledge and engages readers in an interactive, topical and challenging manner. Additional, high-value educational resources support learning and teaching, further assisting students to develop the academic skills required to master their studies.

"I'm laying a charge!" Which of the twins -Babini or Wele - should inherit the homestead when their father dies? This classic tale of a court case among the Xhosa in precolonial times shows how the law and justice were applied with wisdom and consultation, and the importance of social values in these rulings.

Strategic Communication straddles the disciplines of Business Communication, Stakeholder Communication, Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communications. Strategic Communication: South African perspectives breaks down these silos and emphasise the importance of a holistic and strategic approach to communication. This textbook will offer a South African perspective on the emerging discipline and practice of strategic communication.Increasing technological complexity and globalisation have resulted in fundamental societal and business changes that require scholars and practitioners to challenge their own theoretical assumptions, and come to grips with the implications of paradigm shifts in various fields including public relations and communication. This book will explore the nature of these paradigm shifts, and considers what implications tensions in the field hold for public relations and communication scholarship in general, but also specifically for the South African field of scholarship and practice.This text is aimed at undergraduate students, enrolled in South African tertiary education institutions studying communication science, corporate communication, marketing communication, marketing and brand communication and public relations. The book is intended to provide a key text that can be used throughout a learner's undergraduate studies in various theoretical and applied modules.

The misery of Zulu people who are not allowed to own land, and are thus perpetually tenants becomes clear as we follow the Dubazana family and the horrors they endure just trying to live honestly, in the midst of the political turbulence and faction violence of the mid 1990s in KwaZulu-Natal.

42 poems by 29 African poets, side-by-side in both languages, bring you descriptions of life, love and nature, the sinking of the SS Mendi, politics, World War I and II and praise songs to great leaders. Be delighted and challenged by the treasures now accessible through the translation into English of the poetry of southern Africa.

Global Business Environments and Strategies 4e focuses on the relevant global or international business environments and appropriate competitive and functional strategies that can enhance the level of management and leadership in a multinational organization.This text helps students to develop the ability to understand recent theories, trends, and technology in order to make a contribution in the real world. It provides both South African and international cases on global issues.

Developed especially for the TVET student at N5 level, Succeed in Personnel Management N5 provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge to write their exams and the practical application to enter the workplace confidently.

Academic literacy for education students is an accessible textbook which teaches reading and writing skills, particularly within the academic environment. The book will equip students to use a range of linguistic practices that they will need for their education studies, with a view to entering the teaching profession. Rather than studying skills separately and in isolation, they will understand the relevance of literacy practices and develop a variety of communicative practices, including different text types, genres and disciplines.

First published in 2000, the Textbook of Psychiatry for Southern Africa 2e is a textbook for medical and allied health care students in Southern Africa. As a trusted resource for medical students in their clinical years, the Textbook of Psychiatry 2e is a key reference for doctors during their internship, community service, and in practice. Undergraduate students in allied professions, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Logopaedics, Psychology, Nursing, and Pharmacy will find it invaluable, as will postgraduate students studying the Diploma in Mental Health and Master's Degrees in Clinical Psychology, Public Health, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine.Representing the work of thirty-six expert contributors from thirteen institutions, the book covers community-based primary health care and offers a South African, multicultural perspective on psychiatric disorders. It adopts a biopsychosocial, developmental and multisectoral approach, within a primary health care context, to build a holistic understanding of psychiatric care in a developing country. In addition, the book includes comprehensive coverage of special topics, including women's disorders, cultural psychiatry, HIV/Aids and psychiatric services; while case studies illustrate the complexity of disorders.