<p>This essay looks at the problem with the increasing water shortages in three different economic markets. This is done through the perspective of the sustainable water managing company EcoNova, who specializes in innovative water recycling technology for use in the residential development, commercial, marine, sports, tourism, mining and defence industries. Three countries were selected on a basis developed through the empirical findings, resulting in Brazil, China and Spain, where EcoNova’s systems could be successful. The empirical findings defined a number of criteria necessary for a successful market entry; these are demand and needs, financial capability, growth, competition, and psychic distance.</p><p> </p><p>A PESTEL analysis was employed to retain accurate information regarding the above mentioned criteria. Based on this information, an entry model was formulated with a conclusion that Spain should be entered first, followed by Brazil and lastly China.</p><p>Here follows highlights from each country’s market potentials.</p><p>Spanish water and wastewater rules are adjusted to the EU standards, which should simplify any expansion within the EU. It is not as hard for a foreign company in Spain to establish their presence in regards to legislative and cultural issues. Products must be certified to meet EU environmental standards, which is the only significant barrier to foreign investment in Spain. The need for specialized technology equipment for water management is an advantage for EcoNova.</p><p>Brazil is the largest economy in South America and gives an access to other nations that are members of the free-trade agreement Mercosur. There is a non-official “buy Brazilian” policy, which means that having a partnership with a domestic company is important for foreign companies in the wastewater market. The demand for wastewater equipment is high. There are two solutions available to the income disproportion; simplifying the product to lower the price, or introducing the product to the Brazilian Social Action and Sanitation Program, who provides economic resources to wastewater projects.</p><p>China has a huge market where water supply pricing policies promote wastewater reclamation. The Chinese government is launching extensive environmental protection projects and encourage foreign investors to seek opportunities. There is also an expanding market for smaller water and wastewater facilities in rural areas. Recycled water can be used even in areas that are connected to a municipal sewage. Legislation requires certain areas to construct water reuse system and there is a demand for small, decentralized systems. Close relationships are vital.</p><p>The Uppsala model, the network approach, and the rational approach have been used to define and compare EcoNova’s internationalization process. It became clear that no internationalization model really fits to EcoNova’s needs, as focus is on other factors. The findings of this research are that a water managing company base its internationalization on firstly the market needs and financial situation, secondly growth opportunities, thirdly the market competition, and finally the psychic distance. These factors have to be matched to the company’s resources, objectives and orientation, so that the perception is aligned with the reality and subsequently achieve a successful market entry.</p>

This essay looks at the problem with the increasing water shortages in three different economic markets. This is done through the perspective of the sustainable water managing company EcoNova, who specializes in innovative water recycling technology for use in the residential development, commercial, marine, sports, tourism, mining and defence industries. Three countries were selected on a basis developed through the empirical findings, resulting in Brazil, China and Spain, where EcoNova’s systems could be successful. The empirical findings defined a number of criteria necessary for a successful market entry; these are demand and needs, financial capability, growth, competition, and psychic distance.   A PESTEL analysis was employed to retain accurate information regarding the above mentioned criteria. Based on this information, an entry model was formulated with a conclusion that Spain should be entered first, followed by Brazil and lastly China. Here follows highlights from each country’s market potentials. Spanish water and wastewater rules are adjusted to the EU standards, which should simplify any expansion within the EU. It is not as hard for a foreign company in Spain to establish their presence in regards to legislative and cultural issues. Products must be certified to meet EU environmental standards, which is the only significant barrier to foreign investment in Spain. The need for specialized technology equipment for water management is an advantage for EcoNova. Brazil is the largest economy in South America and gives an access to other nations that are members of the free-trade agreement Mercosur. There is a non-official “buy Brazilian” policy, which means that having a partnership with a domestic company is important for foreign companies in the wastewater market. The demand for wastewater equipment is high. There are two solutions available to the income disproportion; simplifying the product to lower the price, or introducing the product to the Brazilian Social Action and Sanitation Program, who provides economic resources to wastewater projects. China has a huge market where water supply pricing policies promote wastewater reclamation. The Chinese government is launching extensive environmental protection projects and encourage foreign investors to seek opportunities. There is also an expanding market for smaller water and wastewater facilities in rural areas. Recycled water can be used even in areas that are connected to a municipal sewage. Legislation requires certain areas to construct water reuse system and there is a demand for small, decentralized systems. Close relationships are vital. The Uppsala model, the network approach, and the rational approach have been used to define and compare EcoNova’s internationalization process. It became clear that no internationalization model really fits to EcoNova’s needs, as focus is on other factors. The findings of this research are that a water managing company base its internationalization on firstly the market needs and financial situation, secondly growth opportunities, thirdly the market competition, and finally the psychic distance. These factors have to be matched to the company’s resources, objectives and orientation, so that the perception is aligned with the reality and subsequently achieve a successful market entry.

Even a brief Internet search reveals the huge variety of ways in which the terms transformation, diversity, employment equity and affirmative action are used, as well as the vast range of interventions offered. For example, the term diversity can be used in its most narrow sense focusing on one identifier such as race, or broadening along a continuum towards including all identifiers such as skills, ideology or even personality. / Thesis (MBA)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2007.

This study was an evaluation of the change management strategy implemented at the Foschini Retail Organization. An explanatory study was conducted by drawing up a case study and thereafter comparing the initiatives taken in the case study to an ideal change process model. In order to conduct a more focused design only four factors updating on the change management process were considered. These factors were :The nature of organizational change and the philosophy behind the Foschini Retail Academy; The need to develop a change approach which is suitable for the organizational specific context; The managerial and personal status designed by a successful change agent; The difference between the design of recipe - driven or formulaic approaches to change implementation and more context - specific approaches. Information for the case study was mainly obtained from interviews and focus groups. The problem matching technique was performed the case study, where strategy implementation was compared to those recommended in literature. It was found that there was effective change planning and communication. The change management process was tailored to suit the organization's specific context. The change agent had to have strong managerial and leadership status. The senior management team at Foschini had identified specific outputs that they expected after the role out of the academy and thereby careful emphasis and plan went into the context - specific approaches to the change process. The management team at Foschini had taken all aspects into account when designing the change strategy as recommended, by information gathered from literature and certain areas in communication and planning that needed to be implemented. / Thesis (MBA)-University of Natal, Durban, 2002.

Kumba Resources Ltd [Kumba], one of the largest South African-based mining companies listed on the JSE Securities Exchange, is a focused metals and mining company with a diverse commodity portfolio consisting of iron ore, heavy minerals, coal, base metals and industrial minerals. At the unbundling of Iscor Ltd [Iscor], all the mining assets were housed under the new mining company, Kumba Resources. The study therefore is an effort at evaluating the unbundling decision as well as options for the Kumba going forward. The literature reviewed covers restructuring and cases on restructuring in South Africa and internationally. It outlines various methods at arriving at the competitive strength and strategic fit of company business units in a diversified environment as well as evaluating the contribution of each business unit to the profitability of the company. All the tests applied to Kumba attest to the unbundling decision having been a good decision to take. However there are assets that have been identified that do not provide the right strategic fit in Kumba or too small and therefore destroying value like the information technology company, AST and Base Metals and Industrial Minerals Divisions. Analysis of Kumba going forward shows that the key drivers to its growth strategy will be a focus on those commodities and investments that offer above average growth and returns while spreading the risk associated with cyclicality and volatility that characterises the supply and demand of minerals and metals in the world's major markets. Whilst the attraction of being a single commodity player because of the performance of iron ore in relation to other commodities in Kumba's portfolio, experience shows that iron ore has in the past suffered same cyclical swings particularly when the steel prices are low. Lastly minerals and metals are a depleting resource and it is therefore advisable for the company to maintain a robust project pipeline in commodities where the company will achieve above average returns including considerations at mergers and acquisitions, critically investigate and divest in those commodities that do not provide the expected returns. / Thesis (MBA)-University of Natal, Durban, 2003.

I've worked in the electrical industry throughout my career, from accounts to the stores, serving as an artisan to sales and finally management, having experienced the dramatic changes industry has undergone in the past few years. The topic has inspired me to investigate the future changes as South African companies are striving for international competitive trading and recognition, couple with an volatile economy. / Thesis (MBA)-University of Natal, Durban, 2003.

The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyse the effectiveness and necessity of managing the teaching of critical thinking skills in English Home Language to second language speakers in the Further Education and Training phase, by focusing on critical thinking skills; classroom management; management skills of professional teachers; the relationship between teaching and management; guidelines for effective classroom management; the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10-12; the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10-12 English Home Language; critical thinking skills as indicated in the language curriculum; and factors that influence the teaching and learning of critical thinking skills. The literature study reveals that the managing of teaching critical thinking skills is paramount to the effectiveness of the teaching of English Home Language to second language speakers in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. However, due to several factors, namely: curriculum change; the acceptance and implementation of the new curriculum; professionally qualified and trained educators; background of learners; English Home Language being the language of learning and teaching of many second language speakers, the deliberate managing of teaching critical thinking skills has been overlooked and is totally non-existent. The lack of managing the teaching of critical thinking skills in the English classroom ultimately generates learners who lack the ability to present and understand arguments, think logically and rationally and who fail to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in becoming well-adjusted citizens in a competitive society. Research evidence has shown that cognition and language development are closely related. It is through language that children come to know the world. Higher-order thinking skills promote higher-order learning skills which in turn enable learners to reach higher levels of language proficiency. A major finding emanating from the research is that educators should become familiar with and embrace the National Curriculum Statement grades 10-12 English Home Language. The learning environment should also be designed to support and challenge the learner’s thinking. English language educators should integrate the promotion of thinking skills into the language curricula. The critical goal is to support the learner in becoming an effective critical thinker. Educators should be professionally trained and qualified to teach English Home Language, especially to second language speakers. Educators must also have good classroom and professional management skills. Educators must exude, disseminate and nurture critical thinking skills in their learners. Educators must be more thorough in the planning and execution of lessons and deliberately incorporate critical thinking skills into lessons. This study recommends on the basis of the literature review, guidelines to assist educators in managing the teaching of critical thinking skills in English Home Language to second language speakers in the Further Education and Training phase. / Thesis (M.Ed.)-North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2011

The purpose of this study is to investigate and analyse the effectiveness and necessity of managing the teaching of critical thinking skills in English Home Language to second language speakers in the Further Education and Training phase, by focusing on critical thinking skills; classroom management; management skills of professional teachers; the relationship between teaching and management; guidelines for effective classroom management; the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10-12; the National Curriculum Statement Grades 10-12 English Home Language; critical thinking skills as indicated in the language curriculum; and factors that influence the teaching and learning of critical thinking skills. The literature study reveals that the managing of teaching critical thinking skills is paramount to the effectiveness of the teaching of English Home Language to second language speakers in the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. However, due to several factors, namely: curriculum change; the acceptance and implementation of the new curriculum; professionally qualified and trained educators; background of learners; English Home Language being the language of learning and teaching of many second language speakers, the deliberate managing of teaching critical thinking skills has been overlooked and is totally non-existent. The lack of managing the teaching of critical thinking skills in the English classroom ultimately generates learners who lack the ability to present and understand arguments, think logically and rationally and who fail to apply the skills and knowledge they have acquired in becoming well-adjusted citizens in a competitive society. Research evidence has shown that cognition and language development are closely related. It is through language that children come to know the world. Higher-order thinking skills promote higher-order learning skills which in turn enable learners to reach higher levels of language proficiency. A major finding emanating from the research is that educators should become familiar with and embrace the National Curriculum Statement grades 10-12 English Home Language. The learning environment should also be designed to support and challenge the learner’s thinking. English language educators should integrate the promotion of thinking skills into the language curricula. The critical goal is to support the learner in becoming an effective critical thinker. Educators should be professionally trained and qualified to teach English Home Language, especially to second language speakers. Educators must also have good classroom and professional management skills. Educators must exude, disseminate and nurture critical thinking skills in their learners. Educators must be more thorough in the planning and execution of lessons and deliberately incorporate critical thinking skills into lessons. This study recommends on the basis of the literature review, guidelines to assist educators in managing the teaching of critical thinking skills in English Home Language to second language speakers in the Further Education and Training phase. / Thesis (M.Ed.)-North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2011

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