Browsing by Author "Morrison, John"

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    Aligning student and supervisor perspectives of research challenges
    (SUN MeDIA, 2016) Albertyn, Ruth; Van Coller-Peter, Salome; Morrison, John
    Introduction: The coursework to me was like riding a mountain bike on a mountain bike trail. It was tough at times, but a great adventure. The more you rode, the more skilful you became, both technically and theoretically. The research process for me was like cycling the same mountain bike trail, but on a road bike. It just never really became easy. (Student) This comment illustrates how a student participant in our study vividly distinguished the research experience from the coursework in completing a postgraduate qualification. The challenges experienced with research, and the natural predisposition towards the theoretical and practical course content, play a role in completion rates at master’s or doctoral level. This phenomenon has become a focus of research and sometimes it is referred to as ‘all but dissertation’ or ABD (Blum 2010; Albertyn, Kapp & Bitzer 2008). In some cases, the research component is seen as the ‘necessary evil’ of obtaining the higher degree. A negative attitude to research at the outset could influence students’ engagement with research, their ability to think creatively, and eventually the quality and completion of the research (Kearns, Gardiner & Marshall 2008).
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    MBA research project: barrier or benefit
    (2013-10) Morrison, John
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Is it still necessary to do a research project as part of the MBA? Dr John Morrison, lecturer in Research Methodology and senior researcher at USB, takes a closer look.
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    MBA-navorsingsprojek: vanggat of voordeel
    (2013-10) Morrison, John
    AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Is dit steeds nodig om ’n navorsingsprojek as deel van die MBA te doen? Dr John Morrison, ’n dosent in Navorsingsmetodologie en senior navorser by die USB, bekyk dit van nader.
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    The project mindset : a streamlined corporate culture will make matrix project management fly
    (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch Business School, 2007-08) Morrison, John; Brown, Chris; Smit, E. van der M.
    Setting up a project management capability in an organisation is not a trivial exercise. The decision to implement project management means a substantial investment in new software tools, changes to your accounting system and training of staff. To start with, you will probably also need to recruit some expertise, including consultants charging expensive fees. In return you will expect a positive return on this investment. However, if your organisation depends on matrix project management but lacks the corporate culture which drives it, the investment will be poor. Your organisation will simply not be prepared for the en route turbulence of projects. This was the premise for research conducted at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) to establish the link between an organisation’s culture and its ability to integrate matrix project management into its routine work. This research has come up with a structured, twelve-point checklist to gauge your corporate readiness for the journey.
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    Strategies, practices and skills for competitiveness in the digital economy : a perspective on large companies in South Africa
    (2014-08) Craffert, Leona; Ungerer, Marius; Visser, Kobus; Morrison, John; Claassen, Walter
    The competitiveness of companies in the digital economy is a business concern. Eighty two large South African companies participated in a study on strategies, practices and skills for competitiveness in the digital economy - in that manner demonstrating their willingness and commitment to contribute towards the local understanding and exploration of this topic.
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    Students with disabilities in higher education
    (SUN MeDIA Bloemfontein, 2009) Morrison, John; Brand, Handre; Cilliers, Charl
    This study reviews and critically analyses literature from 2000 onwards to obtain a perspective of the latest research trends and interests as well as the theoretical development in the study of students with special education needs in higher education. The diversity of research themes indicates that higher education faces multiple challenges. The research further finds that this field of study is still in an exploratory phase. Qualitative studies in smaller settings are the most popular, and progress towards generalisable theories is still relatively young. It is encouraging to note that research is increasingly addressing the empirical issues experienced in higher education institutions. Suggestions for future research are given.