Redefining Business in the New Africa

Redefining Business in the New Africa

Author: Lauri E. Elliott

Publisher: Conceptualee Publishing

Published: 2011-02-10

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0983301514

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2001-2010 proved to be a transitional decade for Africa, ushering in a new image and status for the continent. Africa began to show it was truly shaking the shackles of its colonial and chaotic past. Now that the New Africa has arrived, what does that mean? And, what does it mean for business? On almost every issue that has been pegged a negative for Africa - population boom, poverty, disease, governance, economic instability, and conflicts - there is evidence of a growing shift in the other direction. Businesses need to wake up and proactively shift to this new reality, or paradigm. While business principles apply across any market, businesses need to adapt their strategies to the context of Africa to be successful and understand that Africa is one of the key regional markets in the next generation of business. "Redefining Business in the New Africa" sets out to establish a new baseline and framework for engagement in Africa, which reflects the current and future trends of a region headed for emerging market status. While Africa still has to deal with legacy issues, the power of its "now" and future is greater. In this book you will learn about: - A new context and framework for business in Africa - A few major future trends and sectors in Africa - Strategic approaches to doing business and investing in the New Africa - How to tackle, or respond, to some of the challenges in the New Africa Get ready to rock and roll in this new era for business in Africa!


Transforming Corporate Governance and Developing Models for Board Effectiveness

Transforming Corporate Governance and Developing Models for Board Effectiveness

Author: Yasser, Qaiser Rafique

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2020-12-25

Total Pages: 345

ISBN-13: 1799866718

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Corporate governance can be considered as an environment of trust, ethics, moral values, and confidence as a synergistic effort of all the constituent parts, including stakeholders, the public, service provides, and the corporate sector. The actions of an organization and the consequences of those actions has become increasingly concerned with corporate governance. As such, it is essential to examine the latest concepts and trends that can lead to the development of effective models for corporate boards. Transforming Corporate Governance and Developing Models for Board Effectiveness is an essential reference source that contains forward-thinking research intended to facilitate effective, entrepreneurial, and prudent management that can deliver the long-term success of the company. The book discusses the different theories and practices surrounding boards of directors’ responsibilities and innovative strategies for the governance of their companies that allow them to become and remain successful. Highlighting topics that include board diversity and independence, business ethics, and family business governance, this book is intended for corporate boards, board of directors, executives, managers, business professionals, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students.


EBOOK: Crafting and Executing Strategy: South African Edition

EBOOK: Crafting and Executing Strategy: South African Edition

Author: Johan Hough

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Published: 2010-12-16

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 0077152476

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Based on the reputable US text the 2nd Southern African Edition of Crafting & Executing Strategy covers what every senior-level or entry-level MBA student in Southern Africa needs to know about crafting, executing and aligning business strategies, through presentation of core concepts and analytical techniques. A separate case and readings sections build on the main text by demonstrating the theory in practice. The core concepts are explained in language that Southern African students can grasp and provide relevant examples as used by small, medium and large SA companies.


Business and Government Relations in Africa

Business and Government Relations in Africa

Author: Robert A. Dibie

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1351792660

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This book looks at the regulatory regimes that have an impact on business and provides a number of case studies of the relationships between government and economic development around the African continent, highlighting different processes and practices. It will be of interest both to students at an advanced level, academics and reflective practitioners. It addresses the topics with regard to business-government relations and will be of interest to researchers, academics, policymakers, and students in the fields of African politics, comparative politics, public policy, business and politics, sustainable development and sustainability, economic development, and managerial economics.


Management Challenges in Different Types of African Firms

Management Challenges in Different Types of African Firms

Author: Leona Achtenhagen

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-05-18

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9811045364

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This book focuses on management challenges in different types of companies, ranging from small to large, from private to public and from service to manufacturing in the African context. With empirical data from countries as diverse as Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia, it discusses the increasing economic importance of the African continent, covering relevant topics on sustainability and environmental issues, exports, logistics, HR issues, innovation and financial reporting. Through different conceptual insights and empirical case studies, the research presented serves as a useful resource for academics, students, and policy-makers interested in in-depth studies on management challenges in Africa.


State-Business Relations and Economic Transformation in South Africa and Zimbabwe

State-Business Relations and Economic Transformation in South Africa and Zimbabwe

Author: Sinan Baran

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-06-12

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1666920037

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This book examines state-business relations in semi-peripheral South Africa and peripheral Zimbabwe after each country’s transition to majority rule. Baran examines the implementation of liberalisation and indigenisation policies by the majority governments of South Africa and Zimbabwe used to complete the states’ economic transformations.