Tag: Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
The realities of international business – nations, markets and power
African managers and executives often set their sights on multinational contexts. Others expand their companies beyond their home markets. However, they operate in environments where success is not determined by market dynamics alone. International business sits at the intersection of state policy, foreign direct investment, political economy and corporate control.
ESD programmes white paper – assessing SMME impact
There is a problem with Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) programmes in South Africa. We are finding out the nature of the problem and what can do about it. South Africa has a strong financial and capacity development landscape for Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs).
State of Entrepreneurship: Local start-ups need support to succeed
Only 15% of South African start-ups are successful, despite South Africa having the 2nd highest ranking on the continent according to the 2018 Global Entrepreneurship Index.
