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Jun 07, 2024 - Buy your ticket for the event in Vanderbijlpark Buy your ticket for the event in Potchefstroom Buy your ticket for the event in Mahikeng , ABOUT THE EVENT, Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Mastery. He is a highly sought after international speaker and has spoken to CEO’sand Senior Management from global Fortune 500 companies. He has dedicated his life to the transformation of global consciousness and his ultimate desire is to empower…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/ManagementCybernetics
About Management Cybernetics
Apr 19, 2022 - The Management Cybernetics* research entity was established to optimize collaboration between academia and industry incorporating management and engineering sciences. Our cybernetic approach is to develop a business engineering mind-set to conduct research and develop pragmatic solutions for real business problems in the era of the 4 th…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/vision-and-mission
Vision and Mission
Apr 19, 2022 - , Our vision is to:, To conduct cutting-edge research into innovative and integrative management cybernetics in collaboration with industry to deliver practical research results that are applicable and useful to industry Effective, affordable, word-class solutions, Our mission is to:, Bridge the divide between management sciences and the management in industry. Excel in scientifically sound business engineering and management systems research. Enable sustainable and resilient organisations through the development of practical management tools. .https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-philosophy
Research philosophy
Apr 19, 2022 - , Our research philosophy is based on an integrated value-based systems approach, inclusive of both strategic and operational perspectives. Our goal is to contribute to Business Research and Consulting on various levels, including: The transdisciplinary novelty of the combination of management thinking and engineering thinking. Making business…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-and-consulting
Research and consulting
Nov 18, 2020 - Our approach to business research and consulting is to utilise methodologies embedded in the design sciences, making business engineering a reality. We offer: Scientific diagnosis of challenging business problems In depth analysis, design and implementation of engineerd solutions Validation and verification of the solution in actuality Reflection…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/research-specialisations
Research specialisations
Nov 18, 2020 - The following post-graduate research opportunities are possible within the research unit: Master’s degree in relevant specialisations: Master's of Commerce Master's of Engineering Master's of Business Administration Doctorate specialisations PhD (In the above-mentioned master’s categories)https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/academic-partners
Academic partners
Apr 19, 2022 - Our international academic network includes academics from:, Coventry University (UK) Dalhousie University (Canada) Erasmus University (Netherlands) Grenoble Alpes University (France) Universitat Babes Bolyoi (Romania) University of South Florida (USA) University of Stockholm (Sweden) University of Twente (Netherlands), Collaborative research with professional institutes, including:, Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/industry-services
Industry services
Nov 18, 2020 - Industry Services There is often a gap between academic management research and industry requirements. This inevitably leads to management research that has limited relevance in a real industry environment. Hence, our aim is to: Enhance the impact of our research on industry, and Enhance the impact of industry on our research. In doing so, we have…, Model based business engineering, [accordion collapsed], Financial systems, Business finance models Business valuation models Cost accounting models Management accounting frameworks Typical examples of financial systems services include: Strategic financial systems Credit management policies at an academic institution Bank finance access in the SME sector Value creation strategies for sustainable organisations Commodity…, Risk management systems, Business intelligence Competitive intelligence Enterprise risk management systems Environmental analysis Financial risk management Typical examples of risk management services include: Strategic risk management Competitive intelligence in the South African metals industry Strategic intelligence in the South African mining industry Carbon tax…, Technological systems, Application development Technological strategy assessment Typical examples of technological systems services include: Strategic technological systems Competitive environment in the ICT industry Operational technological systems Development of mobile electronic accounting systems in the SME sector Information flow in a private hospital’s theatre…, Human systems, Wellness systems Typical examples of human systems services include: Strategic human systems Cultural implications of cross-border corporate acquisitions Operational human systems Development of a Respect for People model for lean implementation Selection methods for candidate systems engineers StudyWell , Operational systems, Process analysis Process maturity analysis Value chain analysis Value stream analysis Typical examples of operational services include: Strategic operational systems Management accounting role/impact on fraud control Operational systems Cost accounting models/value chain analysis in multiple industries and sectors Real-time measurement and…https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/industry-footprint
Industry footprint
Sep 04, 2023 - Industry Footprint, We have current and historic relationships with major private sector companies spanning multiple industries, including:, Agriculture Financial services Healthcare Manufacturing and construction Mining industry We have extensive experience with public sector entities, including: Local government Provincial government National governmenthttps://commerce.nwu.ac.za/applied-research-management-cybernetics/contact-us