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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"4IR"”.
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Assessing the preparedness of the schooling system for The Fourth Industrial Revolution: The case study of two secondary schools in the Ekurhuleni South Education District
… of schools for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the Ekurhuleni South Education District, in Gauteng Province. The study had four main objectives: to investigate how the 4IR is understood by teachers, learners and the Institutional Development and Support Official (IDSO) in the Ekurhuleni …
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A critical analysis of the implications of the fourth industrial revolution on tax regulation: relevance of the robot tax debate in South Africa from a developing country perspective
… occasioned by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), is transforming the way of life, work, business, the law, and government policy across the world. The introduction of 4IR technologies such as robotization and Artificial Intelligence is threatening massive labour displacements and resultant …
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Fourth industrial banking: case studies into digitising banking models and the foreseeable effects in South Africa
… discourse as the Fourth Industrial Revolution or 4IR. The 4IR has been argued to offer the transformative potential to change and disrupt current societal organization and provide opportunities for developing countries such as South Africa to “leapfrog” into development. Many argue that as …
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Leadership competencies to address the Fourth Industrial Revolution: case studies of the preparedness of owners and senior executives of South African SMEs.
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is transforming industries by integrating digital, biological, and physical technologies. Leaders must continuously enhance their skills to effectively manage these emerging technologies and address upcoming challenges. This study examines the leadership …
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Developing a fourth industrial revolution adoption framework for South African rural small-scaled maize-producing farms
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) represents the use of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, automation, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data in a variety of sectors. Within agriculture, these technologies have the ability to support small-scale farming significantly …
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Navigating equitable technological empowerment: insights from Ghana and Rwanda on digital literacy and the fourth industrial revolution
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is reshaping global economies and societies. Triggered by several factors including the COVID-19 pandemic, assuming its dynamics in developing countries will mirror those in wealthy economies is perilous. With its unique challenges and opportunities, Africa …
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African creative futures: mainstreaming creativity in the South African skills ecosystem
… of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) era. This study explores opportunities for developing creativity and creative thinking, key future skills, within South Africa's current 4IR planning. Using an exploratory qualitative approach, the research examines how creativity is …
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Fourth Industrial Revolution framework for Sustainable Development of rural-based SMMES in South Africa
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is the fourth major industrial era since the initial Industrial Revolution of the 18th century. IR describes a world where individuals move between digital domains and offline reality using connected technology to enable and manage their lives. The 4IR has the …
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The place of the Fourth Industrial Revolution in small-scale farming in KwaDlangezwa, KwaZulu- National, South Africa.
… that focuses on optimum output by utilising 4IR agricultural instruments. While acknowledging the role played by government in increasing agricultural manufactured goods. As for the national and provincial departments of agriculture (DOA) of the South African government made concerted efforts …
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Digital Spaza-shops and the Digitalisation of SMMEs' in South Africa
… development funds for digitalisation. The SMME 4IR (digitalisation) financing model provides finance for SMMEs digitalisation, especially for e-commerce and operational efficiencies. The need for SMME 4IR financing model is driven by fewer digitalised SMMEs given the increasing share of …
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Preparing for the fourth industrial revolution: Investigating the relationship between leadership 4.0, innovative management practices and organisational performance capabilities
… believed that the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) will bring about unprecedented change to the world, ultimately having such a deep impact that some argue it may change human life at its core. It is believed that many organisations will not survive the radical disruption that will ensue. On …
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At the intersection of automation, unemployment and inequality in South Africa
… announcement of a Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by the World Economic Forum, which, despite being riddled with inconsistencies as a theory of change, was adopted by the South African government as a policy guide. This gave rise to a sociological debate amongst South African scholars that …
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The Future of Trade Unions in the Changing World of Work
… about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Globalization. The membership of trade union also seems to be on declining.The aim of this dissertation is to determine changes in the world of work as and it, furthermore, considers the impact of these processes on trade unions. The …
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The role of universities in embracing transformation brought about by Fourth Industrial Revolution. a case study of selected tertiary institutions in KwaZulu- Natal
… about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The level of awareness that students have on digital learning were examined, as well as the plans put in place by policymakers to transform the curriculum for digital learners. The study further examined how the syllabi are restructured for …
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An exploration of the factors perceived to be at play in the development of resilience and problem-solving skills in the lives of adolescent participants in Wales
… impacts of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on education, the economy, job markets and social interactions have led to a re-examination of the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century. Rapid advances in technology demand that today’s adolescents require a distinct set of skills in …
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A maturity model to enhance the adoption of Additive Manufacturing in spare part provisioning in South Africa
The fourth industrial revolution (4IR) demands a significant change in the way businesses operate. The previous three industrial revolutions were initiated from the market and demanded that organisations adopt to the market requirements for more cost-effective, high-volume and standardised …
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Towards a Smart City Model for South African Metropolitan Municipalities : the case of Gauteng-based Metropolitan Municipalities
… currently en-route toward smart technology and 4IR readiness, but much still needs to be done to be on par with investment-competing cities around the globe. There is a dire need for cities in the country to invest in ICT infrastructure, such as broadband to improve connectivity, as well as to …
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Factors influencing user adherence towards privacy standards in the usage of Internet of Things devices in South Africa
… element of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). IoT devices are vulnerable to attacks. These vulnerabilities affect all aspects of daily life including retail and home automation interconnected by basic networking. The vulnerable end nodes may be machines, human to machine interactions, and …
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The impact of work seeker support platforms on the development of South Africa's unemployed youth
… unclear. With increasing investments into 4IR interventions to address youth unemployment, closer examination is required. Accordingly, this study appraises one digital work seeker support platform in South Africa that provides skills matching and development opportunities to unemployed …
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Continually evolving technologies: does South African copyright law adequately protect AI generated works?
… the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), the breakthrough of increasingly sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has marked a change in the way in which creative outputs which would ordinarily be categorised as works eligible for copyright under international and …
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