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Showing 1 to 20 of 23 for “"Fourth industrial revolution (4IR)"”.
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The Future of Trade Unions in the Changing World of Work
… experiencing rapid changes brought 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 …
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African creative futures: mainstreaming creativity in the South African skills ecosystem
… the evolving socio political environments 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 …
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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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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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The role of universities in embracing transformation brought about by Fourth Industrial Revolution. a case study of selected tertiary institutions in KwaZulu- Natal
… embracing transformations brought 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 …
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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
… settings. The transformational 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 …
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Factors influencing user adherence towards privacy standards in the usage of Internet of Things devices in South Africa
… (IoT) is considered an essential 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, …
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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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Continually evolving technologies: does South African copyright law adequately protect AI generated works?
In 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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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
… This paradigm shift, 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 …
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At the intersection of automation, unemployment and inequality in South Africa
… changes coincided with the 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 …
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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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Information management capability and operational excellence of selected institutions of higher education in South Africa
The advancement of the industrial revolution has had an impact on the way things are done globally. For instance, the unfolding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) within the current society has resulted in urgent or rapid demands for more effective information management. Both private and …
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The applicability of accounting information systems for the Financial Accounting curriculum in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era : a case study at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Accounting in Financial Accounting in the Department of Financial Accounting, Durban University of Technology, 2022.
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Preparing for the fourth industrial revolution: Investigating the relationship between leadership 4.0, innovative management practices and organisational performance capabilities
Background It is 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 …
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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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Evaluation of records management practices in the Kwazulu-Natal Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, South Africa
… governance. The advent of new technology and fourth industrial revolution (4IR) has introduced new facets in the corporate environment including TVET Colleges in South Africa, thereby promoting the growing interest of TVET Colleges in adopting sustainable digital records management systems. …
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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
… to assess the preparedness 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 …
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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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Promoting Inclusive Higher Education in the digital age: Wrapping massive open online courses (MOOCs) for youth from marginalised communities in South Africa
… Goal (SDG) specifically in relation to the fourth goal that targets inclusive and quality education and promotes lifelong learning for all. It explores how MOOCs, if wrapped or blended in a face-to-face programmes could prepare young people from marginalised communities for the workplace in …
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