ALLAN GRAY CENTRE FOR VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

THESES & DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED AND BEING SUPERVISED BY AGC ACADEMICS:

PHD THESES (INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL)

Supervisor: April, K. Keene-Young, B. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Study of Attitudes to Whiteness among White Senior Managers and Owners in the South African Private Sector, and the Extent to which this Impact on their Views of Employment Equity”.

Supervisor: April, K. Simelane, W. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Exploratory Study: Experiences of Black Female Leaders in the Energy Indystry”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mehlomakulu, L. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Advancement of the Inclusivity Dream: A Vulnerability Model for Managing Unconscious Bias”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Hall, Y. (initiated 2019), Zimbabwean, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Talent Management Optimisation: Perceptions and Experiences of Professional Staff in Hybrid Spaces in Higher Education Institutions”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Abrahams, T. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Leader Development Journey: The Role of Critical Self-Reflection as a Self-Development Tool for Women Leaders in the Workplace”.

Supervisor: April, K. Sihela, J. (initiated 2018), Namibian, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Critical Perspective on Diversity & Inclusion in the Namibian Private Corporate Sector”.

Supervisor: April, K. Myeza, A. (initiated 2018), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Conceptualisation of the Psychology of Black African Professionals in Relation to Business Leadership in Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Watson, C. (initiated 2018), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the Under-Representation of Females in the Management Pipeline: Management Cultures of Exclusion in South Africa and Namibia”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Marks, J., & Wallis, E. (initiated 2018), South Africans, PhD, “Differentiating between Uncertain and Risky Decision-Making in the Entrepreneurial Context: A Neuroeconomic Investigation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Jackson, R. (initiated 2017), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the Impact of Globalization, Connectivity and Social Media on Leadership Behaviour in the Organisational Context, and the Impact on the Future of Values-Based Leadership”.

Supervisor: April, K. Andries, L. (initiated 2016), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Trusting Leaders: Empowering Organizational Leaders to Catalyse Trust, Based on Evidence from Social Neuroscience”.

Supervisor: April, K. Zhou, Y., B. (initiated 2016), Chinese, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Tale of Two Cities: Cross-Cultural People Management between Newcastle, SA and Haimen, China”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kallarakkal, S. (initiated 2016), Indian, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading by Example for Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in International Non-Governmental Organizations”.

Supervisor: April, K. Dharani, B. (graduating December 2019), Kenyan, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organizational Lifecycle and Happiness at Work: Investigating Best-Fit for Employees based on their Locus of Control Expectancy”.

Supervisor: Sewchurran, K. Co-supervision with W. Baets. Steyn, F. (graduating December 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Executive wisdom: A study of phronesis in modern management practice”.

Supervisor: Sewchurran, K. Co-supervision with W. Baets. Philipp, F. (graduating December 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Shared values as organising principles in complexity”.

Supervisor: April, K. Swart-Opperman, C. (graduated December 2016), Namibian/South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Innovation Team Members: Emotive Outlook and Profiles Comparison”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mwagiru, Nj. (graduated June 2016), Kenyan, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Women’s Knowledge Systems and their Potential Contribution to Leadership and Socio-Political Contribution”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mwagiru, Ny. (graduated June 2016), Kenyan, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Inquiry into the Nature of Effective Dialogue and Discourse for Peace-Building Through Leadership”.

Supervisor: April, K. Train, K. (graduated December 2015), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Compassion in Organizations: Sense-making and Embodied Experience in Emergent Relational Capability”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Koekemoer, R. (graduated 2013), Namibian, PhD, Senior University International, British Columbia, Canada, “Performance Management in the Banking Sector”.

Supervisor: April, K. Katoma, V. (graduated June 2012), Zambian, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Discretionary Effort Extension Based on Performance Expectancies”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mutowo, M. (graduated December 2011), Zimbabwean, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Resourced Based View of the Firm: A Path Dependency Investigation into the Sources of Sustainable Competitive Advantage – An Empirical Study of the University of Rhodesia, 1945-1980”.

Supervisor: April, K. Daya, P. (graduated December 2010), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Relationship between Diversity, Inclusion & Performance: An Empirical Study in a Corporate South African Organisation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Peter, C. (graduated June 2010), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Bayesian Participatory-Based Decision-Analysis: An Evolutionary Adaptive Formalism for Modelling and Decision Support in Social-Ecological Systems Sustainability”.

Supervisor: April, K. Makgoba, T. (graduated December 2009), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “African Workplace Spirituality in South African Mines”. 

 

EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS (INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL)

Supervisor: April, K. Zietsman, D. (graduating July 2020), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Why women leave management positions in South Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Gunda, R. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Psychological Effects on People as a Result of Them Feeling Excluded”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kotze, S. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gender Role Stereotypes of Leaders as Perceived by Women Across Cultures in a South African Context”.

Supervisor: April, K. Co-supervision with B. Dharani. Witbooi, E. (graduating July 2020), co-supervision with B. Dharani, South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Influence of Self-Talk Valence on Entrepreneurship”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Singh, K. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Women’s Experiences of the Impact of Maternity Leave Policies on their Career Progression”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Retief, Z. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Work Experiences of Foreign Nationals in the Agricultural Industry in the Western Cape”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Avenant, A. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Barriers Construction Managers Experience in the Coaching of Young Professionals in the South African Construction Industry”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Van Zyl, K. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Sales Performance”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Schwartz, P. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Multi-Methods Case Study of Performance Measurement of Engineers in a South African Aerospace Company”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Le Roux, JP. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How to Effectively Grow Software Development Talent among Non-Tertiary Educated Individuals”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Rich, B. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors Influencing Employee Engagement at Red Bull South Africa”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Naidoo, R. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Low Productivity in the Workplace due to Employee Fatigue”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Cangraker, Z. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Impact of Innovation on Performance in SMEs”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Le Hané, R. L. (graduating October 2019), Namibian, EMBA, University of Science and Technology, Namibia, “Information-Seeking Behaviour of Commercial Farmers: A Mobile-Based Information Service Model”.

Supervisor: April, K. De Klerk, K. (graduating July 2019), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Impact of Reintroducing Coloured Retirees in the Western Cape to the Workforce: Fostering Financial Independence to restore Dignity”.

Supervisor: April, K. Madonko, N. (graduating July 2019), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Engaging Hearts and Minds: A Study of Effectiveness of Leaders Communicating Organisational Values”.

Supervisor: April, K. Thaivilain, C. (graduating July 2019), French, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Space for Conversations on Organisational Changes Toward Sustainability”.

Supervisor: April, K. Gerald Chimenya (graduating July 2019), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading in a VUCA World: A Sense-Making Perspective”.

Supervisor: April, K. Maijang Mpherwane (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Powerless but Accountable: A Teaching Case Study of Former SABC Group CEO, Lulama Mokhobo”.

Supervisor: April, K. Pierre Cassuto (graduating July 2019), South African-French, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “After the Rainbow: South African Youth Identities and Relevance to Aspirations of Non-Racialism”.

Supervisor: April, K. Afzal Dalwai (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Impacts of Digital Markets on the Leadership Styles at SA Financial Services Companies”.

Supervisor: April, K. Namuziya Sikatali (graduating July 2019), Zambian, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Young Female Leaders in Technical Roles”.

Supervisor: April, K. Co-supervision with B. Dharani. Giannaros, M. (graduating July 2019), South African-Greek, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Experiencing Boredom at the WEF: An Exploratory Study”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Diassakoula, C. I. (graduating July 2019), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Employee Perceptions about a Wellness Programme at Navachab Mine, Namibia”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Da Silva, D. (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Business Intelligence: A Case Study of a Professional Services Organisation”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Reid, R. (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cognitive Computing: Adoption and Implications in Technology Start-Ups Within the Western Cape”.

Supervisor: April, K. Gunzburg, T. (graduated June 2018), Belgian, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Rainbow Accents; Exploring the Lived Experiences of Non-Standard English Accented Speakers in Western Cape Workplaces”.

Supervisor: April, K. Vergo, O. (graduated June 2018), British, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Relationship between Masculinity, Culture and Self-Leadership in South African Men”.

Supervisor: April, K. Pillay, G. (graduated June 2018), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “SMME Owners Self-Care: Business Success and Stress”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kimoro, V. (graduated June 2018), Kenyan, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Study on the Inclusive Leadership of Millennials in the Workplace”. 

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Nzombe, S. (graduated June 2018), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Exploration of Manager to Executive Transition in Zimbabwe’s Private Sector”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Smit, L. (graduated June 2018), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the Nature of Expatriate Coping Strategies within in Mining Industry”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Kurji, J. A. (graduated June 2018), Kenyan, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Uber-Driver Partners in Cape Town – A Motivational Study”.

Supervisor: April, K. Janse van Rensburg, H. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How the ‘Sorbet Way’ of Servant Leadership is Scooping Up Success”.

Supervisor: April, K. Cooper, J. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Emotional Intelligence and CDMSE in GSB MBA Students: Gender & Age Differences”.

Supervisor: April, K. Guntern, S. (graduated June 2017), Swiss, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Assessment of the Effectiveness of Reducing the Sources of Burnout in Switzerland”.

Supervisor: April, K. Earle, J. (graduated June 2017), British, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organizational Restructuring and the Employee’s Psychological Contract”.

Supervisor: April, K. Wyndham Quin, L. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Resources for Resilience: A Study of Non-Profit Volunteers in Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mackenzie, C. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Multichannel Marketing Effects on the Purchase Decisions of Oncology Physicians in South Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Josias, A. (graduated June 2016), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Diasporic Double Consciousness, Créolité and Coloured Identity: Perceptions and Beliefs of Coloured Professionals in South Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Tape, A. (graduated June 2016), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Strategies for Mitigation of Product Patent Expiry and Potential Product Cannibalisation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Makwanda, T. (graduated June 2016), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “University Strategies for Developing Online Education”.

Supervisor: April, K. Toich, D. (graduated June 2016), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Resilience Characteristics of Women in Workplace Settings”.

Supervisor: April, K. Sully-Daniels, C. (graduated June 2016), Canadian, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Entrepreneurial Orientation of Emerging Business Leaders and Managers”.

Supervisor: April, K. Motlanthe, M. (graduated June 2016), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Extent to which Individual Experience of Theorised Cultural Orientations Pose Challenges to Effectiveness in the Workplace”.

Supervisor: April, K. Watrous, S. (graduated June 2016), American, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Information Overload and Multi-Tasking: Impact of Workplace Decisions and Stress”.

Supervisor: April, K. Wickham, B. (graduated June 2016), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leadership and Conflict: Organisational Culture and Performance”.

Supervisor: April, K. Johnson, N. (graduated June 2016), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Self-Deception and Its Implications on Leadership”.

Supervisor: April, K. Isdale, B. (graduated June 2015), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leaders’ Power Orientation and Followership in Financial Services”.

Supervisor: April, K. Pillay, J. (graduated June 2015), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Developing Leadership Maturity: Ego Development and Personality Coaching”.

Supervisor: April, K. Lekganyane, M. (graduated June 2015), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Personal Leadership and Self-Care: Practice and Impact”.

Supervisor: April, K. Avenant, P. (graduated June 2015), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Power Relations: Organisational Development from a Complexity Perspective”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Beukes, G. (graduated 2014), Namibian, MBA, MANCOSA, “A Critical Review of the Proposed Corporate Governance Policy Framework for State-Owned Enterprises in Namibia”.

Supervisor: April, K. Singh Gill, B. (graduated June 2014), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leader Physical Ability: Resultant Work-Life Balance”.

Supervisor: April, K. Soomar, Z. (graduated June 2013), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Female Breadwinners: Resultant Guilt and Shame”.

Supervisor: April, K. Singh, K. (graduated June 2013), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Women in Senior Management Positions: Empowered Powerlessness within a Production Environment”.

Supervisor: April, K. Phiri, S. (graduated June 2013), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Values: Self-Reports of Lived Congruency”.

Supervisor: April, K. Njagi, J. (graduated June 2013), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Personal Meaning Orientations and PsychoSocial Adaptation in South African Older Adults”.

Supervisor: April, K. Maharaj, N. (graduated June 2013), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Power of Self-Love in the Evolution of Leadership”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mabotja, K. (graduated June 2013), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Bicultural Identities: The Lived Experience of Black Female Professionals in South Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Schörger, C. (graduated June 2013), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Authentic Leadership: Personal Values Congruency”.

Supervisor: April, K. Wasserman, E. (graduated June 2012), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Causes of Vertical Growth in Ego Maturity Development”.

Supervisor: April, K. West, K. (graduated June 2012), MBA, University of Cape Town 2012, “Women Juggling Management Studies and Life: Where Does Guilt and Shame Fit In?”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mniki-Mangoliso, N. (graduated June 2012), MBA, University of Cape Town 2012, “Empowered Powerlessness: How Emerging Top Executives are Grappling with Disempowerment while in Positions of Power and Responsibility”.

Supervisor: April, K. Govender, R. (graduated June 2012), MBA, University of Cape Town 2012, “Discretionary Effort in Virtual Work Teams”.

Supervisor: April, K. Ndlangamandla, B. (graduated June 2012), MBA, University of Cape Town 2012, “Spirited Leadership: Leading from a Place of Meaning and Purpose”.

Supervisor: April, K. Malie, S. (graduated June 2012), MBA, University of Cape Town 2012, “Challenges faced by Executive Women in Financial Services and their Coping Mechanisms”.

Supervisor: April, K. Economou, J. (graduated June 2011), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Individual Resilience: A Study of Building Individual resilience Across the Ten Warner-April Resilience Constructs”.

Supervisor: April, K. Stanbury, A. (graduated June 2011), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Management in South Africa: The Potentially Associated Constructs of Shame and Guilt”.

Supervisor: April, K. Adams, S. (graduated June 2011), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Judgement and Discernment in Managers: Drawing on the Constructs of Character”.

Supervisor: April, K. Gauen, S. (graduated June 2011), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the Relationship between Individual Values and the Effectiveness of Diversity Training”.

Supervisor: April, K. Beall, C. (graduated June 2011), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Applicability of Theatrical Improvisation Techniques to Leadership Development”.

Supervisor: April, K. Koshy, G. (graduated June 2011), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intuition and Decision-Making: An Empirical Study”.

Supervisor: April, K. Wessels, M. (graduated June 2010), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Character Strengths: The Development of a Theory”.

Supervisor: April, K. Lifson, D. (graduated June 2010), MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Emotional Intelligence Measurement: Comparing Sports Coaching Leaders and Business Executives”.

Supervisor: April, K. Stocks, A. (graduated June 2010), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Locus of Control and Well-Being: A Cross-Cultural Study between South Africa and China”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mooketsi, B. (graduated June 2010), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Guilt and Shame of Success: South African Executive Women”.

Supervisor: April, K. Lombard, L. (graduated June 2010), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Analysis of the Stumbling Blocks and Enablers Towards Achieving Authenticity”.

Supervisor: April, K. Riabtsev, K. (graduated June 2010), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Assessment and Selection of Leaders: Game Theoretic Model of the April2 Framework using Bayesian Networks”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mlambo, C. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Self-Leadership: Identifying Enablers & Stumbling Blocks to Personal Leadership Development”.

Supervisor: April, K. Louw, E. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Personal Enablers and Stumbling Blocks for MBA Students to Achieve Work-Life Balance”.

Supervisor: April, K. Moodley, M. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “When Diversity Was Not Valued: Content Analysis of Identity-Shaping Personal Stories”.

Supervisor: April, K. Roberts, J. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Being Different: Personal Effectiveness in Diverse Environments”.

Supervisor: April, K. Giwu, S. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Development of a Stewardship Framework: Dynamic Structural Equation Modelling”.

Supervisor: April, K. Loubser, J. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Ethnic Social Comfort and the Measurement of Social Distance”.

Supervisor: April, K. Goldberg, T. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors that Influence the Choices that Business Leaders Make”.

Supervisor: April, K. Locke, K. (graduated June 2009), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leadership Enhancement: Recommendations for Moving Forward”.

Supervisor: April, K. Richard, S. (graduated June 2008), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis of Leadership Style: A Gender Breakdown”.

Supervisor: April, K. Wewege, A. (graduated June 2008), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Shifting from Values to Character: Enablers & Stumbling Blocks”.

Supervisor: April, K. Gimani, E. (graduated June 2008), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Competitive Advantage of Women: The Measurement Thereof”.

Supervisor: April, K. Ortmann, W. (graduated June 2008), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Personal Leadership: The Dimensions of Choice”.

Supervisor: April, K. Dharani, B. (graduated June 2008), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Locus of Control & Happiness”.

Supervisor: April, K. Ntutela, S. (graduated June 2008), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Currency of Black Consciousness within South African Corporates”.

Supervisor: April, K. Abrahams, P. (graduated December 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Diversity Practice within Corporates: A European-South African Comparison”.

Supervisor: April, K. Alexander, M. (graduated June 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Values Differences of Middle Managers in Corporates: A Cross-Cultural Study”.

Supervisor: April, K. Allison, C. (graduated June 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Empirical Investigation into the Dimensions of Stewardship”.

Supervisor: April, K. Dreyer, S. (graduated June 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Failure of Legislation: Career Progression of South African Executive Women”.

Supervisor: April, K. Goebel, K. (graduated June 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Quantum Leadership Judgement: Action-Learning Through Collaborative Synthetic Persistent-World Environments”.

Supervisor: April, K. Govender, M. (graduated June 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Mathematical Enquiry into Discretionary Effort in Virtual Teams: Quantitative Validation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Naidoo, V. (graduated June 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Influence of Black Consciousness Literature on South African Leaders’ Decision-Making”.

Supervisor: April, K. Chipidza, C. (graduated June 2007), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Life Cycle Analysis of Entrepreneurial Leadership: Organisational Mitigative Criteria”.

Supervisor: April, K. Hargarter, A. (graduated June 2006), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Case Study on Inspirational Leadership in the Financial Services Sector”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mthembu, M. (graduated June 2006), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Social Network Analysis: An Imperative for HSE Excellence at Shell SA”.

Supervisor: April, K. Ephraim, N. (graduated June 2006), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Diversity: An Analysis of Applications and Personal Experiences”.

Supervisor: April, K. Motheogane, B. (graduated June 2006), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Development of an African Coaching Framework”.

Supervisor: April, K. Thomas, S. (graduated June 2006), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Diversity Management Through an African Lens”.

Supervisor: April, K. Horsfield, G. (graduated June 2006), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating Key Areas of Strategic Thrust for Penetrating the Bottom of the Pyramid”.

Supervisor: April, K. de Monnink, B. (graduated Feb 2006), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Developing Shaping Moves for Shell EP Europe in the European Basins – Accelerating EPE’s Value Creation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Bruinsma, E. (graduated Feb 2006), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Engaging EMEA Associates for Future State 2007: The Sustainability of Gartner Consulting”.

Supervisor: April, K. Van Looij, F. (graduated Feb 2006), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Assessing Whether Size Matters for Shell Chemicals: Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches”.

Supervisor: April, K. Hagenaars, G. (graduated Feb 2006), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Make or Buy Health Care in Greece, Slovakia & Romania: Sustainable Competitive Advantage for Eureko Achmea”.

Supervisor: April, K. Calis, HP. (graduated February 2006), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Should Shell Move into the Business of Synthetic Biofuels?”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kjell, M. (graduated February 2006), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Applied Capital Budgeting and Strategic Investment Decisions Using Real Options”.

Supervisor: April, K. Pelayo, J.M. (graduated February 2005), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Aglukon: A Resource-Based View”.

Supervisor: April, K. Christensen, T. (graduated February 2005), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “A Strategy for Air Products European Future Energy Solutions Department for Germany and The Netherlands”.

Supervisor: April, K. Van Rossem, S. (graduated February 2005), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Customer Loyalty: Determining the Value and Key Drivers of Customer Loyalty in the Imaging Supply Business”.

Supervisor: April, K. Van Santbrink, S. (graduated February 2005), EMBA Erasmus University, Netherlands, “An Investigation into the Implementation of Shell Exploration Production’s New Business Model”.

Supervisor: April, K. Steverink, P. (graduated February 2005), EMBA, “Transformational Leadership and its association with Organizational Effectiveness in an Ambiguous and Unpredictable Environment”.

Supervisor: April, K. Ball, J. & Paasila, P. (graduated June 2004), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Stakeholder Variance Analysis of South Africa’s Bid for the 2010 FIFA World Cup”.

Supervisor: April, K. Dlamini, W. & Smith, A. (graduated June2004), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Achieving and Maintaining Competitive Advantage Through Aligning a Company’s IT and Business Strategy: A Resource-Based Framework”.

Supervisor: April, K. Malan, A. & Fisher, C. (graduated June 2003), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Are the International Coaching Federation Standards Appropriate for South Africa?”.

Supervisor: April, K. Bonyongo, B. & Sancho, N. (graduated June 2003), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into Debswana’s Readiness to Successfully Implement a Knowledge Management Strategy”.

Supervisor: April, K. Sweto, G. (graduated June 2003), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Importance of Grid-Computing Initiatives in E-Commerce”.

Supervisor: April, K. Loghdey, M. & Derman, K. (graduated June 2003), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Emotional Intelligence: A Case Study”.

Supervisor: April, K. Patchen, R. & Earle, R. (graduated June 2003), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Developing an Executive Coaching Framework Appropriate for the South African Environment”.

Supervisor: April, K. Smith, A. & Prince, K. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Distance as a Factor in the Success of ICT Development in the Western Cape”.

Supervisor: April, K. Eksteen, D. & Simmons, L. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into Self-Management Practices of Successful South African Leaders, with a Purpose of Building a Leadership Development Model Applicable to the Diverse Complexity of the Modern South African Society”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mputamputa, M. & Howse, C. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Learning Organisation Capabilities and Implementation Guidelines”.

Supervisor: April, K. Gant, J. & Kalyegira, K. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Solar Power and Renewables – Lessons for Rural Development in South Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Linde, J. & Schneider, K. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Complexity and Organisational Dynamics”.

Supervisor: April, K. Ciapprarelli, P. & Hartmann, E. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Knowledge Management Implementation Framework”.

Supervisor: April, K. Toerien, F. & Williams, J. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Business-to-Business Exchanges and Net Commerce”.

Supervisor: April, K. Bosma, P. & Deglon, D. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Valuation Metrics of Intellectual Capital for Corporate South Africa”.

Supervisor: April, K. Haricharan, S. & Moolan, R. (graduated June 2002), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “KM in the Public Sector: The Restructuring and Transformation of Local Government”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mulder, W. & Simpson, R. (graduated June 2001), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “DoCoMo’s i-mode: Strategies for Success”.

Supervisor: April, K. Mazhande, S. (graduated June 2001), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Deregulation of the Kenyan and South African Oil Industries”.

Supervisor: April, K. Geffen, B. (graduated June 2001), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Transformational Leadership in the Changing South African Landscape”.

Supervisor: April, K. Barends, A. & Gordon, D. (graduated June 2001), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Capabilities for Sustainability in the South African Telecomms Industry: A Resource-Based Perspective”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kukard, J. & Pinkham, C. (graduated June 2001), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Knowledge Management Practices in SA Knowledge-Intensive Firms”.

Supervisor: April, K. Illgner, G. (graduated June 2001), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into whether South Africa Possesses Sustainable Competitive Advantage within the Global Automotive Engineering Industry”.

Supervisor: April, K. Stephens, J. (graduated June 2000), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “E-Business: Trends, Transitions and Implications for South African Retail Banks”.

Supervisor: April, K. Spangler, A. (graduated June 2000), MBA University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Knowledge Management: A Survey of Success Factors for Multinational Corporations in South Africa”.

 

OTHER MASTERS DISSERTATIONS (INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL)

Supervisor: April, K. van Loggerenberg, M. (graduating December 2021), South African, MPhil University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gender Impediments for Creative Women in the South African Film Industry”.

Supervisor: April, K. Dhlamini, B. (graduating December 2020), South African, MPhil University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Policy-Making Centred Around South African Arts and Culture”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Co-supervision with B. Meldrum. Chimhandamba, N. (graduating December 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Embodied Needs of Women in the Workplace: An Exploratory Study”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Mahadeo, S. (graduating April 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Working Mothers’ Self-Care Practices as a Coping Mechanism: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis”.

Supervisor: Peter. C. Page, A. (graduated December 2018), South African, MTech Cape University of Technology, South Africa, “A Review of Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production in South Africa: Barriers and Opportunities”.

Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Sibela, G. (graduated April 2018), Namibian, MLCM, University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia, “Factors Influencing Voluntary Turnover Decisions amongst Non-Commissioned Officers within the Namibian Defence Force Head Quarters in Windhoek (DHQ)”.

Supervisor: April, K. Co-supervision with A. Potgieter. Jacobson, H. (graduated December 2008), South African, MSc University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Engineering Emergence in Virtual Enterprises using RFID Tags to Evolve Emergent Value Networks”

Supervisor: April, K. Co-supervision with A. Potgieter. Jedeikin, J. (graduated December 2007), South African, MSc University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Complex Adaptive Enterprises: Adapting Value Chains”.

Supervisor: April, K. Co-supervision with A. Potgieter. Cooke, R. (graduated December 2006), South African, MSc University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Link Prediction and Link Detection in Sequences of Large Social Networks using Temporal and Local Metrics”.

Supervisor: April, K. Los, M. (graduated February 2006), Dutch, MHR Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Leadership Framework within a Professional Services Firm: KPMG”.

Supervisor: April, K. de Koning, M. (graduated February 2006), Dutch, MHR Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Leadership Development in Mail Netherlands Production”.

Supervisor: April, K. Tan, E. (graduated February 2006), Singaporian, MHR Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Corporatisation of the Singaporian Public Sector: Changing Mindsets and Organisational Destiny”.

Supervisor: April, K. Waite, K. (graduated February 2006), British, MHR, Rotterdam School of Management, “Key Account Management in TNT Logistics”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kronemijer, W. (graduated February 2006), Dutch, MHR Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Alignment of HR with the Business of Shell Exploration & Production Technology”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kraan, R. (graduated February 2006), Dutch, MHR Erasmus University, Netherlands, “Customer Intimacy Implementation Strategy: Scenarios for the Service Line of ATOS Origin Business Application Solutions”.

Supervisor: April, K. Berendsen, E. (graduated February 2006), Dutch, MHR Erasmus University, Netherlands, “HR Information and Measurement: Aligning ING’s Business Lines and European Countries”.

Supervisor: April, K. Gooszen, R. (graduated August 2005), Dutch, MSc University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, “Developing a Responsible Information Architecture for the Dutch Navy”.

Supervisor: April, K. Bruinsma, S. (graduated August 2005), Dutch, MSc University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, “Involved Information Management – Framework for Success”.

Supervisor: April, K. Matemba, L. (graduated December 2004), Malawian, MComm University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Poverty Alleviation Programme Evaluation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kruger, G. (graduated December 2002), South African, MComm University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into an Appropriate Communication Framework for Spiritual and Servant Leadership and its Applicability in Influencing and Transforming Organizational Culture within a Modern Organisation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Bijura, R. (graduated December 2002), Tanzanian, MComm University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Knowledge Management and Adding Value Through Leadership Development: Comparing Tanzania & South Africa”.

 

BSC (HONS) DISSERTATIONS (INTERNATIONAL & LOCAL)

Supervisor: April, K. Brown, H. (graduated December 2003), South African, BSc (Hons) University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intelligent Knowledge System Project: Bayesian Database Development”.

Supervisor: April, K. Rouse, C. (graduated December 2003), South African, BSc (Hons) University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intelligent Knowledge System Project: Information Visualisation”.

Supervisor: April, K. Kunene, P. (graduated December 2003), South African, BSc (Hons) University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Knowledge System Project: Knowledge Engineering”.