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Item The Strategy Implementation Challenges at a South African Air Navigation Services Provider(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024) Nkabinde, Sibusiso Welcome; Matshabaphala, ManamelaThis research delves into the intricate dynamics of strategy implementation challenges faced by the South African Air Navigation Services Provider (ANSP) within the broader context of the aviation industry. Employing a systematic analysis, the study identifies key challenges, encompassing organizational culture, change management, human capital management (HCM), stakeholder engagement, and architectural issues. The findings highlight the intricate interplay between organizational architecture and culture, organizational effectiveness, human capital harmony, and cultural challenges within the ANSP. The study proposes targeted recommendations to address these challenges, emphasizing an integrated approach intertwining organizational architecture and culture. Recommendations span dimensions such as alignment with global and departmental strategies, refinement of organizational architecture, and mitigation of political interference. The research delves into challenges related to organizational effectiveness, advocating for improvements in stakeholder engagement, strategic management processes, and a cultural shift to overcome bureaucratic challenges. Emphasizing the importance of HCM, the study recommends measures for stability in management, talent development, and knowledge management. Addressing employee development and cultural fit in recruitment, the study advocates for the establishment of plans and deliberate initiatives aligning talent practices with organizational culture. In conclusion, this study offers a comprehensive examination of strategy implementation challenges at the South African ANSP, providing nuanced recommendations with broader applicability beyond organizational boundaries. The insights derived aim to contribute to the enhancement of strategy implementation processes, benefiting not only the South African ANSP but also regional and global stakeholders in the aviation industry.Item Changes in Organizational Architecture of SME Manufacturers incorporating Smart Manufacturing Systems within Gauteng(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023) Radebe, Bongmusa; Maier, ChristophThe South African Manufacturing SME is a thriving industry that has one of the biggest contributors to employment and impact in GDP contribution. The aim of the study is to understand the importance of Organizational Architecture and how adopting Smart Manufacturing Systems is imperative for improved Manufacturing SMEs overall performance. To skillfully contrive this inquiry, a quantitative approach was adopted, recording key driver responses to their perception of Organizational Architecture. These responses were captured through a survey questionnaire that was distributed using the desktop method of distribution. The results displayed insights on the perception of Organizational Architecture and reasons why key drivers of Manufacturing SMEs seldomly adopted Smart Manufacturing Systems to advance the manufacturing industry in Gauteng, South Africa. The insights brought forth from the research suggests that policy makers revise existing structures to cultivate activities that cultivate and protect the growth of Manufacturing SMEs. The research makes a significant contribution by identifying some of the insights on why the adoption of Smart Manufacturing Systems in Gauteng is lagging