Vol 56, No 1 (2025)

Corporate Governance, guest edited by Prof. Nicolene Wesson ( 0000-0002-0312-2738) and Dr. George Frederick Nel ( 0000-0001-5503-9883). This collection contributes to the journal by examining corporate governance practices and their impact on organisational accountability, transparency, and long-term value creation. The research engages with pressing governance challenges in emerging markets, offering both theoretical advancements and actionable insights for policy-makers, boards, and business leaders.

Editorial - Special Collection: Responsible Leadership in Emerging Economies
Editorial: Special collection on responsible leadership in emerging economies Nicola Pless, Arnold Smit, Natasha Winkler-Titus	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5312 \| 23 May 2025

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Annual editorial overview 2025 Mias de Klerk	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5646 \| 14 November 2025

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My heritage matters: Building a strong brand, awareness and image Emmanuel Kwarteng-Amaniampong, Adele Potgieter, Madele Tait	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4771 \| 28 March 2025

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Fostering supply chain performance and resilience through technology Xiaoming Cheng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4632 \| 28 March 2025

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The role of affective commitment in promoting knowledge sharing in Zimbabwean higher education Audrey Dumbura, Serife Eyupoglu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4690 \| 12 April 2025

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Financial reporting challenges of small- and medium-capitalisation JSE-listed companies Leigh Brookes, Kayleigh Burnham, Wayne van Zijl, Warren Maroun	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4810 \| 16 April 2025

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From satisfaction to revisit: The nexus of tourist attitude with cultural image Wan Suryani, Muafi Muafi, Ahmad Johan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4862 \| 12 May 2025

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The relationship between employee-related disclosures and working days lost because of labour strikes Thando Loliwe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4639 \| 16 May 2025

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Self-perceived employability, well-being and institutional embeddedness of accounting students Elette van den Berg, Sebastiaan Rothmann	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4729 \| 23 May 2025

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Leader competencies for building psychological safety in hybrid teams: A South African FMCG sector study Ntando Ngubane, Gloria Mbokota	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4802 \| 17 June 2025

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Organisational support and employee commitment on turnover in a high-risk occupation Samantha Crayenstein, Desiree A. Hamman-Fisher, Bright Mahembe, John K. Aderibigbe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4753 \| 19 June 2025

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Coaching and mentoring to foster self-efficacy for early-stage survival-driven entrepreneurs Jean Pierre Cronje, Nicky Terblanche, Marietjie Theron-Wepener	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4884 \| 25 June 2025

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Dark volunteerism and knowledge-hiding behaviours: Mediating role of pride Irum Shahzadi, Muhammad Waseem Bari	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4944 \| 25 June 2025

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Does board diversity influence corporate SDG disclosure in an emerging economy? Eko B. Santoso, Maria A.E. Marlina, Auditia Setiobudi	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5040 \| 26 June 2025

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Business growth mentorship for female-owned enterprises in South Africa Karabo Lekoloane, Anastacia Mamabolo, Gloria Mbokota	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4958 \| 04 July 2025

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Innovation to intention: Drivers of fashion rental platform adoption in the circular economy Chia-Fan Lee, Te-Hsing Ku	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4961 \| 08 July 2025

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Unpacking the dynamics: The influence of M&A networks on e-innovation in African Listed Firms Suleman Bawa, Xie Yongping, Ibn W. Benin, Inuusah Mahama, Abdulaziz S. Almudaihesh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4926 \| 15 July 2025

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Optimising data management systems for SME scalability in South Africa: A vendor perspective Neo N. Gaaje, Oluwamayowa O. Ogundaini, Nhlanhla B.W. Mlitwa	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4924 \| 22 July 2025

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Brand and customer management mindsets creating brand relationships and equity in young adults Chuma Diniso, Helen I. Duh	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5204 \| 25 July 2025

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Consequences of family-supportive supervisor behaviour: A meta-analytic review Yuxiang Luan, Guolong Zhao, Nan Wang	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4642 \| 31 July 2025

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Revisiting the human resource architecture: Contextual influences on human capital allocation Samuel Eyamu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4938 \| 12 August 2025

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Decent work and economic growth in the South African agricultural sector Petronella Jonck, Calvin Mabaso	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5076 \| 29 August 2025

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Pairs trading of nearly identical twin stocks: The case of GOOGL versus GOOG Che-Ming Yang, An-Sing Chen	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4850 \| 02 September 2025

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A holistic framework for asset decision-making: Organisational drivers and collaborative culture Hendra Gunawan, M. Fahrul Husni, Besse Qur’ani, Muhammad Ashary, Agus Arman, Afriyani Afriyani	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5101 \| 05 September 2025

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Digital transformation and employees’ unethical pro-self behaviours: Roles of uncertainty and job security Yuan Feng, Xiaokai Li, Shenyang Hai, Shenglin Ma	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5250 \| 19 September 2025

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Is digital transformation a catalyst or challenge for corporate financial flexibility? Evidence from China Linrong Wu, Shi Liang, Ting Liang, Zhuqing Zheng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5167 \| 20 September 2025

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CEO’s childhood poverty experience and corporate greenwashing: Evidence from China Rong Xu, Bei Lyu	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4920 \| 23 September 2025

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Going beyond adoption: Unveiling the drivers of customer continuance intentions to use FinTech in Ethiopia Abebe A. Seyum, Shuxiang Wang, Nana Zhang, Liya Wang	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5125 \| 29 September 2025

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Perceptions of economic policy uncertainty and digital transformation: Evidence from China Jia Xia, Shenglin Ma, Wei Wei	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4993 \| 30 September 2025

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Factors influencing top management team dynamics for successful strategy implementation Yoliswa S. Mvubu, Tonderayi Madziva, Motshedisi Mathibe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4970 \| 30 September 2025

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The effect of LMX on performance: Cyberloafing and commitment as serial mediators İlksun Didem Ülbeği, Esengül İplik	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5243 \| 30 September 2025

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Green practices and supply chain performance in South African textiles: Evidence from Gauteng Teboho M. Mofokeng	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| ONLINE APP. 1 \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5289 \| 17 October 2025

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Driving customer loyalty in digital banking: The mediating role of engagement and the moderating role of switching costs Agnes C.D. Mackay, Li Zuo, Ibrahim A. Kebe	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5112 \| 31 October 2025

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Assessing attendees’ satisfaction at a craft beer festival by means of an importance-performance analysis Mzwake M. Masombuka, Lisa C. Welthagen, Uwe P. Hermann	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4937 \| 31 October 2025

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Cyberbullying, ostracism and job performance: Organisational climate in IT industry Zhen Shao, Eimad Hafeez Gogia, Muhammad Asif Khan, Natanya Meyer	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4793 \| 19 November 2025

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Impact of online reviews in virtual communities on cross-border e-commerce platform reputation Shenglin Ma, Hongjun Zeng, Huifang Liu, Han Yan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4984 \| 26 November 2025

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Market valuation of crisis-responsive corporate social responsibility Ya Su, Fei Tang	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5358 \| 27 November 2025

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Less is more: Organisational and employee outcomes of reduced working hours Johette Smuts, Renata Schoeman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4997 \| 29 November 2025

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A digital transformation strategy model for leadership in manufacturing: Considering the technological innovations to advance industry 5.0 in smart manufacturing Garth R. Gaffley, Theuns G. Pelser	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5449 \| 19 December 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Corporate Governance
Disclosure of the six capitals in strategy, risk and performance sections: Evidence from South Africa Amy C.R. Steenkamp, Warren Maroun, Nirupa Padia, Dusan Ecim	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4719 \| 14 January 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Corporate Governance
Perceptions of asset managers on corporate social responsibility challenges and opportunities Kara Nel, Pierre D. Erasmus, Nadia Mans-Kemp	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4549 \| 22 January 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Corporate Governance
Biodiversity reporting: Comparing listed entities in the United Kingdom and South Africa Dino Da Mata, Timothy Lai, Dusan Ecim, Warren Maroun, Dannielle Cerbone	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4713 \| 27 January 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Corporate Governance
IoT medical device risks: Data security, privacy, confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and COBIT 2019 Na-ella Khan, Riaan J. Rudman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4796 \| 19 February 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Corporate Governance
Who do you know, or what do you know? Board intellectual capital components for non-profit board role fulfilment Hanli Mulholland, Gert Human	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4696 \| 07 May 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Corporate Governance
Data-related risks for the use of machine learning in retail customer demand forecasting Lee-Ann Pietersen, Riaan J. Rudman	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4766 \| 09 May 2025

Original Research - Special Collection: Corporate Governance
Corporate sustainability in green FinTech: Impacts on performance and corporate governance Ruba S. Hamed	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a4725 \| 30 May 2025

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Corrigendum: From satisfaction to revisit: The nexus of tourist attitude with cultural image Wan Suryani, Muafi Muafi, Ahmad Johan	\| HTML \| EPUB \| XML \| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5703 \| 25 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement
Acknowledgement to reviewers Editorial Office	\| PDF
South African Journal of Business Management \| Vol 56, No 1 \| a5720 \| 13 November 2025

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