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OpenAlex coverage 100.0% · 2/2 recordsLast OpenAlex observation 21 Oct 2026, 07:22 UTC
PUBLICATIONS2In the selected collection
CROSSREF CITATIONS22/2 with known counts
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CROSSREF CITATIONS2
CROSSREF · CITED PUBLICATIONS50.0%
CROSSREF · MEAN CITATIONS1.0

Crossref citation coverage: 2 / 2 publications (100.0%). Latest observation: 21 Oct 2026, 07:22 UTC. Means and percentages use records with known counts.

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OPENALEX CITATIONS2
DOI MATCH COVERAGE100.0%2 / 2 publications
MEAN · KNOWN COUNTS ONLY1.02 known · 0 unknown
MEDIAN · KNOWN COUNTS ONLY1.0

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OpenAlex citation distributionNo citations11–516–20021+0Unknown0

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Annual history available for 2 / 2 selected publications. Supported display window: 2017–2026; 2026 is incomplete. Within a successfully fetched ten-year window, omitted years mean zero. Missing histories and years beyond a saved observation’s window remain unknown (—); partial coverage can understate totals.

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OpenAlex · Citations received by year

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Citation yearJournal / scopeOpenAlex · Citations received by yearPublicationsAnnual history known
2017All selected publications022/2
2018All selected publications022/2
2019All selected publications022/2
2020All selected publications022/2
2021All selected publications022/2
2022All selected publications022/2
2023All selected publications022/2
2024All selected publications022/2
2025All selected publications122/2
2026All selected publications122/2

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Crossref citation distribution

Latest Crossref totals for the selected publications; not citations received in the selected years.

Mean1.0
Median1.0
No citations11–516–20021+0Unknown0

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Journal / publisherPublicationsCrossref citationsOpenAlex citationsOpenAlex coverageCrossref meanCrossref medianCrossref cited %*Crossref coverage
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science
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2222/21.01.050.02/2 · 100.0%

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

Connecting corporate communication to employee engagement for organisational success at Bakoena Services Pty Ltd

Motseoa Thene · Njabulo Khumalo · Sifiso Myeni

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2024

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There is a disconnect between corporate communication and employee engagement which often leads to poor organizational culture and ultimately poor performance. Therefore, the study aims to address this phenomenon and connect corporate communication to employee engagement for organisational success. Organizations are aware of the indisputable connection between their success and employee engagement in the current competitive environment. With a qualitative method using an interpretivism research paradigm, this study explores how corporate communication at Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. promotes employee engagement. Senior, middle, and junior staff members provide detailed perspectives. The study used semi-structured interviews to investigate how employees feel about the channels of communication that are currently in place, as well as how effective they are perceived to be and how they affect engagement. It also looked at tactics and planned communication enhancements that Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. might use to encourage employee engagement. This study added to our knowledge of the complex interplay within a particular organizational setting between corporate communication and employee engagement as well as made contributions theoretically to the stakeholder theory which underpinned the study. The conclusions provided Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. with insightful information about modifying its communication strategies to foster a workforce that is more engaged, content, and eventually more productive. The study's findings give suggestions for enhancement as well as insight into the role of corporate communication in promoting employee engagement at Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. The study's main recommendation is to strengthen the role of human resources, which is crucial in addition to communication reform. The study also concludes that human resource staff members ought to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in communication, engagement strategies, feedback management, and leadership development.

DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i8.33292 Crossref citations2 OpenAlex citations
JOURNAL ARTICLE

Employee motivation and its impact on employees’ productivity and efficiency: a study of Pick n Pay Pine Crest Mall, Pinetown

Happiness Ifunanya Anusi · Emmanuel Mutambara

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2024

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Management's primary responsibilities encompass cultivating a more satisfying work environment for employees and synchronising employee motivation with organisational goals. These interconnected responsibilities are essential for organisational performance and employee welfare. This study utilised Pick n Pay Pine Crest Mall in Pinetown as a case study to investigate the impact of employee motivation on productivity and efficiency, as well as to discover the existing techniques employed by Pick n Pay to enhance employee motivation for enhanced productivity and efficiency. The study employed a qualitative methodology with an exploratory research design, utilising a non-probability quota sampling strategy to pick eleven respondents from a population of 144 employees. Open-ended interview questions were employed, and the data were analysed utilising NVivo 11 software. The results indicated that Pick n Pay management incentivises employees by providing efficient tools, fostering a conducive work environment, and offering monetary rewards or awards. The survey also identified shortcomings, including insufficient team-building activities, inadequate communication among staff, and discontent with existing compensation. To improve performance and cultivate a productive staff, it was advised that management revamp motivational strategies, prioritising respect, acknowledgement, and enhanced information distribution. Suggestions for improving staff enthusiasm, productivity, and efficiency at Pick n Pay Pine Crest Mall encompass improved feedback and communication, a clear career progression, extensive training programs, investment in team development, and the provision of competitive remuneration.

DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i6.34800 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations

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JOURNAL ARTICLE

Connecting corporate communication to employee engagement for organisational success at Bakoena Services Pty Ltd

Motseoa Thene · Njabulo Khumalo · Sifiso Myeni

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2024

Read abstract

There is a disconnect between corporate communication and employee engagement which often leads to poor organizational culture and ultimately poor performance. Therefore, the study aims to address this phenomenon and connect corporate communication to employee engagement for organisational success. Organizations are aware of the indisputable connection between their success and employee engagement in the current competitive environment. With a qualitative method using an interpretivism research paradigm, this study explores how corporate communication at Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. promotes employee engagement. Senior, middle, and junior staff members provide detailed perspectives. The study used semi-structured interviews to investigate how employees feel about the channels of communication that are currently in place, as well as how effective they are perceived to be and how they affect engagement. It also looked at tactics and planned communication enhancements that Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. might use to encourage employee engagement. This study added to our knowledge of the complex interplay within a particular organizational setting between corporate communication and employee engagement as well as made contributions theoretically to the stakeholder theory which underpinned the study. The conclusions provided Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. with insightful information about modifying its communication strategies to foster a workforce that is more engaged, content, and eventually more productive. The study's findings give suggestions for enhancement as well as insight into the role of corporate communication in promoting employee engagement at Bakoena Services Pty Ltd. The study's main recommendation is to strengthen the role of human resources, which is crucial in addition to communication reform. The study also concludes that human resource staff members ought to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in communication, engagement strategies, feedback management, and leadership development.

DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i8.33292 Crossref citations2 OpenAlex citations
JOURNAL ARTICLE

Employee motivation and its impact on employees’ productivity and efficiency: a study of Pick n Pay Pine Crest Mall, Pinetown

Happiness Ifunanya Anusi · Emmanuel Mutambara

International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2024

Read abstract

Management's primary responsibilities encompass cultivating a more satisfying work environment for employees and synchronising employee motivation with organisational goals. These interconnected responsibilities are essential for organisational performance and employee welfare. This study utilised Pick n Pay Pine Crest Mall in Pinetown as a case study to investigate the impact of employee motivation on productivity and efficiency, as well as to discover the existing techniques employed by Pick n Pay to enhance employee motivation for enhanced productivity and efficiency. The study employed a qualitative methodology with an exploratory research design, utilising a non-probability quota sampling strategy to pick eleven respondents from a population of 144 employees. Open-ended interview questions were employed, and the data were analysed utilising NVivo 11 software. The results indicated that Pick n Pay management incentivises employees by providing efficient tools, fostering a conducive work environment, and offering monetary rewards or awards. The survey also identified shortcomings, including insufficient team-building activities, inadequate communication among staff, and discontent with existing compensation. To improve performance and cultivate a productive staff, it was advised that management revamp motivational strategies, prioritising respect, acknowledgement, and enhanced information distribution. Suggestions for improving staff enthusiasm, productivity, and efficiency at Pick n Pay Pine Crest Mall encompass improved feedback and communication, a clear career progression, extensive training programs, investment in team development, and the provision of competitive remuneration.

DOI 10.20525/ijrbs.v13i6.34800 Crossref citations0 OpenAlex citations

Data coverage & freshness

Source coverage refers to this result set; a publication may occur in several sources. Sync times refer to contributing journals.

Missing abstracts: 0 · Missing authors: 0 · Missing publication dates: 0 · Dates without day precision: 0

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crossref21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC · ijrbscomplete · ijrbs · 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC
ojs-rest21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC · ijrbscomplete · ijrbs · 21 Oct 2026 06:46 UTC
oai-pmh20 Oct 2026 19:55 UTC · ijrbscomplete · ijrbs · 20 Oct 2026 19:50 UTC
openalex-enrichment21 Oct 2026 07:23 UTC · ijrbscomplete · ijrbs · 21 Oct 2026 07:22 UTC
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