26 reseArch themes an analysis of research titles showed that CBE researchers’ intellectual pursuits have shifted since 2017, from general business dynamics to south african and continental business challenges, notably in the field of market intelligence and behaviour. it appears that the CBE addresses wicked 4iR-related problems through five questions: • who generates data? • who owns data? • to what purpose? • how do we equip graduates for the future? Reflecting on the future of learning and research, anna mcKie writes that inter- disciplinarily is required to mitigate these challenges, as Ai raises a host of issues stretching across computer science, law, ethics and social policy. she cautions “that the interdisciplinary spirit has typically penetrated less deeply into teaching”. how do we improve society’s techno-savvy beyond the level of falling prey to exploitation, especially in africa and our part of the continent? it is reported that 44% of africa’s population is connected by mobile phones when compared to the world average of 66%. this gap impacts on users and firms wanting to do business in africa and emphasises the need to tackle the impact of technology to benefit south Africa. AnnuAl honours poster competition the Annual honours poster Competition is an example of developing student interest in postgraduate studies. this competition also serves to benchmark research methodology across disciplines in the College. the first prize entails cash (R10 000) and sponsored attendance at an international conference if the student is registered for a master’s degree for the following year. Relationship Establishment with the Stanford Graduate Business School Honours Poster Competition 2019 Winners Conta
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