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| Title: | Suid-Afrikaanse nywerheidsontwikkeling te midde van globalisasie en moderne tegnologie |
| Authors: | Kleynhans, Ewert Naudé, Willem  |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Periodical: | Tydskrif vir geesteswetenskappe |
| Volume: | 46 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| Pages: | 367-380 |
| Language: | Afrikaans |
| Geographic term: | South Africa |
| Subjects: | industrial development globalization technological change |
| Abstract: | Industrial development experienced dramatic changes during the last decade of the second millennium. Since 1994, South Africa has been welcomed back into the international arena, while significant developments have occurred in the international economy, science and technology. Computer technology, information and communication technology and engineering expertise challenged national borders and enabled new modes of production. Together with international agreements this led to a 'new economy' where increasing returns and higher profits are possible, while the world moves from an industrial era to an information age where new economic disciplines exist and international competitiveness is vital. The influence of globalization and modern technology on industrial development in South Africa is the focus of this article. The structure of the South African manufacturing industry is considered, followed by a discussion on international agreements that have contributed towards the inevitability of globalization The effect of globalization and technology on production is discussed and the implication thereof for Africa and South Africa is highlighted. The final section reports on an empirical study conducted among manufacturers to investigate South Africa's industrial competitive platform. Aspects of the country's competitiveness are discussed in detail. The study highlights the strengths of South African industries and indicates where weaknesses and challenges exist which deserve attention. Bibliogr., sum. in English, text in Afrikaans. [Journal abstract] |
