Policy implementation of student accounts on credit management at selected South African universities
Year: 2018
Type: dissertation
Abstract: were exploratory factor analysis (EFA), descriptive statistics, reliability and validity analysis, correlation analysis and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA).Prior to questionnaire administration, a pilot study was conducted to improve the accuracy of the survey instrument.The collected quantitative data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 23.0.The analysis of the qualitative data was conducted using document analyses by reviewing and evaluating documents, both printed and electronic; thereby, interpreting to offer voice and meaning around the assessment topic.The results indicate unprecedented implementation of student credit management (SCM) policies at South African universities.Different policies communicated to students at the various universities lead to diverse degrees of effectiveness of the credit management frameworks.Recommendations on the findings were made and the limitations of the study as well as the implications for future research were outlined.This study will contribute significantly to the critical challenge facing South African universities regarding student debt.The study will be beneficial to policy makers and the implementation of a well-established credit management system, which will improve cash flow and working capital needs of the institution and preserve the future of the institution, while nurturing its development.Furthermore, the study contributes to the literature of student credit management within the South African context.The findings of this study may assist the policy makers in understanding the factors that contribute to student debt.
Author: Gauda J. Maseko
Language: English
Subfield: Accounting
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3005517207