Professor Angelo Nicolaides

• Professor (Full) at University of Zululand South Africa

The book of the prophet Hosea (meaning: 'he saves') was written in the 8thCentury CE towards the end of the northern Kingdom at a time when Judah and Israel we're still relatively intact. The prophet Amos warned the people of Yahweh that they needed to accept the judgement of God who is just and realise that the Assyrians would most likely annihila...

The question of land is indeed a vexing one in contemporary South Africa. White control of land and the unequal distribution thereof was one of the pillars of the apartheid system. During colonial rule and under apartheid, numerous communities were simply expelled from their land. The Land Act of 1913 had a diabolical effect in dislocating communi...

Michel Foucault (1926-1984) was indisputably one of the most significant theorists of the twentieth century. His work is generally interdisciplinary in nature delving especially into the humanities, and to a greater extent it includes philosophically oriented historical research in philosophy, history and theology. All this was in a quest for truth...

When we consider the role of the church in the modern world, we also need to contemplate the relationship that exists between the church in God's Kingdom. Churches should not be considered as simply being institutions residing in various denominations but should rather be viewed as entities in the service of the Creator. As such they are essentiall...

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is still a controversial theme in discussions about companies and what they do to benefit communities in which they operate and society at large, and many argue that it does not permit the maximisation shareholder value. CSR is nonetheless a significant matter to consider in any business conduct. A plethora of...

The story of Naboth’s vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16) is one played out during the dynasty of Omri in Northern Israel (866-842 BCE) and speaks to an era in which socio-economics were largely dominated by political elites. The narrative concerns inter alia a clash between two arrangements of land ownership, inheritance and possession by others. Thus, fro...

The city of Alexandria in Egypt was and remains the centre of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, and it was one of the major centres of Christianity in the Eastern Roman Empire. St. Mark the Evangelist was the founder of the See, and the Patriarchate's emblem is the Lion of Saint Mark. It was in this city where the Christian faith was vigorou...

A critical question to be asked in the modern world is whether or not women should have leadership roles in churches. Saint Paul teaches us that we should have a vision of a church that is unified and which embraces diversity. When he discusses the various gifts of grace within the church in Ephesians (4:11), he is by no means suggesting that the r...

A discourse of human rights applies to the relations between individuals and relations between them and the state. However, from an Eastern Orthodox perspective, Biblical law diverges, and applies to even the responsibilities of entities towards themselves and their responsibilities towards God the Creator. There is a seemingly increasing declarati...

What constitutes ‘good’ or ethical behaviour in business is a debatable issue in the increasingly modernistic profit-driven and materialistic world of the 21st Century. This article addresses this pertinent issue by examining the viewpoint of Orthodoxy as it relates to business ethics and ethics in general. It is argued that ethics as a distinct fi...

When an organisation loses its influence and market share, the likely reason is a lack of quality leadership. Leadership makes the difference in the success or failure of an organisation.

There is much evidence to support the notion that inspirational leadership is inextricably crucial for the functioning of any organization, either in the private or public sector, which is bent on operating as a goal-oriented body within which various individuals work under the coordination of an ethically oriented leader. The paper unpacks African...

In all organizations there needs to be a steady commitment to doing the best job possible and making the best decisions. Six Sigma requires that the hotel guest be prioritized as the first step to effectively restore an issue of defective service that has been created by a service provider. Six Sigma then is a process of reducing defects by analyzi...

The world is heading for disaster as global temperatures are soaring and climate change is a reality. South Africa, like all nations, is also severely affected by the resulting climate changes. This paper’s basic argument is that urgent steps need to be taken to avoid national disaster and it unpacks the issue of climate change and how it impacts S...

There are frequent ethical lapses and ethical dilemmas which are encountered by the hospitality industry employees at all levels in the hotel organizational hierarchies which result from the many day-to-day interactions with the guests and other stakeholders. This research is based on a literature-based exploratory overview research methodology and...

This paper examines Marx’s theory of value, capitalism and the free market economy. How moral is the relationship between labor and capitalists? Was Marx wrong in his assessment of capitalism? Moral, amoral and immoral capitalism are examined. An assessment is made of the free market and it characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Organizatio...

Understanding what drives tourists is an important issue which can make or break a destination. Since tourists consume products and services and return visit/s and sustainability is desired by destinations, it is important to identify variables that influence the motivation, behaviour and satisfaction levels of tourists. The town of Clarens which i...

In recent times, the notion of culture and heritage tourism has been attaining greater importance due to economic aspects related to it as well as and more importantly, to a sustainable approach. Tourism development requires community involvement and will ultimately improve the quality of life in the community in a way which is measurable by both i...

In recent times, the notion of culture and heritage tourism has been attaining greater importance due to economic aspects related to it as well as and more importantly, to a sustainable approach. Tourism development requires community involvement and will ultimately improve the quality of life in the community in a way which is measurable by both i...

Ludwig Feuerbach often called as the “Father of Modern Atheism”, had a huge effect on the study of religion and is commonly regarded as the facilitator of the intellectual linkages between the thinking of Hegel and Marx. He is also considered to be an antecedent of Freud. Inspired by the philosophy of Hegel, he proposed the notion that the method b...

The origins of virtue ethics can be traced back to the Ancient Greek philosophers, Aristotle, Socrates and Plato.Friedrich Nietzsche, an assiduous student of especially Aristotle, is regarded as one of the notable philosophers of virtue ethics. Since management is philosophy in action and each management theory has a philosophical background, it is...

The paper is expository research based purely on existing information and leads to new and insights supporting the notion of using Ubuntu to inform practice in African business. The researcher analyzes and synthesizes views on the use and value of Ubuntu which is an African communitarian philosophy which could be used to transform management practi...

Businesses need to become more inclusive and equitable in their dealings and remain the drivers of economic growth while delivering real value to stakeholders. Making sustainability a key aspect in the operations of a business is a daunting task. A number of factors influence this process not least of which are business excellence models (BEMs) and...

When tourists travel to another country for Medical treatment as well as for sightseeing, the practice is called medical tourism. In the last few years this trend has increased. This emergent global trend of increased medical tourism is expected to gain momentum in the coming decades as travelers seek destinations abroad that are associated with we...

The study investigates the concept of quality service in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. What quality service means to different customers may vary considerably from individual to individual and from country to country. It is nevertheless an indispensable aspect of business which has far more points of congruence than diversity. Customers are...