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Surveys At A Glance

We have also included a shortlist of links to the most recent surveys conducted by Business Times. For complete context and comprehensive background information, examine Surveys online.

Privatisation Sections of the public sector freed from political objectives are providing encouraging lessons in profitability. By applying private sector fundamentals, a handful of executives have one aim only: to run efficient, profitable organisations that do not rely on hand-outs.

Outsourcing South African companies looking to improve their efficiencies in a global market are increasingly opting for outsourcing as they re-engineer their businesses and redefine the nature of their core competencies.	Short Term Insurance The short-term insurance industry is facing many challenges brought about by South Africa's transformation. Business Times looks at how the industry is adapting and dealing with problems like rising crime.
The Internet Our survey covers issues such as corporate use of the Internet, electronic commerce and the future of E-cash, and tackles Telkom's controversial monopoly bid for sole control over Internet connectivity in South Africa. Take a vote and then voice your views on the proposal in our discussion forum.	The Chemicals Industry Take a look at the new pressures bearing down on the SA chemicals industry and see what local players are doing to improve their competitive edge. We examine various corporate initiatives and look further afield to international developments in this sector, and what their potential impacts may be.

Date	Business Times Surveys
July 20	Corporate Banking
July 27	Satellite TV
	JSE
August 3	Technology
	The Steel Industry
August 17	Life Assurance
August 24	The Cement Industry
August 31	Affordable Housing
September 7	Corporate Finance
	Technology
September 28	Merchant Banking
October 5	Technology
October 19	Waste Management
October 26	Franchising in SA
November 2	Technology
November 9	The Internet
November 30	Aids in the Workplace
December 7	Technology

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