REMARKS

This thesis would not have become what it is without the help of several people who, on many levels and in countless ways, have assisted me in writing this work. First of all I would like to thank my supervisor, Prof. Wilma Viviers, for providing me with useful suggestions about the structure and contents of my thesis and for her continuous assistance, trust and support while putting this dissertation together. She listened and contributed greatly, and her guidance and generosity have contributed to the completion of this work. She is also a constant source of inspiration and energy to me. Moreover, I would like to thank my colleagues and friends who have helped me with various aspects including Prof. Andrea Saayman whose team spirit and insights have contributed greatly to groundbreaking research into the Competitive Intelligence profession in South Africa. Without her and the other team members I would not have had any data to analyse and from which I could develop insights. Furthermore, my special thanks to my partner, Michael Kiihn, who has supported me and showed great interest in my work. He supplied so much information and valuable time, without which I would not have achieved the knowledge and industry information that I used to justify my arguments. I would like to devote many thanks to my family. Ultimately I thank and praise my Creator for infinite grace and privileges bestowed upon me. I am truly blessed