TY - JOUR AB - This paper explores the impact of affirmative action on the culture of small business enterprises in South Africa. The functions of organizational culture are explored and utilized to reach a deeper understanding of the desired impact of affirmative action. Managers are identified as holding key roles as change agents. Recommendations include managing change from a culture perspective directed at creating participative management processes and shifting the enterprise’s essential values. VL - 7 IS - 6 SN - 1463-4449 DO - 10.1108/14634449910298222 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/14634449910298222 AU - Visagie Jan C. PY - 1999 Y1 - 1999/01/01 TI - The influence of affirmative action on SMME culture in South Africa T2 - Participation and Empowerment: An International Journal PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 148 EP - 162 Y2 - 2024/04/18 ER -