Ras, P. J.Olivier, NeaveraTjivikua, TjamaGrundling, J. P.2010-08-202010-08-202002Ras, P. J., Olivier, N., Tjivikua, T., & Grundling, J. P. Learning orientations of students in an African developing country: Implications for knowledge transfer: Paper presented at the 1st International Conference on Entrepreneurship, 3-4 October 2002, Pretoria, South Africa.http://hdl.handle.net/10628/183International Conference on Entrepreneurship (1st : 2002 Oct. 3-4 : Pretoria, South Africa)This case study investigated the impact of two principle learning orientations of students (grading orientation vs. learning orientation ) In order to evaluate their readiness to make a contribution to address the ever-increasing demands of society. The study revealed that students are aware that a learning orientation is preferred, and that their study behaviour is indeed learning oriented.enKnowledge transfer - AfricaLearning and scholarship - AfricaGrading and marking - AfricaEntrepreneurship Conference, 2002, PretoriaConferences and workshopsArticle