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The influence of workaholism and burnout on the intention to quite amongst academic employees at a selected university n the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Universities worldwide have to contend with a changing landscape due to the massification of education, additional pressure being placed on academia with respect to research outputs, teaching a transforming student base, ... -
The role of justice on perceptions of affirmative action, affective commitment and intention to quit
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Due to the high costs associated with turnover it has become paramount for organisations within the private sector to retain their human capital. In so doing, organisations are more likely to maintain a competitive ... -
Work-life balance among IT executives in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)There has been research completed on work-life balance with a focus on women, but very little research focussed on senior management positions and especially in the IT Industry. With technology evolving at the pace that ... -
The influence of flourishing, job crafting and emotional intelligence on job performance within a South African Pharmaceutical company
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)In the 21st century the nature of work and life has become characterized by unavoidable changes. These changes are brought about by various environmental, social and technological developments or unforeseen occurrences. ... -
Expanding the understanding of positive organisational practices in positively deviant organisations: An online desk research review
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Positive organisational practices are actions performed by employees within the workplace that enhance worker and organisational wellness. In identifying positively deviant organisations, specific positive practices ... -
Positive organisational practices in positively deviant organisations: An online desk research review
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Positive organisational practices are actions performed by employees within the workplace that enhance worker and organisational wellness. In identifying positively deviant organisations, specific positive practices within ... -
Experience of work-life balance by female traffic inspectors within the Western Cape provincial traffic: Metro region
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Twenty-first century organisations have become more conscious of implementing work-life balance practices due to the fusion of females into the labour market, the existence of double career couples with children and equality ... -
Understanding the practice of career guidance in the Palestinian community inside Israel: Concepts and challenges
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The practice of career guidance in the Palestinian community inside Israel is a relatively recent phenomenon which became prominent after the emergence of approximately 30 career guidance centres across the country. The ... -
The Role of Change-oriented leadership in a selected South African organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Modern day leaders are faced with a complex globalised environment that has resulted in intense competition, ever-changing government rules and regulations, stakeholder demands, environmental policies and much more. ... -
An evaluation of job crafting as an intervention aimed at improving work engagement
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The construction industry plays a crucial role in the South African economy. In this high-risk industry, a lack of engagement by employees can have serious and costly health and safety consequences. Because construction ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and changeoriented leadership style of managers and the OCB of non-academic staff members at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Organisational citizenship behaviour (OCB) has been documented as an important work outcome that correlates positively with positive job performance. Engagement in OCBs is not a random event, and it depends on a myriad of ... -
An intergrated model of the role of authentic leadership, psychological capital, psychological climate and intention to quit on employee work engagement: A comparative analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Organizations exist for the primary aim of meeting particular objectives: innovation and advancement, customer satisfaction, profit making and delivery of quality goods and services. These goals are mostly channelled ... -
A study to investigate the attitude of customers towards electronic banking: The case of a South African-based company
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)It is known that attitude plays a significant role in consumer decision process whether to adopt new technology or not. Differences in attitude towards a product or a service depend on the nature of the product, individuals ... -
The experience and perception of sexual harassment in the workplace
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be experienced by many women around the world. Men may also be sexually harassed in the workplace by women or by other men. Given the pronounced attention accorded over the ... -
Stress and its effects on the employees in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Employees in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry are at risk of experiencing high levels of stress and burnout. Females are especially even more at risk due to their work-load as well as home-life balance and ... -
A qualitative assessment of the impact of bursary granting as a form of skills development among employees in a public service department: Experiences and perceptions
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Effective employee development is more than just mentoring or holding seminars. Ideally, it takes an individualised approach in which the organisation talks to an employee, finds out his/her goals and builds a plan to ... -
The influence of transformational leadership on perceptions of organisational justice, intention to quit and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour among selected call centre employees in the financial services industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The call centre function is one that has continued to display its importance to organisations, specifically in the corporate environment. The projections of continued growth mean that it becomes of paramount importance to ... -
The influence of organisational culture on organizational commitment and intention to quit among employees at selected retail organizations in the Western Cape province of South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The economies of many countries in the world have been characterised by exponential growth in the past few decades. The rapid and continuous growth has brought about numerous changes in the business world which have ... -
Exploring work life balance amongst female flight attendants at selected airlines in the Western Cape
Work life balance has become an increasing concern for most employees, organisations and industries, not only in South Africa but in many countries around the world. Work life balance has some implications for quality of ... -
The relationship between psychological capital, work engagement and organizational commitment amongst employees at a selected food processing plant in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Business operational environments are constantly challenged by shifting trends in the economy, technology and market. The food processing industry is driven by rise in higher income and population growth as well as growing ...
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