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The relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership style
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The 21st century has awakened a call for new leaders to cope with the demands of the rapidly changing world of work which emphasises flatter structures, and a more democratic style of leadership. When looking at the changing ...
Accessibility of recreational sports for students with disablilities at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Participation in recreational sports can play a vital role in enhancing a student's life. Recreational sports are esepecially beneficial for students with disabilities as it aids in the facilitation of integration into ...
The interrelationships among job insecurity, locus of control, sense of coherence and organisational commitment of survivors of downsizing
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Downsizing is one of the most common organisational reactions to organisational change. The effects of global competition, mergers, and the privatisation of public sector companies, among others, are forcing organisations ...
The impact of HIV/AIDS on health care provision: Perceptions on nurses currently working in one regional hospital in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Studies on the impact of HIV/AIDS on health workers conducted in the health sector in different countries in Southern Africa have shown that health workers are affected and infected by HIV/AIDS. This has affected the ...
The relationship between retrenchment, organisational commitment, absenteeism and labour turnover in an information technology call centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Until recently South Africa experienced an economic decline, however, despite the current positive trends, many large corporations are compelled to reduce personnel costs. Retrenchments have therefore become an increasingly ...
A phenomenological study of vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in a place of safety in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this study was to investigate vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in residential care, who were victims of sexual abuse or assault. The objectives of the study were to determine the ...
A comparative study of the marital attitudes of students from divorced, intact and single-parent families
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The aim of the research study was to examine the marital attitudes of students from divorced, intact and single parent families. Most of these students were in the intimacy versus isolation developmental phase. During this ...
Overcoming adversity: an investigation of the role of resilience constructs in the relationship between socio-economic and demographic factors and academic coping
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Many historically disadvantaged South Africans are entering into universities, where they are expected to perform academically not only to secure themselves a continued place at university, but also to secure themselves a ...
The relationship between stress and salutogenic functioning amongst employees in a state owned enterprise
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
‘Human capital’ is the buzzword of the 21st century and is becoming the core value of organisations. In South Africa it is estimated that more than R500 million is lost annually through absenteeism and loss of ...
Lesbians and the right to equality: Perceptions of people in a local Western Cape community
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
When lesbians, as women divert from social norms and reject the compulsory heterosexual norm, they are either punished through legal systems for transgressing patriarchial structures or not recognised at all. As women, ...