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Female representivity in senior management in the public sector: a case study of Drakenstein municipality in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
South Africa is undergoing a period of transition from Apartheid to democracy. In this process, redressing discriminatory factors (race and gender) is of utmost urgency and importance. The equity Act, and within this, ...
An analysis of the effectiveness of microfinance: A case study in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The aim of this study is to determine the extent to which the UN/OSCAL (United Nations Office of the Special Coordinator for Africa and the Least Development Countries) model of microfinance is being applied in the South ...
An analysis of university policy responses in the Western Cape to government policy on the recognition of prior learning
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The South African government plays a direct and active role in facilitation the development of a skilled workforce. The effective mobilisation, development and utilisation of South Africa's human resource capacity are ...
An investigation into the relationship between organizational commitment and absenteeism at a public health institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
The relationship between organizational commitment among public health employees within South Africa is becoming a big concern as highlighted in media and studies. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship ...
Sources of occupational stress for teachers, with specific reference to the inclusive education module in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The aim of this paper was to identify the sources of stress for teachers involved with inclusive education as well as whether there is a statistically significant difference in stress experienced by teachers based on their ...
Reviewing farm worker equity schemes: a case study of Saamwerk wine farm in the Overberg region, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
This research investigated experiences of the Saamwerk equity scheme as a framework to analyze the ways in which the scheme has achieved the objectives of land reform. It reviewed the role of this scheme in relation to the ...
Improving library services through the application of business performance concepts
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
In virtually any field of endeavour today, access to information is a prerequisite for success. Library services are affected by financial considerations and staffing problems. This work evaluated library performance with ...
Job satisfaction amongst employees at a public health institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
The premise of this research was focused on ascertaining how variables such as work environment, pay, supervision, co-workers and promotion impacts on job satisfaction of civil servants at an institution residing under the ...
The relationship between job satisfaction and absenteeism in a selected field services section within an electricity utility in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)
Absenteeism can be a major problem for organisations. As pressures increase on the budgets and competitiveness of companies, more attention is being given to reduce workplace absenteeism and its cost. Job satisfaction has ...
The capacity building programme for youth at risk in the Western Cape: A community-based alternative for rehabilitation and reintegraton
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
There is a growing sense of apathy and lack of focus amongst the youth, which contributes to the threat of social integration. Constructive alternatives are therefore needed to curb gangsterism, drug abuse and other criminal ...