Browsing Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences by Author "Du Plessis, Marieta"
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Assessing safety culture of professional pilots within selected South African based aviation organisations
Davids, Amirah Fatoma Gadija (University of the Western Cape, 2016)The aviation industry is one of many industries which is known to be a high-risk industry. Although it is a high risk industry, little research has been conducted within the industry especially with regards to safety ... -
Attitudes towards individuals with disability amongst students and employees in a higher education institution in the Western Cape
Frankie, Lauren Jodi (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Even though attitudes have been studied for many years, attitudes toward individuals with disabilities still remain an important issue, today (Geskie & Salasek, 1988; Popovich, Scherbaum, Scherbaum & Polinko, 2003). With ... -
Authentic leadership and its effects on organizational citizenship behaviour in a provincial government department in the Western Cape.
George, Lee-Ann Melissa (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Leaders are often thought of as being the top management team of the organisation, illuminating the way forward for individuals by directing organisational activities towards a shared vision (Fernald, Solomon & Tarabishy, ... -
Contemporary leadership behavior enabling leadership effectiveness in a public university
Jansen van Vuuren, Carel Daniel (University of the Western Cape, 2021)The purpose of the present study is to enrich academic knowledge, the understanding of management theory, and professional management practice for leaders in a South African Higher Education Institution (HEI) under ... -
A critical examination of the contextual relevance of industrial psychology training at a University in the Western Cape
Fegendoh, Nibafu, Edel-Quinn (University of Western Cape, 2020)The dominant influence of Western and European psychology on the African educational system brought about a specific point of view for the teaching curriculum (Heleta, 2016), which also spilled over into the workplace and ... -
Evaluation of a psychological capital intervention aimed at improving flourishing of first year students at a selected university in the Western Cape
Ntlahla, Siyamthanda (University of the Western Cape, 2022)This study evaluates whether psychological capital can improve the flourishing of first-year students at a selected university in the Western Cape. The problem is that recently many students entering South African universities ... -
The impact of job demands and job resources on work engagement and turnover intentions within the information technology division of a South African bank
Van Heerden, Jana (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The primary objective of the study was to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of job resources and job demands on work engagement and employee turnover intentions within the IT division of a South African bank. The ... -
The influence of flourishing, job crafting and emotional intelligence on job performance within a South African Pharmaceutical company
Ramsay, Nicola (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. ... -
The influence of selected non-cognitive factors in the flourishing and intention to quit studies of working students at a University in the Western Cape
Amadi, Winston Aligbaso (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Working students encounter challenges and responsibilities at university and work. In attempting to study the books and chapters assigned, meet assignment deadlines, take part in extracurricular activities and function at ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy amongst teachers in the Western Cape
Matthews, Shameema (2012-11)This study focused on the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and self-efficacy amongst teachers in the Western Cape. Teachers are often emotionally overwhelmed by having to meet the demands and expectations ... -
The relationship between psychological capital and employee wellness in organisations in the manufacturing industry in the Western Cape
Solomon, Shihaan (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Psychological capital (PsyCap), the four dimensions of PsyCap and Perceived Wellness are viewed as positive constructs. Research indicated these positive constructs has a beneficial or positive effect on the organisation's ... -
The relationship between psychological capital and work engagement amongst correctional officers at a correctional facility in the Western Cape
Ferreira, Tarryn (University of the Western Cape, 2015)The correctional facility, and in particular the job of the correctional officer, remain a unique field of study, as there has not been much research done on the population other than stress-related studies. Although the ... -
The Role of Change-oriented leadership in a selected South African organisation
Sha, Nadine (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. ... -
The relationship between authentic leadership and employee psychological capital in an organisation within the fast moving consumer goods food industry (FMCG), Western Cape
Africa, Rochelle (The University of the Western Cape, 2017)The recent economic situation in South Africa including the weak rand has led to a number of problems within the workplace including, retrenchment, unemployment, protracted strikes, decrease in motivation and fear of being ... -
Understanding the wellness needs of academic employees at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
Jasson, Frances Lilian (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Higher education institutions (HEIs) worldwide are faced with complex changes and challenges. Employees at these institutions are also faced with even greater demands and obstacles. Academics often work under pressure and ...