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Examining the economic impact of industrial action activities in South Africa, 2003-2014
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Workers' right to strike is embedded in the South African Constitution and this right generally reflects a sign of fairness. Strike activities form a vital part of collective bargaining and the supremacy liaison between ...
Institutional dynamics in a small-scale organic farming organisation : the case of the Ezemvelo Farmers' Organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This study explores institutional dynamics within an organic farming organisation, the Ezemvelo Farmers' Organisation (EFO), based in uMbumbulu in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The main objective of the study was to identify the ...
An outcome assessment of a developmental project : a case study of the Dotito-Muchenje irrigation project in Mount Darwin district, Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The establishment of the Dotito-Muchenje irrigation project was an endeavour initiated by the Government of Zimbabwe, to empower local people. It was done to improve the livelihoods of the people. However, despite the ...
A qualitative study of the experiences of outpatient substance abuse treatment in the City of Cape Town, 2010-2015 : a service user's perspective
(University of the Western cape, 2017)
Globally, substance abuse has had a profound impact on society, compounding factors around public health and safety, as well as the social fabric of family systems and communities. The substance abuse problem is complex ...
Relationship between generation theory, leadership style and job resources in a cleaning services organization in South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2017)
Purpose - The landscape of the world of work as we know has changed dramatically in the last decade. We have complex organizations compounded by multiple generations co-existing in the workplace. This phenomenon brings ...
Social movements and planning institutions in urban transformation : housing in metropolitan Harare, Zimbabwe (2000-2015)
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This thesis examines the interaction between social movements and planning institutions in the delivery of low-income housing in metropolitan Harare. Post-2000, the problem of housing in Zimbabwe has been characterised by ...
An instance of xenophobia: An investigation into the violence against somali traders in Khayelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
South Africa has been praised by many as having the most democratic constitution in the world
which safeguards the rights of all who live within the borders of the nation. Ironically this has
not been so with migrants, ...
An integrated model of the impact of individual cultural values and the mediating effect of job satisfaction, organisational commitment and perceived support on turnover intention
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Employee turnover presents a number of negative organisational outcomes, such as loss of
human capital, skills, organisational memory and investment on employee training and
development. Theory and empirical research have ...
An exploration into the understanding of Leadership Ethos and Critical Success Factors in public management: The case of the Department of Trade and Industry, South Africa and the Ministry of National Economy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This dissertation assumes an explorative and descriptive approach rather than a
comparative approach. It aims at offering the concept of Leadership Ethos (LE) and its
inherent Critical Success Factors (CSFs) as a paradigm ...
The influence of perceived organisational support and organisational commitment on turnover intentions within selected Higher education and training institutions in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
High staff turnover has been a cause for concern for most organisations in South
Africa. Tertiary institutions have not been spared. Tertiary institutions that are
surviving are the ones that are offering some support to ...