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The relationship between organisational commitment, organisational citizenship behaviour and turnover intentions at a retail organisation.
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The South African employment industry is facing exhaustion as the demand for talented workers is higher than supply (Bakos, 2005) and it has become imperative that the employer no longer simply focus on the commitment of ... -
The relationship between organisational commitment, stress and turnover intentions amongst teachers in the Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Generally high employee commitment is a major characteristic of world class organisations (Lesabe & Nkosi, 2007). There is empirical evidence that the strength of organisational commitment helps predict employees' turnover ... -
The relationship between perceived organisational support and workplace trust: an exploratory study
(2011)As organisations struggle to meet the demands placed on them by contextual challenges, they place more emphasis on relationships for effective organisational functioning. Trust is a critical component of workplace relationships ... -
The relationship between psychological capital and employee wellness in organisations in the manufacturing industry in the Western Cape
(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
(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 relationship between psychological capital, job crafting and work engagement of academic staff at South African universities
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The subsequent research study centered around identifying the nature of the relationship between job crafting, psychological capital and work engagement of full-time academics in South Africa. The main focus of 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 ... -
The relationship between rewards, recognition and motivation at an insurance company in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Increasingly, organisations are realising that they have to establish an equitable balance between the employee’s contribution to the organisation and the organisation’s contribution to the employee. Establishing ... -
The relationship between self-efficacy, goal-setting and achievement motivation among final year students at a selected university in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, goal-setting and achievement motivation among students in their final year at a selected university in the Western Cape Province. The ... -
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 ... -
The relationship between stress factors and workplace outcomes amongst educators in the Western Cape province
(University of the Western cape, 2016)Quality education is regarded as a powerful tool in ensuring the economic, democratic and social development of nations (Kubberud, Helland & Smith, 1999). To deliver quality education, well functioning teachers are needed ... -
The relationship between stress levels and job satisfaction amongst high school educators in De Aar (Northern Cape)
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)A large number of studies show that educators are exposed to workloads that result particularly in stress. According to Olivier and Venter (2003), stress is considered to be the main factor contributing to job-related ... -
Relationship between the executive and legislative authority in South Africa with reference to the role of the leader of government business in the legislative and oversight processes
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The relationship between the executive and the legislature in South Africa is determined by the Constitution. The study focuses on the separation of powers in a single party-dominant system and examines the role of the ... -
The relationship between transformational leadership, employee engagement and intention to quit among employees at a selected organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Organisations should focus their attention on strategies that mitigate the intention to quit of employees, this can be achieved through creating an environment that is favourably disposed to an efficient and engaged workforce ... -
The relationship between transformational leadership, trust and peer mentoring: An exploratory study of the Peer Mentoring Programme at the University of the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Transformational leadership has received considerable attention within the organizational sphere in the last decade. Leadership in higher education institutions has also received attention as there is a concern about the ... -
The relationship between union service delivery, motivation and job satisfaction amongst unionised workers in a media organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)The purpose of this research is to determine employee satisfaction towards union service delivery and the effect it might have on their motivation. For the purposes of the research, the term customer applies to all union ... -
The relationship between work engagement, self-efficacy and optimism among call centre agents
(2011)The costs of occupational health and well-being are increasingly being considered as sound ‘investments’ as healthy and engaged employees yield direct economic benefits to the company.The concept of Work engagement plays ... -
Remedies to reduce user susceptibility to phishing attacks
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Organisations have been compelled to embrace digitisation, increasing their dependence on the internet and computer systems rather than on in-person interactions. These organisations have had to adjust to new societal norms ... -
The retention factors of call centre agents at a financial institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The aim of the study was to identify the retention variables highlighted as most important by call centre agents at a financial institution in the Western Cape. In addition, to assess which of the independent variables ... -
Rethinking public participation in local government: A case study of Mossel Bay Municipality
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Public participation in local government has been identified as an important factor that can assist government to ensure adequate public service delivery. It offers government an opportunity to prioritise citizens in ...