Browsing Department of Industrial Psychology by Author "du Plessis, Marieta"
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An evaluation of job crafting as an intervention aimed at improving work engagement
Thomas, Emmarentia Carol (University of the Western Cape, 2018)The construction industry plays a crucial role in the South African economy. In this high-risk industry, a lack of engagement by employees can have serious and costly health and safety consequences. Because construction ... -
Determining the exposure to and skills needed by Industrial – Organisational Psychologists in the Western Cape Province to counsel employees towards flourishing in the workplace.
Brown, Shuné (University of Western Cape, 2019)According to literature, Industrial-Organisational psychology is mainly concerned with investigating the behaviour of humans within the work environment. It is stated that Industrial-Organisational psychology deals with ... -
The development of a career management intervention programme for academics in a South African higher education institution
Barnes, Nina (University of the Western Cape, 2022)The higher education sector, similar to all other industries, is subjected to unprecedented challenges outside traditional continuity threats, which include the global pandemic and COVID-19 regulations (World ... -
Expanding the understanding of positive organisational practices in positively deviant organisations: An online desk research review
Hendricks, Kelly Cecile (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Positive organisational practices are actions performed by employees within the workplace that enhance worker and organisational wellness. In identifying positively deviant organisations, specific positive practices ... -
Exploring the influence of job crafting on organisational commitment and work engagement in a selected financial services organisation
Brandt, Angelique Adelé (University of the Western Cape, 2020)The financial industry revolves around organisations that provide financial services to people in the community. The largest contributor is the banking sector followed by the insurance sector. Financial services organisations ... -
Factors influencing the adoption and use of mobile applications for micro-enterprise operations in South Africa
Slinger, Emmanuel (2019-12)The micro-enterprise sector, although associated with mostly informal businesses, shows promise of potential and transitioning to more formal businesses. With this in mind, the South African government recognizes that ... -
The impact of transformational leadership and job crafting on flourishing at work and in-role performance of information technology professionals
Cerfontyne, kelly (University of Western Cape, 2020)The modern working environment is characterised by global competitiveness, digitisation, and a greater need to employ and retain the knowledge worker. With increased pressure to sustain a competitive advantage, organisations ... -
The influence of organisational culture on organisational commitment amongst managerial and supervisory staff at a beverage bottling organisation in the Western Cape
Ables, Sharneigh (University of the Western cape, 2016)At present organisations are faced with considerable changes in the business environment due to globalisation illustrated through specialisation and individualisation in the workplace (Rastegar & Aghayan, 2012). To stay ... -
The influence of workaholism and burnout on the intention to quite amongst academic employees at a selected university n the Western Cape
Andrews, Victoria (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Universities worldwide have to contend with a changing landscape due to the massification of education, additional pressure being placed on academia with respect to research outputs, teaching a transforming student base, ... -
Intention to quit, organisational citizenship and counterproductive workplace behaviour in higher education: The role of emotional intelligence and relationship quality
Roux, Chené Madelin (University of Western Cape, 2021)The foundation of this study lies in the essential role of employees in the Higher Education Sector, as they are key in the effective functioning of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The effective operations of these ... -
Job demands and resources of academic employees within higher education institutions
Naidoo-Chetty, Mineshree (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Excessive job demands and inadequate employment resources can harm employees’ well-being. Job demands and resources, therefore, became crucial to understanding the relationships between employees and their organisations. ... -
Positive organisational practices in positively deviant organisations: An online desk research review
Hendricks, Kelly Cecile (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Positive organisational practices are actions performed by employees within the workplace that enhance worker and organisational wellness. In identifying positively deviant organisations, specific positive practices within ... -
Relationship between generation theory, leadership style and job resources in a cleaning services organization in South Africa
Ebrahim, Ahraas Begum (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 ... -
The relationship between stress factors and workplace outcomes amongst educators in the Western Cape province
Jacobs, Cleo Lynne (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 transformational leadership, trust and peer mentoring: An exploratory study of the Peer Mentoring Programme at the University of the Western Cape.
Salasa, Niamat (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 role of sense of coherence in the relationship between job insecurity and well-being of independent financial advisors working under supervision in South Africa
Jewaskiewitz, Anzél (University of the Western Cape, 2022)One of the sources of stress at work is job insecurity. Job Insecurity has been attributed to reduced job performance and job satisfaction as well as an increase in health-related issues such as well-being. The objective ... -
The experience and perception of sexual harassment in the workplace
Manuel, Meegan Candice (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Sexual harassment in the workplace continues to be experienced by many women around the world. Men may also be sexually harassed in the workplace by women or by other men. Given the pronounced attention accorded over the ...