Browsing Magister Commercii (Industrial Psychology) - MCom (IPS) by Title
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The influence of transformational leadership and organisational climate on organisational citizenship behaviour among support staff at a selected university in the Western Cape province
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)In academic sector, especially the Universities and many other organizations, the human factor is the most important element of the organization and its functions exert a huge influence on the effectiveness, efficiency and ... -
The influence of transformational leadership and organisational climate on organisational citizenship behaviour among support staff at a selected University in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)In academic sector, especially the Universities and many other organizations, the human factor is the most important element of the organization and its functions exert a huge influence on the effectiveness, efficiency and ... -
The influence of transformational Leadership, organizational culture, and personality on employee resistance to change within a manufacturing organization in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Various reasons exist as to why change initiatives in organizations fail. Some research studies indicate that 60-70% of planned change initiatives fail due to performance not meeting the required expectations or plans not ... -
The influence of workaholism and burnout on the intention to quite amongst academic employees at a selected university n the Western Cape
(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, ... -
The interrelationships among job insecurity, locus of control, sense of coherence and organisational commitment of survivors of downsizing
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Downsizing is one of the most common organisational reactions to organisational change. The effects of global competition, mergers, and the privatisation of public sector companies, among others, are forcing organisations ... -
An intervention study to investigate development centres as an avenue to improve the self-efficacy of university graduates
(University of Western Cape, 2020)This study investigated development centres as a method to improve the generalised self-efficacy of university graduates. This research was motivated by the various challenges graduates face in order to successfully ... -
Investigating the experiences of gratitude during organizational change
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The interpretation of this qualitative study indicates that individuals, teams and the organisation can benefit through allowing focus of unlocking that which provides a positive stimulus during challenging times in ... -
Investigating the impact of career/development and advancement on 'disabler employees in organisations in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)The study aims to ascertain the attitudinal disposition of disabled individuals towards their own career development and advancement. Results indicate a positive attitudinal disposition. One hundred and three physically ... -
Investigating the intrinsic factors that explain variance in perceived employability amongst industrial psychology students at a selected university
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The economic future of South Africa is highly dependent on the prospective employability status of the current generation of students progressing through their studies and those entering the working world. -
Investigating the motivation of retail managers at a retail organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Motivation is considered to be the desired positive willingness that prompts a person to action. The factors that influence or lead to this positive willingness, are considered to be motivation factors, and include specific ... -
Investigating the perceptions of undergraduate students at a university in the Western Cape regarding critical competencies required for employability
(2019-11)The employability of graduates has been a global point of concern. Within a South African context, this issue is proliferated not only by a reported gap between employers’ expectations and those of students, but also by ... -
An investigation into the relationship between organisational commitment and the intention to quit within a Financial Services division in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Consent for the research study was obtained from the divisional executive of the financial services division being researched and all ethical factors were clarified. All potential participants were engaged in a divisional ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into the relationship between satisfaction with life and sense of coherence amongst the unemployed
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)The present study investigated the relationship between the Sense Of Coherence and Satisfaction With Life amongst the unemployed. The study attempted to test the following hypotheses. 1. People with a high Sense Of Coherence ... -
An investigation of students' perceptions and expectations of service delivery and service quality at an institution for higher education and training within a provincial government department in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The primary aim of this thesis was to undertake research in a Higher Education and Training Institution in a Provincial Government Department in the Western Cape to determine which variables affect the services that are ... -
Job demands and resources of academic employees within higher education institutions
(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. ... -
Job resources, job demands, burnout and work engagement of employees in the public sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The variables in this study are explored from a positive psychology paradigm, which is largely concerned with effecting psychological health and well-being of employees. The aim of this study will be to examine the impact ... -
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 ... -
Job satisfaction and organisational commitment: a comparative study between academic and support staff at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Research suggest that increasing employee commitment and satisfaction impacts on employee productivity and job performance, and has implications for job related behaviours such as absenteeism, turnover and tardiness. ... -
Job satisfaction of call centre representatives
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The aim of the study is to prove that a correlation exist between job satisfaction and the levels of absenteeism, turnover, performance and customer satisfaction. Data were collected using the Job Satisfaction Survey which ...