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The levels of career maturity amongst final year undergraduate students, within a department, at a higher education institution, in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Tertiary education is becoming increasingly costly for many students. According to Pieterse (2005), young people can barely afford to make mistakes in their career decisions, as this could cost them too much in time and ... -
Life-skills curriculum for high schools: its effectiveness in AIDS education
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)According to Page, Ebersohn and Rogan (2006) South Africa has one of the highest numbers of HIV positive citizens compared to other countries. Furthermore, epidemiological studies conducted by Pettifor, Reed, Steffenson, ... -
Occupational stress amongst lecturers with specific reference to a further education and training college in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Research on stress has indicated that people in the helping professions dealing with people, especially those in the teaching profession, are particularly prone to emotional distress. However, information regarding the ... -
The perceived impact of effective compensation designs and personal values on employee commitment within different brands in an organization
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)An organization ultimately requires its employees to be committed and loyal. In order for organizations to keep up and increase their performance. It is preferable for organizations to have employees who are commitment to ... -
The perceived impact of effective compensation designs and personal values on employee commitment within different brands in an organization
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)An organization ultimately requires its employees to be committed and loyal. In order for organizations to keep up and increase their performance. It is preferable for organizations to have employees who are commitment to ... -
The perceived influence of digitalisation and digital transformation of the human capital function on employees’ engagement levels and intention to quit within a large retail corporation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)This study was motivated by the need for enquiry into the perception of employees operating within a fast-paced retail environment and having to navigate the complexity of a digitalised Human Capital Function. Employees ... -
Perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst employees in a selected company in the aviation industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)A large body of research on staff turnover report that intention to leave the organisation is one of the key predictor’s to staff turnover (Chen & Francesco, 2003; Steel & Lounsbury, 2009). Researchers agree that when ... -
Perceived organisational support, organisational commitment and turnover intentions amongst employees in a selected company in the cash industry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Globally and in South Africa turnover has been identified as a major challenge in organisations. An examination of the literature revealed that perceived organisational support (POS) and organisational commitment can ... -
The perceived psychosocial and economic impact of load-shedding on employees in selected small micro medium enterprises
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Access to electricity is essential in human lives. It is used globally, though some individuals have restricted availability. People and most organisations need electricity daily for advancement in their lives. The power ... -
The perception of women regarding career barriers within a municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal region
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The aim of this research study was to assess the existence and impact of career barriers on women in a municipal environment and to understand whether career salience explains some of the differences in the perception of ... -
Perceptions of employers and employees on the need for an employee assistance programme in a financial services organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Through the Health and Safety Act, government has placed pressure on corporate organisations to exercise their duty of care and provide support to employees who may have psychological difficulties. Employee Assistance ... -
Positive organisational practices in positively deviant organisations: An online desk research review
(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 ... -
Proficiency enhancement in the workplace through informal learning
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The study examines three emerging salient themes. Firstly, it highlights the current perception of informal learning in the workplace which has multiple definitions and descriptions. The second theme draws attention to the ... -
A re-assessment of the geochronology and geochemistry of the Postberg Ignimbrites, Saldanha, Western Cape, South Africa
(2020-03-13)The Saldania Belt in southern Africa, a product of the Pan-African Saldanian Orogeny, forms part of a system of Neoproterozoic mobile belts that border and weld older cratons on the African continent. It is a low-grade ... -
The relationship between career anchors and job satisfaction amongst employees within a leading Retail organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In the current recessionary cycle in which individuals finds themselves, it is interesting to see whether organisations and individuals have changed their strategies or whether they pursued their tried and tested inherent ... -
The relationship between career anchors and job satisfaction amongst employees within a leading retail organisation in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In the current recessionary cycle in which individuals finds themselves, it is interesting to see whether organisations and individuals have changed their strategies or whether they pursued their tried and tested inherent ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout amongst social workers in the north and south regions of the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2013)The social work profession is strongly client based with workers being involved in complex social situations (Lloyd, King & Chenoweth, 2002). Social workers judgement and decision making are influenced by their emotions ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and emotional regulation and its impact on leader-member exchange, work engagement and burnout
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Organisations spend copious time and resources recruiting and selecting the best candidates to fill a vacancy. In the modern-day work environment, high-performing and engaged employees are the key drivers of organisational ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership style
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The 21st century has awakened a call for new leaders to cope with the demands of the rapidly changing world of work which emphasises flatter structures, and a more democratic style of leadership. When looking at the changing ... -
The relationship between emotional intelligence and self-efficacy amongst teachers in the Western Cape
(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 ...
