Browsing Magister Commercii (Industrial Psychology) - MCom (IPS) by Issue Date
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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 enquiry into the factors impeding the career advancement of women academics at Peninsula Technikon
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)The aim of the study was to determine the factors that impede the career advancement of women academics at Peninsula Technikon, an academic institution in South Africa. There are many variables which need to be addressed ... -
An enquiry into the factors impeding the career advancement of women academics at Peninsula technikon
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)The aim of the study was to determine the factors that impede the career advancement of women academics at Peninsula Technikon, an academic institution in South Africa. There are many variables which need to be addressed ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Exploring the factors that impact on the validity of competency profile development: A case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The focus of this exploratory study was on competency profile development, specifically the factors impacting on the validity of its development. Given the paucity of research both nationally and internationally into the ... -
Sources of occupational stress for teachers, with specific reference to the inclusive education module in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this paper was to identify the sources of stress for teachers involved with inclusive education as well as whether there is a statistically significant difference in stress experienced by teachers based on their ... -
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. ... -
The relationship between job satisfaction and absenteeism in a selected field services section within an electricity utility in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Absenteeism can be a major problem for organisations. As pressures increase on the budgets and competitiveness of companies, more attention is being given to reduce workplace absenteeism and its cost. Job satisfaction has ... -
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 ... -
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 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 cross cultural comparability of the occupational personality profile
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Psychological testing in South Africa has been placed under the spotlight since the inception of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, which consequently has a significant bearing on employment testing in organisations. ... -
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 ... -
Distributive- and procedural justice: towards understanding fairness perceptions of performance appraisals in a national government department office, Chief Directorate Surveys and Mapping
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Perceptions of performance management in the South African Public Sector was characterised by high levels of unfairness owing to a bias in favour of those individuals that can write essays well. The essays would provide ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Assessing organisational culture in a private hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Organisational culture has been one of the most studied and theorised concepts in organisational development. New ways of working, globalisation, increased competition and change in technology have created a greater need ... -
The relationship between locus of control, self-efficacy and achievement motivation amongst employees within a financial services organisation
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)In an attempt to create a workforce that is representative of the demographic profile of the new South Africa, recruitment and appointment of racial groups and minority groups are the order of the day (Bothma & Schepers, ...
