Browsing Department of Industrial Psychology by Author "Heslop, Karl"
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Assessing safety culture of professional pilots within selected South African based aviation organisations
Davids, Amirah Fatoma Gadija (University of the Western Cape, 2016)The aviation industry is one of many industries which is known to be a high-risk industry. Although it is a high risk industry, little research has been conducted within the industry especially with regards to safety ... -
Career indecision amongst prospective university students
Van Reenen, Suleila (2010)Career indecision is one of the key aspects that professionals in career guidance counselling are interested in assessing. Career indecision, in the context of university students has been defined as the "inability to ... -
Career maturity amongst first year university students in a commerce faculty at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
Hoorn, Caroline (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Career maturity is an essential requirement in human existence. Super (1979) identified five stages which highlight the level of maturity an individual should have achieved at a certain age. However, increasingly, it is ... -
Differences in current and desired work values amongst academic employees within a Higher Education Institution in the Western Cape
Glaeser, Amanda (University of Western Cape, 2012)Empirical and anecdotal evidence suggests that organisations, including higher education institutions (HEI‘s) have a propensity to focus on extrinsic rewards as a main motivator that attracts and retains staff (Kubler & ... -
Emotional intelligence amongst undergraduate students at a higher education institution
Adams, Nasheeta (University of the Western Cape, 2011)One hundred and fifty senior students (comprising of second and third year undergraduate students) completed a biographical questionnaire and the BarOn Emotional Quotient-Inventory questionnaire. The results indicate that ... -
Emotional intelligence and work engagement of leaders in a financial services organisation undergoing change
Permall, Charne Lee (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Research (Sartain et al., 2006) indicates that engagement demands a more thoughtful way to address the everyday realities of organisational life. The current research endeavours to elucidate the relationship between emotional ... -
The impact of downsizing on the remaining employees in the organisation
Sayed, Zakira (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Since the early 2000‟s there has been a wave of global downsizing of employees in many organisations. A question can be posed, to what extent have organisations focused to adopt a downsizing policy framework for ensuring ... -
The impact of job satisfaction and organisational commitment on intention to leave amongst non-academic staff at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
Oliver, Rozario (University of the Western Cape, 2011)A critical feature of globalisation is to attract and retain intellectual capital to ensure that a cadre of highly skilled, independent, internationally marketable and mobile employees is achieved (Sutherland & Jordaan, ... -
The impact of store image on customer perception
Waja, Nabeelah (2013)This study aimed to shed insight on how store image influences customer perception. Everything customers see, hear and experience is linked together and forms their overall perception of a store. The first objective of the ... -
Investigating the experiences of gratitude during organizational change
Titus, Shirleen (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 ... -
An investigation into the relationship between organizational commitment and absenteeism at a public health institution in the Western Cape
Morar, Misha (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 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
Wentzel, Kim-Lee (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 resources, job demands, burnout and work engagement of employees in the public sector
Meyer, Nadia (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 ... -
Life-skills curriculum for high schools: its effectiveness in AIDS education
Bell, Beverley Ann (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
Engle, Marshall (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 ... -
Perceptions of employers and employees on the need for an employee assistance programme in a financial services organisation in the Western Cape
Kenny, Candice Leigh (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 ... -
Proficiency enhancement in the workplace through informal learning
Ruiters, Astrid (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 ... -
The relationship between career anchors and job satisfaction amongst employees within a leading Retail organisation in the Western Cape
Fakir, Zaida (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
Fakir, Zaida (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 leadership style
Beeka, Kay Julia (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 ...