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The effects of motor vehicle accidents on careers and the work performance of victims

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dc.contributor.author Diedericks, J.C.
dc.date.accessioned 2014-05-15T05:51:43Z
dc.date.available 2014-05-15T05:51:43Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.citation Diederick, J.C. 2014. The effects of motor vehicle accidents on careers and the work performance of victims. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology, vol. 40, no. 1, 10 pages en
dc.identifier.issn 2071-0768
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/13436
dc.description.abstract Orientation: Research into the long-term effects of motor accidents on the work performance and careers of victims in South Africa is limited. Results of this research are important for employers who must assist the employees after they return to work. Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to contribute to research on the effects of the injuries by investigating the relationship between the severity of the injuries and the careers and growth potential of victims. Motivation for the study: Employers could use the information on the effects of the injuries on the careers of victims to plan interventions and job accommodations to retain employees and to manage their well-being and performance. Research design, approach and method: The author conducted a quantitative survey on a purposive sample (N = 199) of adult victims of motor vehicle accidents in 2010 in South Africa. She used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyse the data. Main findings: The author observed a number of significant relationships between the effects of the different injuries on the careers and growth potential of victims. Practical/managerial implications: Organisations and managers need to recognise the physical and psychological effects of injuries victims sustain in motor accidents and the associated responsibility of organisations to accommodate these employees. Contribution/value-add: The findings of the study can add to the literature and provide insights into the consequences of the injuries. They also provide information that can assist organisations to create an awareness of job accommodation and employee wellness of accident victims. en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher AOSIS en
dc.subject Employment en
dc.subject Work Performance en
dc.subject Motor Vehicle Accidents en
dc.subject Careers en
dc.subject Victims en
dc.title The effects of motor vehicle accidents on careers and the work performance of victims en
dc.type Article en
dc.description.department Human Resource Management en


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