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Exploring first-time mothers’ perceptions of their pregnancy, maternity leave and post-partum return to work in Gauteng, South Africa

Makola, Zamandlovu Sizile (2018)
Self-perceived employability attributes of adult learners within an open distance learning environment.

Bezuidenhout, Magda L.; Rudolph, E.C.; Furtak, A.M. (Prof. Ansie Lessing, 2019)

This study examined the employability self-perceptions of South African open distance learning (ODL) higher education students. Although studies have been conducted within an ODL environment on graduates’ employability, ...
Human resource practices and affective organisational commitment: A sectoral comparative study.

Bezuidenhout, Magda L.; Steyn, Renier; Grobler, Anton (AOSIS, 2017)

Orientation: Organisational commitment (OC) is often depicted as a desirable employee attitude and relates to organisational performance. Little research has been carried out on the (Human Resource) HR practices–OC ...
The chief executive pay-performance relationship within South African state-owned entities.

Bezuidenhout, Magda L.; Bussin, Mark H.R.; Coetzee, Mariette (AOSIS, 2018)

Orientation: Over the years, the increase in executive remuneration in state-owned entities (SOEs) has been the subject of intense discussions. The poor performance of some SOEs with highly remunerated executives begs ...
Challenges experienced with online tutoring in an ODL institution.

Joubert, Yvonne Trijntje; Snyman, A. (Unisa Press, 2018)

The objectives of this exploratory qualitative study were to determine the challenges of online teaching that were experienced by e-tutors in an open distance learning (ODL) institution, and to suggest possible solutions ...
Effects of cost and benefit in regularising business procedures in Gauteng: the SMEs paradox - South Africa

Chiloane-Tsoka, Germinah Evelyn; Rasivhetshele, A.M. (Academy of Business and Retail Management, 2014)

Gauteng Province is regarded as Economic hub of South Africa due to its industrialisation, Manufacturing and business. Besides it is also known as the capital City of the country and occupies 1.4 % of land space. It ...
Corporate social responsibility a toolkit for SMEs efficiency in Tshwane, South Africa.

Chiloane-Tsoka, Germinah Evelyn; Rasivhetshele, A.M. (LLC “Consulting Publishing Company “Business Perspectives”, 2014)

The code of governance presents some fundamental core philosophy that is of significant milestone providing opportunities in shaping the business landscape in South Africa. Tough penalty clauses for non-compliance are ...
Mental health in Higher Education- a comparative stress risk assessment at an open distance learning university in South Africa. I

Poalses, J; Bezuidenhout, Adéle (Athabasca University Press, 2018)

Universities depend on committed efforts of all staff members to function effectively. However, where occupational demands outweigh occupational resources, challenging work becomes stressful, followed by an exhausted, ...
Analysing the importance-competence gap of distance educators with the increased utilisation of online learning strategies in a developing world context.

Bezuidenhout, Adéle (Athabasca University Press, 2018)

The competence of distance educators has a significant impact on learners’ success. The paradigm shift for universities to become distance and electronic learning environments justifies the urgency to address competency ...
A generic competency framework for labour relations practitioners in the South African Public Service.

Botha, C.T.; Bezuidenhout, Adéle; Schultz, Cecilia (Unisa Press, 2018)

This article reports on the findings of a qualitative content analysis study that explored the generic competencies required of labour relations practitioners in the South African public service with a view to developing ...
Factors that influence employee perceptions about performance management at Statistics South Africa.

Bezuidenhout, Adéle (AOSIS, 2018)

Orientation: The implementation of performance management (PM) in the public sector remains a challenge and requires an investigation into employees’ perception of PM at Statistics South Africa. Research purpose: This ...
Mental health in higher education: a comparative stress risk assessment at an Open Distance Learning university in South Africa

Poalses, Jacolize; Bezuidenhout, Adéle (Athabasca University Press, 2018)

Universities depend on committed efforts of all staff members to function effectively. However, where occupational demands outweigh occupational resources, challenging work becomes stressful, followed by an exhausted, ...
An importance–competence analysis of the roles and competencies of e-tutors at an open distance learning institution.

De Metz, N.; Bezuidenhout, Adéle (ASCILITE, 2018)

This study investigates the role of the e-tutor within an open distance learning (ODL) higher education institution in terms of perceptions of the work roles and assessment of the competencies of the e-tutor. As part of ...
A process model recognising prior learning of informal sector motor mechanics

Jordaan, C.J.; Bezuidenhout, Adéle; Schultz, C.M (Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service, 2018)

The informal sector serves as a reservoir of skilled unqualified individuals who learned and practice the motor mechanic trade outside the formal sector. This article reports on a process model for recognition of prior ...
The relationship between graduate employability and work performance in the mining industry in South Africa

Breedt, M. (2018-06)

In a rapid changing environment mining companies have to change the way in which they do business, while employees have to manage their careers and ensure they are multi-skilled. Organisations are looking to employ ...
High-performance work practices (HPWPs) in determining success of South African companies : fact or fiction?

Grobler, P.A.; De Bruyn, A.J. (Prof. Ansie Lessing, 2018)

Background: The aim of the research was to examine the application of HPWPs within South African companies. The study was undertaken due to a lack of empirical knowledge regarding the presence of HPWPs in South African ...
The role of career concerns and workplace friendship in the job embeddedness: retention practices satisfaction link.

Potgieter, I.L.; Coetzee, Melinde; Ferreira, Nadia (AOSIS, 2018)

Orientation: The demand for retaining top talent in the highly competitive and turbulent working environment has made retention research relevant and important. A central question in retention research revolves around ...
Female human resource professionals’ job embeddednes in relation to commitment foci: An exploratory study.

Potgieter, I.L.; Ferreira, Nadia (AOSIS, 2018)

Orientation: Managers and human resource practitioners who are concerned about managing talent as a critical resource need to recognise how employees’ job embeddedness relates to their commitment foci within the organisation. ...
The influence of job embeddedness on black employees' organisational commitment.

Ferreira, Nadia; Coetzee, Melinde (University of South Africa (UNISA), 2013)
Analysing the Importance-Competence Gap of Distance Educators with the Increased Utilisation of Online Learning Strategies in a Developing World Context

Bezuidenhout, Adéle (Athabasca University Press, 2018-07)

The competence of distance educators has a significant impact on learners’ success. The paradigm shift for universities to become distance and electronic learning environments justifies the urgency to address competency ...

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