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Theses and Dissertations (Human Resource Management): Recent submissions

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Exploring the relationship between self-esteem and career anchors in the financial services industry

Ndzobole, Fikiswa Cynthia (2019-11)

This research focused on the relationship between self-esteem and career anchors in the context of career development. The objectives of the study were twofold. The first was to establish the relationship between individuals’ ...
Perceptions of job characteristics, job satisfaction and organisational commitment of e-tutors at a South African ODL university

Kola, Matumelo Dorothy (2020-01)

The general aim of this research was to investigate whether a relationship exists between the perceptions of job characteristics, job satisfaction (JS) and organisational commitment (OC) of e-tutors in a virtual work ...
Some reasons and possible solutions for employee disengagement in a reinsurance organisation in Gauteng

Sello, Gaongaleloe Ruth (2019-01)

A reinsurance organisation in Gauteng conducted an employee engagement survey in November 2013 to gauge the employee engagement level amongst its employees. The survey revealed that the employee engagement level was at 24% ...
The management of security officer's performance within a private security company in Gauteng

Horn, Heather Elizabeth (2019-01)

This study was undertaken to investigate whether there is a performance management system within the security industry, applicable specifically to Security Officers. To investigate which performance factors, apply to ...
HR employees' perceptions regarding the changes in section 198B of the Labour Relations Act

Ledwaba, Melton (2018-10-26)

South Africa’s labour legislation has recently undergone momentous changes, in particular, the changes relating to section 198B of the Labour Relations Act (LRA) 66 of 1995. These amendments have proven to be more ...
The development of an incapacity management framework for an Open Distance Learning institution in South Africa

Van Staden, Petrus Jacobus Nicolaas (2019-05)

The study was conducted within the interpretive research paradigm. Anchored in organisational justice theory, the study explored the incapacity management practices at an open distance learning (ODL) institution in South ...
Work stress, work engagement and service delivery within Zimbabwe's changing distance-learning environment

Dominic, Uzhenyu (2018-11)

This research was conducted from the perspective of a positive human behaviour paradigm in the context of human resource management. It investigated the interrelationships between work stress, work engagement and service ...
Exploring the employee wellness practices of SMMEs in the Gauteng region

Van der Linde, Bernadine Anine (2018-11)

Small businesses flourish when employees are happy, healthy and productive. This makes employees an important asset of a small business because its success depends on the performance of its employees. Employee wellness ...
Workplace wellness, organisational commitment and retention in an insurance company in South Africa

Ncube, Smangaliso (2018-11)

Workplace wellness, organisational commitment and retention play a phenomenal role in organisations. Insurance companies form part of the organisations affected by retention of employees. Employees need to be physically, ...
Exploring first-time mothers’ perceptions of their pregnancy, maternity leave and post-partum return to work in Gauteng, South Africa

Makola, Zamandlovu Sizile (2018)
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 ...
Employability attributes, organisational commitment and retention factors in the 21st century world of work

Gani, Khatoon (2017-01)

This research focuses on the relationship between employability attributes, organisational commitment and retention factors within the context of staff retention in the 21st century workplace. A cross-sectional quantitative ...
Prevention mechanisms to minimise injuries on duty : perceptions of security officers in a private security company

Van Rooyen, Bernadette (2017-12)

The aim of the study was to determine the causes of IODs in the workplace and to identify possible preventative measures to reduce IODs. A literature review was conducted as part of the study, involving assessment of all ...
The relationship between organisational commitment, career adaptability and retention factors within the retail sector in the Western Cape

Jabaar, Rugshana (2017-06)

The objectives of the research were to examine the relationship between organizational commitment, career adaptability and retention factors within the retail sector in the Western Cape and to determine whether the ...
The relationship between hardiness and career adaptability of students studying at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in Gauteng

Ndlovu, Velly (2017-04)

The research focused on the relationship between hardiness and career adaptability of students studying at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges in Gauteng. A quantitative survey was conducted on ...
Career advancement challenges facing people with disabilities in South Africa

Ximba, Themba Mdumiseni (2016-06)

The objective of this study was to assess the perceptions of individuals with disabilities regarding the career advancement challenges they face and to determine whether the perceptions of career advancement challenges ...
Self-esteem, graduateness skills and attributes and career adaptability of the young adult in the school-to-work transition phase

Ismail, Sadika (2015-11)

This research focuses on the relationship between self-esteem, graduateness skills and attributes and career adaptability among young adults in the school-to-work transition phase to assist them in dealing with the ...
The management of employee benefits for a diverse workforce in a South African tertiary institution

Coetzee, Mariëtte (2000-06)

The important role played by tertiary institutions in South Africa with regard to the general development of the country, cannot be disputed. To ensure that tertiary institutions provide education of high quality, ...
A framework for best practices in the functioning of effective virtual teams in organisations within the technology industry of South Africa

De Bruyn, A.J. (2014-09)

Business need required a holistic and focussed framework for best practices in the functioning of effective virtual teams, despite the fragmented nature of empirical studies in this field. This study endeavoured to explore ...
Appraising the performance management practices in the Department of Labour

Mokoena, Wasnaar (2014-08)

The effective management of individual/team performance is a crucial requirement to ensure that organisational goals are attained. This requires accurate data regarding the performance levels of individuals/teams. Therefore ...

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