The Relationship Between the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Perceptions of Human Resources Practices, Organisational Leadership, Hope and Optimism in the Private Sector
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Authors
Manakana, Phuti Michael
Issue Date
2021
Type
Research Report
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Keywords
COVID-19 , Human Resources Practices , hope and optimism , organisational leadership , private sector
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Abstract
The general purpose of this study was to examine the significance of the relationships
between the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perceptions of human resource
practices, organisational leadership, and hope and optimism in the private sector in
South Africa. A quantitative research design approach was used in this study. The
research was descriptive cross-sectional where probability sampling was used. There
were 1733 respondents in the study sample. The results indicate that there is a
significant positive correlation between the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the
perceptions of human resource practices (before COVID-19) and organisational
leadership. Furthermore, the results also indicate a significant positive correlation of
large effect between the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perceptions of
human resource practices (during COVID-19) and organisational leadership.
Moreover, findings revealed a significant correlation of medium effect between
organisational leadership, hope and optimism. Finally, the results revealed that there
is a non-significant correlation of small effect between the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on the perceptions of human resource practices (before and during COVID19) and hope and optimism. This study provides through empirical evidence that the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the perceptions of human resource practices
and organisational leadership are positively associated with hope and optimism. In
terms of strengthening human resource practices, organisational leadership, hope and
optimism, recommendations for additional research and application of the study's
findings by organisations were suggested.
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Citation
Manakana, P.M. 2001. The Relationship Between the Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Perceptions of Human Resources Practices, Organisational Leadership, Hope and Optimism in the Private Sector. MBA Research Report. Midrand: Unisa's Graduate School of Business leadership.