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Browsing Human Resource Management by Type "Dissertation"
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Turner, Gillian
(University of Pretoria, 2017)
Research purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the extent to which supervisors are universally perceived as abusive across those they supervise. I propose social learning theory and social information processing ...
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Engelbrecht, Louise
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
The main aim of the research was to determine whether visually and mobility disabled students experience access constraints at a particular tertiary education institution. Certain categories of difficulty, levels of ...
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De Kock, Heidi Collette
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
It is possible for Visually Impaired people to do most jobs if they have the right training, technological assistance and emotional support. Yet it is difficult for Visually Impaired people to get employment, and also ...
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Naidoo, Prevendren
(University of Pretoria, 2009-06-30)
Human factor issues related to flight deck automation require thorough knowledge of airline pilots’ perceptions of advanced automated aircraft. This understanding is important in designing effective training programmes and ...
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Diale, Carol Dineo
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
Black African women entrepreneurs are increasingly entering male-dominated
environments. Research based on the challenges faced by Black African women in maledominated
entrepreneurial sectors is lacking within the African ...
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Smith, Samantha Sandy
(University of Pretoria, 2016)
This study examined the critical competencies and challenges evidenced by women in senior leadership roles, particularly women occupying chief executive officer (CEO) roles. Their differences from other women in senior ...
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Sithole, Ntombizodwa
(University of Pretoria, 2012-10-15)
Due to the introduction of the Employment Equity Act of 1998, the structure of management in South African companies has dramatically changed. This emphasizes the need for managerial generalists, especially now where we ...
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Rudolph, Elizabeth Cornelia
(University of Pretoria, 2010)
The nature of jobs is changing as the global economy force organizations to become competitive and more of a virtual organisation of which the focus is more on team work. It is natural to look after the sick, elderly, ...
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Du Toit, Gysbert Petrus
(University of Pretoria, 2006-06-21)
1. Problem and Objective Communication and provision of information are often sited as essential aspects in change management. Addressing individual needs is a challenge when a change initiative affects various people. A ...
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Rossouw, Annelle
(University of Pretoria, 2010)
Self-esteem and measurement thereof is a very prominent phenomenon in psychology and related fields of study. In contrast to traditional measures of selfesteem which focus on individual self-esteem, Luhtanen and Crocker ...
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Nieuwoudt, Anna-Marie
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
The effective management of organisational climate has become an increasingly important ingredient for business success. This has resulted in a need for up-to-date research and information on the subject, leading to the ...
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Alberts, Carina; Dr C Olckers
(University of Pretoria, 2012-06-10)
Feelings of possession and ownership are part of the natural human condition. The self includes everything that a person can call his/her own, both material and non-material. Feelings of ownership influence a person’s ...
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Els, Leonie
(University of Pretoria, 2010)
To obtain valid and reliable research findings it is important to follow the process to validate measuring instruments. This entails determining the psychometric properties of a measure to eliminate or decrease the presence ...
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Hyra, Alex
(University of Pretoria, 2008)
The advent of the Internet in personnel selection has brought with it many opportunities, challenges and concerns. The opportunities afforded to the employer include, among others, increased security, a reduction in the ...
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Van Vuuren, Madelein
(University of Pretoria, 2007-05-25)
Today's globalised team culture of business places a premium on effective social skill, as social skill is needed for effective leadership, customer services, negotiation as well as for the acquiring and sharing of ...
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Van der Merwe, Gerda
(University of Pretoria, 2007-05-25)
Through the process of selection the measurement and prediction of behaviour has become an important activity in the field of psychology, especially in the workplace. A dynamic selection process can assist the organisation ...
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Van Loggerenberg, Ilse; Mr M Buys
(University of Pretoria, 2012-10-02)
In many studies it was found that although loyal and trustworthy employees are the backbone of a company, often workers feel bored and underutilised. In fact very few people really feel energised by and interested in their ...
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Esterhuyzen, Aimee
(University of Pretoria, 2011)
The study of construct validity is particularly relevant in the twenty-first century, as more and more entities in South Africa are using psychometric instruments – instruments which have to be valid and reliable in ...
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Underhay, Lianne; Mr M A Buys
(University of Pretoria, 2010-10-15)
The study of organisational climate within an organisation makes a valuable contribution to the organisation as it is indicative of the individual’s perception of the mental and emotional impact of the work-environment on ...
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Gama, Sheldon Victor; Mr M Buys
(University of Pretoria, 2006-03-16)
Research has proven that academic success is strongly influenced by students’ perceived self-efficacy, and has resulted in tremendous contributions to the academic realm amongst others. Almost no research has been conducted ...