scholarly journals The interaction between training and change in South African organisations

2000 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-119
Author(s):  
Miemie Struwig ◽  
Elroy Smith ◽  
Danie Venter
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This article outlines the results of a study which investigates the interaction between training and change in South African organisations. A literature study provides a theoretical foundation which explains the nature of the interaction between training an change in the organisation. An empirical survey was conducted, using a self-administered questionnaire which was sent to 365 training practitioners to test six null-hypotheses. To prove the stated hypotheses, specific statistical methods, such as analysis of variance and correlation coefficients, are used. The results showed highly significant relationships between training and organisational change variables (one of the null-hypotheses was rejected). The results indicated that management should use training to facilitate change in the organisation. This, however, requires a shift in emphasis regarding the traditional role of training in the organisation. Training should be placed at the centre of human resources practices and the strategic plans of the organisation.

scholarly journals Organisational training perspectives in a changing South Africa

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 591-611
Author(s):  
F. W. Struwig ◽  
E. E. Smith ◽  
D. J.L. Venter
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Traditional Role ◽  
Strategic Plans ◽  
African Context ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The Relationship

This article focuses on organisational training perspectives within a changing South African context. To achieve the aim of this research project, a literature study, including an Internet-based search, and empirical research were undertaken. During the empirical research, a self-administered questionnaire was sent to 365 training practitioners in order to investigate various training perspectives and its relationship with organisational change. Five null hypotheses are tested to investigate the relationship between training and change variables. The traditional role of training has become obsolete, because of organisational change. Training should be placed at the centre of human resources planning programmes and the strategic plans of the organisation. It is emphasised that actions should be taken to ensure that training programmes affect change and that trainees involved in the change process are effectively managed.

scholarly journals Perceptions of graduates regarding workplace expectations: An exploratory study

2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
E. E. Smith ◽  
J. Krüger
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Theoretical Foundation ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This article outlines the results of a study which investigates the perceptions of graduates regarding workplace expectations. A literature study provides a theoretical foundation which explains the nature of graduates’ workplace expectations. An empirical survey was conducted, using a self-administered questionnaire, which was completed by prospective graduates at two tertiary institutions. This sample was selected in terms of the proposed restructuring of higher education institutions. Eleven null-hypotheses, investigating relationships between the dependent and independent variables, are tested by means of specific statistical methods, such as analysis of variance and correlation coefficients. The results showed highly significant differences between workplace expectations of graduates (dependent variables) and classification data (independent variables). Specific guidelines are provided to ensure the creation of more realistic graduate expectations before entering the workplace.

scholarly journals The relationship between organisational culture and strategy formulation in South African firms

2002 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. W. Struwig ◽  
E. E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Strategy Formulation ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Individual Concepts ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

In this article the relationship between organisational culture and strategy formulation in South African firms is investigated. The intention is to analyse whether South African firms with specific organisational culture types formulate strategies in the same manner. Literature available on the individual concepts of organisational culture and strategy formulation is extensive, but the relationship between the two concepts is generally ignored. During the empirical survey a self-administered questionnaire was send to 3000 firms. The culture type exhibited by firms was compared to the manner in which these firms formulate strategies. The findings confirm statistical significant relationships between firms with different organisational culture types and how strategies are formulated. Firms should therefore increase their emphasis on aligning culture and strategy.

scholarly journals The valuation of external projects by South African banks

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 461-468
Author(s):  
Adriaan Albert Tickner ◽  
Frederik J. Mostert ◽  
Jan Hendrik Mostert
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
South African ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Financial Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Financial Pressure ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Valuation Process ◽  
Financial Decision

While banks are in competition to expand their market share, their credit portfolios may become less diversified without adequate reward for the increased risks. Even well-capitalised banks may come under financial pressure when global economic conditions turn. This research paper focuses on the valuation by banks of the clients’ projects to determine whether and to which extent the banks are going to provide financing for their clients’ projects. The objective of this research evolves around the improvement of financial decision-making by banks when they are valuating the projects of their clients. The objective of this research is achieved by means of a literature study as well as an empirical survey which focuses on the top banks in South Africa. The determining factors which are considered by banks when the projects of clients are valuated, the problem areas experienced by the banks during the valuation process and the adjustments requested by banks are amongst the aspects that are addressed.

scholarly journals Risk, the required rate of return, and aspects of South African management practice

1992 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
S. Paulo ◽  
J. K. Bosch
Keyword(s):  
Sensitivity Analysis ◽  
South African ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Risk Premia ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Discount Rates ◽  
Financial Decisions ◽  
Empirical Survey

The pivotal role of the required rate of return to all financial decisions is well documented in the financial literature. However, many misconceptions exist with regard to the specification of the components of the required rate of return. In order to learn more about the possible components of the required rate of return, particularly the different risk premia, empirical information on the determination and use of the required rate of return by South African financial managers was obtained. From the findings of the empirical survey it was evident that the required rate of return is adjusted for a variety of risks. This enables the inference to be drawn that risk adjusted discount rates are being used when taking financial decisions. Further, it is evident that sensitivity analysis and judgemental approaches are used when adjustments are made to the required rate of return.

scholarly journals Restructuring the Christian Fatherhood Model: A practical theological investigation into the ‘male problematic’ of father absence

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juanita Meyer
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Father Absence ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Christian Churches ◽  
Practical Theological

In South Africa, ideas around fatherhood, parenthood and family life are greatly shifting as people find themselves caught up between traditional and contemporary understandings of fatherhood and motherhood. Even though more than 70% of young South Africans stated in a national survey that parenthood is one of the top four defining features of adulthood, father absence is on the increase. Some in-depth literature study was conducted regarding South African research on fatherhood and father absence, and the role of both Christian churches and secular organisations in addressing some of these challenges brought on by rapidly growing figures of father absence. The article concludes with some suggestions on the development of a new paradigm in understanding fatherhood in South Africa, with special reference to the role of Christian churches in assisting men to construct a narrative around fatherhood, which will lead to satisfying relationships with their children, their partners and especially with God.

scholarly journals The Effect of Leadership Behaviours on the Change Process in Healthcare Organisations in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Mohammad Alharbi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Change Process ◽  
Leadership Behaviors ◽  
Organisational Change ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Profound Insight

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this empirical study was to explore and determine the influence of leadership behaviors on the organisational change process in healthcare organisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.METHODS: Primary data were collected from a sample of 272 employees in hospitals in the Al-Qassim region. The study used a self-administered questionnaire to examine the role of leadership behaviors (task-, relations-, and change-oriented leadership behaviors) on the organisational change process in healthcare organisations. Cross-sectional data were analyzed using SPSS.RESULTS: Positive and significant relations were found between leadership behaviors and the organisational change process contributed 54% of the variation in the dependent variable (R2 = 0.54).CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this research are highly significant, as they can give managers and organisational leaders a more profound insight into the behaviors and practices required to improve healthcare organisations’ performance during implementation of the change process.

scholarly journals Reinsurance by short-term reinsurers in South Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-42
Author(s):  
C L R Fernhout ◽  
Frederik J. Mostert ◽  
Jan Hendrik Mostert
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Financial Decision Making ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Financial Decision

The short-term reinsurance process usually involves three parties, namely the insurer, the reinsurer and the original policyholder, as the insurer cedes a part of the covered risk of the policyholder to the reinsurer. This research however addresses the perceptions of reinsurers regarding their reinsurance activities, where the reinsurer sells reinsurance to other insurance entities (viz. insurers and reinsurers), as well as buys reinsurance from other insurance entities. The crux of short-term reinsurance is therefore mutually loss sharing between the various insurance entities. The objective of this research focuses on the improvement of financial decision-making regarding the reinsurance operations of the reinsurers. To achieve this objective a literature study was undertaken to provide adequate background to compile a questionnaire for the empirical survey. The primary study embodies the perceptions of the South African short-term reinsurers regarding the following aspects: the various reasons why reinsurance occurs; the contracts / methods of reinsurance; the bases / forms of reinsurance; and the factors which determine the retention levels of a reinsurer. South Africa is classified as a developing economy, is a member of the BRICS countries and has an emerging market economy. The empirical results should therefore also be valuable to other countries which are classified similarly.

scholarly journals The Influence of Green Marketing Tools on Green Eating Efficacy and Green Eating Behaviour

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 76 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Muposhi ◽  
M Dhurup
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Potential Role ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Eating Behaviour ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Green Products ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Social ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This study employs the Legitimacy Theory and Self-efficacy Theory to examine the potential role of green marketing tools in fostering green eating behaviour. Using the mall-intercept technique at major retailers, data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire survey on South African consumers who regularly buy green products. Data analysis was conducted with the aid of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 22.0.The results indicate that South African consumers are significantly influenced by eco-labels and eco-brands when buying green products. The study, however, shows a negative relationship between green advertising and green eating efficacy. It also reveals a positive relationship between green eating efficacy and green eating behaviour. The findings of the study highlighted important implications and policy directions that marketers and policy makers may implement in order to promote green eating behaviour.

scholarly journals A critical assessment of the perceptions of graduates regarding their generic skills level: an exploratory study

2011 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elroy Eugene Smith ◽  
Janine Krüger
Keyword(s):  
Business Management ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Communication Management ◽  
Generic Skills ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

This article outlines the perceptions of potential Business Management graduates regarding their generic skills level.  To achieve the aim of this article, a literature study and empirical research were undertaken.  A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 205 potential Business Management graduates at a tertiary institution. To investigate the relationship between the independent and dependent variables, thirteen null-hypotheses were tested.  The results revealed some significant relationships between these variables.  Seven predetermined generic skills factors, namely basic, communication, management, environmental awareness, intellectual, self and career management as well as interpersonal skills, were identified and empirically tested in this article.  Skills development should take place within an overall framework providing for the coordination and progression of skills development from first to final year of study.  Future curricula development should specifically focus on developing those skills lacking most by potential graduates as identified in this article.

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