'n Ondersoek na die persoonlikheidseienskappe van inbelsentrumkonsultante wat werkbevrediging ervaar.
- Möller, Y., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Möller, Y. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Personality traits , Call centre consultants , Staff turnover , Work satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6357 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1100
- Description: An investigation into the personality traits of call centre consultants. Despite the fact that nearly all service organisations in South Africa use call centres to interact with clients, there is limited research detailing the factors that influence staff turnover. It was therefore decided to investigate the personality traits of call centre consultants who experience work satisfaction. This information could help organisations to maintain an effective approach in managing staff turnover. The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Jackson Personality Research Form (PRF-E) were applied to a sample of 103 persons. The results showed that there was not a unique personality profile in respect of work satisfaction. However, a self-assertive personality type was identified that is dissatisfied with the extent of work variety in call centres.
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- Authors: Möller, Y. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Personality traits , Call centre consultants , Staff turnover , Work satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6357 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1100
- Description: An investigation into the personality traits of call centre consultants. Despite the fact that nearly all service organisations in South Africa use call centres to interact with clients, there is limited research detailing the factors that influence staff turnover. It was therefore decided to investigate the personality traits of call centre consultants who experience work satisfaction. This information could help organisations to maintain an effective approach in managing staff turnover. The Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) and Jackson Personality Research Form (PRF-E) were applied to a sample of 103 persons. The results showed that there was not a unique personality profile in respect of work satisfaction. However, a self-assertive personality type was identified that is dissatisfied with the extent of work variety in call centres.
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Achievement motivation, locus of control and individuality as predictors of participative management in the South African educational environment.
- Le Roux, C.A., Schmidt, C., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Le Roux, C.A. , Schmidt, C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Participative management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6331 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1077
- Description: The shift to participative management is considered to be both inevitable and necessary. No study has thus far been reported in the participation literature in terms of predictor variables for participative management. The aim of this study was to investigate whether certain orientations – and in particular, achievement motivation, locus of control and individual vs collective orientations – could be identified that would serve as predictors of an inclination towards participative management. The sample comprised 117 education managers from a government institution. Three predictor variables of participative management – aspiration level, autonomy and collectively – were identified. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Le Roux, C.A. , Schmidt, C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Participative management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6331 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1077
- Description: The shift to participative management is considered to be both inevitable and necessary. No study has thus far been reported in the participation literature in terms of predictor variables for participative management. The aim of this study was to investigate whether certain orientations – and in particular, achievement motivation, locus of control and individual vs collective orientations – could be identified that would serve as predictors of an inclination towards participative management. The sample comprised 117 education managers from a government institution. Three predictor variables of participative management – aspiration level, autonomy and collectively – were identified. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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Bestuursontwikkelingsbehoeftes in die Suid-Afrikaanse lugmag: 'n vergelykende studie van die persepsies van die vier kultuurgroepe.
- Theart, J.J., Lessing, B.C., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Theart, J.J. , Lessing, B.C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: Management development needs , Cultural groups , Managerial skills
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6342 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1087
- Description: Management Development Needs in the South African Air Force: a comparative study of the perceptions of four cultural groups. The object of the study was to determine whether the perceptions of managers and supervisors from different cultural groups in the South African Air Force differ concerning their managerial skills, and to determine to what extent the perceptions of the superiors differ from those of their subordinates. A questionnaire of perceived management development needs was used to determine whether specific training needs exist. It was found that there are indeed statistically significant differences between the various cultural groups’ perceptions of their management development needs and that training needs exist within all four cultural groups.
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- Authors: Theart, J.J. , Lessing, B.C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: Management development needs , Cultural groups , Managerial skills
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6342 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1087
- Description: Management Development Needs in the South African Air Force: a comparative study of the perceptions of four cultural groups. The object of the study was to determine whether the perceptions of managers and supervisors from different cultural groups in the South African Air Force differ concerning their managerial skills, and to determine to what extent the perceptions of the superiors differ from those of their subordinates. A questionnaire of perceived management development needs was used to determine whether specific training needs exist. It was found that there are indeed statistically significant differences between the various cultural groups’ perceptions of their management development needs and that training needs exist within all four cultural groups.
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Cognitive potential and job complexity as predictors of flow.
- Percival, G., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Percival, G. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Job complexity , Capability , Work flow , Flow experience survey
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6352 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1096
- Description: The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which flow can be predicted by the cognitive potential of the incumbent and the complexity of the work he/she performs. The sample consisted of 161 participants from a telecommunications company. The Flow Experience Survey (FES) was adapted and administered to the respondents. The Initial Recruitment Interview Schedule (IRIS) was used to measure capability and the Matrix of Working Relationships was used to measure job complexity. The FES and IRIS scales were subjected to factor analysis. An item analysis was also performed on the FES to determine the reliability of the instrument. There was a statistically significant relationship between capability and job complexity, but these variables did not relate to the flow experience. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Percival, G. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Job complexity , Capability , Work flow , Flow experience survey
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6352 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1096
- Description: The purpose of this study was to establish the extent to which flow can be predicted by the cognitive potential of the incumbent and the complexity of the work he/she performs. The sample consisted of 161 participants from a telecommunications company. The Flow Experience Survey (FES) was adapted and administered to the respondents. The Initial Recruitment Interview Schedule (IRIS) was used to measure capability and the Matrix of Working Relationships was used to measure job complexity. The FES and IRIS scales were subjected to factor analysis. An item analysis was also performed on the FES to determine the reliability of the instrument. There was a statistically significant relationship between capability and job complexity, but these variables did not relate to the flow experience. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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Construction and evaluation of a scale of consumer shopping experience.
- Gillham, B.A., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Gillham, B.A. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Consumer shopping experience , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1099
- Description: Generally speaking consumer psychology have focused primarily on the problem solving and decision making processes underlying buying behaviour. As a result, the experience of consumers engaging in the activity of shopping has been neglected. The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of consumer shopping experience. The instrument indicated that shopping experience is not merely a means to an end, but in many cases an end in itself. The Shopping Experience Survey consisting of 54 items was developed and administered to 426 respondents consisting of students at a large tertiary institution. The study indicated that the Shopping Experience Survey is highly reliable (rxx=0,965) and sensitive to group differences.
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- Authors: Gillham, B.A. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Consumer shopping experience , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1099
- Description: Generally speaking consumer psychology have focused primarily on the problem solving and decision making processes underlying buying behaviour. As a result, the experience of consumers engaging in the activity of shopping has been neglected. The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of consumer shopping experience. The instrument indicated that shopping experience is not merely a means to an end, but in many cases an end in itself. The Shopping Experience Survey consisting of 54 items was developed and administered to 426 respondents consisting of students at a large tertiary institution. The study indicated that the Shopping Experience Survey is highly reliable (rxx=0,965) and sensitive to group differences.
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Construction of a computerised information-processing test battery.
- Authors: Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Computerised information processing test battery
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6351 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1095
- Description: The primary goal of the study was to construct a computerised information-processing test battery to measure choice reaction time for up to and including six bits of information, to measure discrimination reaction time with regard to colour patterns and form patterns, to measure rate of information processing with regard to perceptual stimuli and conceptual reasoning, and to develop a suitable scoring system for the respective tests. The battery of tests was applied to 58 pilots. In order to develop an appropriate scoring system for each of the tests, the various scores (trials)were intercorrelated, and where necessary, subjected to factor analysis.
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- Authors: Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Computerised information processing test battery
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6351 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1095
- Description: The primary goal of the study was to construct a computerised information-processing test battery to measure choice reaction time for up to and including six bits of information, to measure discrimination reaction time with regard to colour patterns and form patterns, to measure rate of information processing with regard to perceptual stimuli and conceptual reasoning, and to develop a suitable scoring system for the respective tests. The battery of tests was applied to 58 pilots. In order to develop an appropriate scoring system for each of the tests, the various scores (trials)were intercorrelated, and where necessary, subjected to factor analysis.
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Deelnemende bestuur as 'n funksie van bestuurders se selfkonsep en mensbeskouing.
- Visser, W.P., Roodt, G., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Visser, W.P. , Roodt, G. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Participative management , Person's perception , Work attitude
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6297 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1046
- Description: Participative management as a function of managers’ self concept and perception of others. The literature indicates a lack of research concerning individual attributes which may predispose an individual towards participative management. In this study the relationship between two such attributes was investigated, namely self concept and perception of others, on the one hand, and propensity for participative management, on the other hand. An instrument, based on McGregor’s theory, was developed to measure perception of others in the work context. Through factor analysis two factors were extracted which respectively measure intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of a person’s perception of others’ attitudes towards work. A random sample taken from 233 supervisors of a public utility yielded 196 usable questionnaires. A significant relationship was found between self concept and perception of others on the one hand, and propensity for participate management on the other hand, using canonical correlation (r=0,601: p<0,01). The finding provides support for McGregor’s theory that a positive view of others leads towards a participative management style.
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- Authors: Visser, W.P. , Roodt, G. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Participative management , Person's perception , Work attitude
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6297 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1046
- Description: Participative management as a function of managers’ self concept and perception of others. The literature indicates a lack of research concerning individual attributes which may predispose an individual towards participative management. In this study the relationship between two such attributes was investigated, namely self concept and perception of others, on the one hand, and propensity for participative management, on the other hand. An instrument, based on McGregor’s theory, was developed to measure perception of others in the work context. Through factor analysis two factors were extracted which respectively measure intrinsic and extrinsic aspects of a person’s perception of others’ attitudes towards work. A random sample taken from 233 supervisors of a public utility yielded 196 usable questionnaires. A significant relationship was found between self concept and perception of others on the one hand, and propensity for participate management on the other hand, using canonical correlation (r=0,601: p<0,01). The finding provides support for McGregor’s theory that a positive view of others leads towards a participative management style.
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Die houdings van manlike bestuurders teenoor die vordering van vroue binne die bedryfskonteks: 'n kultureel vergelykende studie.
- Van Aarde, W.A., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Van Aarde, W.A. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Male mangers , Attitudes in business context
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6335 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1080
- Description: The attitude of male mangers toward the advancement of women in the industrial context: A comparative cultural study. The main aim of this study was to determine the attitudes of male mangers towards the advancement of women coming form the four cultural groups – white, black, Coloured and Indian, as well as women in general, within the business context. Five independent questionnaires were developed for this purpose. In general, it was found that black male managers were more positive in their attitudes towards women, than white male managers. In comparing the attitudes of male mangers towards women coming from the various cultural groups, it appeared that white male managers exhibited a particular hierarchical order of preferences, whilst black male mangers only indicated differences regarding whites versus Coloureds, and Indians versus Coloureds.
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- Authors: Van Aarde, W.A. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1998
- Subjects: Male mangers , Attitudes in business context
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6335 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1080
- Description: The attitude of male mangers toward the advancement of women in the industrial context: A comparative cultural study. The main aim of this study was to determine the attitudes of male mangers towards the advancement of women coming form the four cultural groups – white, black, Coloured and Indian, as well as women in general, within the business context. Five independent questionnaires were developed for this purpose. In general, it was found that black male managers were more positive in their attitudes towards women, than white male managers. In comparing the attitudes of male mangers towards women coming from the various cultural groups, it appeared that white male managers exhibited a particular hierarchical order of preferences, whilst black male mangers only indicated differences regarding whites versus Coloureds, and Indians versus Coloureds.
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Die ontwikkeling en evaluering van 'n entrepreneurskaporiëntasie-vraelys.
- Venter, C.M., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Venter, C.M. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship orientation , Measuring instrument , Psychological flow
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6358 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1101
- Description: The development and evaluation of an entrepreneurship orientation questionnaire. The principal aim of the study was to construct a measuring instrument based on a contextual theory of entrepreneurship to measure entrepreneurship orientation. A secondary aim of the study was to determine whether a correlation exists between entrepreneurship orientation and psychological flow. An adapted Psychological Flow Questionnaire was used to measure the respondents’ experience of activities in their daily lives. The questionnaires were applied to 276 respondents consisting of a group of students taking courses in entrepreneurship on the one hand and a group of students taking no such courses, on the other hand. Both instruments were subjected to factor analysis and item analysis. From the study a statistically significant difference in terms of entrepreneurship orientation was found to exist between the entrepreneurship students and the non-entrepreneurship students. A statistically significant positive correlation was found to exist between entrepreneurship orientation and psychological flow. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Venter, C.M. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Entrepreneurship orientation , Measuring instrument , Psychological flow
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6358 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1101
- Description: The development and evaluation of an entrepreneurship orientation questionnaire. The principal aim of the study was to construct a measuring instrument based on a contextual theory of entrepreneurship to measure entrepreneurship orientation. A secondary aim of the study was to determine whether a correlation exists between entrepreneurship orientation and psychological flow. An adapted Psychological Flow Questionnaire was used to measure the respondents’ experience of activities in their daily lives. The questionnaires were applied to 276 respondents consisting of a group of students taking courses in entrepreneurship on the one hand and a group of students taking no such courses, on the other hand. Both instruments were subjected to factor analysis and item analysis. From the study a statistically significant difference in terms of entrepreneurship orientation was found to exist between the entrepreneurship students and the non-entrepreneurship students. A statistically significant positive correlation was found to exist between entrepreneurship orientation and psychological flow. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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Die verband tussen die sielkundige kontrak en organisasieverbondenheid.
- Stanz, K.J., Slabbert, J.A., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Stanz, K.J. , Slabbert, J.A. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Psychological contract , Organisational commitment , Dhammanungune Model
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6340 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1085
- Description: The relationship between the psychological contract and organisational commitment. The aim of this study is to design a measuring instrument with acceptable metric characteristics for the strength of the psychological contract within the South African context, and to determine empirically the relation between the strength of the psychological contract and organisational commitment. The Dhammanungune Model served as foundation for the design of the Strength of the Psychological Contract Questionnaire which consists of two scale namely, a needs expectation scale and a needs fulfilment expectation scale. The items of each scale have been formulated in the manner that ensures that the respondent react consecutively to two instructions namely, (a) the level of the expectation and (b) the importance of the expectation. This questionnaire was administered together with the Organisational Commitment Questionnaire to two population groups within the military environment. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation was calculated between the strength of the psychological contract and organisational commitment and the significance of the correlations was evaluated.
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- Authors: Stanz, K.J. , Slabbert, J.A. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Psychological contract , Organisational commitment , Dhammanungune Model
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6340 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1085
- Description: The relationship between the psychological contract and organisational commitment. The aim of this study is to design a measuring instrument with acceptable metric characteristics for the strength of the psychological contract within the South African context, and to determine empirically the relation between the strength of the psychological contract and organisational commitment. The Dhammanungune Model served as foundation for the design of the Strength of the Psychological Contract Questionnaire which consists of two scale namely, a needs expectation scale and a needs fulfilment expectation scale. The items of each scale have been formulated in the manner that ensures that the respondent react consecutively to two instructions namely, (a) the level of the expectation and (b) the importance of the expectation. This questionnaire was administered together with the Organisational Commitment Questionnaire to two population groups within the military environment. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation was calculated between the strength of the psychological contract and organisational commitment and the significance of the correlations was evaluated.
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Die verband tussen lokus van beheer en die werksprestasie van swart bemarkers in die lewensversekeringsbedryf.
- Coetzer, E.L., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Coetzer, E.L. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Locus of control , Work performance , Life assurance industry , Black marketers
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6330 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1076
- Description: The relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. These constructs were selected by virtue of the lack of empirical research regarding the assumed relationship between them. The Locus of control Scale of Schepers (1995) was used for measuring locus of control. Work performance was measured by the commission earned per month by the marketer, the number of policies generated by the marketer, as well as the percentage of lapsed policies. The relevant measurements were obtained in respect of a sample o 149 black marketing personnel. The results indicated a modest but statistically significant relationship between external locus of control and the work performance of black marketers.
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- Authors: Coetzer, E.L. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Locus of control , Work performance , Life assurance industry , Black marketers
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6330 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1076
- Description: The relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. These constructs were selected by virtue of the lack of empirical research regarding the assumed relationship between them. The Locus of control Scale of Schepers (1995) was used for measuring locus of control. Work performance was measured by the commission earned per month by the marketer, the number of policies generated by the marketer, as well as the percentage of lapsed policies. The relevant measurements were obtained in respect of a sample o 149 black marketing personnel. The results indicated a modest but statistically significant relationship between external locus of control and the work performance of black marketers.
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Die verband van leerprosesveranderlikes met leersukses.
- Lotriet, D.L., Coetsee, W.J., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Lotriet, D.L. , Coetsee, W.J. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Learning process , Study success , Meaning orientation , Transformational conception , Self-regulation , Reproducing orientation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6350 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1094
- Description: The relationship between learning process variables and study success. The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the constructs “meaning orientation” (in-depth approach to study),“transformational conception” and “self-regulation” in the distance education context (TV–learning). A random sample of 1951 participants taken from a large financial institution yielded 263 usable questionnaires. The responses obtained to the 167 items were subjected to factor analysis and item analysis. Thereafter the intercorrelations between the learning process variables “approach to learning”, “conceptions of learning” and “regulation strategies” were computed. The results indicate that although low correlations exist among the constructs "meaning orientation", “transformational conception” and “self-regulation”, a moderate correlation was found between “reproducing orientation”, “accumulating conception” and “external regulation”. The implications of these findings are further discussed.
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- Authors: Lotriet, D.L. , Coetsee, W.J. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Learning process , Study success , Meaning orientation , Transformational conception , Self-regulation , Reproducing orientation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6350 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1094
- Description: The relationship between learning process variables and study success. The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the constructs “meaning orientation” (in-depth approach to study),“transformational conception” and “self-regulation” in the distance education context (TV–learning). A random sample of 1951 participants taken from a large financial institution yielded 263 usable questionnaires. The responses obtained to the 167 items were subjected to factor analysis and item analysis. Thereafter the intercorrelations between the learning process variables “approach to learning”, “conceptions of learning” and “regulation strategies” were computed. The results indicate that although low correlations exist among the constructs "meaning orientation", “transformational conception” and “self-regulation”, a moderate correlation was found between “reproducing orientation”, “accumulating conception” and “external regulation”. The implications of these findings are further discussed.
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Flow and quality of work life in a diverse workforce.
- Anderson, D.R., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Anderson, D.R. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1996
- Subjects: Quality of work life , Flow of work life , Diverse workforce , Work life factors
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6326 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1072
- Description: The principal aim of the study was to determine the relationship between flow (optional experience) and quality of work life in a diverse workforce. The sample comprised 307 managers, middle-managers and junior officials from a private company. The sample was drawn from all organisational functions and cultural groups within the organisation. questionnaire was developed to measure flow experience. The flow factors correlated statistically significantly with the quality of work life factors. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Anderson, D.R. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1996
- Subjects: Quality of work life , Flow of work life , Diverse workforce , Work life factors
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6326 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1072
- Description: The principal aim of the study was to determine the relationship between flow (optional experience) and quality of work life in a diverse workforce. The sample comprised 307 managers, middle-managers and junior officials from a private company. The sample was drawn from all organisational functions and cultural groups within the organisation. questionnaire was developed to measure flow experience. The flow factors correlated statistically significantly with the quality of work life factors. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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Itemformaat, differensiële itemskeefheid en die faktorstruktuur van 'n selfvoltooiingsvraelys.
- Swart, C., Roodt, G., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Swart, C. , Roodt, G. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Work values , Skewness
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6303 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1051
- Description: The purpose of this study was twofold: Firstly an existing Workvalues questionnaire was evaluated against criteria for test construction; and secondly the role of differential item skewness in the groups of second order factors, within this Workvalues questionnaire, was empirically investigated. The existing data of the Workvalues questionnaire, consisting of 110 items on a random sample of 8000 respondents, within a financial institution, was used for the empirical analysis. A First- and second order factor analysis was done on the items of the 2099 complete questionnaires. Three clearly differentiated second order factors with seemingly acceptable internal consistencies were identified. The results indicated that the items of the first second order factor, grouped together on the base of differential skewness. The items of the second and third scale were less skew and could be interpreted.
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- Authors: Swart, C. , Roodt, G. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Work values , Skewness
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6303 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1051
- Description: The purpose of this study was twofold: Firstly an existing Workvalues questionnaire was evaluated against criteria for test construction; and secondly the role of differential item skewness in the groups of second order factors, within this Workvalues questionnaire, was empirically investigated. The existing data of the Workvalues questionnaire, consisting of 110 items on a random sample of 8000 respondents, within a financial institution, was used for the empirical analysis. A First- and second order factor analysis was done on the items of the 2099 complete questionnaires. Three clearly differentiated second order factors with seemingly acceptable internal consistencies were identified. The results indicated that the items of the first second order factor, grouped together on the base of differential skewness. The items of the second and third scale were less skew and could be interpreted.
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Konstruksie en evaluering van 'n gerekenariseerde konsepverwerwingstoets.
- Carstens, V.E., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Carstens, V.E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Computerisation , Concept Attainment Test , Information systems
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6359 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1102
- Description: The construction and evaluation of a computerised concept attainment test. The principal objectives of the study were the computerisation of the Concept Attainment Test of Schepers (1971), and the determination of its reliability and validity. The computerised concept attainment test (CAT) was applied to 185 undergraduates in Informatics and Computer Science. For comparative purposes the original CAT was applied to 205 first-year students in Mathematics. For validation purposes the semester marks and examination marks of Informatics II and III, and of Computer Science II and III, were used. For Informatics II all the scores of the CAT correlated negatively with the second semester marks. None of the correlations with examination marks were statistically significant. No statistically significant correlations were obtained in respect of Informatics III. For Computer Science II “number correct” (Form A) correlated with all the semester and examination marks. No significant correlations were obtained in respect of Computer Science III.
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- Authors: Carstens, V.E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Computerisation , Concept Attainment Test , Information systems
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6359 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1102
- Description: The construction and evaluation of a computerised concept attainment test. The principal objectives of the study were the computerisation of the Concept Attainment Test of Schepers (1971), and the determination of its reliability and validity. The computerised concept attainment test (CAT) was applied to 185 undergraduates in Informatics and Computer Science. For comparative purposes the original CAT was applied to 205 first-year students in Mathematics. For validation purposes the semester marks and examination marks of Informatics II and III, and of Computer Science II and III, were used. For Informatics II all the scores of the CAT correlated negatively with the second semester marks. None of the correlations with examination marks were statistically significant. No statistically significant correlations were obtained in respect of Informatics III. For Computer Science II “number correct” (Form A) correlated with all the semester and examination marks. No significant correlations were obtained in respect of Computer Science III.
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Locus of control in relation to flow.
- Taylor, C.M., Schepers, J.M., Crous, F.
- Authors: Taylor, C.M. , Schepers, J.M. , Crous, F.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Flow , Locus of control , Attribution theory , Autonomy , Internet control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6400 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1168
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to examine the relationship between locus of control and optimal experience (flow) in carrying out work and/or study activities. Two questionnaires measuring the aforementioned constructs were administered to a group of first and second-year Human Resource Management students (n=168) between the ages of 16 and 30. The results suggest that more frequent experience of flow is positively correlated with Autonomy and Internal Locus of Control. Limitations, lines of future research, implications and further contributions are discussed.
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- Authors: Taylor, C.M. , Schepers, J.M. , Crous, F.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Flow , Locus of control , Attribution theory , Autonomy , Internet control
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6400 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1168
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to examine the relationship between locus of control and optimal experience (flow) in carrying out work and/or study activities. Two questionnaires measuring the aforementioned constructs were administered to a group of first and second-year Human Resource Management students (n=168) between the ages of 16 and 30. The results suggest that more frequent experience of flow is positively correlated with Autonomy and Internal Locus of Control. Limitations, lines of future research, implications and further contributions are discussed.
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Lokus van beheer en transformasionele leierskap.
- Van Staden, J.F., Schepers, J.M., Rieger, H.S.
- Authors: Van Staden, J.F. , Schepers, J.M. , Rieger, H.S.
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: Locus of control , Transformational leadership , Transactional leadership
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6344 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1089
- Description: Locus of control and transformational leadership. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between locus of control and transformational leadership. These constructs were selected by virtue of the lack of empirical research regarding the assumed relationship between them. The Locus of Control Inventory (LCI) of Schepers (1998) and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), Form 5R of Bass and Avolio (1993) were administered to 102 respondents. The results indicate statistically significant relationships between: internal locus of control and transformational leadership; external locus of control and transactional leadership; and autonomy and transformational leadership.
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- Authors: Van Staden, J.F. , Schepers, J.M. , Rieger, H.S.
- Date: 2000
- Subjects: Locus of control , Transformational leadership , Transactional leadership
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6344 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1089
- Description: Locus of control and transformational leadership. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between locus of control and transformational leadership. These constructs were selected by virtue of the lack of empirical research regarding the assumed relationship between them. The Locus of Control Inventory (LCI) of Schepers (1998) and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ), Form 5R of Bass and Avolio (1993) were administered to 102 respondents. The results indicate statistically significant relationships between: internal locus of control and transformational leadership; external locus of control and transactional leadership; and autonomy and transformational leadership.
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Loopbaanankers en werkstevredenheid.
- Authors: De Kock, E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Career anchors , Job satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6336 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1081
- Description: The primary goal of the study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction. A secondary goal was to determine whether satisfied career anchors can predict future job satisfaction. A Career Anchor Questionnaire, consisting of 41 items, was developed. The Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire was applied to 195 employees on Peromnes job grades 11 and 13 jointly with the Career Anchor Questionnaire. The Career Anchor Questionnaire was statistically analysed through factor analysis and item analysis. The results indicate that a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction.
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- Authors: De Kock, E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Career anchors , Job satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6336 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1081
- Description: The primary goal of the study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction. A secondary goal was to determine whether satisfied career anchors can predict future job satisfaction. A Career Anchor Questionnaire, consisting of 41 items, was developed. The Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire was applied to 195 employees on Peromnes job grades 11 and 13 jointly with the Career Anchor Questionnaire. The Career Anchor Questionnaire was statistically analysed through factor analysis and item analysis. The results indicate that a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction.
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Management by objectives in relation to optimal experience in the workplace.
- Loubris, S., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Loubris, S. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1995
- Subjects: Optimal experience , Workplace , Pearson product moment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5704 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2951
- Description: In order to discover whether Management by Objectives could be used to create optimal experience in the workplace, two tests were constructed. These were a measure of Management by Objectives (42 items) and a measure of Optimal Experience (24 items). First and second-order factor analyses were performed on both inventories to identify the true factors. Item analyses were performed to verify the reliability of both instruments. Pearson Product moment correlations were computed to assess the relationship between the constructs. The implications are discussed.
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- Authors: Loubris, S. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1995
- Subjects: Optimal experience , Workplace , Pearson product moment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5704 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2951
- Description: In order to discover whether Management by Objectives could be used to create optimal experience in the workplace, two tests were constructed. These were a measure of Management by Objectives (42 items) and a measure of Optimal Experience (24 items). First and second-order factor analyses were performed on both inventories to identify the true factors. Item analyses were performed to verify the reliability of both instruments. Pearson Product moment correlations were computed to assess the relationship between the constructs. The implications are discussed.
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Non-natural deaths in the Republic of South Africa with specific reference to road deaths.
- Authors: Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Road deaths , Road safety
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6404 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1171
- Description: All information from the outside reaches us via our senses. The incoming information must be processed as quickly and effectively as possible, and suitable decisions must be made, based on this information. To perform this function properly, we humans depend on our senses and higher intellectual abilities. Depending on the nature of the informatio, affective components may also be present. The figures form a frightening picture of South Africa and the question can rightly be asked: What ca be done to improve this situation? One of the areas in which we can all contribute is road safety.
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- Authors: Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Road deaths , Road safety
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6404 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1171
- Description: All information from the outside reaches us via our senses. The incoming information must be processed as quickly and effectively as possible, and suitable decisions must be made, based on this information. To perform this function properly, we humans depend on our senses and higher intellectual abilities. Depending on the nature of the informatio, affective components may also be present. The figures form a frightening picture of South Africa and the question can rightly be asked: What ca be done to improve this situation? One of the areas in which we can all contribute is road safety.
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