The workplace of the future : a top management constructionist perspective
- Authors: Mtebule, Lucia Xitsalala
- Date: 2012-10-29
- Subjects: Work environment , Employment forecasting , Organizational change , Industrial relations , Black executives
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10457 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7922
- Description: M.Phil. , The future South African workplace promises to be different from that which exists today. In an attempt to understand worldly events and phenomena, people constantly form and reform their own ideas, thus mental models, about how the world works. The objective of this study was to investigate how Black executives, in the South African context, experience the emergence of the future workplace. Data was collected from eight participants using the Repertory Grid technique. The participants were employed as executive managers in five of South Africa‟s knowledge environments. Results revealed that legislative, social, political and economic factors will possibly play an influential role in shaping the emergence of the setting and perspective of the future South African workplace. Keywords: South African context, future, workplace, repertory grid, Black executives.
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- Authors: Mtebule, Lucia Xitsalala
- Date: 2012-10-29
- Subjects: Work environment , Employment forecasting , Organizational change , Industrial relations , Black executives
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10457 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7922
- Description: M.Phil. , The future South African workplace promises to be different from that which exists today. In an attempt to understand worldly events and phenomena, people constantly form and reform their own ideas, thus mental models, about how the world works. The objective of this study was to investigate how Black executives, in the South African context, experience the emergence of the future workplace. Data was collected from eight participants using the Repertory Grid technique. The participants were employed as executive managers in five of South Africa‟s knowledge environments. Results revealed that legislative, social, political and economic factors will possibly play an influential role in shaping the emergence of the setting and perspective of the future South African workplace. Keywords: South African context, future, workplace, repertory grid, Black executives.
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A qualitative portrayal of the experience of women in senior management positions in a knowledge organisation
- Authors: Venter, Cornelia Maria
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Women executives , Knowledge workers , Sex discrimination against women
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2398 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4851
- Description: D.Phil. , The world of work of women has elicited much research locally and abroad. Underpinning the research is the societal norm that men are breadwinners and women are homemakers, which poses a dilemma in terms of gender roles in the professional and domestic life of women. Hence the aim of the research was to develop a substantive theory to explore and foreground how women in senior management positions in a knowledge organisation in the telecommunication domain experience their professional and domestic realities against the background of the materialisation of this societal norm. The study was done in the qualitative paradigm, guided by a modernist interpretive theoretical framework. Casing was employed as research design. Six women at senior management level were selected by means of purposive sampling (with the assistance of a gatekeeper). One-on-one semi-structured interviews and field notes were used as data collection methods. Grounded theory (as proposed by Strauss and Corbin) was used to analyse the data. Open coding was done with the aid of the ATLAS.ti computer software programme, whereas axial coding and selective coding were done manually.
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- Authors: Venter, Cornelia Maria
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Women executives , Knowledge workers , Sex discrimination against women
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2398 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4851
- Description: D.Phil. , The world of work of women has elicited much research locally and abroad. Underpinning the research is the societal norm that men are breadwinners and women are homemakers, which poses a dilemma in terms of gender roles in the professional and domestic life of women. Hence the aim of the research was to develop a substantive theory to explore and foreground how women in senior management positions in a knowledge organisation in the telecommunication domain experience their professional and domestic realities against the background of the materialisation of this societal norm. The study was done in the qualitative paradigm, guided by a modernist interpretive theoretical framework. Casing was employed as research design. Six women at senior management level were selected by means of purposive sampling (with the assistance of a gatekeeper). One-on-one semi-structured interviews and field notes were used as data collection methods. Grounded theory (as proposed by Strauss and Corbin) was used to analyse the data. Open coding was done with the aid of the ATLAS.ti computer software programme, whereas axial coding and selective coding were done manually.
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Leveraging knowledge assets in a postmodern workplace : a personal constructionist perspective
- Authors: De Jager, Jacobus Johannes
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Leadership , Knowledge management , Work environment
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1971 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4328
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- Authors: De Jager, Jacobus Johannes
- Date: 2012-02-06
- Subjects: Leadership , Knowledge management , Work environment
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1971 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4328
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Organisational culture as a driver of business success
- Authors: Naidoo, Shamla
- Date: 2011-10-03T07:27:49Z
- Subjects: Success in business , Corporate culture
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7221 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3859
- Description: D.Comm. , Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the pervasive impact that culture has on its success. Corporate cultures exhibit certain characteristics that are collectively created through years of interaction, and which unconsciously direct the activities of its employees. Research indicates that culture plays a pivotal role in an organisation, and has the ability, either to make a positive contribution to the organisation‘s success, or to be a liability. Culture is also crucial in fundamental change efforts. In current times, social, cultural, political and technological forces constantly challenge organisations to reassess and redefine their strategies. In order to counter these challenges, the focus of many local companies has been on improving their capabilities and growing skills, as they are expected to compete and survive in a dynamic business world. One of the ways to achieve this is to obtain leverage from culture, a driving force in the organisation. To this end, this study seeks to explore the role of culture in driving business success. It is anticipated that the knowledge generated from this inquiry will afford new insights, and inform higher corporate practice. The research employed a qualitative case-study methodology. Participants of this study included a purposefully selected group of eight employees who occupied various managerial roles in the organisation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and thematic analysis was employed in analysing the resultant data. The key findings highlighted the role of culture in driving the organisations past success. However, these cultural traits proved to be questionable for continued success. In order to remain competitive, the changing environment and global challenges compelled the company to redefine its strategies, and introduce innovative measures to achieve its objectives. Strategy compelled the company to move forward to adapt to the ever-increasing environmental changes, but culture posed a constraint on learning and change. Further findings are also presented, and recommendations are made for future research and business practices.
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- Authors: Naidoo, Shamla
- Date: 2011-10-03T07:27:49Z
- Subjects: Success in business , Corporate culture
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7221 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3859
- Description: D.Comm. , Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of the pervasive impact that culture has on its success. Corporate cultures exhibit certain characteristics that are collectively created through years of interaction, and which unconsciously direct the activities of its employees. Research indicates that culture plays a pivotal role in an organisation, and has the ability, either to make a positive contribution to the organisation‘s success, or to be a liability. Culture is also crucial in fundamental change efforts. In current times, social, cultural, political and technological forces constantly challenge organisations to reassess and redefine their strategies. In order to counter these challenges, the focus of many local companies has been on improving their capabilities and growing skills, as they are expected to compete and survive in a dynamic business world. One of the ways to achieve this is to obtain leverage from culture, a driving force in the organisation. To this end, this study seeks to explore the role of culture in driving business success. It is anticipated that the knowledge generated from this inquiry will afford new insights, and inform higher corporate practice. The research employed a qualitative case-study methodology. Participants of this study included a purposefully selected group of eight employees who occupied various managerial roles in the organisation. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and thematic analysis was employed in analysing the resultant data. The key findings highlighted the role of culture in driving the organisations past success. However, these cultural traits proved to be questionable for continued success. In order to remain competitive, the changing environment and global challenges compelled the company to redefine its strategies, and introduce innovative measures to achieve its objectives. Strategy compelled the company to move forward to adapt to the ever-increasing environmental changes, but culture posed a constraint on learning and change. Further findings are also presented, and recommendations are made for future research and business practices.
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