Die opleiding van bedryfsielkundiges in Suid-Afrika.
- Raubenheimer, I. van W., Calitz, C.J., De Villiers, W.S., Augustyn, J.C.D.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Calitz, C.J. , De Villiers, W.S. , Augustyn, J.C.D.
- Date: 1976
- Subjects: Bedryfsielkundiges , Industrial Psychology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6534 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2733
- Description: Oor die afgelope aantal jare het bedryfsielkundiges in Suid-Afrika by verskeie geleenthede die mening gelug dat die tyd waarskynlik aangebreek het om die ontwikkeling van hul vakgebied hier te lande in oënskou te neem. Hierdie behoefte het klaarblyklik ontstaan vanweë die snelle ontwikkeling wat die bedryfsielkunde die afgelope 10 tot 15 jaar in Suid-Afrika ondergaan het, vernaamlik in die praktiese beroeps- en bedryfslewe, aan akademiese instellings en in die beoefening van die bedryfsielkunde as 'n professie.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Calitz, C.J. , De Villiers, W.S. , Augustyn, J.C.D.
- Date: 1976
- Subjects: Bedryfsielkundiges , Industrial Psychology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6534 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2733
- Description: Oor die afgelope aantal jare het bedryfsielkundiges in Suid-Afrika by verskeie geleenthede die mening gelug dat die tyd waarskynlik aangebreek het om die ontwikkeling van hul vakgebied hier te lande in oënskou te neem. Hierdie behoefte het klaarblyklik ontstaan vanweë die snelle ontwikkeling wat die bedryfsielkunde die afgelope 10 tot 15 jaar in Suid-Afrika ondergaan het, vernaamlik in die praktiese beroeps- en bedryfslewe, aan akademiese instellings en in die beoefening van die bedryfsielkunde as 'n professie.
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The effectiveness of neurotics as workers compared to non-neurotics.
- Brothy, R.H., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Brothy, R.H. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: Neurotics , Non-neurotics , Neurotic workers , Personality shortcomings
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6552 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2751
- Description: A survey of the literature implies that neurotics are unable to compete on an equal footing with non-neurotics under normal working conditions. 12 Hypotheses relating to the relative effectiveness of neurotics versus non-neurotics in the work situation are formulated. Results indicate that neurotics are not significantly poorer workers than non-neurotics, except in respect of 3 of the 12 criteria used, i.e. reporting for duty late, sickness records, amenability to discipline. Conclusions are drawn that a fresh orientation to the problem of neurosis is necessary and that neurotic workers should be judged objectively on work ability and not on their personality shortcomings.
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- Authors: Brothy, R.H. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: Neurotics , Non-neurotics , Neurotic workers , Personality shortcomings
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6552 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2751
- Description: A survey of the literature implies that neurotics are unable to compete on an equal footing with non-neurotics under normal working conditions. 12 Hypotheses relating to the relative effectiveness of neurotics versus non-neurotics in the work situation are formulated. Results indicate that neurotics are not significantly poorer workers than non-neurotics, except in respect of 3 of the 12 criteria used, i.e. reporting for duty late, sickness records, amenability to discipline. Conclusions are drawn that a fresh orientation to the problem of neurosis is necessary and that neurotic workers should be judged objectively on work ability and not on their personality shortcomings.
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Die verband tussen prestasiemotivering en prestasie aan 'n bestuursbeoordelingsentrum.
- Stroebel, L., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Stroebel, L. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1983
- Subjects: Psychometric predictors , Assessment centre , Achievement motivation , Individual's achievement
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6554 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2785
- Description: A survey of the literature indicates that the traditional selection methods, i.e. psychometric predictors, have up to date not been very successful in the identification of future leaders. The Assessment Centre is a technique that has in recent years been applied worldwide as an alternative method. Although scientifically justifiable, it is very costly and time consuming. In order to find a method of pre-selection to the assessment centre it is hypothesised that there is a significant positive correlation between achievement motivation and an individual's achievement at an assessment centre. A significant correlation (p < ,01) is reported between achievement motivation and tenacity as well as planning and organising. Results further indicate a significant correlation between the sum of the dimensions evaluated and achievement motivation.
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- Authors: Stroebel, L. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1983
- Subjects: Psychometric predictors , Assessment centre , Achievement motivation , Individual's achievement
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6554 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2785
- Description: A survey of the literature indicates that the traditional selection methods, i.e. psychometric predictors, have up to date not been very successful in the identification of future leaders. The Assessment Centre is a technique that has in recent years been applied worldwide as an alternative method. Although scientifically justifiable, it is very costly and time consuming. In order to find a method of pre-selection to the assessment centre it is hypothesised that there is a significant positive correlation between achievement motivation and an individual's achievement at an assessment centre. A significant correlation (p < ,01) is reported between achievement motivation and tenacity as well as planning and organising. Results further indicate a significant correlation between the sum of the dimensions evaluated and achievement motivation.
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Tydoriëntasie versus diepteoriëntasie as dimensies van die 4-D teorie.
- Raubenheimer, I. van W., Visser, J.H.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Visser, J.H.
- Date: 1983
- Subjects: 4D Theory , Depth dimension
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6540 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2739
- Description: The relationship between two of the dimensions of the 4-D theory (Raubenheimer, 1978), namely the time dimension (Augustyn, 1978) and the depth dimension (De Jager, 1979) has been investigated. The hypothesis that there is no correlation between an individual's time orientation and his depth orientation, is substantiated by the data. The possible influence of pre-selection factors on the results, however, cannot be ignored.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Visser, J.H.
- Date: 1983
- Subjects: 4D Theory , Depth dimension
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6540 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2739
- Description: The relationship between two of the dimensions of the 4-D theory (Raubenheimer, 1978), namely the time dimension (Augustyn, 1978) and the depth dimension (De Jager, 1979) has been investigated. The hypothesis that there is no correlation between an individual's time orientation and his depth orientation, is substantiated by the data. The possible influence of pre-selection factors on the results, however, cannot be ignored.
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Die verband tussen tydoriëntasie, diepte-oriëntasie en lokus van kontrole.
- Raubenheimer, I. van W., Louw, J.W.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Louw, J.W.
- Date: 1990
- Subjects: Time orientation , Depth orientation , Locus of control , 4D Theory
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6537 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2736
- Description: The relationship between time orientation, depth orientation and locus of control. The purpose of this study was to find an application for the 4-D theory within the field of personality, by establishing the relationships between locus of control, time orientation and depth orientation. The hypotheses set with regard to these relationships were generally confirmed, and significant differences were found between the two sexes. This study provides further evidence of the scientific value of the 4-D theory as a general classification theory of human behaviour, and also stresses the role of control relationships in different life situations as important explanatory variables in the study of behaviour.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Louw, J.W.
- Date: 1990
- Subjects: Time orientation , Depth orientation , Locus of control , 4D Theory
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6537 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2736
- Description: The relationship between time orientation, depth orientation and locus of control. The purpose of this study was to find an application for the 4-D theory within the field of personality, by establishing the relationships between locus of control, time orientation and depth orientation. The hypotheses set with regard to these relationships were generally confirmed, and significant differences were found between the two sexes. This study provides further evidence of the scientific value of the 4-D theory as a general classification theory of human behaviour, and also stresses the role of control relationships in different life situations as important explanatory variables in the study of behaviour.
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'n Evaluering van die 6M-Simulasie opleidingkursus vir oningewyde swart werkers.
- Van Niekerk, R., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Van Niekerk, R. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1984
- Subjects: 6M Simulation training course , Job performance , Job situation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6553 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2784
- Description: Evaluation of the 6M Simulation Training Course is discussed with reference to mastery of course content, influence of training on job performance and reaction of course attendants to the course. Results indicate a significant increase in knowledge, irrespective of variables such as age, educational qualifications, years of service, home language, place of origin and job category. A positive change in 34 items related to the job situation and a positive reaction to the course content and training techniques were also found.
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- Authors: Van Niekerk, R. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1984
- Subjects: 6M Simulation training course , Job performance , Job situation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6553 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2784
- Description: Evaluation of the 6M Simulation Training Course is discussed with reference to mastery of course content, influence of training on job performance and reaction of course attendants to the course. Results indicate a significant increase in knowledge, irrespective of variables such as age, educational qualifications, years of service, home language, place of origin and job category. A positive change in 34 items related to the job situation and a positive reaction to the course content and training techniques were also found.
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Die betekenis wat geld vir blankes en kleurlinge inhou.
- Raubenheimer, I. van W., Visagie, D.L.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Visagie, D.L.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: Life experiences , Personal factors , Evaluation of money
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6539 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2738
- Description: A survey of the literature indicates that money (which is an important concept in a number of theories of work motivation) could mean different things to different people. Since this difference can be ascribed to early life experiences and personal factors, it could be expected that Coloureds and Whites would differ with respect to their evaluation of money. A semantic differential administered to 128 white and 109 coloured students, however, revealed no significant differences in general. The two groups differed significantly on only 2 of the 15 semantic scales.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Visagie, D.L.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: Life experiences , Personal factors , Evaluation of money
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6539 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2738
- Description: A survey of the literature indicates that money (which is an important concept in a number of theories of work motivation) could mean different things to different people. Since this difference can be ascribed to early life experiences and personal factors, it could be expected that Coloureds and Whites would differ with respect to their evaluation of money. A semantic differential administered to 128 white and 109 coloured students, however, revealed no significant differences in general. The two groups differed significantly on only 2 of the 15 semantic scales.
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Keuring en opleiding van rekenaarstelselontleders.
- Raubenheimer, I. van W., Fick, L.J.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Fick, L.J.
- Date: 1980
- Subjects: Selection of computer systems , Training of computer systems , Computer systems analysts , Job description , Computer science
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6542 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2741
- Description: Some of the results of an extensive study on selection and training of computer systems analysts are reported. Special attention is devoted to a job description and job analysis as a basis for identifying the critical attributes and training requirements involved. The development and validation of a battery for the selection of computer systems analysts and students of computer science are discussed.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Fick, L.J.
- Date: 1980
- Subjects: Selection of computer systems , Training of computer systems , Computer systems analysts , Job description , Computer science
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6542 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2741
- Description: Some of the results of an extensive study on selection and training of computer systems analysts are reported. Special attention is devoted to a job description and job analysis as a basis for identifying the critical attributes and training requirements involved. The development and validation of a battery for the selection of computer systems analysts and students of computer science are discussed.
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Probleemareas by die gebruik van dieselfde of afsonderlike toetse vir verskillende bevolkingsgroepe in die beroepslewe.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1984
- Subjects: Personality types , Vocational Preference Inventory , Conventional personality types
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6551 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2750
- Description: The congruence between the personality types postulated by Holland and managerial traits was investigated. The Vocational Preference Inventory was used to determine the personality types of the subjects selected for the study and a management assessment system to determine their managerial traits. When the degree of personality differentiation was taken into account, meaningful differences were found between realistic and the conventional personality types in respect of initiative and between the artistic and the conventional personality types in respect of analytic, planning and organizing ability. No statistically significant difference between the personality patterns of high and low potential managers could be found, except in respect of the realistic scale. This result indicates that low potential managers possess more realistic characteristics than high potential managers. In general, the findings of this study provide little support for Holland’s formulations of the personality types.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1984
- Subjects: Personality types , Vocational Preference Inventory , Conventional personality types
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6551 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2750
- Description: The congruence between the personality types postulated by Holland and managerial traits was investigated. The Vocational Preference Inventory was used to determine the personality types of the subjects selected for the study and a management assessment system to determine their managerial traits. When the degree of personality differentiation was taken into account, meaningful differences were found between realistic and the conventional personality types in respect of initiative and between the artistic and the conventional personality types in respect of analytic, planning and organizing ability. No statistically significant difference between the personality patterns of high and low potential managers could be found, except in respect of the realistic scale. This result indicates that low potential managers possess more realistic characteristics than high potential managers. In general, the findings of this study provide little support for Holland’s formulations of the personality types.
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Semantiese meerduidigheid in motiveringsnavorsing.
- Zietsman, S.H., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Zietsman, S.H. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1979
- Subjects: Semantic ambiquity , Pottas Need Questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6533 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2732
- Description: The premise is made that semantic ambiguity, which is manifested in measuring instruments, could lead to controversial and divergent research results often reported in studies on work motivation. Researchers, the literature indicates, are largely unaware of this phenomenon. In this investigation no studies were found in which semantic ambiguity in questionnaires had been controlled. In order to demonstrate the existence of semantic ambiguity as a phenomenon, a semantic differential was administered to 38 Industrial Psychology students in order to measure the meaning of the items on the Pottas Need Questionnaire. The results indicated that six of the 13 questionnaire items differed significantly from the need categories they purported to measure, which confirmed the notion that semantic ambiguity is a source of variance that should be controlled.
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- Authors: Zietsman, S.H. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1979
- Subjects: Semantic ambiquity , Pottas Need Questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6533 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2732
- Description: The premise is made that semantic ambiguity, which is manifested in measuring instruments, could lead to controversial and divergent research results often reported in studies on work motivation. Researchers, the literature indicates, are largely unaware of this phenomenon. In this investigation no studies were found in which semantic ambiguity in questionnaires had been controlled. In order to demonstrate the existence of semantic ambiguity as a phenomenon, a semantic differential was administered to 38 Industrial Psychology students in order to measure the meaning of the items on the Pottas Need Questionnaire. The results indicated that six of the 13 questionnaire items differed significantly from the need categories they purported to measure, which confirmed the notion that semantic ambiguity is a source of variance that should be controlled.
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Die tydskrif vir bedryfsielkunde 20 jaar in bedryf.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1994
- Subjects: Journal of Industrial Psychology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6543 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2742
- Description: The Journal of Industrial Psychology: In business for 20 years. Reasons for the establishment and the development of the Journal are presented. Statistics are provided regarding the number of manuscripts received, rejected and published, the designation of first authors, the contents of articles, language distribution, etc. In conclusion a number of factors contributing to the success of the journal are identified i.e. absolute outonomy with respect to editorial policy, financial independency, ideological neutrality regarding points of view expressed in articles, and a hardworking, committed editorial board.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1994
- Subjects: Journal of Industrial Psychology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6543 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2742
- Description: The Journal of Industrial Psychology: In business for 20 years. Reasons for the establishment and the development of the Journal are presented. Statistics are provided regarding the number of manuscripts received, rejected and published, the designation of first authors, the contents of articles, language distribution, etc. In conclusion a number of factors contributing to the success of the journal are identified i.e. absolute outonomy with respect to editorial policy, financial independency, ideological neutrality regarding points of view expressed in articles, and a hardworking, committed editorial board.
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Bestuurstyle in die openbare en privaatsektor van die Suid-Afrikaanse volkshuishouding.
- De Villiers, W.S., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: De Villiers, W.S. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1991
- Subjects: Management styles , People orientation , Managerial styles
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6557 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2788
- Description: Management styles in the public and private sector of the South African economy. A questionnaire, consisting of various biographical items and a number of measuring instruments was used to determine whether a difference in management style between organizations in the public and private sector exists. A marked resemblance between the biographical profiles of managers in the public and private sectors was found. No statistically significant difference was found in people orientation in the two sectors. Managers in the private sector however, were inclined to be more authoritarian. To the degree that this phenomenon manifests itself in managerial style, a difference in the management styles of managers in the public and private sectors does exist.
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- Authors: De Villiers, W.S. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1991
- Subjects: Management styles , People orientation , Managerial styles
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6557 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2788
- Description: Management styles in the public and private sector of the South African economy. A questionnaire, consisting of various biographical items and a number of measuring instruments was used to determine whether a difference in management style between organizations in the public and private sector exists. A marked resemblance between the biographical profiles of managers in the public and private sectors was found. No statistically significant difference was found in people orientation in the two sectors. Managers in the private sector however, were inclined to be more authoritarian. To the degree that this phenomenon manifests itself in managerial style, a difference in the management styles of managers in the public and private sectors does exist.
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Die sintetiese bepaling van organisasiedoeltreffendheid.
- Raubenheimer, I. van W., Harmse, P.J.H.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Harmse, P.J.H.
- Date: 1989
- Subjects: Organisational effectiveness , Organisational culture terms , Organisational structure , Organisational productivity , External communication , Internal communication
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369423 , uj:6549 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2748
- Description: Organisational effectiveness: synthetically determined. In this article the development of a questionnaire for measuring organisational effectiveness (defined in organisational culture terms) is being discussed. The sample used for the item analysis consisted of 112 middle managers in the mining industry. The factor structure of the questionnaire was determined by using the responses of 230 middle managers. The original 72 items were reduced by 11 due to low item-total correlations. Four main constructs were measured by the questionnaire. The following preliminary names were given to these constructs: Internal communication, External communication, Organisational structure and productivity.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Harmse, P.J.H.
- Date: 1989
- Subjects: Organisational effectiveness , Organisational culture terms , Organisational structure , Organisational productivity , External communication , Internal communication
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369423 , uj:6549 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2748
- Description: Organisational effectiveness: synthetically determined. In this article the development of a questionnaire for measuring organisational effectiveness (defined in organisational culture terms) is being discussed. The sample used for the item analysis consisted of 112 middle managers in the mining industry. The factor structure of the questionnaire was determined by using the responses of 230 middle managers. The original 72 items were reduced by 11 due to low item-total correlations. Four main constructs were measured by the questionnaire. The following preliminary names were given to these constructs: Internal communication, External communication, Organisational structure and productivity.
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Die blanke werkskuwe in Suid-Afrika: enkele biografiese kenmerke.
- Sieberhagen, G. van der M., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Sieberhagen, G. van der M. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1990
- Subjects: Workshy person , Emotional characteristics , Affective characteristics , Conative characteristics , Motivational characteristics , Social characteristic , Intellectual characteristics , Physical functioning
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6548 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2747
- Description: The white workshy person in South Africa: Biographical features. From a literature survey a profile of the white male work-shy person is developed. Hypotheses as to how the work-shy differs from the working person are then formulated and tested empirically. Results indicate that the work-shy differs significantly from the working individual in terms of characteristics relating to affective (emotional), conative (motivational), social, intellectual, and physical functioning.
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- Authors: Sieberhagen, G. van der M. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1990
- Subjects: Workshy person , Emotional characteristics , Affective characteristics , Conative characteristics , Motivational characteristics , Social characteristic , Intellectual characteristics , Physical functioning
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6548 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2747
- Description: The white workshy person in South Africa: Biographical features. From a literature survey a profile of the white male work-shy person is developed. Hypotheses as to how the work-shy differs from the working person are then formulated and tested empirically. Results indicate that the work-shy differs significantly from the working individual in terms of characteristics relating to affective (emotional), conative (motivational), social, intellectual, and physical functioning.
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Raamwerk vir die ontwikkeling van 'n 4-dimensionele teorie van menslike gedrag.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: 4 Dimensional theory , Psychological sphere
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6550 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2749
- Description: Directives for the development of a 4-dimensional theory of human behaviour are formulated and discussed. The 3 spatial dimensions length, height and depth, and time are used as points of departure from which psychic analogues are defined as fundamental constructs of human behaviour. The psychological sphere described by these 3 psychic dimensions together with orientation towards time are then used as a basis of typifying and classifying human behaviour. Possibilities for the further development and validation of the theory as well as some of its practical applications are discussed.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: 4 Dimensional theory , Psychological sphere
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6550 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2749
- Description: Directives for the development of a 4-dimensional theory of human behaviour are formulated and discussed. The 3 spatial dimensions length, height and depth, and time are used as points of departure from which psychic analogues are defined as fundamental constructs of human behaviour. The psychological sphere described by these 3 psychic dimensions together with orientation towards time are then used as a basis of typifying and classifying human behaviour. Possibilities for the further development and validation of the theory as well as some of its practical applications are discussed.
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Organisatoriese doeltreffendheid in Suid-Afrika en Japan.
- Spoelstra, H.I.J., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Spoelstra, H.I.J. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1981
- Subjects: Organisational practices , Individualism , Groupism , Organisational effectiveness
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6544 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2743
- Description: In different cultures various work values determine organisational practises which in turn tend to determine effectiveness. Three cultural groups namely Japanese, White South Africans and Black South Africans are compared by means of a questionnaire determining relative emphasis on the values of individualism and gregariousness (groupism). Attitudes of the various cultures with respect to organisational practises are also measured using an attitude scale. The data are analysed by means of descriptive statistics and discriminate analysis. Results show that although basic values are the same for White South Africans and Japanese their actual hierarchical structures differ. The gregarious characteristic of the Japanese appears to be to a large extent responsible for their organisational effectiveness. Further research concerning the values of Black workers is suggested.
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- Authors: Spoelstra, H.I.J. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1981
- Subjects: Organisational practices , Individualism , Groupism , Organisational effectiveness
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6544 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2743
- Description: In different cultures various work values determine organisational practises which in turn tend to determine effectiveness. Three cultural groups namely Japanese, White South Africans and Black South Africans are compared by means of a questionnaire determining relative emphasis on the values of individualism and gregariousness (groupism). Attitudes of the various cultures with respect to organisational practises are also measured using an attitude scale. The data are analysed by means of descriptive statistics and discriminate analysis. Results show that although basic values are the same for White South Africans and Japanese their actual hierarchical structures differ. The gregarious characteristic of the Japanese appears to be to a large extent responsible for their organisational effectiveness. Further research concerning the values of Black workers is suggested.
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Die meting van die gelyktydige hantering van teenstrydige en dubbelsinnige inligting as kritieke eienskap in 'n verkeidenheid van beroepe.
- De Villiers, W.S., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: De Villiers, W.S. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1983
- Subjects: Conflicting information , Ambiguous information , In basket exercise , Intelligence , Sensory cognitive judgement , Personality traits
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6555 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2786
- Description: Since very little is known about how to deal with conflicting and ambiguous information as a work attribute an attempt was made to define this particular construct and subject it to empirical research. An instrument (the in basket exercise) was developed to measure employees' efficiency in dealing with conflicting and ambiguous information. This instrument together with instruments for measuring a number of related traits were administered to 468 subjects. It was determined that the capacity to deal with conflicting and ambiguous information has a certain relationship with intelligence and sensory cognitive judgment. No relationship could be found with certain personality traits. In all probability a separate construct is indicated by this research.
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- Authors: De Villiers, W.S. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1983
- Subjects: Conflicting information , Ambiguous information , In basket exercise , Intelligence , Sensory cognitive judgement , Personality traits
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6555 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2786
- Description: Since very little is known about how to deal with conflicting and ambiguous information as a work attribute an attempt was made to define this particular construct and subject it to empirical research. An instrument (the in basket exercise) was developed to measure employees' efficiency in dealing with conflicting and ambiguous information. This instrument together with instruments for measuring a number of related traits were administered to 468 subjects. It was determined that the capacity to deal with conflicting and ambiguous information has a certain relationship with intelligence and sensory cognitive judgment. No relationship could be found with certain personality traits. In all probability a separate construct is indicated by this research.
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Die semantiese differensiaal as telefoonopnametegniek.
- Joubert, J.P.R., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Joubert, J.P.R. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Semantic differential , Likert type , Telephone surveys
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6541 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2740
- Description: The Semantic Differential as a telephone survey technique. The public image of an organisation plays an important role in the success thereof since it continually determines whether the environment reacts favourably or unfavourably towards it. It is therefore important to be aware of the public image of an organisation, and which methods can be used to determine it. This study compared two attitude scales (a Likert type mail questionnaire and a Semantic Differential type telephone questionnaire) which can be used in the determination of an organisation's image. A comparison of the two scales produced significant results. These results indicate that a Semantic Differential type scale can be used successfully in telephone surveys.
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- Authors: Joubert, J.P.R. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1987
- Subjects: Semantic differential , Likert type , Telephone surveys
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6541 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2740
- Description: The Semantic Differential as a telephone survey technique. The public image of an organisation plays an important role in the success thereof since it continually determines whether the environment reacts favourably or unfavourably towards it. It is therefore important to be aware of the public image of an organisation, and which methods can be used to determine it. This study compared two attitude scales (a Likert type mail questionnaire and a Semantic Differential type telephone questionnaire) which can be used in the determination of an organisation's image. A comparison of the two scales produced significant results. These results indicate that a Semantic Differential type scale can be used successfully in telephone surveys.
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Some facts and thoughts on the training and practice of Industrial Psychologists.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1982
- Subjects: Personnel practitioners , Professional behaviour
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6546 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2745
- Description: Contributions made by South African universities over decades to the training of personnel practitioners are reviewed and the status of Industrial Psychology as a profession is discussed. A few misconceptions about ethical conduct are criticised in the light of the internationally accepted criteria of professional behaviour.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1982
- Subjects: Personnel practitioners , Professional behaviour
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6546 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2745
- Description: Contributions made by South African universities over decades to the training of personnel practitioners are reviewed and the status of Industrial Psychology as a profession is discussed. A few misconceptions about ethical conduct are criticised in the light of the internationally accepted criteria of professional behaviour.
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'n Ondersoek na die potensiaalbepaling van werknemers in die landbousektor.
- Augustyn, J.C.D., De Villiers, W.S., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Augustyn, J.C.D. , De Villiers, W.S. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1989
- Subjects: Workers potential , Job performance
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6535 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2734
- Description: An investigation into determining the potential of workers in the agricultural sector. Industrial Psychological principles and concepts are not being applied extensively in the agricultural sector. Against this background an attempt was made to scientifically identify potential and predict job performance amongst farm labourers. Using the PAQ method of job analysis, critical attributes were identified and a satisfactorily valid battery of tests was developed. The results of this study underlines the importance of the identification of the potential of farm labourers as a first step in the personnel management process. It also serves as a source of information that could be used by farmers for counselling purposes.
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- Authors: Augustyn, J.C.D. , De Villiers, W.S. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1989
- Subjects: Workers potential , Job performance
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6535 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2734
- Description: An investigation into determining the potential of workers in the agricultural sector. Industrial Psychological principles and concepts are not being applied extensively in the agricultural sector. Against this background an attempt was made to scientifically identify potential and predict job performance amongst farm labourers. Using the PAQ method of job analysis, critical attributes were identified and a satisfactorily valid battery of tests was developed. The results of this study underlines the importance of the identification of the potential of farm labourers as a first step in the personnel management process. It also serves as a source of information that could be used by farmers for counselling purposes.
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