'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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Die opleiding van bedryfsielkundiges aan die universiteit van Stellenbosch.
- Augustyn, J.C.D., Raubenheimer, I. van W., Van Biljon, I.J.
- Authors: Augustyn, J.C.D. , Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Van Biljon, I.J.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: Bedryfsielkundiges , Industrial Psychology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6538 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2737
- Description: Die aanbieding van Bedryfsielkunde aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch gaan sover terug as 1943 toe daar binne die Departement Sielkunde met 'n afsonderlike kursus in Bedryfsielkunde vir B.Comm.-studente 'n begin gemaak is. Hierdie kursus is in 1949 uitgebrei tot die derde jaar, toe dit moontlik geword het om 'n B.Comm.-graad met Bedryfsielkunde as een van die hoofvakke te behaal.
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- Authors: Augustyn, J.C.D. , Raubenheimer, I. van W. , Van Biljon, I.J.
- Date: 1978
- Subjects: Bedryfsielkundiges , Industrial Psychology
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6538 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2737
- Description: Die aanbieding van Bedryfsielkunde aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch gaan sover terug as 1943 toe daar binne die Departement Sielkunde met 'n afsonderlike kursus in Bedryfsielkunde vir B.Comm.-studente 'n begin gemaak is. Hierdie kursus is in 1949 uitgebrei tot die derde jaar, toe dit moontlik geword het om 'n B.Comm.-graad met Bedryfsielkunde as een van die hoofvakke te behaal.
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Influence of higher order need strength and job characteristics on job performance.
- Blignaut, C.J.H., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Blignaut, C.J.H. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1975
- Subjects: Psychological value , Contemporary theories , Work motivation , Work satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6536 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2735
- Description: Contemporary theories of work motivation are classified according to (1) those based on the underlying assumption that all individuals posses higher level need, are capable of satisfying and will indeed satisfy such needs provided the job situation incorporates the conditions or characteristics that make satisfaction possible and (2) those theories suggesting that an individual may or may not be motivated by certain job characteristics depending on whether he in fact has specific (higher level) needs to be fulfilled and whether he views the job situation as conductive to need satisfaction. 126 Subjects employed by a chemical industry took part in an experiment designed to test the basic assumptions underlying the aforementioned theories. Data relating to higher order need satisfaction, the psychological value of job content and job performance served as input to a 2X2 factorial analysis. Results indicate that only the psychological value of job content represented a significant source of variation (p is smaller as ,01) - a finding which favours category (1) theories to a large extent. No significant interaction between the latter source of variation and higher order need satisfaction could be found.
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- Authors: Blignaut, C.J.H. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1975
- Subjects: Psychological value , Contemporary theories , Work motivation , Work satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6536 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2735
- Description: Contemporary theories of work motivation are classified according to (1) those based on the underlying assumption that all individuals posses higher level need, are capable of satisfying and will indeed satisfy such needs provided the job situation incorporates the conditions or characteristics that make satisfaction possible and (2) those theories suggesting that an individual may or may not be motivated by certain job characteristics depending on whether he in fact has specific (higher level) needs to be fulfilled and whether he views the job situation as conductive to need satisfaction. 126 Subjects employed by a chemical industry took part in an experiment designed to test the basic assumptions underlying the aforementioned theories. Data relating to higher order need satisfaction, the psychological value of job content and job performance served as input to a 2X2 factorial analysis. Results indicate that only the psychological value of job content represented a significant source of variation (p is smaller as ,01) - a finding which favours category (1) theories to a large extent. No significant interaction between the latter source of variation and higher order need satisfaction could be found.
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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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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 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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Environmental influences on industrial relations.
- Ferndale, L.J., Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Authors: Ferndale, L.J. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1994
- Subjects: External environment , Industrial relations , Economical environment , Political environment , Social environment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6556 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2787
- Description: The objective of this study was to investigate the extent of the influence of the external environment on industrial relations. It was found that economical, political and social environments are inextricably linked and that they may influence industrial relations relatively. It was concluded that companies should take cognisance of the impact of the external environment when formulating their industrial relations strategies.
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- Authors: Ferndale, L.J. , Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1994
- Subjects: External environment , Industrial relations , Economical environment , Political environment , Social environment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6556 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2787
- Description: The objective of this study was to investigate the extent of the influence of the external environment on industrial relations. It was found that economical, political and social environments are inextricably linked and that they may influence industrial relations relatively. It was concluded that companies should take cognisance of the impact of the external environment when formulating their industrial relations strategies.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Spesialisasie binne die bedryfsielkunde.
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1985
- Subjects: Personnel selection , Personnel psychologist , Personnel practitioner , Job analysis , Work performance
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6545 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2744
- Description: Personnel selection is carried out by the personnel psychologist/ personnel practitioner responsible for the supply of human resources. Selection models and -technology have been refined to a high degree and are scientifically acceptable. With regards to the identification of critical attributes on which selection is based, it is suggested in the study that job analysis be performed in the light of insights and knowledge gained in other branches of Industrial Psychology. Specifically the study shows that high and low work performance operators (N=25) involved in a vigilance task, can be differentiated on the basis of signal detection theory. The results of the study (t-test for differences between means) suggest that selection in the situation investigated, should be based on the ability to discriminate between signals and not on the response bias of operators. The results also indicate that the task, based on signal detection theory, which was designed for the study, could be used as a selection instrument.
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- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 1985
- Subjects: Personnel selection , Personnel psychologist , Personnel practitioner , Job analysis , Work performance
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6545 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2744
- Description: Personnel selection is carried out by the personnel psychologist/ personnel practitioner responsible for the supply of human resources. Selection models and -technology have been refined to a high degree and are scientifically acceptable. With regards to the identification of critical attributes on which selection is based, it is suggested in the study that job analysis be performed in the light of insights and knowledge gained in other branches of Industrial Psychology. Specifically the study shows that high and low work performance operators (N=25) involved in a vigilance task, can be differentiated on the basis of signal detection theory. The results of the study (t-test for differences between means) suggest that selection in the situation investigated, should be based on the ability to discriminate between signals and not on the response bias of operators. The results also indicate that the task, based on signal detection theory, which was designed for the study, could be used as a selection instrument.
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Uitdagings vir die bedryfsielkundige as wetenskaplike en praktisyn in die tagtigerjare
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 2009-05-13T08:38:24Z
- Subjects: Industrial psychology - Research - South Africa , Industrial psychology - Study and teaching (Higher) - South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15018 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2510
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Industrial Psychology, Rand Afrikaans University, 18 July 1980 , The urgency of various problems facing South Africa calls for a rationalization of our activities in many fields. Although this seems necessary, certain traditions characteristic and supportive of a civilized society should be treated with caution. The tradition of viewing universities as scientific institutions on which pragmatism and short term exigencies have little effect should be honoured. Universities must, however, also be adaptable to the demands of the environment. With this in mind a case is presented for the training of manpower strategists at the Rand Afrikaans University. It is emphasized that South Africa needs qualified people who are capable of studying and integrating manpower information on a wide spectrum and on which future planning and decision making can be based.
- Full Text:
- Authors: Raubenheimer, I. van W.
- Date: 2009-05-13T08:38:24Z
- Subjects: Industrial psychology - Research - South Africa , Industrial psychology - Study and teaching (Higher) - South Africa
- Type: Inaugural
- Identifier: uj:15018 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2510
- Description: Inaugural lecture--Department of Industrial Psychology, Rand Afrikaans University, 18 July 1980 , The urgency of various problems facing South Africa calls for a rationalization of our activities in many fields. Although this seems necessary, certain traditions characteristic and supportive of a civilized society should be treated with caution. The tradition of viewing universities as scientific institutions on which pragmatism and short term exigencies have little effect should be honoured. Universities must, however, also be adaptable to the demands of the environment. With this in mind a case is presented for the training of manpower strategists at the Rand Afrikaans University. It is emphasized that South Africa needs qualified people who are capable of studying and integrating manpower information on a wide spectrum and on which future planning and decision making can be based.
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