Comments from the property industry on Masters Real Estate curricula in South Africa
- Chikafalimani, S.H.P., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku, Cloete, C. E.
- Authors: Chikafalimani, S.H.P. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Cloete, C. E.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Property industry , Real estate - Curricula
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4680 , ISSN 978-0-86970-713-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10450
- Description: Purpose: The aim of this paper is to report comments given in a survey of property professionals in the industry on Masters Real Estate (MRE) curricula in South Africa. Methodology: A questionnaire was administered to obtain comments from property professionals in the industry on MRE curricula in South Africa. Findings: The property industry survey revealed that MRE curricula in South Africa have both strengths and weaknesses. The main strength of the curricula noted by the property professionals is that the curricula are interdisciplinary. Weaknesses reported include lack of case studies and practical components in the curricula. Research limitations: Results of the survey will not directly influence change to the processes of curriculum development for postgraduate real estate education in South Africa. Curricula development will largely depend on outcomes of discussions of lecturing staff and university administrations implementing the courses. Value: The study will support processes of curricula improvement for MRE programmes in South Africa
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- Authors: Chikafalimani, S.H.P. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Cloete, C. E.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Property industry , Real estate - Curricula
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:4680 , ISSN 978-0-86970-713-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10450
- Description: Purpose: The aim of this paper is to report comments given in a survey of property professionals in the industry on Masters Real Estate (MRE) curricula in South Africa. Methodology: A questionnaire was administered to obtain comments from property professionals in the industry on MRE curricula in South Africa. Findings: The property industry survey revealed that MRE curricula in South Africa have both strengths and weaknesses. The main strength of the curricula noted by the property professionals is that the curricula are interdisciplinary. Weaknesses reported include lack of case studies and practical components in the curricula. Research limitations: Results of the survey will not directly influence change to the processes of curriculum development for postgraduate real estate education in South Africa. Curricula development will largely depend on outcomes of discussions of lecturing staff and university administrations implementing the courses. Value: The study will support processes of curricula improvement for MRE programmes in South Africa
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Conceptual model of client health and safety (H&S) culture
- Musonda, Innocent, Haupt, Theo C.
- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Haupt, Theo C.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: LIP+3C , Health and safety culture model
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6080 , ISSN 978-0-86970-713-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10927
- Description: Purpose: This paper presents a conceptual six factor client H&S culture model referred to as the LIP+3C. The factors leadership, involvement, procedures, commitment, communication and competence were theorised to explain the client H&S culture construct. The postulated model is based on theory obtained from literature as well as from a Delphi research. H&S culture has been recognised as the feasible way to improve H&S performance in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A Delphi study as well as a synthesis of literature was conducted and resulted in a theorised conceptual model. To validate the model, a questionnaire survey with a response of 281 was conducted. Findings from the questionnaire survey were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with EQS version 6.1 software. Findings: The six factor client H&S culture model was found to be well fitting to the sample data through the confirmatory factor analysis. Consequently client H&S culture findings were that client culture could be explained by the level of leadership, involvement, procedures, commitment, communication and competence. Research limitations/implications: The size of the sample may affect the generalisability the findings in view of the complexity of the model. Practical implications: The proposed model in this study makes it possible to determine and predict the client H&S culture. The indicator variables can be used as check items for performance measurement and thus operationalize the concept of H&S culture. Originality/value: Adopting the LIP+3C culture model composed of elements that can easily be implemented and understood will contribute to improving the current H&S status
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- Authors: Musonda, Innocent , Haupt, Theo C.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: LIP+3C , Health and safety culture model
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6080 , ISSN 978-0-86970-713-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10927
- Description: Purpose: This paper presents a conceptual six factor client H&S culture model referred to as the LIP+3C. The factors leadership, involvement, procedures, commitment, communication and competence were theorised to explain the client H&S culture construct. The postulated model is based on theory obtained from literature as well as from a Delphi research. H&S culture has been recognised as the feasible way to improve H&S performance in the construction industry. Design/methodology/approach: A Delphi study as well as a synthesis of literature was conducted and resulted in a theorised conceptual model. To validate the model, a questionnaire survey with a response of 281 was conducted. Findings from the questionnaire survey were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) with EQS version 6.1 software. Findings: The six factor client H&S culture model was found to be well fitting to the sample data through the confirmatory factor analysis. Consequently client H&S culture findings were that client culture could be explained by the level of leadership, involvement, procedures, commitment, communication and competence. Research limitations/implications: The size of the sample may affect the generalisability the findings in view of the complexity of the model. Practical implications: The proposed model in this study makes it possible to determine and predict the client H&S culture. The indicator variables can be used as check items for performance measurement and thus operationalize the concept of H&S culture. Originality/value: Adopting the LIP+3C culture model composed of elements that can easily be implemented and understood will contribute to improving the current H&S status
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The challenge of informal settlement statistics and impact on policy and planning in South Africa
- Authors: Onatu, G.O. , Mbinza, Z.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Informal settlements - South Africa , Informal settlements - South Africa - Statistics
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6071 , ISSN 978-0-86970-713-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10674
- Description: Purpose: The principal argument in this research is based on the fact that statistical data are very necessary for the formulation of policy and planning to target informal settlement challenge. Quantitative data is increasing being used for planning issues such as access to housing, health, socioeconomic activities and infrastructural provision. Problem of investigation: Research has shown that Informal settlement varies greatly in their sizes and by providing information on how many settlements are informal and formal, how many men and women are residing in informal settlements, what is the total number of infrastructures and socio-economic needs such as access to jobs, clinics, education facilities and open space, planners will be guided and equipped to adjust or improve policies towards these vulnerable group of urban residents. The question that will be answered is: To what extent can the collation of quantitative data on informal settlement assist planners and policy makers in the policy making process in relation to informal settlements in South Africa? Design/Methodology/Approach: This investigation was based on primary and secondary data with great emphasis on the analysis of Census 1996 and 2001 as well as Community Survey of 2009. The study used Geographic Information Systems data. These findings were contextualise in Johannesburg as a case study because this happens to be one of the municipalities with high rate of urbanization and attendant housing shortages. The sporadic increase in the number of households living in Informal Settlement cannot continue to be neglected or unabated without accurate data for monitoring and evaluation. Findings: This investigation found out that data on informal settlement can help to mitigate service delivery protests and resistance to relocation that is being witnessed.
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- Authors: Onatu, G.O. , Mbinza, Z.
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Informal settlements - South Africa , Informal settlements - South Africa - Statistics
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6071 , ISSN 978-0-86970-713-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10674
- Description: Purpose: The principal argument in this research is based on the fact that statistical data are very necessary for the formulation of policy and planning to target informal settlement challenge. Quantitative data is increasing being used for planning issues such as access to housing, health, socioeconomic activities and infrastructural provision. Problem of investigation: Research has shown that Informal settlement varies greatly in their sizes and by providing information on how many settlements are informal and formal, how many men and women are residing in informal settlements, what is the total number of infrastructures and socio-economic needs such as access to jobs, clinics, education facilities and open space, planners will be guided and equipped to adjust or improve policies towards these vulnerable group of urban residents. The question that will be answered is: To what extent can the collation of quantitative data on informal settlement assist planners and policy makers in the policy making process in relation to informal settlements in South Africa? Design/Methodology/Approach: This investigation was based on primary and secondary data with great emphasis on the analysis of Census 1996 and 2001 as well as Community Survey of 2009. The study used Geographic Information Systems data. These findings were contextualise in Johannesburg as a case study because this happens to be one of the municipalities with high rate of urbanization and attendant housing shortages. The sporadic increase in the number of households living in Informal Settlement cannot continue to be neglected or unabated without accurate data for monitoring and evaluation. Findings: This investigation found out that data on informal settlement can help to mitigate service delivery protests and resistance to relocation that is being witnessed.
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