The relevance of diversity issues amongst ethnic generational sub-groupings in the South African workplace
- Authors: Pooe, Nomvula
- Date: 2012-06-07
- Subjects: Diversity in the workplace , Conflict of generations , Employee empowerment , Employees' attitudes
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2539 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4993
- Description: M.Phil. , Orientation: To find ethnic and generational groups co-existing means that their prevalence is relevant to today’s work environment. While it makes sense for this form of diversity to prevail, simultaneously, work situations with diverse ethnic groups are associated with process loss, high levels of conflict, low levels of cohesion and social integration. Research purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of ethnic and generational sub-groupings’ perceptions of structural empowerment in the workplace, using Kanter’s empowerment theory. Motivation for the study: South Africa organisations are expected to comply with labour legislation prescriptions. Structural empowerment in relation to ethnic generational groupings was selected to show how organisations could utilise the findings to accommodate and manage the diverse group expectations. Research design: Structural empowerment was measured using the conditions of work effectiveness questionnaire (CWEQ-II) in a sample that consisted of 109 respondents working in a real estate company. Main findings: The study revealed that generational and ethnic grouping do not necessarily influence employees’ perceptions of structural empowerment. Practical and managerial implications: The differing perceptions reported suggest that a strong leadership orientation and a demonstrated outlook on employee empowerment structures should be considered as a means to lessen negative perceptions that impact on behaviour and morale.
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- Authors: Pooe, Nomvula
- Date: 2012-06-07
- Subjects: Diversity in the workplace , Conflict of generations , Employee empowerment , Employees' attitudes
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2539 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4993
- Description: M.Phil. , Orientation: To find ethnic and generational groups co-existing means that their prevalence is relevant to today’s work environment. While it makes sense for this form of diversity to prevail, simultaneously, work situations with diverse ethnic groups are associated with process loss, high levels of conflict, low levels of cohesion and social integration. Research purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effects of ethnic and generational sub-groupings’ perceptions of structural empowerment in the workplace, using Kanter’s empowerment theory. Motivation for the study: South Africa organisations are expected to comply with labour legislation prescriptions. Structural empowerment in relation to ethnic generational groupings was selected to show how organisations could utilise the findings to accommodate and manage the diverse group expectations. Research design: Structural empowerment was measured using the conditions of work effectiveness questionnaire (CWEQ-II) in a sample that consisted of 109 respondents working in a real estate company. Main findings: The study revealed that generational and ethnic grouping do not necessarily influence employees’ perceptions of structural empowerment. Practical and managerial implications: The differing perceptions reported suggest that a strong leadership orientation and a demonstrated outlook on employee empowerment structures should be considered as a means to lessen negative perceptions that impact on behaviour and morale.
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An investigation of the mental model of millennials in a South African organisation
- Authors: Jardine, Robert
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Diversity in the workplace - Management , Young adults - Employment , Generation X - Employment , Generation Y - Employment , Conflict of generations , Personnel management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/370758 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292198 , uj:31750
- Description: Abstract: Generational difference has become a significant topic in popular media and literature. Current research suggests that individuals growing up during different time periods possess different worldviews and thus possess different workplace values and preferences. This has significant implications for various people management strategies and practices implemented by industrial psychologists. By catering for differing worldviews and workplace values, it is possible to increase engagement, performance, and retention of employees in the workplace. However, when investigating this theory with an empirical psychological lens, the need for further research is evident, especially in different contexts, such as South Africa. This study provides a deeper insight into workplace values as a result of mental models within the South African millennial generational cohort. A conceptual mental model that focuses on the drivers of workplace values that emerged in the study is presented. , M.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
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- Authors: Jardine, Robert
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Diversity in the workplace - Management , Young adults - Employment , Generation X - Employment , Generation Y - Employment , Conflict of generations , Personnel management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/370758 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/292198 , uj:31750
- Description: Abstract: Generational difference has become a significant topic in popular media and literature. Current research suggests that individuals growing up during different time periods possess different worldviews and thus possess different workplace values and preferences. This has significant implications for various people management strategies and practices implemented by industrial psychologists. By catering for differing worldviews and workplace values, it is possible to increase engagement, performance, and retention of employees in the workplace. However, when investigating this theory with an empirical psychological lens, the need for further research is evident, especially in different contexts, such as South Africa. This study provides a deeper insight into workplace values as a result of mental models within the South African millennial generational cohort. A conceptual mental model that focuses on the drivers of workplace values that emerged in the study is presented. , M.Com. (Industrial Psychology)
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