The significance of maturity models application in manufacturing towards adaptation of Industry 4.0 : a review
- Mazibuko, Meshack, Tartibu, Lagouge, Mutyavavire, Robert, Mashamba, Able
- Authors: Mazibuko, Meshack , Tartibu, Lagouge , Mutyavavire, Robert , Mashamba, Able
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Industry 4.0 , Maturity models , Decision-making
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/459996 , uj:40917 , Citation: Mazibuko, M. & Tartibu, L. 2020. The significance of maturity models application in manufacturing towards adaptation of Industry 4.0 : a review.
- Description: Abstract: Industry 4.0 comes with complexities that require new business strategies to be developed and deployed, not only at a technological level but also across the entire value chain. The main focus of Industry 4.0 is to connect every aspect of the value chain holistically with the goal of promoting flexibility and agility for better response to internal and external matters of the business as well as to changing customer demands. Contemporary business strategies and their rigid business hierarchies will be defied by Industry 4.0. For manufacturing entities to remain abreast of the dynamics of the latter, they will be forced to perform introspection on their current business operations, especially if they still desire to remain relevant to current and future customer requirements. The implementation of Industry 4.0 and its scope is highly dependent on the entity’s capabilities, thus assessing the current state of the company is critical for its survival. Prior to transforming and transitioning contemporary manufacturing companies towards Industry 4.0, each company should first assess its present state before leapfrogging to its desired future state capabilities. The application of maturity models can assist companies in this regard. Maturity models as tools of assessment play a vital role in helping companies in assessing their status quo and determining their own competitive path in the market rather than assuming that they are better prepared for anything. Thus as most companies are preparing and planning for transitioning towards Industry 4.0, the use of maturity models can enrich their decision-making process. This paper highlights the significance of utilizing maturity models as a tool of assessment in preparation for Industry 4.0.
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- Authors: Mazibuko, Meshack , Tartibu, Lagouge , Mutyavavire, Robert , Mashamba, Able
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Industry 4.0 , Maturity models , Decision-making
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/459996 , uj:40917 , Citation: Mazibuko, M. & Tartibu, L. 2020. The significance of maturity models application in manufacturing towards adaptation of Industry 4.0 : a review.
- Description: Abstract: Industry 4.0 comes with complexities that require new business strategies to be developed and deployed, not only at a technological level but also across the entire value chain. The main focus of Industry 4.0 is to connect every aspect of the value chain holistically with the goal of promoting flexibility and agility for better response to internal and external matters of the business as well as to changing customer demands. Contemporary business strategies and their rigid business hierarchies will be defied by Industry 4.0. For manufacturing entities to remain abreast of the dynamics of the latter, they will be forced to perform introspection on their current business operations, especially if they still desire to remain relevant to current and future customer requirements. The implementation of Industry 4.0 and its scope is highly dependent on the entity’s capabilities, thus assessing the current state of the company is critical for its survival. Prior to transforming and transitioning contemporary manufacturing companies towards Industry 4.0, each company should first assess its present state before leapfrogging to its desired future state capabilities. The application of maturity models can assist companies in this regard. Maturity models as tools of assessment play a vital role in helping companies in assessing their status quo and determining their own competitive path in the market rather than assuming that they are better prepared for anything. Thus as most companies are preparing and planning for transitioning towards Industry 4.0, the use of maturity models can enrich their decision-making process. This paper highlights the significance of utilizing maturity models as a tool of assessment in preparation for Industry 4.0.
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Voices of resilience : female school principals, leadership skills, and decision-making techniques
- De Bruyn, Nicolette, Mestry, Raj
- Authors: De Bruyn, Nicolette , Mestry, Raj
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Decision-making , Female school leadership , Female school principals
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/460180 , uj:40941 , Citation: De Bruyn, N. & Mestry, R. 2020. Voices of resilience : female school principals, leadership skills, and decision-making techniques.
- Description: Abstract: This article reports on a qualitative study which explored the life narratives and career trajectories of female school principals, in order to determine resilience factors in the principalship position. The female principals’ voices and lived experiences were principle focus areas, not barriers or challenges they faced. In-depth insights were provided by narrative analysis as research methodology. Fifteen in-service female principals were selected from one school circuit in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. An interdisciplinary theoretical framework was used to guide the interpretation of the participants’ perspectives, using change theory, the ethics of care, and resilience psychology. Findings of the study revealed, among others, that female principals had to be prepared theoretically, practically, and psychologically for the principalship, and that mentoring and learning leadership skills were profoundly valued. These key factors lead to both career and life resilience, and can be imparted to prospective principals.
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- Authors: De Bruyn, Nicolette , Mestry, Raj
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Decision-making , Female school leadership , Female school principals
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/460180 , uj:40941 , Citation: De Bruyn, N. & Mestry, R. 2020. Voices of resilience : female school principals, leadership skills, and decision-making techniques.
- Description: Abstract: This article reports on a qualitative study which explored the life narratives and career trajectories of female school principals, in order to determine resilience factors in the principalship position. The female principals’ voices and lived experiences were principle focus areas, not barriers or challenges they faced. In-depth insights were provided by narrative analysis as research methodology. Fifteen in-service female principals were selected from one school circuit in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. An interdisciplinary theoretical framework was used to guide the interpretation of the participants’ perspectives, using change theory, the ethics of care, and resilience psychology. Findings of the study revealed, among others, that female principals had to be prepared theoretically, practically, and psychologically for the principalship, and that mentoring and learning leadership skills were profoundly valued. These key factors lead to both career and life resilience, and can be imparted to prospective principals.
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Selecting, refining and identifying priority Cochrane Reviews in health communication and participation in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders
- Synnot, A J, Tong, A, Bragge, P, Lowe, D, Nunn, J S, O'Sullivan, M, Horvat, L, Kay, D, Ghersi, D, McDonald, S, Poole, N, Bourke, N, Lannin, N A, Vadasz, D, Oliver, S, Carey, K, Hill, S J
- Authors: Synnot, A J , Tong, A , Bragge, P , Lowe, D , Nunn, J S , O'Sullivan, M , Horvat, L , Kay, D , Ghersi, D , McDonald, S , Poole, N , Bourke, N , Lannin, N A , Vadasz, D , Oliver, S , Carey, K , Hill, S J
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Community participation , Decision-making , Health communication
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/405909 , uj:34105 , Citation: Synnot, A.J. et al. 2019 : Selecting, refining and identifying priority Cochrane Reviews in health communication and participation in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders. DOI: 10.1186/s12961-019-0444-z.
- Description: Abstract : Background: Priority-setting partnerships between researchers and stakeholders (meaning consumers, health professionals and health decision-makers) may improve research relevance and value. The Cochrane Consumers and Communication Group (CCCG) publishes systematic reviews in 'health communication and participation', which includes concepts such as shared decision-making, patient-centred care and health literacy. We aimed to select and refine priority topics for systematic reviews in health communication and participation, and use these to identify five priority CCCG Cochrane Reviews. Methods: Twenty-eight participants (14 consumers, 14 health professionals/decision-makers) attended a 1-day workshop in Australia. Using large-group activities and voting, participants discussed, revised and then selected 12 priority topics from a list of 21 previously identified topics. In mixed small groups, participants refined these topics, exploring underlying problems, who they affect and potential solutions. Thematic analysis identified cross-cutting themes, in addition to key populations and potential interventions for future Cochrane Reviews. We mapped these against CCCG's existing review portfolio to identify five priority reviews. Results: Priority topics included poor understanding and implementation of patient-centred care by health services, the fact that health information can be a low priority for health professionals, communication and coordination breakdowns in health services, and inadequate consumer involvement in health service design. The four themes underpinning the topics were culture and organisational structures, health professional attitudes and assumptions, inconsistent experiences of care, and lack of shared understanding in the sector. Key populations for future reviews were described in terms of social health characteristics (e.g. people from indigenous or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, elderly people, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage) more than individual health characteristics. Potential interventions included health professional education, interventions to change health service/health professional culture and attitudes, and health service policies and standards. The resulting five priority Cochrane Reviews identified were improving end-of-life care communication, patient/family involvement in patient safety, improving future doctors' communication skills, consumer engagement strategies, and promoting patient-centred care. Conclusions: Stakeholders identified priority topics for systematic reviews associated with structural and cultural challenges underlying health communication and participation, and were concerned that issues of equity be addressed. Priority-setting with stakeholders presents opportunities and challenges for review producers.
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- Authors: Synnot, A J , Tong, A , Bragge, P , Lowe, D , Nunn, J S , O'Sullivan, M , Horvat, L , Kay, D , Ghersi, D , McDonald, S , Poole, N , Bourke, N , Lannin, N A , Vadasz, D , Oliver, S , Carey, K , Hill, S J
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Community participation , Decision-making , Health communication
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/405909 , uj:34105 , Citation: Synnot, A.J. et al. 2019 : Selecting, refining and identifying priority Cochrane Reviews in health communication and participation in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders. DOI: 10.1186/s12961-019-0444-z.
- Description: Abstract : Background: Priority-setting partnerships between researchers and stakeholders (meaning consumers, health professionals and health decision-makers) may improve research relevance and value. The Cochrane Consumers and Communication Group (CCCG) publishes systematic reviews in 'health communication and participation', which includes concepts such as shared decision-making, patient-centred care and health literacy. We aimed to select and refine priority topics for systematic reviews in health communication and participation, and use these to identify five priority CCCG Cochrane Reviews. Methods: Twenty-eight participants (14 consumers, 14 health professionals/decision-makers) attended a 1-day workshop in Australia. Using large-group activities and voting, participants discussed, revised and then selected 12 priority topics from a list of 21 previously identified topics. In mixed small groups, participants refined these topics, exploring underlying problems, who they affect and potential solutions. Thematic analysis identified cross-cutting themes, in addition to key populations and potential interventions for future Cochrane Reviews. We mapped these against CCCG's existing review portfolio to identify five priority reviews. Results: Priority topics included poor understanding and implementation of patient-centred care by health services, the fact that health information can be a low priority for health professionals, communication and coordination breakdowns in health services, and inadequate consumer involvement in health service design. The four themes underpinning the topics were culture and organisational structures, health professional attitudes and assumptions, inconsistent experiences of care, and lack of shared understanding in the sector. Key populations for future reviews were described in terms of social health characteristics (e.g. people from indigenous or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, elderly people, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage) more than individual health characteristics. Potential interventions included health professional education, interventions to change health service/health professional culture and attitudes, and health service policies and standards. The resulting five priority Cochrane Reviews identified were improving end-of-life care communication, patient/family involvement in patient safety, improving future doctors' communication skills, consumer engagement strategies, and promoting patient-centred care. Conclusions: Stakeholders identified priority topics for systematic reviews associated with structural and cultural challenges underlying health communication and participation, and were concerned that issues of equity be addressed. Priority-setting with stakeholders presents opportunities and challenges for review producers.
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Effects of culture on project management contributing to the success of managing culturally diverse engineering teams in a global environment
- Meyer, L.L., Pretorius, J.H.C., Pretorius, L.
- Authors: Meyer, L.L. , Pretorius, J.H.C. , Pretorius, L.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Culture , Communication , Decision-making
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceeding
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91607 , uj:20124 , Citation: Meyer, L.L., Pretorius, J.H.C. & Pretorius, L. 2016. Effects of culture on project management contributing to the success of managing culturally diverse engineering teams in a global environment.
- Description: Abstract: The research in this paper measured the Cultural Intelligence capability of engineering project leaders and team members from around the world, and their awareness of cultural influences on project management. The focus was on comparing South African engineers to those in other countries. It was concluded that intercultural communication and differences in decision-making were two primary cultural factors influencing the success of managing culturally diverse engineering teams.
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- Authors: Meyer, L.L. , Pretorius, J.H.C. , Pretorius, L.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Culture , Communication , Decision-making
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceeding
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/91607 , uj:20124 , Citation: Meyer, L.L., Pretorius, J.H.C. & Pretorius, L. 2016. Effects of culture on project management contributing to the success of managing culturally diverse engineering teams in a global environment.
- Description: Abstract: The research in this paper measured the Cultural Intelligence capability of engineering project leaders and team members from around the world, and their awareness of cultural influences on project management. The focus was on comparing South African engineers to those in other countries. It was concluded that intercultural communication and differences in decision-making were two primary cultural factors influencing the success of managing culturally diverse engineering teams.
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The use of competitive intelligence by companies in South Africa as a tool to inform corporate decision making
- Authors: Kloppers, Christo
- Date: 2012-08-27
- Subjects: Business intelligence , Decision-making , Competitive intelligence
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3194 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6608
- Description: To determine the extent to which Competitive Intelligence is used by South African companies to achieve a competitive advantage
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- Authors: Kloppers, Christo
- Date: 2012-08-27
- Subjects: Business intelligence , Decision-making , Competitive intelligence
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3194 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6608
- Description: To determine the extent to which Competitive Intelligence is used by South African companies to achieve a competitive advantage
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Ethical decision-making processes and frameworks utilised by industrial psychologists as external consultants
- Authors: Minnaar, Lizette
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Industrial psychologists , Consulting psychologists , Decision-making , Professional ethics
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2410 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4862
- Description: M.Comm. , Industrial psychology is an evolving profession that continuously faces new challenges. In many instances these challenges are of an ethical nature and compel consulting psychologists to make ethical decisions. The profession is therefore in need of guidelines governing the ethical decision-making process of professionals. The purpose of this study was to identify the processes and frameworks utilised by consulting psychologists to make sound ethical decisions. The study was conducted with a sample of ten registered industrial psychologists who function as consultants to organisations. Semi-structured interviews with accompanying vignettes in the interpretive paradigm were employed as data-gathering technique. Content analysis was conducted to identify the most prominent frameworks informing the ethical decision-making process of consulting psychologists. The findings indicated that the ethical decision-making process does not follow a linear approach; it is, rather, an iterative process where the decisionmakers move back and forth between different steps that they utilise within their ethical decision-making frameworks. A conceptual framework of the ethical decision-making process was designed to guide practitioners in the industrial psychology profession during ethical decision-making.
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- Authors: Minnaar, Lizette
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Industrial psychologists , Consulting psychologists , Decision-making , Professional ethics
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2410 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4862
- Description: M.Comm. , Industrial psychology is an evolving profession that continuously faces new challenges. In many instances these challenges are of an ethical nature and compel consulting psychologists to make ethical decisions. The profession is therefore in need of guidelines governing the ethical decision-making process of professionals. The purpose of this study was to identify the processes and frameworks utilised by consulting psychologists to make sound ethical decisions. The study was conducted with a sample of ten registered industrial psychologists who function as consultants to organisations. Semi-structured interviews with accompanying vignettes in the interpretive paradigm were employed as data-gathering technique. Content analysis was conducted to identify the most prominent frameworks informing the ethical decision-making process of consulting psychologists. The findings indicated that the ethical decision-making process does not follow a linear approach; it is, rather, an iterative process where the decisionmakers move back and forth between different steps that they utilise within their ethical decision-making frameworks. A conceptual framework of the ethical decision-making process was designed to guide practitioners in the industrial psychology profession during ethical decision-making.
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A methodology for developing strategic models for management decision-making
- Authors: Kok, G. S.
- Date: 2012-03-26
- Subjects: Decision-making , Strategic planning
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2185 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4565
- Description: M.Comm.
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- Authors: Kok, G. S.
- Date: 2012-03-26
- Subjects: Decision-making , Strategic planning
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2185 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4565
- Description: M.Comm.
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Construction and evaluation of a scale of consumer shopping experience.
- Gillham, B.A., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Gillham, B.A. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Consumer shopping experience , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1099
- Description: Generally speaking consumer psychology have focused primarily on the problem solving and decision making processes underlying buying behaviour. As a result, the experience of consumers engaging in the activity of shopping has been neglected. The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of consumer shopping experience. The instrument indicated that shopping experience is not merely a means to an end, but in many cases an end in itself. The Shopping Experience Survey consisting of 54 items was developed and administered to 426 respondents consisting of students at a large tertiary institution. The study indicated that the Shopping Experience Survey is highly reliable (rxx=0,965) and sensitive to group differences.
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- Authors: Gillham, B.A. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Consumer shopping experience , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1099
- Description: Generally speaking consumer psychology have focused primarily on the problem solving and decision making processes underlying buying behaviour. As a result, the experience of consumers engaging in the activity of shopping has been neglected. The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of consumer shopping experience. The instrument indicated that shopping experience is not merely a means to an end, but in many cases an end in itself. The Shopping Experience Survey consisting of 54 items was developed and administered to 426 respondents consisting of students at a large tertiary institution. The study indicated that the Shopping Experience Survey is highly reliable (rxx=0,965) and sensitive to group differences.
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The effect of Telfast® 180 on driver behaviour, decision-making and reaction time.
- Schepers, J.M., Potter, P., Van Niekerk, C.
- Authors: Schepers, J.M. , Potter, P. , Van Niekerk, C.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Telfast® 180 , Driver behaviour , Decision-making , Reaction time
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6354 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1098
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to examine the effect of Telfast® 180, an antihistamine, on driver behaviour, decision-making, and reaction time. A sample of 255 volunteers participated in the study. The sample was randomly divided into two groups, viz. a placebo and a Telfast group. One of the groups received Telfast and the other a placebo. Initially all the participants were given a standardised driving test, as well as a psychomotor test. Immediately thereafter the placebo group received their placebo tablets and the Telfast group their Telfast tablets. Exactly 2,6 hours later every participant was tested again, using the same tests as before. No statistically significant differences were found between the Placebo group and the Telfast group. No sedative effects due to Telfast® 180 were thus evident.
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- Authors: Schepers, J.M. , Potter, P. , Van Niekerk, C.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Telfast® 180 , Driver behaviour , Decision-making , Reaction time
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6354 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1098
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to examine the effect of Telfast® 180, an antihistamine, on driver behaviour, decision-making, and reaction time. A sample of 255 volunteers participated in the study. The sample was randomly divided into two groups, viz. a placebo and a Telfast group. One of the groups received Telfast and the other a placebo. Initially all the participants were given a standardised driving test, as well as a psychomotor test. Immediately thereafter the placebo group received their placebo tablets and the Telfast group their Telfast tablets. Exactly 2,6 hours later every participant was tested again, using the same tests as before. No statistically significant differences were found between the Placebo group and the Telfast group. No sedative effects due to Telfast® 180 were thus evident.
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Confirmatory factor analysis of the career development questionnaire and the career decision-making self-efficacy scale for South African high school students.
- De Bruin, G.P., Bernard-Phera, M.J.
- Authors: De Bruin, G.P. , Bernard-Phera, M.J.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Career development questionnaire , Career decision-making self-efficacy scale , Self-efficacy , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6574 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2874
- Description: This study investigated the construct validity of the Career Development Questionnaire and the Career Decision- Making Self-Efficacy Scale for Grade 12 students from a low socioeconomic area in South Africa. The results of confirmatory factor analyses provided support for the construct validity of the Career Development Questionnaire and the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale as measures of career maturity and career decision-making self-efficacy respectively. In accordance with theoretical predictions, a moderate degree of overlap between the constructs measured by the two instruments was observed. It appears that a general factor, labelled General Career Decision-Making, underlies responses to the two questionnaires. In addition to the general factor, the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale also measures self-efficacy expectations regarding decision-making.
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- Authors: De Bruin, G.P. , Bernard-Phera, M.J.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Career development questionnaire , Career decision-making self-efficacy scale , Self-efficacy , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6574 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2874
- Description: This study investigated the construct validity of the Career Development Questionnaire and the Career Decision- Making Self-Efficacy Scale for Grade 12 students from a low socioeconomic area in South Africa. The results of confirmatory factor analyses provided support for the construct validity of the Career Development Questionnaire and the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale as measures of career maturity and career decision-making self-efficacy respectively. In accordance with theoretical predictions, a moderate degree of overlap between the constructs measured by the two instruments was observed. It appears that a general factor, labelled General Career Decision-Making, underlies responses to the two questionnaires. In addition to the general factor, the Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy Scale also measures self-efficacy expectations regarding decision-making.
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