'n Houdingstudie binne die raamwerk van die Herzberg motiveringshigiëneteorie in 'n vervoerorganisasie
- Authors: Senekal, Etienne
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Herzberg, Frederick , Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9865 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7266
- Description: M.Comm. , The organisation has shown tremendous growth over the past few years. Management processes however, have not grown and developed in line with organisational growth, resulting in performance not being managed effectively. This is especially evident in the more technical areas of the business where systematic processes are used to a great extent. In these areas, the lack of standards and defined outputs have contributed to business goals not always being achieved. It was further difficult, and sometimes impossible for staff to be transferred between different divisions of the business due to the total lack of a job grading system with remuneration parameters linked to this. On top of this, a general dissatisfaction was evident amongst personnel, which made it very difficult for management to maintain a motivated workforce. Keeping the above in mind, it became necessary to establish exactly what caused personnel to be dissatisfied, in order for the organisation to eliminate these factors and work towards promoting factors which would motivate personnel. It would not be sufficient though to merely address the abovementioned problems. Different motivational theories were researched to assist in identifying the cause of the dissatisfaction. Most of the theories mainly consider motivation from a personal perspective, while Herzberg also considers the job and the place of work. This in my mind, creates a context within which an organisation's motivational problems can accurately and successfully be researched. For this reason, Herzberg's theory was found to be the more appropriate one for purposes of this study.
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- Authors: Senekal, Etienne
- Date: 2012-09-10
- Subjects: Herzberg, Frederick , Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9865 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7266
- Description: M.Comm. , The organisation has shown tremendous growth over the past few years. Management processes however, have not grown and developed in line with organisational growth, resulting in performance not being managed effectively. This is especially evident in the more technical areas of the business where systematic processes are used to a great extent. In these areas, the lack of standards and defined outputs have contributed to business goals not always being achieved. It was further difficult, and sometimes impossible for staff to be transferred between different divisions of the business due to the total lack of a job grading system with remuneration parameters linked to this. On top of this, a general dissatisfaction was evident amongst personnel, which made it very difficult for management to maintain a motivated workforce. Keeping the above in mind, it became necessary to establish exactly what caused personnel to be dissatisfied, in order for the organisation to eliminate these factors and work towards promoting factors which would motivate personnel. It would not be sufficient though to merely address the abovementioned problems. Different motivational theories were researched to assist in identifying the cause of the dissatisfaction. Most of the theories mainly consider motivation from a personal perspective, while Herzberg also considers the job and the place of work. This in my mind, creates a context within which an organisation's motivational problems can accurately and successfully be researched. For this reason, Herzberg's theory was found to be the more appropriate one for purposes of this study.
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Gebrekkige motivering as nie-tegniese oorsaak van pantograaf-rydraadverstrikkings
- Authors: Coetzee, Martin Jacobus
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Electric railroads - Pantograph - Maintenance and repair. , Motivation (Psychology) , Employee motivation. , Spoornet
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9146 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5600
- Description: M.Comm. , Spoornet ( South African Transport Services before 1991) realised since the early 1980's that pressure from its environment would have a serious effect on its economic survival. Since 1991 it has had to fight for its marketshare. Road transport companies started to beat Spoornet on all levels and robbed it of its client base. Spoornet was forced to reform its customer services approach. Pantograph-overheadwire entanglements is one of the obstacles in obtaining customer satisfaction due to the fact that one such incident can cause a train delay of up to three hours. Due the impact this has on the predictability of service, the Chief Engineer (Electrical) set as first objective an entanglement figure of 1 per million pantograph kilometres. A few informal investigations were made into possible technical reasons but none was made into the possible non-technical reasons. As hypothesis it was stated that the efforts of personnel in the organisation to solve the entanglement problem were being handicapped by the lack of motivation, which caused a atmosphere of conflict and frustration. This frustration and conflict has a negative influence on productivity and effectiveness which could be the cause of entanglements. Research done on this was conducted on a dual approach; Literature study as secondary information. Structured interview as primary information. The hypothesis was tested with this study and it was shown that inter-groupconflict, motivation, resource employment and the current approach all had aspects which needed to be addressed to solve the pantograph-overheadwire entanglement problem.
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- Authors: Coetzee, Martin Jacobus
- Date: 2012-08-14
- Subjects: Electric railroads - Pantograph - Maintenance and repair. , Motivation (Psychology) , Employee motivation. , Spoornet
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:9146 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5600
- Description: M.Comm. , Spoornet ( South African Transport Services before 1991) realised since the early 1980's that pressure from its environment would have a serious effect on its economic survival. Since 1991 it has had to fight for its marketshare. Road transport companies started to beat Spoornet on all levels and robbed it of its client base. Spoornet was forced to reform its customer services approach. Pantograph-overheadwire entanglements is one of the obstacles in obtaining customer satisfaction due to the fact that one such incident can cause a train delay of up to three hours. Due the impact this has on the predictability of service, the Chief Engineer (Electrical) set as first objective an entanglement figure of 1 per million pantograph kilometres. A few informal investigations were made into possible technical reasons but none was made into the possible non-technical reasons. As hypothesis it was stated that the efforts of personnel in the organisation to solve the entanglement problem were being handicapped by the lack of motivation, which caused a atmosphere of conflict and frustration. This frustration and conflict has a negative influence on productivity and effectiveness which could be the cause of entanglements. Research done on this was conducted on a dual approach; Literature study as secondary information. Structured interview as primary information. The hypothesis was tested with this study and it was shown that inter-groupconflict, motivation, resource employment and the current approach all had aspects which needed to be addressed to solve the pantograph-overheadwire entanglement problem.
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Motivation profiles and competitive anxiety of young athletes in senior secondary schools
- Authors: Oberholzer, Arisja
- Date: 2011-12-08
- Subjects: Motivation (Psychology) , Competition (Psychology) , Athletes - Psychology
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1880 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4235
- Description: M.A. , The aim of the study was to explore motivational profiles and competitive anxiety in secondary school athletes who spend at least eight hours or more on sport during a week. The study included 267 adolescent athletes in secondary school ranging from grade 8 to grade 12, with a mean age of 15.52 (SD = 1.49). These athletes were asked to volunteer for the study in various schools in Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa. The sample comprised 189 boys and 78 girls who participated in a variety of sports. They were asked to complete a biographical questionnaire, The Task and Ego Sport Questionnaire (Nicholls, 1989) and the Sport Competitive Anxiety Test (Martens, 1982). The results indicated that the participants had a high task orientation as opposed to a moderate ego orientation in sport. Most of the participants had a moderate level of competitive sport anxiety. Two distinct motivational profiles emerged from the results: High Task/High Ego and High Task/Low Ego. No significant differences were found between gender and age groups with regards to motivational profiles and anxiety levels. A correlation was found between task orientation and ego orientation, but not between motivational profiles and anxiety.
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- Authors: Oberholzer, Arisja
- Date: 2011-12-08
- Subjects: Motivation (Psychology) , Competition (Psychology) , Athletes - Psychology
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1880 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4235
- Description: M.A. , The aim of the study was to explore motivational profiles and competitive anxiety in secondary school athletes who spend at least eight hours or more on sport during a week. The study included 267 adolescent athletes in secondary school ranging from grade 8 to grade 12, with a mean age of 15.52 (SD = 1.49). These athletes were asked to volunteer for the study in various schools in Johannesburg and Pretoria, South Africa. The sample comprised 189 boys and 78 girls who participated in a variety of sports. They were asked to complete a biographical questionnaire, The Task and Ego Sport Questionnaire (Nicholls, 1989) and the Sport Competitive Anxiety Test (Martens, 1982). The results indicated that the participants had a high task orientation as opposed to a moderate ego orientation in sport. Most of the participants had a moderate level of competitive sport anxiety. Two distinct motivational profiles emerged from the results: High Task/High Ego and High Task/Low Ego. No significant differences were found between gender and age groups with regards to motivational profiles and anxiety levels. A correlation was found between task orientation and ego orientation, but not between motivational profiles and anxiety.
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Prestasiemotiveringshulp aan kinders met leerprobleme
- Authors: Alberts, Andrew Moody
- Date: 2014-02-04
- Subjects: Learning disabilities , Motivation in education , Motivation (Psychology) , Achievement motivation in children
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7994 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8931
- Description: D.Ed. (Educational Psychology) , Particular prominence has been given worldwide since the 1920's to educational assistance for handicapped pupils. From the 1930's in South Africa attention has been given to the visually, hearing and ,intellectually handicapped by means of specialized teaching, but after the appearance of the Murray Report (1969) specific aid has been given to learning disabled pupils to a greater degree. This assistance has been aimed almost only at the primary school pupil and a good many pupils enter the secondary school with unsolved specific learning problems. Such pupils generally exhibit specific characteristics such as amongst others, a poor self-image, poor interpersonal relations, failure orientation, a high anxiety level and general lack of motivation.. They generally maintain unsound relationships with their parents because such parents often do not understand their child's problems and consequently become disappointed in their apparently normal child's inability to progress scholastically according to his ability. To assist the learning disabled pupil to realise his potential to the best of his ability, a motivation programme has been compiled and used to raise his learning and achievement motivation. This programme is devised with a clear image of the learning disabled pupil in mind and also by applying the essentials of motivation. The motivation programme is devised around the theme: "I am a winner" whereby an attempt is made to raise the self concept to the central variable. are applicable: Additional to this, strategies like the following Realistic setting of goals; A positive attitude to life; The experience and acceptance of success and failure; Correct study methods…
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- Authors: Alberts, Andrew Moody
- Date: 2014-02-04
- Subjects: Learning disabilities , Motivation in education , Motivation (Psychology) , Achievement motivation in children
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7994 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8931
- Description: D.Ed. (Educational Psychology) , Particular prominence has been given worldwide since the 1920's to educational assistance for handicapped pupils. From the 1930's in South Africa attention has been given to the visually, hearing and ,intellectually handicapped by means of specialized teaching, but after the appearance of the Murray Report (1969) specific aid has been given to learning disabled pupils to a greater degree. This assistance has been aimed almost only at the primary school pupil and a good many pupils enter the secondary school with unsolved specific learning problems. Such pupils generally exhibit specific characteristics such as amongst others, a poor self-image, poor interpersonal relations, failure orientation, a high anxiety level and general lack of motivation.. They generally maintain unsound relationships with their parents because such parents often do not understand their child's problems and consequently become disappointed in their apparently normal child's inability to progress scholastically according to his ability. To assist the learning disabled pupil to realise his potential to the best of his ability, a motivation programme has been compiled and used to raise his learning and achievement motivation. This programme is devised with a clear image of the learning disabled pupil in mind and also by applying the essentials of motivation. The motivation programme is devised around the theme: "I am a winner" whereby an attempt is made to raise the self concept to the central variable. are applicable: Additional to this, strategies like the following Realistic setting of goals; A positive attitude to life; The experience and acceptance of success and failure; Correct study methods…
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Exploring the contemporary ethical challenges in coaching psychology in South Africa
- Authors: Simon, Claire Elaine
- Date: 2012-10-30
- Subjects: Personal coaching - Moral and ethical aspects , Mentoring in business , Employees - Coaching of , Motivation (Psychology) , Industrial psychologists - Professional ethics
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10476 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7948
- Description: M.Phil. , The primary objective of this research study was to qualitatively explore the contemporary ethical challenges faced by coaching psychologists in South Africa when dealing with both organisations and their coaching clients, and from this to develop an exploratory framework of ethical challenges. Consistent with the objectives of this study, two data-gathering techniques were used, namely semi-structured interviews and the Delphi technique. The use of semi-structured interviews enabled the researcher to determine the prominent and recurring themes in terms of the ethical challenges experienced by coaching psychologists, which were incorporated in the framework of ethical challenges. The Delphi technique allowed for the validation of the exploratory framework. A total of 16 participants were used across the two phases of data-gathering, and content analysis was utilised as a means of interpreting the data. The findings pointed to a number of commonly experienced ethical challenges in the field of coaching psychology, as well as the typical ethical principles used by psychologists who coach as a guide to best ethical practice. The exploratory framework represents the broad systemic outline of the factors that contribute to ethical challenges, and depicts the non-linear, multiple interactions between these factors. The framework articulates ethical challenges from the coach’s, the coachee’s, and the organisation’s perspectives. The framework can be applied by professionals and coaching clients, and can be utilised pro-actively in identifying the potential ethical challenges present in the coaching relationship. The framework identifies ethical principles that could be used as the foundation for a code of ethics in coaching psychology. Keywords: coaching, coaching psychology, exploratory framework, ethical challenges, ethical principles, ethical outcomes
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- Authors: Simon, Claire Elaine
- Date: 2012-10-30
- Subjects: Personal coaching - Moral and ethical aspects , Mentoring in business , Employees - Coaching of , Motivation (Psychology) , Industrial psychologists - Professional ethics
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:10476 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7948
- Description: M.Phil. , The primary objective of this research study was to qualitatively explore the contemporary ethical challenges faced by coaching psychologists in South Africa when dealing with both organisations and their coaching clients, and from this to develop an exploratory framework of ethical challenges. Consistent with the objectives of this study, two data-gathering techniques were used, namely semi-structured interviews and the Delphi technique. The use of semi-structured interviews enabled the researcher to determine the prominent and recurring themes in terms of the ethical challenges experienced by coaching psychologists, which were incorporated in the framework of ethical challenges. The Delphi technique allowed for the validation of the exploratory framework. A total of 16 participants were used across the two phases of data-gathering, and content analysis was utilised as a means of interpreting the data. The findings pointed to a number of commonly experienced ethical challenges in the field of coaching psychology, as well as the typical ethical principles used by psychologists who coach as a guide to best ethical practice. The exploratory framework represents the broad systemic outline of the factors that contribute to ethical challenges, and depicts the non-linear, multiple interactions between these factors. The framework articulates ethical challenges from the coach’s, the coachee’s, and the organisation’s perspectives. The framework can be applied by professionals and coaching clients, and can be utilised pro-actively in identifying the potential ethical challenges present in the coaching relationship. The framework identifies ethical principles that could be used as the foundation for a code of ethics in coaching psychology. Keywords: coaching, coaching psychology, exploratory framework, ethical challenges, ethical principles, ethical outcomes
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Validation of the children’s hope scale in South African adolescents
- Authors: Kok, Monique
- Date: 2012-06-04
- Subjects: Adolescent psychology , Positive psychology , Teenagers , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2369 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4824
- Description: M.A. , This study investigated the validity of the Children’s Hope Scale (CHS) among a sample of South African adolescents. The aims of this study were to determine the internal consistency, the factor structure and construct validity of the CHS among a group of 1062 adolescents, aged between 13 and 16 years. Internal consistency was established and yielded a Cronbach alpha coefficient of .73. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was implemented to determine the factor structure of the CHS. After rejecting the null model as well as the one factor model (model 2), a revised model 3 was accepted (χ? = 15.43, p < .001; CFI = 0.99; RMSEA = 0.03, 90% CI, .01 to .056). Specifically, item 5 was specified to load on the pathways factor and not on agency. Convergent and discriminant validity was determined by establishing correlation coefficients between the CHS and criterion measures. Hope correlated positively with coping self-efficacy (r = .58), positive affect (r = .48) and psychological well-being (r = .59); and negatively with negative affect (r = -.23). It can be concluded that the CHS is an adequate measure of hope in the current sample used. Future research could consider validating the CHS for other age groups as well as developing translated versions of the CHS for languages appropriate to South Africa.
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- Authors: Kok, Monique
- Date: 2012-06-04
- Subjects: Adolescent psychology , Positive psychology , Teenagers , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2369 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4824
- Description: M.A. , This study investigated the validity of the Children’s Hope Scale (CHS) among a sample of South African adolescents. The aims of this study were to determine the internal consistency, the factor structure and construct validity of the CHS among a group of 1062 adolescents, aged between 13 and 16 years. Internal consistency was established and yielded a Cronbach alpha coefficient of .73. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was implemented to determine the factor structure of the CHS. After rejecting the null model as well as the one factor model (model 2), a revised model 3 was accepted (χ? = 15.43, p < .001; CFI = 0.99; RMSEA = 0.03, 90% CI, .01 to .056). Specifically, item 5 was specified to load on the pathways factor and not on agency. Convergent and discriminant validity was determined by establishing correlation coefficients between the CHS and criterion measures. Hope correlated positively with coping self-efficacy (r = .58), positive affect (r = .48) and psychological well-being (r = .59); and negatively with negative affect (r = -.23). It can be concluded that the CHS is an adequate measure of hope in the current sample used. Future research could consider validating the CHS for other age groups as well as developing translated versions of the CHS for languages appropriate to South Africa.
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'n Motiveringstrategie vir verpleegdiensbestuurders in die Suid-Afrikaanse militêre gesondheidsdienste
- Authors: Fischer, Annemarie
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Nursing services administration , Nursing services standards , Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology) , Community health services , South African Medical Health Service , South African Military Health Service
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1773 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4139
- Description: M.Cur. , The establishment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in 1994 was coupled with problems for all the members that were integrated into the new defence force. The perception exists that members of the former non-statutory forces are receiving preferential treatment to the members of the old South African Defence Force. These perceptions create a spirit of negativity amongst members of the former statutory forces. On the other hand members of the former non-statutory forces are frustrated because they feel that top management in the SANDF is resistant to change. The South African Medical Health Service (SAMHS) is an integral part of the SANDF, and therefore the changes that took place in the last five years have had a direct effect on the members of the service, inter alia, the nursing staff It seems as though nursing service managers in the South African Military Health Service are suffering from a lack of motivation. At the moment they are also unable to motivate their subordinates. The following research questions were posed: What are the perceptions of the nursing service managers in the SAMHS with regard to their own level of motivation? What problems do the nursing service managers in the SAMHS encounter with regard to the motivation of their subordinates? Which factors motivate nursing service managers in their work setup (SAMHS and SANDF)? Which factors demotivate nursing service managers in their work setup (SAMHS and SANDF)? Which strategy must be developed to enhance the motivation of the nursing service managers in the SAMHS?
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- Authors: Fischer, Annemarie
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Nursing services administration , Nursing services standards , Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology) , Community health services , South African Medical Health Service , South African Military Health Service
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1773 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4139
- Description: M.Cur. , The establishment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in 1994 was coupled with problems for all the members that were integrated into the new defence force. The perception exists that members of the former non-statutory forces are receiving preferential treatment to the members of the old South African Defence Force. These perceptions create a spirit of negativity amongst members of the former statutory forces. On the other hand members of the former non-statutory forces are frustrated because they feel that top management in the SANDF is resistant to change. The South African Medical Health Service (SAMHS) is an integral part of the SANDF, and therefore the changes that took place in the last five years have had a direct effect on the members of the service, inter alia, the nursing staff It seems as though nursing service managers in the South African Military Health Service are suffering from a lack of motivation. At the moment they are also unable to motivate their subordinates. The following research questions were posed: What are the perceptions of the nursing service managers in the SAMHS with regard to their own level of motivation? What problems do the nursing service managers in the SAMHS encounter with regard to the motivation of their subordinates? Which factors motivate nursing service managers in their work setup (SAMHS and SANDF)? Which factors demotivate nursing service managers in their work setup (SAMHS and SANDF)? Which strategy must be developed to enhance the motivation of the nursing service managers in the SAMHS?
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Motivation and incentives as an aspect of educator management : implication for the whole school development
- Mokhele, Moeketsi Simon Lucky
- Authors: Mokhele, Moeketsi Simon Lucky
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Motivation (Psychology) , Incentive (Psychology) , School personnel management , Teachers -- Attitudes , School management and organization
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3021 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6443
- Description: M.Ed. , The administrative and instructional leader of the school is the principal. The principal's role as administrative leader is not only limited to the routine clerical and administrative tasks. His or her task goes beyond that as it encompasses the coordination of tasks performed by the educators attached to the school. As the leader — manager, the principal faces a mammoth task of influencing both educators and learners to be willing and enthusiastic in the attainment of the organizational and group goals (Schofield, 1988: 1). For principals to succeed in their task of influencing educators, such principals need to possess the skills of doing so. One skill that is needed to make educators more willing to perform their duty, is motivation. In the field of human resources for instance, research indicates that motivation is a key factor in increasing productivity and that most managers believe that "the more motivated the workers are, the more they enjoy their work and they work harder and better" (Puth, 1994: 81). Such willingness combined with commitment from the educators will enable the school as a whole to achieve its objectives.
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- Authors: Mokhele, Moeketsi Simon Lucky
- Date: 2012-08-22
- Subjects: Motivation (Psychology) , Incentive (Psychology) , School personnel management , Teachers -- Attitudes , School management and organization
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3021 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6443
- Description: M.Ed. , The administrative and instructional leader of the school is the principal. The principal's role as administrative leader is not only limited to the routine clerical and administrative tasks. His or her task goes beyond that as it encompasses the coordination of tasks performed by the educators attached to the school. As the leader — manager, the principal faces a mammoth task of influencing both educators and learners to be willing and enthusiastic in the attainment of the organizational and group goals (Schofield, 1988: 1). For principals to succeed in their task of influencing educators, such principals need to possess the skills of doing so. One skill that is needed to make educators more willing to perform their duty, is motivation. In the field of human resources for instance, research indicates that motivation is a key factor in increasing productivity and that most managers believe that "the more motivated the workers are, the more they enjoy their work and they work harder and better" (Puth, 1994: 81). Such willingness combined with commitment from the educators will enable the school as a whole to achieve its objectives.
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Motiveringspatrone van werknemers in die parke en rekreasie-afdeling van 'n plaaslike owerheid
- Authors: Jooste, Pieter Frederik
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology) , Job enrichment
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1845 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4203
- Description: M.Comm.
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- Authors: Jooste, Pieter Frederik
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology) , Job enrichment
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1845 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4203
- Description: M.Comm.
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'n Motiveringstrategie vir swart onderwysers
- Authors: Myburgh, Cornelis Hermanus
- Date: 2014-06-02
- Subjects: Teachers - Professional ethics , Teachers, Black - South Africa , Teachers - Rating of - South Africa , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11319 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10911
- Description: M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) , Motivated teachers are essential for effe~~ive teaching to take place. As a result of trauma experienced by the black teacher, especially after 1976, when their authority was. undermined and the slogan "Liberation before education" was the theme of the day, teachers were unmotivated to teach. Furthermore the existing forms used to "inspect" the teachers were unacceptable for the ANC government and teachers. The researcher, out of his experience as subject advisor, identified and addressed the shortcomings in the existing evaluation practices by developing a motivation strategy where a motivation form is used. In this way a learning culture could again be established in the schools. As a grounding for above mentioned strategy a literature study was done on motivation, the motivation theories as well as ways in which adults are motivated. Goal setting, what it entials, existing theories as well as the errors made when setting goals, were also researched by means of literature studies. A motivation form is developed in this research, in which the purpose, development and structuring of the form is discussed. Finally research is undertaken to determine the didactic principles relevant to this study were researched to determine what the purpose and value of each principle were, and how these could simultaneously contribute towards the mastering of the work by the pupils.
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- Authors: Myburgh, Cornelis Hermanus
- Date: 2014-06-02
- Subjects: Teachers - Professional ethics , Teachers, Black - South Africa , Teachers - Rating of - South Africa , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11319 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10911
- Description: M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) , Motivated teachers are essential for effe~~ive teaching to take place. As a result of trauma experienced by the black teacher, especially after 1976, when their authority was. undermined and the slogan "Liberation before education" was the theme of the day, teachers were unmotivated to teach. Furthermore the existing forms used to "inspect" the teachers were unacceptable for the ANC government and teachers. The researcher, out of his experience as subject advisor, identified and addressed the shortcomings in the existing evaluation practices by developing a motivation strategy where a motivation form is used. In this way a learning culture could again be established in the schools. As a grounding for above mentioned strategy a literature study was done on motivation, the motivation theories as well as ways in which adults are motivated. Goal setting, what it entials, existing theories as well as the errors made when setting goals, were also researched by means of literature studies. A motivation form is developed in this research, in which the purpose, development and structuring of the form is discussed. Finally research is undertaken to determine the didactic principles relevant to this study were researched to determine what the purpose and value of each principle were, and how these could simultaneously contribute towards the mastering of the work by the pupils.
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An exploration of psychological flow amongst engineers
- Authors: Grundling, Claudette Aulvry
- Date: 2015-07-10
- Subjects: Engineers - Psychology , Engineers - Mental health , Motivation (Psychology) , Psychology, Industrial
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13691 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13954
- Description: M.Com. (Industrial Psychology) , Orientation: In this study the construct of psychological flow, a form of optimal experience, amongst a small group of South African engineers were explored. Research purpose: The main objective of this dissertation was to explore, describe, and gain an understanding of engineers‟ flow experiences at work. Motivation for the study: The motivation to embark on this study was threefold and based on a personal interest in flow, engineering and qualitative research. Research design, approach and method: I adopted a qualitative research approach by employing a multiple case study that is instrumental and explorative by nature. Three engineers from different fields provided their views and experiences on flow through semi-structured and structured interviews, as well as by keeping a diary. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. Main findings: Confirmation has been found for the nine characteristics of flow according to Csikszentmihalyi (1990). A possible tenth characteristic, namely optimal pressure has emerged from the data where the participants indicate that they also experience forced flow. Implications of findings and discoveries: The understanding of flow and what it constitutes has implications for how engineers can „craft‟ their jobs, how managerial engineers may experience flow and how „incubating‟ engineers can experience flow and improve their performance. Contribution: This study offers a modest contribution to the world of engineering in that it can help engineers to know what is required in order to experience their work in an optimal manner. Furthermore, this study expands on current theoretical work conducted on flow by suggesting a possible tenth characteristic.
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- Authors: Grundling, Claudette Aulvry
- Date: 2015-07-10
- Subjects: Engineers - Psychology , Engineers - Mental health , Motivation (Psychology) , Psychology, Industrial
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13691 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13954
- Description: M.Com. (Industrial Psychology) , Orientation: In this study the construct of psychological flow, a form of optimal experience, amongst a small group of South African engineers were explored. Research purpose: The main objective of this dissertation was to explore, describe, and gain an understanding of engineers‟ flow experiences at work. Motivation for the study: The motivation to embark on this study was threefold and based on a personal interest in flow, engineering and qualitative research. Research design, approach and method: I adopted a qualitative research approach by employing a multiple case study that is instrumental and explorative by nature. Three engineers from different fields provided their views and experiences on flow through semi-structured and structured interviews, as well as by keeping a diary. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. Main findings: Confirmation has been found for the nine characteristics of flow according to Csikszentmihalyi (1990). A possible tenth characteristic, namely optimal pressure has emerged from the data where the participants indicate that they also experience forced flow. Implications of findings and discoveries: The understanding of flow and what it constitutes has implications for how engineers can „craft‟ their jobs, how managerial engineers may experience flow and how „incubating‟ engineers can experience flow and improve their performance. Contribution: This study offers a modest contribution to the world of engineering in that it can help engineers to know what is required in order to experience their work in an optimal manner. Furthermore, this study expands on current theoretical work conducted on flow by suggesting a possible tenth characteristic.
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Managerial guidelines to address motivational factors in the BMW SA Body-in-White section
- Authors: Haarhoff, John Michael
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology) , Bayerische Motoren Werke , BMW SA
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1770 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4136
- Description: M.Comm. , The BMW SA Body-in-White section performs an integral function in the production of BMW 3 -series automobiles for the local and international market. The plant as a whole, and the Body-in-White section in particular faces several challenges not least of all the need to reach cost parity with its German sister plants. This means that the planned future production increases will have to be achieved with fewer people, and therefore ways will have to found in order to extract more productive output from existing staff. In this regard the understanding and application of motivational theory holds the key to overcoming the challenges that the department will face. In the course of this research, the theories directly related to motivation as well as certain associated theories will be investigated in order to gain insight as to the content and process of motivation in the work place. The aim is to gain a holistic view of motivational aspects in general, and to provide the basis for a questionnaire aimed at identifying what motivational factors are currently at play in the BMW Body-in-White section. Finally, having identified the issues affecting motivation in the department certain deficiencies or areas of possible improvement will be identified. Recommendations will then be put forward as to how management can go about addressing motivational factors specifically in the BMW Body-in-White section, with the aim of creating an environment conducive to high employee job satisfaction and performance.
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- Authors: Haarhoff, John Michael
- Date: 2011-12-06
- Subjects: Employee motivation , Motivation (Psychology) , Bayerische Motoren Werke , BMW SA
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:1770 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4136
- Description: M.Comm. , The BMW SA Body-in-White section performs an integral function in the production of BMW 3 -series automobiles for the local and international market. The plant as a whole, and the Body-in-White section in particular faces several challenges not least of all the need to reach cost parity with its German sister plants. This means that the planned future production increases will have to be achieved with fewer people, and therefore ways will have to found in order to extract more productive output from existing staff. In this regard the understanding and application of motivational theory holds the key to overcoming the challenges that the department will face. In the course of this research, the theories directly related to motivation as well as certain associated theories will be investigated in order to gain insight as to the content and process of motivation in the work place. The aim is to gain a holistic view of motivational aspects in general, and to provide the basis for a questionnaire aimed at identifying what motivational factors are currently at play in the BMW Body-in-White section. Finally, having identified the issues affecting motivation in the department certain deficiencies or areas of possible improvement will be identified. Recommendations will then be put forward as to how management can go about addressing motivational factors specifically in the BMW Body-in-White section, with the aim of creating an environment conducive to high employee job satisfaction and performance.
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Motivering van die onbetrokke ervare onderwyser
- Authors: Grobler, Louis Johannes
- Date: 2014-02-11
- Subjects: School personnel management - South Africa - Transvaal , Motivation in education , Teachers - South Africa - Transvaal - Attitudes , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3832 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9202
- Description: M.Ed. (Education Management) , The individual behaviour of the involved experienced teacher gives form and direction to the practice of teaching and education. The improvement of the school's effectiveness can be the consequence of the dedication and enthusiasm of involved experienced teachers. By developing highly motivated involved experienced teachers, the educational leader creates the potential for effective teaching and the improvement of school efficiency. Education leaders should regard their motivational task as a high priority. From the research material it is clear that there is a large variety of problems facing the uninvolved experienced teacher. These problems differ in degree and scope. For every separate problem area specific solutions will have to be found. In order to find sensible solutions for these problems." it is desirable to group them together in separate areas or categories. From a wide variety of problems, it is possible to isolate the following areas or categories, viz: + discontent with aspects of management + adaptation to the school environment, and + limited promotional opportunities Although not all uninvolved experienced teachers experience the same problems, there are, however, problems that are common to them all. Communication is one such problem that could bring about major change. Communication is a way of Iiving and forms an integral part of one's existence. It forms the basis of the establishment, maintenance and improvement of human relations. Due to the educational leader's managerial function, manifold opportunities arise for effective communication, which are enhanced by his qualities, such as leadership, guidance, the ability to organise, to be decisive and to exercise discipline. The school climate, human relations and the management style within a school constitute the basic requirements for a particular mode of communication. The educational leader should always endeavour to communicate effectively in order to prevent and rectify communication barriers. xii In order to allow the educational leader to formulate a sensible motivation strategy it is necessary for him to be aware of and get an overall picture of the multiplicity of existing theories of motivation. Each theory, in its own way, gives expression to the nature of human needs and motives as forces governing motivation. At the same time it is an indication of the human personality and these theories allow educational leaders to: + improve the uninvolved experience teacher's attendance, quality of work, and personal involvement + bring about the acceptance of responsibility without the use of threats, and + turn traditional practises into innovative teaching methods. It would be unrealistic to think that a perfect approach to motivation could ever be achieved. The educational leader must, of necessity, apply motivation in a specific situation, adapting the motivational strategy to suit each individual, depending on his needs in changing circumstances. A positive school climate is of particular importance if the pupils are to achieve maturity and teachers are to enjoy job satisfaction. The success of motivation as a managerial skill applied by the educational leader depends on the efficiency of the execution of his other managerial activities. This efficiency can be achieved by training during which the educational leader becomes more skilled in dealing with the key elements of the task of motivation, viz: + the importance of school climate in the development of highly motivated uninvolved experienced teachers, and + the effect of different leadership styles on the motivation of the uninvolved experienced teacher. The creation of the so-called ideal or positive school climate should form part of the educational leader's managerial strategy. In this regard the leadership style of the educational leader is of paramount importance in the creation of a positive school climate in order to encourage motivated behaviour of the uninvolved experienced teacher.
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- Authors: Grobler, Louis Johannes
- Date: 2014-02-11
- Subjects: School personnel management - South Africa - Transvaal , Motivation in education , Teachers - South Africa - Transvaal - Attitudes , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:3832 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9202
- Description: M.Ed. (Education Management) , The individual behaviour of the involved experienced teacher gives form and direction to the practice of teaching and education. The improvement of the school's effectiveness can be the consequence of the dedication and enthusiasm of involved experienced teachers. By developing highly motivated involved experienced teachers, the educational leader creates the potential for effective teaching and the improvement of school efficiency. Education leaders should regard their motivational task as a high priority. From the research material it is clear that there is a large variety of problems facing the uninvolved experienced teacher. These problems differ in degree and scope. For every separate problem area specific solutions will have to be found. In order to find sensible solutions for these problems." it is desirable to group them together in separate areas or categories. From a wide variety of problems, it is possible to isolate the following areas or categories, viz: + discontent with aspects of management + adaptation to the school environment, and + limited promotional opportunities Although not all uninvolved experienced teachers experience the same problems, there are, however, problems that are common to them all. Communication is one such problem that could bring about major change. Communication is a way of Iiving and forms an integral part of one's existence. It forms the basis of the establishment, maintenance and improvement of human relations. Due to the educational leader's managerial function, manifold opportunities arise for effective communication, which are enhanced by his qualities, such as leadership, guidance, the ability to organise, to be decisive and to exercise discipline. The school climate, human relations and the management style within a school constitute the basic requirements for a particular mode of communication. The educational leader should always endeavour to communicate effectively in order to prevent and rectify communication barriers. xii In order to allow the educational leader to formulate a sensible motivation strategy it is necessary for him to be aware of and get an overall picture of the multiplicity of existing theories of motivation. Each theory, in its own way, gives expression to the nature of human needs and motives as forces governing motivation. At the same time it is an indication of the human personality and these theories allow educational leaders to: + improve the uninvolved experience teacher's attendance, quality of work, and personal involvement + bring about the acceptance of responsibility without the use of threats, and + turn traditional practises into innovative teaching methods. It would be unrealistic to think that a perfect approach to motivation could ever be achieved. The educational leader must, of necessity, apply motivation in a specific situation, adapting the motivational strategy to suit each individual, depending on his needs in changing circumstances. A positive school climate is of particular importance if the pupils are to achieve maturity and teachers are to enjoy job satisfaction. The success of motivation as a managerial skill applied by the educational leader depends on the efficiency of the execution of his other managerial activities. This efficiency can be achieved by training during which the educational leader becomes more skilled in dealing with the key elements of the task of motivation, viz: + the importance of school climate in the development of highly motivated uninvolved experienced teachers, and + the effect of different leadership styles on the motivation of the uninvolved experienced teacher. The creation of the so-called ideal or positive school climate should form part of the educational leader's managerial strategy. In this regard the leadership style of the educational leader is of paramount importance in the creation of a positive school climate in order to encourage motivated behaviour of the uninvolved experienced teacher.
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Bedryfsielkundige ondersoek na die rol van biografiese- en motiveringsfaktore in die keuring van vakleerlinge
- Enslin, Pieter Jacob Stephanus
- Authors: Enslin, Pieter Jacob Stephanus
- Date: 2014-11-19
- Subjects: Motivation (Psychology) , Apprentices - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12831
- Description: M.Com. (Industrial Psychology) , A need to develop more economic methods of selecting large numbers of apprentices has arisen in the electricity supply industry. Previous work behaviour cannot be investigated with traditional personnel selection methods because the large majority of applicants have just left school and lacks work experience. Only apprentices of good quality are able to handle the expensive and sophisticated equipment which has resulted from rapid technological development. Of the large numbers of applicants involved made considerable demands on recruitment officers. The need was therefore felt for the development of a valid and reliable pre-selection screening device in the form of a biographical questionnaire. Achievement motivation factors which also play a role in the selection of apprentices for training were also investigated. The purpose of the study can be summarized by the following three goals: to develop a biographical questionnaire which could be used as a screening or pre-selecting instrument to distinguish between potentially good and poor apprentices to identify factors, by means of this questionnaire as well as an achievement motivation questionnaire, which may play a role in the successful training of apprentices. to predict, with the aid of the biographical questionnaire, the achievement motivation questionnaire, a structured interview and a psychometric test battery the success in training of the apprenticeship applicants. The empirical investigation was applied to a sample of 278 apprentices between the ages of 16 and 20 years. Firstly, a biographical questionnaire consisting of 106 items was applied to 173 apprentices in the study. Statistically significant differences between an existing group of good and poor apprentices were calculated for all 106 items using as the criterium the training result (consisting of a theoretical as well as practical mark). The questionnaire was then validated on a separate sample. An achievement motivation questionnaire (PMV) was then applied to 164 apprentices. A Principal factor analysis was applied and two main factors (divided into five sub-factors) were extracted. An analysis of these results revealed no significant differences when other norm groups of differing composition were compared to this group.
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- Authors: Enslin, Pieter Jacob Stephanus
- Date: 2014-11-19
- Subjects: Motivation (Psychology) , Apprentices - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12942 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12831
- Description: M.Com. (Industrial Psychology) , A need to develop more economic methods of selecting large numbers of apprentices has arisen in the electricity supply industry. Previous work behaviour cannot be investigated with traditional personnel selection methods because the large majority of applicants have just left school and lacks work experience. Only apprentices of good quality are able to handle the expensive and sophisticated equipment which has resulted from rapid technological development. Of the large numbers of applicants involved made considerable demands on recruitment officers. The need was therefore felt for the development of a valid and reliable pre-selection screening device in the form of a biographical questionnaire. Achievement motivation factors which also play a role in the selection of apprentices for training were also investigated. The purpose of the study can be summarized by the following three goals: to develop a biographical questionnaire which could be used as a screening or pre-selecting instrument to distinguish between potentially good and poor apprentices to identify factors, by means of this questionnaire as well as an achievement motivation questionnaire, which may play a role in the successful training of apprentices. to predict, with the aid of the biographical questionnaire, the achievement motivation questionnaire, a structured interview and a psychometric test battery the success in training of the apprenticeship applicants. The empirical investigation was applied to a sample of 278 apprentices between the ages of 16 and 20 years. Firstly, a biographical questionnaire consisting of 106 items was applied to 173 apprentices in the study. Statistically significant differences between an existing group of good and poor apprentices were calculated for all 106 items using as the criterium the training result (consisting of a theoretical as well as practical mark). The questionnaire was then validated on a separate sample. An achievement motivation questionnaire (PMV) was then applied to 164 apprentices. A Principal factor analysis was applied and two main factors (divided into five sub-factors) were extracted. An analysis of these results revealed no significant differences when other norm groups of differing composition were compared to this group.
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Positiewe faalangs by leerlinge in die sekondêre skoolfase
- Authors: Hart, Ronald John.
- Date: 2014-08-18
- Subjects: Test anxiety , Anxiety , Achievement motivation , Educational psychology , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12066 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11814
- Description: M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) , A great amount of research has been done concerning the influence of debilitating anxiety in relation to performance and achievement motivation of students and pupils. Whilst attention has been focused on the negative aspects of anxiety and fear of failure, indications are found in the research literature that a certain level of anxiety may facilitate the performance and achievement motivation of pupils and students in evaluative and achievement situations. This study forms part of the project "Learning Motivation", which is an interdisciplinary project undertaken by the departments of Education and Psychology. In this research an attempt has been made to analyse the construct of positive fear of failure and to place it within a nomological frame of reference insofar as it pertains to the performance and achievement motivation of pupils in the secondary school phase. Correlational studies were undertaken to determine the relationship between positive fear of failure (facilitating anxiety), achievement motivation, performance and negative fear of failure (debilitating anxiety).
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- Authors: Hart, Ronald John.
- Date: 2014-08-18
- Subjects: Test anxiety , Anxiety , Achievement motivation , Educational psychology , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12066 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11814
- Description: M.Ed. (Educational Psychology) , A great amount of research has been done concerning the influence of debilitating anxiety in relation to performance and achievement motivation of students and pupils. Whilst attention has been focused on the negative aspects of anxiety and fear of failure, indications are found in the research literature that a certain level of anxiety may facilitate the performance and achievement motivation of pupils and students in evaluative and achievement situations. This study forms part of the project "Learning Motivation", which is an interdisciplinary project undertaken by the departments of Education and Psychology. In this research an attempt has been made to analyse the construct of positive fear of failure and to place it within a nomological frame of reference insofar as it pertains to the performance and achievement motivation of pupils in the secondary school phase. Correlational studies were undertaken to determine the relationship between positive fear of failure (facilitating anxiety), achievement motivation, performance and negative fear of failure (debilitating anxiety).
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Lokus van kontrole in atletiek
- Authors: Venter, Johanna Sophia
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Sports -- Psychological aspects , Intrinsic motivation , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10089 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7474
- Description: M.A. , This study was conducted to ascertain whether there is a significant relationship between an internal locus of control orientation and elite sport performance. The question can be asked if Springbok athletes have a more internal locus of control orientation than provincial athletes and athletes in training and whether provincial athletes have a more internal locus of control than athletes in training. The term locus of control refers to the amount of control a person believes he has over the things that happen to him. A person that regards himself as someone with control over his environment and circumstances is termed a person with a internal locus of control. What happens to him and the reward he gets is dependent on his own behaviour. There are persons, on the other hand, that believe that what happens to them in their sport careers is the result of external circumstances: luck, chance or what others do to them. These persons believe that they do not have any control over what happens to them and therefore are called persons with an external locus of control. It is believed that locus of control can influence performance positively or negatively. This study tries to give answers on whether or not elite athletes have an internal locus of control. Sixty athlete's of age 16 and older were selected and divided into three groups. The first group are athletes that compete on international level, while the second group consists of athletes that compete on provincial level. The third group consists of athletes that are in training and represent athletes that perform well on school-level as well as members of sport clubs. The instrument used to test the athletes was the Internal-External Locus of Control Scale of J.B. Rotter (1966). The results confirms that elite athletes operate within an internal locus of control framework. Although not statistically significant, it seems as if athletes that compete on international level function more in an internal locus of control framework. It appears as if there is a certain interaction between top level performers and an internal locus of control.
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- Authors: Venter, Johanna Sophia
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Sports -- Psychological aspects , Intrinsic motivation , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10089 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7474
- Description: M.A. , This study was conducted to ascertain whether there is a significant relationship between an internal locus of control orientation and elite sport performance. The question can be asked if Springbok athletes have a more internal locus of control orientation than provincial athletes and athletes in training and whether provincial athletes have a more internal locus of control than athletes in training. The term locus of control refers to the amount of control a person believes he has over the things that happen to him. A person that regards himself as someone with control over his environment and circumstances is termed a person with a internal locus of control. What happens to him and the reward he gets is dependent on his own behaviour. There are persons, on the other hand, that believe that what happens to them in their sport careers is the result of external circumstances: luck, chance or what others do to them. These persons believe that they do not have any control over what happens to them and therefore are called persons with an external locus of control. It is believed that locus of control can influence performance positively or negatively. This study tries to give answers on whether or not elite athletes have an internal locus of control. Sixty athlete's of age 16 and older were selected and divided into three groups. The first group are athletes that compete on international level, while the second group consists of athletes that compete on provincial level. The third group consists of athletes that are in training and represent athletes that perform well on school-level as well as members of sport clubs. The instrument used to test the athletes was the Internal-External Locus of Control Scale of J.B. Rotter (1966). The results confirms that elite athletes operate within an internal locus of control framework. Although not statistically significant, it seems as if athletes that compete on international level function more in an internal locus of control framework. It appears as if there is a certain interaction between top level performers and an internal locus of control.
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Die verwantskap tussen motivering en werkstevredenheid van 'n groep inligtingspesialiste
- Authors: Gouws, Andriette
- Date: 2014-11-19
- Subjects: Library employees - South Africa , Public libraries - South Africa , Job satisfaction - South Africa , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12909 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12798
- Description: M.A. (Information Science) , Management is usually concerned with the motivation and job satisfaction of employees. When workers are adequately motivated and they derive sufficient satisfaction in their job, it is assumed that their productivity is likely to be enhanced. However, even without relating it to productivity, workers' job satisfaction is considered important enough to deserve serious attention from managers and researchers in various disciplines. This study intends to examine the motivation and job satisfaction of information specialists in public libraries in South Africa. The study of motivation is a candid search for answers to perplexing questions that revolve around human nature. There is no doubting the fact that the problem of motivating other people is surely as old as human history. The common adage that "one can lead a horse to water but cannot force it to drink" was, and remains, the most important aspect of the motivation problem. Because human behaviour is complex, there are numerous theories of motivation. Eight of the most well known theories are discussed: Maslow, Herzberg, MacGregor, McClelland, Atkinson, Hackman and Oldham, Vroom and Porter and Lawler. Attention is paid to the possible implications of the theories for library management. It seems though that, whatever theory of motivation one consults, some fertile sense and some constraining theory turns up. The focus should therefore rather be on the development and integration of existing theories to formulating new ones. A review of literature revealed that there is a relationship between motivation and job satisfaction. Thesurvey instrument was a forty-six-item questionnaire developed specifically for this study by the researcher. The first section of the questionnaire elicited background information, such as age, marital status, qualification, tenure, salary and benefits. The second section of the questionnaire gathered information about the participation and perceived participation of the responding information specialist in the library situation.
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- Authors: Gouws, Andriette
- Date: 2014-11-19
- Subjects: Library employees - South Africa , Public libraries - South Africa , Job satisfaction - South Africa , Motivation (Psychology)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12909 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12798
- Description: M.A. (Information Science) , Management is usually concerned with the motivation and job satisfaction of employees. When workers are adequately motivated and they derive sufficient satisfaction in their job, it is assumed that their productivity is likely to be enhanced. However, even without relating it to productivity, workers' job satisfaction is considered important enough to deserve serious attention from managers and researchers in various disciplines. This study intends to examine the motivation and job satisfaction of information specialists in public libraries in South Africa. The study of motivation is a candid search for answers to perplexing questions that revolve around human nature. There is no doubting the fact that the problem of motivating other people is surely as old as human history. The common adage that "one can lead a horse to water but cannot force it to drink" was, and remains, the most important aspect of the motivation problem. Because human behaviour is complex, there are numerous theories of motivation. Eight of the most well known theories are discussed: Maslow, Herzberg, MacGregor, McClelland, Atkinson, Hackman and Oldham, Vroom and Porter and Lawler. Attention is paid to the possible implications of the theories for library management. It seems though that, whatever theory of motivation one consults, some fertile sense and some constraining theory turns up. The focus should therefore rather be on the development and integration of existing theories to formulating new ones. A review of literature revealed that there is a relationship between motivation and job satisfaction. Thesurvey instrument was a forty-six-item questionnaire developed specifically for this study by the researcher. The first section of the questionnaire elicited background information, such as age, marital status, qualification, tenure, salary and benefits. The second section of the questionnaire gathered information about the participation and perceived participation of the responding information specialist in the library situation.
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The relationship between leadership styles, motivation and performance in a mining company
- Authors: Dabula, Matsiliso Agnes
- Date: 2011-09-15T07:40:12Z
- Subjects: Leadership , Performance , Motivation (Psychology) , De Beers Consolidated Mines
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7209 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3843
- Description: M.Comm. , The realities of competing in today’s rapidly changing environment require flexible leadership styles, motivation, empowerment, creativity and innovation to drive maximum performance. The core of leadership today is the art of mobilising and putting together the intellectual resources of all employees (i.e. skills, knowledge and experience) of the organisation to maximise productivity. Most organisations are experiencing the challenges of understanding that leadership styles do have a significant impact on performance and employee motivation. This study investigates the relationship between these concepts (i.e. leadership, motivation and performance) and the impact they have on employees and the organisation. A quantitative research project was conducted within the De Beers Corporate Headquarters through an online survey. A random sample of employees at various job levels and within various disciplines was selected. A total of 310 questionnaires were distributed and a response rate of 79% was achieved. The main findings of the research discovered that a significant relationship exists between the style of leadership demonstrated in a particular situation and the impact it has on the motivation and performance levels of employees in an organisation. Recommendations are made regarding improvements and changes that should be made should the study be repeated in the future. The recommendations include: putting in place measures to recognise and reward the successful implementation of new ideas made by employees; consider providing employees with flexibility in terms of structuring their remuneration packages and negotiating flexible working arrangements; putting in place performance systems that recognise and reward team performance adequately and consistently; putting in place measures to monitor the evaluation and tracking of poor performers within De Beers and regularly benchmark the reward system with ii world-class systems to ensure that De Beers remains competitive and is able to retain its exceptional performers. Limitations of the study were identified and outlined. The main limitation was that the research study was limited only to employees based at the headquarters and did not include employees at the various operations in other regions. This results in limited respondents’ perceptions, which would have been better enhanced if all operations were included in the study. The research has added value in that it will ensure that De Beers leaders are aware of the various leadership styles that they can use. This can establish a broader understanding of how and when to use the various leadership styles to ensure maximum performance, through happy and motivated employees.
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- Authors: Dabula, Matsiliso Agnes
- Date: 2011-09-15T07:40:12Z
- Subjects: Leadership , Performance , Motivation (Psychology) , De Beers Consolidated Mines
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7209 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3843
- Description: M.Comm. , The realities of competing in today’s rapidly changing environment require flexible leadership styles, motivation, empowerment, creativity and innovation to drive maximum performance. The core of leadership today is the art of mobilising and putting together the intellectual resources of all employees (i.e. skills, knowledge and experience) of the organisation to maximise productivity. Most organisations are experiencing the challenges of understanding that leadership styles do have a significant impact on performance and employee motivation. This study investigates the relationship between these concepts (i.e. leadership, motivation and performance) and the impact they have on employees and the organisation. A quantitative research project was conducted within the De Beers Corporate Headquarters through an online survey. A random sample of employees at various job levels and within various disciplines was selected. A total of 310 questionnaires were distributed and a response rate of 79% was achieved. The main findings of the research discovered that a significant relationship exists between the style of leadership demonstrated in a particular situation and the impact it has on the motivation and performance levels of employees in an organisation. Recommendations are made regarding improvements and changes that should be made should the study be repeated in the future. The recommendations include: putting in place measures to recognise and reward the successful implementation of new ideas made by employees; consider providing employees with flexibility in terms of structuring their remuneration packages and negotiating flexible working arrangements; putting in place performance systems that recognise and reward team performance adequately and consistently; putting in place measures to monitor the evaluation and tracking of poor performers within De Beers and regularly benchmark the reward system with ii world-class systems to ensure that De Beers remains competitive and is able to retain its exceptional performers. Limitations of the study were identified and outlined. The main limitation was that the research study was limited only to employees based at the headquarters and did not include employees at the various operations in other regions. This results in limited respondents’ perceptions, which would have been better enhanced if all operations were included in the study. The research has added value in that it will ensure that De Beers leaders are aware of the various leadership styles that they can use. This can establish a broader understanding of how and when to use the various leadership styles to ensure maximum performance, through happy and motivated employees.
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Maya Angelou : a psychobiography
- Authors: Harisunker, Nadene
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Angelou, Maya - Biography , Angelou, Maya - Childhood and youth , Psychology - Biographical methods , Motivation (Psychology) , Psychobiology
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/237959 , uj:24391
- Description: M.A. , Abstract: The main aim of this study was to explore and understand the life of Maya Angelou through the application of Frankl’s existential psychology using a psychobiographical method. Maya Angelou was an exemplary and highly influential individual who authored many books, wrote plays, poetry and starred in movies. Her life had difficult beginnings during times of racial prejudice and strife in the 1930s. The major themes within her life were aligned with the concepts inherent to Frankl’s theory. Frankl’s theory encompasses the notions of striving for a purpose where all human beings have a spiritual core that seek the discovery of meaning. The study revolved around these core themes and involved an exploration of the entirety of Maya Angelou’s life with the secondary aims of contributing to psychobiographical research as a whole and exploring and illuminating Frankl’s theory through the application of his concepts. Data was extracted, organised and analysed according to the methods set out by Miles, Huberman and Saldaña (2014), as well as saliences set out by Alexander (in Schultz, 2005b) and Schultz (2005b). The major findings of the study were that Maya Angelou was not open to the discovery of meaning during her childhood years. As she got older, she began to strive for purpose in her life and this opened her up to meaning moments. She wanted to help others, be creative and enjoyed the experiences that she had with other people. These fulfilled her and gave her meaning, allowing her to change and extend beyond herself to other people and to the further discovery of meaning. The major contributions of this study are the analysis of Maya Angelou’s life, the use of Frankl’s theory as an explanatory framework within a psychobiographical analysis and the development of the research method of psychobiography.
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- Authors: Harisunker, Nadene
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Angelou, Maya - Biography , Angelou, Maya - Childhood and youth , Psychology - Biographical methods , Motivation (Psychology) , Psychobiology
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/237959 , uj:24391
- Description: M.A. , Abstract: The main aim of this study was to explore and understand the life of Maya Angelou through the application of Frankl’s existential psychology using a psychobiographical method. Maya Angelou was an exemplary and highly influential individual who authored many books, wrote plays, poetry and starred in movies. Her life had difficult beginnings during times of racial prejudice and strife in the 1930s. The major themes within her life were aligned with the concepts inherent to Frankl’s theory. Frankl’s theory encompasses the notions of striving for a purpose where all human beings have a spiritual core that seek the discovery of meaning. The study revolved around these core themes and involved an exploration of the entirety of Maya Angelou’s life with the secondary aims of contributing to psychobiographical research as a whole and exploring and illuminating Frankl’s theory through the application of his concepts. Data was extracted, organised and analysed according to the methods set out by Miles, Huberman and Saldaña (2014), as well as saliences set out by Alexander (in Schultz, 2005b) and Schultz (2005b). The major findings of the study were that Maya Angelou was not open to the discovery of meaning during her childhood years. As she got older, she began to strive for purpose in her life and this opened her up to meaning moments. She wanted to help others, be creative and enjoyed the experiences that she had with other people. These fulfilled her and gave her meaning, allowing her to change and extend beyond herself to other people and to the further discovery of meaning. The major contributions of this study are the analysis of Maya Angelou’s life, the use of Frankl’s theory as an explanatory framework within a psychobiographical analysis and the development of the research method of psychobiography.
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