A qualitative exploration of employees' views on organisational commitment.
- Authors: Lesabe, R.A-F. , Nkosi, T.J.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Organisational commitment , Employee turnover , Retention
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5646 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2885
- Description: It is generally accepted that employee commitment has an impact on the overall functioning of organisations. Therefore, the primary aim of this qualitative explorative study is to detect and describe views of a group of employees at a local Johannesburg retail organisation regarding employee turnover and retention in the organisation. Relevant theoretical key concepts and views of scholars are carefully integrated and described briefly. Qualitative methods were used to collect and analyse the data. The research findings are explicitly outlined and linked to the existing literature on organisational commitment. The article is concluded with some recommendations.
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- Authors: Lesabe, R.A-F. , Nkosi, T.J.
- Date: 2007
- Subjects: Organisational commitment , Employee turnover , Retention
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5646 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2885
- Description: It is generally accepted that employee commitment has an impact on the overall functioning of organisations. Therefore, the primary aim of this qualitative explorative study is to detect and describe views of a group of employees at a local Johannesburg retail organisation regarding employee turnover and retention in the organisation. Relevant theoretical key concepts and views of scholars are carefully integrated and described briefly. Qualitative methods were used to collect and analyse the data. The research findings are explicitly outlined and linked to the existing literature on organisational commitment. The article is concluded with some recommendations.
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Attraction, education and retention of technical women in South Africa
- Authors: Nel, H. , Meyer, J.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Women in engineering , Education , Retention
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124127 , uj:20877 , Citation: Nel, H & Meyer, J. 2016. Attraction, education and retention of technical women in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Women engineers form a small but integral part of the South African and global engineering fraternity. The resultant gender disparity in all technical professions presents a significant challenge to women in the sector, as well as to governments, corporates and higher education institutions. If the future of engineering aims to be more gender equitable, the attraction, education and retention of technical women must be understood and addressed effectively. Research was conducted over a two-year period with nine technical women in South Africa to gain a deeper understanding of these factors. The respondents agree that a future exists for women engineers, but that current policies, education structures and financial systems must be restructured to make engineering a more attractive career for women. The paper presents the research findings and strategies for the future education and retention of technical women in the engineering and built environment sectors.
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- Authors: Nel, H. , Meyer, J.
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Women in engineering , Education , Retention
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/124127 , uj:20877 , Citation: Nel, H & Meyer, J. 2016. Attraction, education and retention of technical women in South Africa.
- Description: Abstract: Women engineers form a small but integral part of the South African and global engineering fraternity. The resultant gender disparity in all technical professions presents a significant challenge to women in the sector, as well as to governments, corporates and higher education institutions. If the future of engineering aims to be more gender equitable, the attraction, education and retention of technical women must be understood and addressed effectively. Research was conducted over a two-year period with nine technical women in South Africa to gain a deeper understanding of these factors. The respondents agree that a future exists for women engineers, but that current policies, education structures and financial systems must be restructured to make engineering a more attractive career for women. The paper presents the research findings and strategies for the future education and retention of technical women in the engineering and built environment sectors.
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Retention of engineering students
- Steenkamp, H., Nel, A. L., Carroll, J.
- Authors: Steenkamp, H. , Nel, A. L. , Carroll, J.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Retention , Characteristics , Models
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/236093 , uj:24153 , Citation: Steenkamp, H., Nel, A.L. & Carroll, J. 2017. Retention of engineering students.
- Description: Abstract: Retention of engineering students is an international concern. Most countries report a shortage of engineers. By increasing the number of retained engineering students it is potentially possible to increase the number of engineering graduates. The purpose of this article is to identify and analyse what retention research has been done in the past to avoid unnecessary duplication. Although duplication may bring valuable new information, progress in this field has been slow. Therefore, the focus is on facilitating progress rather than seeking more accurate results. The three main themes identified in literature are: the individual’s internal and external characteristics that affect retention, the models that describe retention, conceptual and predictive, and the interventions attempted to improve retention. Further research into methods for improving student retention is certainly justified since in spite of existing research most institutions still struggle to retain engineering students.
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- Authors: Steenkamp, H. , Nel, A. L. , Carroll, J.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Retention , Characteristics , Models
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/236093 , uj:24153 , Citation: Steenkamp, H., Nel, A.L. & Carroll, J. 2017. Retention of engineering students.
- Description: Abstract: Retention of engineering students is an international concern. Most countries report a shortage of engineers. By increasing the number of retained engineering students it is potentially possible to increase the number of engineering graduates. The purpose of this article is to identify and analyse what retention research has been done in the past to avoid unnecessary duplication. Although duplication may bring valuable new information, progress in this field has been slow. Therefore, the focus is on facilitating progress rather than seeking more accurate results. The three main themes identified in literature are: the individual’s internal and external characteristics that affect retention, the models that describe retention, conceptual and predictive, and the interventions attempted to improve retention. Further research into methods for improving student retention is certainly justified since in spite of existing research most institutions still struggle to retain engineering students.
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Narrative based motivation for engineering students
- Authors: Steenkamp, H. , Nel, A.L.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Retention , Narratives , Peer motivation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/397502 , uj:33043 , Citation: Steenkamp, H. & Nel, A.L. 2019. Narrative based motivation for engineering students.
- Description: Abstract: Students at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) come from various socio-economic backgrounds. It has been shown that socio-economic standing has a significant impact on retention of engineering students as well as on achievements attained in their course. For universities in South Africa to remain relevant students need to be able to succeed in their tertiary studies. Although there will always be students who do not succeed and are not retained it is important to assist students who start their tertiary education at a disadvantage. Theoretically the range of achievements acquired should be similar for students from all walks of life as their range of potential is similar. By exposing students to short narratives from senior students describing their personal experience; from feeling insecure and not coping to gaining a sense of coping with the academic and social demands of the university, and in this way the achievement gap is reduced. These narratives aim to give students realistic expectations with regard to their academic careers.
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- Authors: Steenkamp, H. , Nel, A.L.
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Retention , Narratives , Peer motivation
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/397502 , uj:33043 , Citation: Steenkamp, H. & Nel, A.L. 2019. Narrative based motivation for engineering students.
- Description: Abstract: Students at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) come from various socio-economic backgrounds. It has been shown that socio-economic standing has a significant impact on retention of engineering students as well as on achievements attained in their course. For universities in South Africa to remain relevant students need to be able to succeed in their tertiary studies. Although there will always be students who do not succeed and are not retained it is important to assist students who start their tertiary education at a disadvantage. Theoretically the range of achievements acquired should be similar for students from all walks of life as their range of potential is similar. By exposing students to short narratives from senior students describing their personal experience; from feeling insecure and not coping to gaining a sense of coping with the academic and social demands of the university, and in this way the achievement gap is reduced. These narratives aim to give students realistic expectations with regard to their academic careers.
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An exploratory study of influences of mentoring on retention of graduates in the construction sector: a literature
- Nkomo, M. W., Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku, Aigbavboa, C. O.
- Authors: Nkomo, M. W. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Aigbavboa, C. O.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Retention , Graduates , Mentoring
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/245996 , uj:25494 , Citation: Nkomo, M.W., Thwala, W.D. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. An exploratory study of influences of mentoring on retention of graduates in the construction sector: a literature.
- Description: Abstract: The commercial world has long known and dependent on mentoring as a proven technique for developing in house talent, mentoring is undergoing resurgence because business leaders not only recognize the benefits of transmitting knowledge among employees. Organizations today face a challenge concerning the mentoring and retention of key knowledge graduate employees. Changing workforce demographics, distinct by an aging labour force, more competitive recruiting and faster turnover among young graduates are creating exceptional knowledge retention problems in many industries, threating to reduce the capacity for innovation, growth and operational competence. The study describes improved practices that organizations can use to address the threat of lost knowledge caused by changing workforce demographics...
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- Authors: Nkomo, M. W. , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku , Aigbavboa, C. O.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Retention , Graduates , Mentoring
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/245996 , uj:25494 , Citation: Nkomo, M.W., Thwala, W.D. & Aigbavboa, C.O. 2017. An exploratory study of influences of mentoring on retention of graduates in the construction sector: a literature.
- Description: Abstract: The commercial world has long known and dependent on mentoring as a proven technique for developing in house talent, mentoring is undergoing resurgence because business leaders not only recognize the benefits of transmitting knowledge among employees. Organizations today face a challenge concerning the mentoring and retention of key knowledge graduate employees. Changing workforce demographics, distinct by an aging labour force, more competitive recruiting and faster turnover among young graduates are creating exceptional knowledge retention problems in many industries, threating to reduce the capacity for innovation, growth and operational competence. The study describes improved practices that organizations can use to address the threat of lost knowledge caused by changing workforce demographics...
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