Emosionele voorbereiding van die adolessent en sy gesin vir die eerste konsultasie met die psigiater
- Authors: Van Rooyen, June Augusta
- Date: 2014-07-15
- Subjects: Adolescence - Psychotherapy , Family psychotherapy , Psychiatric consultation
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11702 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11423
- Description: M.Cur. , In the out-patient section of the Adolescent Unit at Tara, The H Moross Centre, certain problem areas were identified. In this section, adolescents with mostly behaviour problems are evaluated and where necessary, family therapy service is rendered or the patient may be admitted depending on the type and severity of the problem. The problems experienced in this section became very pressing due to the uneven ratio between the demand for the service and the availability of staff. At the centre of these problems lies the issue of resistance in the family towards change, resulting in broken appointments and premature termination of therapy. A lot of time is also wasted by faulty referrals and data gathering 1s in itself, very time-consuming. A new nursing need emerged out of these problems. Firstly, the emotional preparation of the family and, secondly, as part of her role as member of the therapeutic team, to gather relevant data which will aid the development of an adequate diagnosis of the family. A post was created on an experimental basis for the nurse to conduct an initial interview with families at home. At the same time it was decided to evaluate the effectiveness of this home visit through an empirical study to justify this service.
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Emosionele voorbereiding van die adolessent en sy gesin vir die eerste konsultasie met die psigiater
- Authors: Van Rooyen, June Augusta
- Date: 2014-07-15
- Subjects: Adolescence - Psychotherapy , Family psychotherapy , Psychiatric consultation
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:11702 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11423
- Description: M.Cur. , In the out-patient section of the Adolescent Unit at Tara, The H Moross Centre, certain problem areas were identified. In this section, adolescents with mostly behaviour problems are evaluated and where necessary, family therapy service is rendered or the patient may be admitted depending on the type and severity of the problem. The problems experienced in this section became very pressing due to the uneven ratio between the demand for the service and the availability of staff. At the centre of these problems lies the issue of resistance in the family towards change, resulting in broken appointments and premature termination of therapy. A lot of time is also wasted by faulty referrals and data gathering 1s in itself, very time-consuming. A new nursing need emerged out of these problems. Firstly, the emotional preparation of the family and, secondly, as part of her role as member of the therapeutic team, to gather relevant data which will aid the development of an adequate diagnosis of the family. A post was created on an experimental basis for the nurse to conduct an initial interview with families at home. At the same time it was decided to evaluate the effectiveness of this home visit through an empirical study to justify this service.
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Clarity as an aspect of tactful feedback : implications for the management of teacher competence
- Authors: Karimulla, Habib
- Date: 2012-09-13
- Subjects: Feedback (Psychology) , Competency based education - South Africa. , Teachers - Rating of - South Africa.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10335 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7699
- Description: M.Ed. , This study forms part of a comprehensive research project concerning teacher competence and its evaluation. A pilot study had been completed by lecturers from the Education Department at Rand Afrikaans University in 1994/5. An analysis of the data identified eight factors linked to teacher competence. These are: * The learning environment * Professional commitment * Order and Discipline * Educational foundation * Teacher reflection * Co-operative ability * Effectiveness * Leadership In addition to the above, five factors concerning the person evaluating teacher competence were identified. These are: * Invitational feedback * Transparent feedback * Tactful feedback * Credible feedback * Culturally sensitive feedback This research essay is part of the research undertaken on tactful feedback provided by educational managers during teacher evaluation. Tactful feedback has been conceptualised to consist of the following four aspects, namely: clarity, motivation, approach and openness (Bell, 1988:176-177; Montgomery & Hadfield, 1989:105-107). This particular research paper, therefore, focuses on the aspect of clarity in tactful feedback and its implication for the management of teacher competence. In view of the preceding brief introduction, the motivation for this study will be discussed.
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- Authors: Karimulla, Habib
- Date: 2012-09-13
- Subjects: Feedback (Psychology) , Competency based education - South Africa. , Teachers - Rating of - South Africa.
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10335 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7699
- Description: M.Ed. , This study forms part of a comprehensive research project concerning teacher competence and its evaluation. A pilot study had been completed by lecturers from the Education Department at Rand Afrikaans University in 1994/5. An analysis of the data identified eight factors linked to teacher competence. These are: * The learning environment * Professional commitment * Order and Discipline * Educational foundation * Teacher reflection * Co-operative ability * Effectiveness * Leadership In addition to the above, five factors concerning the person evaluating teacher competence were identified. These are: * Invitational feedback * Transparent feedback * Tactful feedback * Credible feedback * Culturally sensitive feedback This research essay is part of the research undertaken on tactful feedback provided by educational managers during teacher evaluation. Tactful feedback has been conceptualised to consist of the following four aspects, namely: clarity, motivation, approach and openness (Bell, 1988:176-177; Montgomery & Hadfield, 1989:105-107). This particular research paper, therefore, focuses on the aspect of clarity in tactful feedback and its implication for the management of teacher competence. In view of the preceding brief introduction, the motivation for this study will be discussed.
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Adult religious converts’ perspectives of interpersonal relationships during the conversion process
- Authors: Warby, Paul
- Date: 2015-10-22
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14438 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14919
- Description: M.A. (Clinical Psychology) , Adult religious conversion is an atypical religious experience with multiple social and psychological meanings for the convert. Four adult religious converts were interviewed to explore and describe their perspectives of their interpersonal relationships during the conversion process. These transcribed interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis within a case study design from a Critical Realist paradigm. The converts viewed conversion as a path to a preferred way of life with nine themes identified (romance with the religiously wayward, esteem for a religious sage, acceptance, gaining a new religious family, new religion aids relationships, life transitions, commonality maintains alt-religious relationships, diverse family dynamics, and altreligious relationships ending). Further interpretation integrated these themes within three relational processes that engage religious conversion through disrupting the convert’s religious status quo, maintaining relational stability conducive to conversion, and attracting the convert toward the new religion. These relational dynamic processes explore the texture and express the subtleties of relationships during the religious conversion process.
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- Authors: Warby, Paul
- Date: 2015-10-22
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14438 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/14919
- Description: M.A. (Clinical Psychology) , Adult religious conversion is an atypical religious experience with multiple social and psychological meanings for the convert. Four adult religious converts were interviewed to explore and describe their perspectives of their interpersonal relationships during the conversion process. These transcribed interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis within a case study design from a Critical Realist paradigm. The converts viewed conversion as a path to a preferred way of life with nine themes identified (romance with the religiously wayward, esteem for a religious sage, acceptance, gaining a new religious family, new religion aids relationships, life transitions, commonality maintains alt-religious relationships, diverse family dynamics, and altreligious relationships ending). Further interpretation integrated these themes within three relational processes that engage religious conversion through disrupting the convert’s religious status quo, maintaining relational stability conducive to conversion, and attracting the convert toward the new religion. These relational dynamic processes explore the texture and express the subtleties of relationships during the religious conversion process.
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Philosophy 3B (Sup)
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: January 2019
- Language: English
- Type: Exam paper
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/395760 , uj:32831 , FIL3B21 , PHL3BB3
- Description: Exam paper (Supplementary) for second semester 2018
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: January 2019
- Language: English
- Type: Exam paper
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/395760 , uj:32831 , FIL3B21 , PHL3BB3
- Description: Exam paper (Supplementary) for second semester 2018
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The gendered impact of Johannesburg water budget
- Authors: Kithatu, Angelita Kuasa
- Date: 2008-10-29T06:58:16Z
- Subjects: Budget public opinion , Local government , Sex discrimination in employment , Sex discrimination against women , Women's rights , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13604 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1374
- Description: M.A. , Despite constitutional and legislative measures to promote gender equality, gender inequality pervades the South African political, social and economic sectors. It is imperative that government uses gender sensitive policy instruments to reverse these imbalances. Gender expenditure analyses on national budget votes reveal a perpetuation of gender inequality. This municipal study assesses Johannesburg’s water budget process using an analytical framework of three criteria: representation; participation and benefit accrued to women. It determines that administrative representation of women in Johannesburg Water is nominal, the drafting of the budget remains patriarchal and representation of gender concerns for water provision in the consultation phase is not evident. The participation of women in the consultation and approval phases cannot be quantified. Women benefit minimally as employees and as entrepreneurs. This study determines that there is a potentially significant gendered impact of Johannesburg’s water budget, which motivates for this policy instrument to be gender sensitive. , Mr. H. Robertson Prof. Y. Sadie
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- Authors: Kithatu, Angelita Kuasa
- Date: 2008-10-29T06:58:16Z
- Subjects: Budget public opinion , Local government , Sex discrimination in employment , Sex discrimination against women , Women's rights , Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13604 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1374
- Description: M.A. , Despite constitutional and legislative measures to promote gender equality, gender inequality pervades the South African political, social and economic sectors. It is imperative that government uses gender sensitive policy instruments to reverse these imbalances. Gender expenditure analyses on national budget votes reveal a perpetuation of gender inequality. This municipal study assesses Johannesburg’s water budget process using an analytical framework of three criteria: representation; participation and benefit accrued to women. It determines that administrative representation of women in Johannesburg Water is nominal, the drafting of the budget remains patriarchal and representation of gender concerns for water provision in the consultation phase is not evident. The participation of women in the consultation and approval phases cannot be quantified. Women benefit minimally as employees and as entrepreneurs. This study determines that there is a potentially significant gendered impact of Johannesburg’s water budget, which motivates for this policy instrument to be gender sensitive. , Mr. H. Robertson Prof. Y. Sadie
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Die nie-oordraagbare tjek
- Authors: Harmse, Laurentia
- Date: 2015-11-13
- Subjects: Checks , Checks - South Africa , Negotiable instruments , Banking law - South Africa , Banking law
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14578 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15110
- Description: LL.M. (Mercantile) , Please refer to full text to view abstract.
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- Authors: Harmse, Laurentia
- Date: 2015-11-13
- Subjects: Checks , Checks - South Africa , Negotiable instruments , Banking law - South Africa , Banking law
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14578 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/15110
- Description: LL.M. (Mercantile) , Please refer to full text to view abstract.
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Die optiese eienskappe van opgedampte silikon dunlagies
- Authors: Venter, Jacobus Ignatius
- Date: 2014-03-13
- Subjects: Silicon - Optical properties
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4319 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9670
- Description: M.Sc. (Physics) , Silicon thin films can be manufactured with the aid of various deposition techniques, each with its own unique properties. In this study the optical properties of silicon manufactured with physical vapour deposition from an electron beam source were studied as a function of layer thickness, deposition rate and substrate temperature. The index of refraction (n and k) as well as optical gap eg. were determined with the aid of characterization models derived specific for optical techniques. These models are covered extensively in the thesis. It was found that the layers were homogeneous and stable, but that the deposition rate and substrate temperature did have a large influence on the properties of the layers. The results show that structural changes, first from the collumnar structure to an amorphous structure and with a further increase in substrate temperature, also a transition from the amorphous to a microcrystalline structure do occure at temperatures considerably lower than what was previously anticipated. With variations in deposition rate it was found that the disorder in the coating will increase with an increase in rate resulting in a reverse transition from the microcrystalline structure to the amorphous structure. Optical gaps in the range 1. 12eV to approximately 1. 38eV were found to be possible with the correct choice of deposition parameters...
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- Authors: Venter, Jacobus Ignatius
- Date: 2014-03-13
- Subjects: Silicon - Optical properties
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4319 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/9670
- Description: M.Sc. (Physics) , Silicon thin films can be manufactured with the aid of various deposition techniques, each with its own unique properties. In this study the optical properties of silicon manufactured with physical vapour deposition from an electron beam source were studied as a function of layer thickness, deposition rate and substrate temperature. The index of refraction (n and k) as well as optical gap eg. were determined with the aid of characterization models derived specific for optical techniques. These models are covered extensively in the thesis. It was found that the layers were homogeneous and stable, but that the deposition rate and substrate temperature did have a large influence on the properties of the layers. The results show that structural changes, first from the collumnar structure to an amorphous structure and with a further increase in substrate temperature, also a transition from the amorphous to a microcrystalline structure do occure at temperatures considerably lower than what was previously anticipated. With variations in deposition rate it was found that the disorder in the coating will increase with an increase in rate resulting in a reverse transition from the microcrystalline structure to the amorphous structure. Optical gaps in the range 1. 12eV to approximately 1. 38eV were found to be possible with the correct choice of deposition parameters...
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Measurement of colour flow using jet-pull observables in t t¯ events with the ATLAS experiment at √s = 13 TeV
- Authors: The ATLAS Collaboration
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/288031 , uj:31211 , Citation: The ATLAS Collaboration. 2018. Measurement of colour flow using jet-pull observables in t t¯ events with the ATLAS experiment at √s = 13 TeV.
- Description: Abstract: Previous studies have shown that weighted angular moments derived from jet constituents encode the colour connections between partons that seed the jets. This paper presents measurements of two such distributions, the jet-pull angle and jet-pull magnitude, both of which are derived from the jet-pull angular moment. The measurement is performed in tt¯ events with one leptonically decaying W boson and one hadronically decaying W boson, using 36.1 fb−1 of pp collision data recorded by the ATLAS detector at √s = 13 TeV delivered by the Large Hadron Collider. The observables are measured for two dijet systems, corresponding to the colour-connected daughters of the W boson and the two b-jets from the top-quark decays. To allow the comparison of the measured distributions to colour model predictions, the measured distributions are unfolded to particle level, after correcting for experimental effects introduced by the detector. While good agreement can be found for some combinations of predictions and observables, none of the predictions describes the data well across all observables.
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- Authors: The ATLAS Collaboration
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/288031 , uj:31211 , Citation: The ATLAS Collaboration. 2018. Measurement of colour flow using jet-pull observables in t t¯ events with the ATLAS experiment at √s = 13 TeV.
- Description: Abstract: Previous studies have shown that weighted angular moments derived from jet constituents encode the colour connections between partons that seed the jets. This paper presents measurements of two such distributions, the jet-pull angle and jet-pull magnitude, both of which are derived from the jet-pull angular moment. The measurement is performed in tt¯ events with one leptonically decaying W boson and one hadronically decaying W boson, using 36.1 fb−1 of pp collision data recorded by the ATLAS detector at √s = 13 TeV delivered by the Large Hadron Collider. The observables are measured for two dijet systems, corresponding to the colour-connected daughters of the W boson and the two b-jets from the top-quark decays. To allow the comparison of the measured distributions to colour model predictions, the measured distributions are unfolded to particle level, after correcting for experimental effects introduced by the detector. While good agreement can be found for some combinations of predictions and observables, none of the predictions describes the data well across all observables.
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Bybels- etiese beoordeling van egskeiding en hertrou in die Apostoliese Geloof Sending van Suid-Afrika.
- Authors: Botha, Johan
- Date: 2008-01-09T07:06:18Z
- Subjects: divorce , remarriage , Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14749 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/182
- Description: In this study the problematic aspect of divorce and remarriage in the christian church is researched. Exceptional emphasis is laid on the policy of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa (hereafter: AFM of SA) in this regard and how it is enforced in practice. Unfortunately we have to face the reality of divorce in the church, and the fact that not only members, but also the pastor can get involved in divorce and remarriage. Up to now the church has not really been able to come to a clear conclusion on the most appropriate way to handle such a situation. The AFM of SA, as well as several other churches prefer to prevent such situations by implementing certain precautionary measures. In this study the relevant problem of divorce and remarriage will be researched using a Biblical-ethical approach. The Bible refrains from giving specific pastoral guidelines to be used by the church and its members in cases of divorce and remarriage. The Pharisees incorrectly interpreted Deut. 24:1-4 that divorce and remarriage is acceptable when a man gives his wife a divorce letter. Jesus however controverts this interpretation in Matt. 5:32 when He says that divorce and remarriage was established due to the hardness of the human hart. The biblical message is rather that God hates divorce (Mal. 2:16). Some exegetes believe that there are two “grounds” on which a person is entitled to a divorce. These “grounds” are based on Matt. 5:31 & 32 when adultery is committed, and according to I Cor. 7:15 when the unbeliever wishes to not continue with the marriage (known as malicious separation). In this study we would like to stress that the Bible does not give any grounds for divorce. One cannot argue that God hates divorce, and then give “grounds” on which divorce is acceptable. Reference is only made to circumstances which destroys a marriage. Such incidents also hold connections with incidents where the marriage is not in honor of God, and leaves space for sin to ruin lives. The marriage is now an instrument in the hand of evil which will consequently lead to more sin. In these last instances a point can be reached where the marriage does not exist in the eyes of God any more, and can be separated lawfully by means of divorce. It is of opinion that divorce should remain as last resort to a broken marriage. Reconciliation should always be the first option. When divorce has taken place, the parties involved may choose to remarry as the previous marriage is ruined before God. If a person, however, should get married while the marriage still exists before the Lord, adultery is being committed. This marriage will be interpreted as a deed of adultery, but it would not be biblical to view such a marriage as a state of adultery. Marriage is therefore not seen as something which can’t be annulled, as opposed to the Roman Catholic Church, who views marriage as a sacrament. Marriage is not an absolute establishment, and can break up under certain circumstances. In this study we found that different religions, Christian and non-christian, have diverse views about marriage, divorce and remarriage. Most Christian religions uphold monogamous marriages – a lifelong binding between one man and one woman. Non-christians such as the Muslims believe in polygamous marriages where a man is allowed to marry four wifes at any given stage. Divorce is viewed as “allowable” on certain grounds by most religions. The Roman Catholic Church, as mentioned, differs in that the marriage is viewed as unbreakable. Nowadays an annulment is granted easier which allows remarriage to occur more often. In case of the AFM of SA, there are no clear guidelines on how divorce of a congregation member or pastor should be handled. Direction in this regard is however given by knowledgeable persons in the church. In earlier days, strict - mostly undocumented - guidelines have been followed in handling divorce and remarriage cases of pastors in the AFM. The person was found guilty because of his divorce status and was asked to resign from the ministry. In later years cases were handled on merit. Policies were enforced by means of disciplinary action following a church court’s ruling. Due to churches being reluctant to discipline members getting divorced and / or remarried, it seems as if members perceived divorce not as a serious sin, and to justify their act. The “guilty” party must be disciplined. The innocent party must be allowed to continue with his/her service in the ministry. The Bible teaches us that after sin was confessed to God, He unconditionally forgives and removes our sins, and never thinks about it ever again (1 John 1:9; Psalm 103:12). Divorce however, is perceived by the church to be a bigger sin and that divorced persons are second hand christians. This is especially true in case of a divorced church leader. Although the church, and specifically the AFM, strives to implement an acceptable policy relating to divorce and remarriage, most churches have not investigated the fundamental theory as yet. It seems as if churches are sensitive in compiling, or can not reach consensus on the theory. The AFM has a basic course called “Ethics – Divorce & Remarriage” being presented by Dr. F.P. Möller (jnr) in their Theological Seminary. The researcher of this study is a pastor in the AFM of SA who has experienced divorce and remarriage himself. The way the case was treated by the church and colleagues proved that the church did not follow biblical guidelines in dealing with a divorced pastor. His experience motivated him to conduct the mentioned study. The church should pick-up, and care for divorced members (in a biblical sense) as the good Samaritan or the shepherd leaving 99 sheep to search for 1 missing one to pick him up and caringly bring him back to the flock. The study is concluded with a theory that can be used by the AFM of SA. , Dr. F.P. Moller
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- Authors: Botha, Johan
- Date: 2008-01-09T07:06:18Z
- Subjects: divorce , remarriage , Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:14749 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/182
- Description: In this study the problematic aspect of divorce and remarriage in the christian church is researched. Exceptional emphasis is laid on the policy of the Apostolic Faith Mission of South Africa (hereafter: AFM of SA) in this regard and how it is enforced in practice. Unfortunately we have to face the reality of divorce in the church, and the fact that not only members, but also the pastor can get involved in divorce and remarriage. Up to now the church has not really been able to come to a clear conclusion on the most appropriate way to handle such a situation. The AFM of SA, as well as several other churches prefer to prevent such situations by implementing certain precautionary measures. In this study the relevant problem of divorce and remarriage will be researched using a Biblical-ethical approach. The Bible refrains from giving specific pastoral guidelines to be used by the church and its members in cases of divorce and remarriage. The Pharisees incorrectly interpreted Deut. 24:1-4 that divorce and remarriage is acceptable when a man gives his wife a divorce letter. Jesus however controverts this interpretation in Matt. 5:32 when He says that divorce and remarriage was established due to the hardness of the human hart. The biblical message is rather that God hates divorce (Mal. 2:16). Some exegetes believe that there are two “grounds” on which a person is entitled to a divorce. These “grounds” are based on Matt. 5:31 & 32 when adultery is committed, and according to I Cor. 7:15 when the unbeliever wishes to not continue with the marriage (known as malicious separation). In this study we would like to stress that the Bible does not give any grounds for divorce. One cannot argue that God hates divorce, and then give “grounds” on which divorce is acceptable. Reference is only made to circumstances which destroys a marriage. Such incidents also hold connections with incidents where the marriage is not in honor of God, and leaves space for sin to ruin lives. The marriage is now an instrument in the hand of evil which will consequently lead to more sin. In these last instances a point can be reached where the marriage does not exist in the eyes of God any more, and can be separated lawfully by means of divorce. It is of opinion that divorce should remain as last resort to a broken marriage. Reconciliation should always be the first option. When divorce has taken place, the parties involved may choose to remarry as the previous marriage is ruined before God. If a person, however, should get married while the marriage still exists before the Lord, adultery is being committed. This marriage will be interpreted as a deed of adultery, but it would not be biblical to view such a marriage as a state of adultery. Marriage is therefore not seen as something which can’t be annulled, as opposed to the Roman Catholic Church, who views marriage as a sacrament. Marriage is not an absolute establishment, and can break up under certain circumstances. In this study we found that different religions, Christian and non-christian, have diverse views about marriage, divorce and remarriage. Most Christian religions uphold monogamous marriages – a lifelong binding between one man and one woman. Non-christians such as the Muslims believe in polygamous marriages where a man is allowed to marry four wifes at any given stage. Divorce is viewed as “allowable” on certain grounds by most religions. The Roman Catholic Church, as mentioned, differs in that the marriage is viewed as unbreakable. Nowadays an annulment is granted easier which allows remarriage to occur more often. In case of the AFM of SA, there are no clear guidelines on how divorce of a congregation member or pastor should be handled. Direction in this regard is however given by knowledgeable persons in the church. In earlier days, strict - mostly undocumented - guidelines have been followed in handling divorce and remarriage cases of pastors in the AFM. The person was found guilty because of his divorce status and was asked to resign from the ministry. In later years cases were handled on merit. Policies were enforced by means of disciplinary action following a church court’s ruling. Due to churches being reluctant to discipline members getting divorced and / or remarried, it seems as if members perceived divorce not as a serious sin, and to justify their act. The “guilty” party must be disciplined. The innocent party must be allowed to continue with his/her service in the ministry. The Bible teaches us that after sin was confessed to God, He unconditionally forgives and removes our sins, and never thinks about it ever again (1 John 1:9; Psalm 103:12). Divorce however, is perceived by the church to be a bigger sin and that divorced persons are second hand christians. This is especially true in case of a divorced church leader. Although the church, and specifically the AFM, strives to implement an acceptable policy relating to divorce and remarriage, most churches have not investigated the fundamental theory as yet. It seems as if churches are sensitive in compiling, or can not reach consensus on the theory. The AFM has a basic course called “Ethics – Divorce & Remarriage” being presented by Dr. F.P. Möller (jnr) in their Theological Seminary. The researcher of this study is a pastor in the AFM of SA who has experienced divorce and remarriage himself. The way the case was treated by the church and colleagues proved that the church did not follow biblical guidelines in dealing with a divorced pastor. His experience motivated him to conduct the mentioned study. The church should pick-up, and care for divorced members (in a biblical sense) as the good Samaritan or the shepherd leaving 99 sheep to search for 1 missing one to pick him up and caringly bring him back to the flock. The study is concluded with a theory that can be used by the AFM of SA. , Dr. F.P. Moller
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Transformation of tonalitic gneiss into potassic garnet-sillimanite gneiss in a deep crustal shear zone in the Limpopo belt
- Authors: Mokgatlha, Kgomotso P.B.
- Date: 2014-11-17
- Subjects: Gneiss - South Africa - Limpopo Belt , Geology - Periodicity , Geology - South Africa , Metamorphic rocks - South Africa - Limpopo Belt
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12868 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12759
- Description: M.Sc. (Geology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Mokgatlha, Kgomotso P.B.
- Date: 2014-11-17
- Subjects: Gneiss - South Africa - Limpopo Belt , Geology - Periodicity , Geology - South Africa , Metamorphic rocks - South Africa - Limpopo Belt
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12868 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12759
- Description: M.Sc. (Geology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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The impact of pollution on the water quality of Lake Mzingazi : Richards Bay
- Authors: Van der Wateren, Thea
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Water quality biological assessment - South Africa - Lake Mzingazi , Water quality - South Africa - Lake Mzingazi , Pollution - South Africa - Lake Mzingazi , Lake Mzingazi (Richards Bay, South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2680 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6122
- Description: M.A. , Lake Mzingazi in Richards Bay, is one of the largest freshwater lakes located within a municipal boundary and is the only water source utilised to provide potable water for industries and residents. In addition, it supports rich and diverse fauna and flora communities. Dense swamp and dune forests, marshes and grasslands surround the lake and provide shelter for a wide variety of fauna, which include a number of Red Data Book species such as Python sebae and Crocodylus niloticus. Furthermore, the lake is unique as it is mainly fed from an aquifer. At present, the water quality is good with high oxygen and low nutrient and algae concentrations. However, development since the commissioning of the deep water port of Richards Bay in 1976 has already led to temporary algae blooms since 1979. It is feared that even greater impacts on water quality may result from increasing development in the vicinity of the lake. Presently situated in close proximity to the lake and its feeder streams are formal and informal residential developments. Large industries, pine and eucalyptus plantations and Richards Bay Minerals, a titanium mine, are also situated in the catchment area of the lake. Problems currently being experienced, which could be associated with development, include polluted surface run-off from residential areas that could pollute groundwater, streams and subsequently the lake itself, fringing vegetation is being eradicated, which presently act as a nutrient and pollution filter system, alien plant infestation and atmospheric fall-out from nearby heavy industries contribute to nutrient loading of lake water. The water quality of Lake Mzingazi is therefore under threat should sound managerial practises not be implemented to safeguard the area surrounding the lake and its water quality.
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- Authors: Van der Wateren, Thea
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Water quality biological assessment - South Africa - Lake Mzingazi , Water quality - South Africa - Lake Mzingazi , Pollution - South Africa - Lake Mzingazi , Lake Mzingazi (Richards Bay, South Africa)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2680 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6122
- Description: M.A. , Lake Mzingazi in Richards Bay, is one of the largest freshwater lakes located within a municipal boundary and is the only water source utilised to provide potable water for industries and residents. In addition, it supports rich and diverse fauna and flora communities. Dense swamp and dune forests, marshes and grasslands surround the lake and provide shelter for a wide variety of fauna, which include a number of Red Data Book species such as Python sebae and Crocodylus niloticus. Furthermore, the lake is unique as it is mainly fed from an aquifer. At present, the water quality is good with high oxygen and low nutrient and algae concentrations. However, development since the commissioning of the deep water port of Richards Bay in 1976 has already led to temporary algae blooms since 1979. It is feared that even greater impacts on water quality may result from increasing development in the vicinity of the lake. Presently situated in close proximity to the lake and its feeder streams are formal and informal residential developments. Large industries, pine and eucalyptus plantations and Richards Bay Minerals, a titanium mine, are also situated in the catchment area of the lake. Problems currently being experienced, which could be associated with development, include polluted surface run-off from residential areas that could pollute groundwater, streams and subsequently the lake itself, fringing vegetation is being eradicated, which presently act as a nutrient and pollution filter system, alien plant infestation and atmospheric fall-out from nearby heavy industries contribute to nutrient loading of lake water. The water quality of Lake Mzingazi is therefore under threat should sound managerial practises not be implemented to safeguard the area surrounding the lake and its water quality.
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'n Ondersoek van die slakgeassosieerde trematode parasiete in die Mooirivier, Transvaal
- Authors: King, Pieter Hartogh
- Date: 2014-11-20
- Subjects: Fishes - Parasites - South Africa - Transvaal , Trematoda - South Africa - Transvaal
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13017 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12901
- Description: M.Sc. (Zoology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: King, Pieter Hartogh
- Date: 2014-11-20
- Subjects: Fishes - Parasites - South Africa - Transvaal , Trematoda - South Africa - Transvaal
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:13017 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/12901
- Description: M.Sc. (Zoology) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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Library newsletter, vol. 2, issue 2, April 2014
- Authors: UJ Library
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: UJ Library , UJ Library events , UJ Library newsletter
- Type: Newsletter
- Identifier: uj:1102 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10484
- Description: Over 850 people attend events in the library in March! The month of March was very hectic for the events’ staff in the library. Six events were run in a period of two weeks, resulting in over 850 guests attending these events. We are very grateful for the support of volunteers who stayed until late at night to assist with the ushering of guests and with the clearing up afterwards. All the events were fully attended. The highlights were the public lecture with Minister Gigaba and the book discussion with Judge Cameron, which attracted the biggest audiences. Law students had a bumper month because three of the events involved speakers from the legal fraternity: Baroness Scotland, Judge Cameron, and David Bilchitz . The student assistants from the law section of the library also had hands on experience of events in the library when they ushered guests into the venue during the Judge Cameron book discussion. They did a splendid job indeed considering that over 200 people attended that discussion. It is also our pride when we promote books written or edited by our own UJ staff. Prof David Bilchitz and Prof Ashwin Desai from different departments within UJ, promoted the books they edited with great success. Photographs taken at these events are available on the library website as well as video recordings on you-tube.
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- Authors: UJ Library
- Date: 2014
- Subjects: UJ Library , UJ Library events , UJ Library newsletter
- Type: Newsletter
- Identifier: uj:1102 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10484
- Description: Over 850 people attend events in the library in March! The month of March was very hectic for the events’ staff in the library. Six events were run in a period of two weeks, resulting in over 850 guests attending these events. We are very grateful for the support of volunteers who stayed until late at night to assist with the ushering of guests and with the clearing up afterwards. All the events were fully attended. The highlights were the public lecture with Minister Gigaba and the book discussion with Judge Cameron, which attracted the biggest audiences. Law students had a bumper month because three of the events involved speakers from the legal fraternity: Baroness Scotland, Judge Cameron, and David Bilchitz . The student assistants from the law section of the library also had hands on experience of events in the library when they ushered guests into the venue during the Judge Cameron book discussion. They did a splendid job indeed considering that over 200 people attended that discussion. It is also our pride when we promote books written or edited by our own UJ staff. Prof David Bilchitz and Prof Ashwin Desai from different departments within UJ, promoted the books they edited with great success. Photographs taken at these events are available on the library website as well as video recordings on you-tube.
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Economics 100
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: November 2016
- Language: English
- Type: Exam paper
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/229439 , uj:23314 , ECO100
- Description: Exam paper for second semester: Economics 100
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: November 2016
- Language: English
- Type: Exam paper
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/229439 , uj:23314 , ECO100
- Description: Exam paper for second semester: Economics 100
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A study of resilience : a personal and professional leadership perspective
- Authors: De Beer, Anneke
- Date: 2012-09-06
- Subjects: Resilience (Personality trait)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9682 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7096
- Description: M.Phil. , On a daily basis, everyone is confronted with challenges and setbacks that force them to take a stand. People experience these challenges and setbacks differently. While some flourish in the midst of setbacks, others fall flat and become victims of their circumstances. Resilience determines how well people bounce back from setbacks and difficulties. In the light of this problem, the general objective of this study is to determine what enables people to bounce back from setbacks and difficulties in their personal and professional lives. In order to realise this objective, the following specific questions are set for the study: What is resilience? What are the different contexts in which resilience can be perceived? How do people perceive setbacks and difficulties and what are their perceptions and selfinsight regarding their own reactions to these experiences? Which human qualities and other factors allow people to bounce back in times of setbacks and difficulties? What are the implications for and the potential contribution of Personal and Professional Leadership (PPL) regarding resilience? This study has been conducted through a PPL perspective which is based on the assumption that human beings have an ongoing commitment to growth and development, through selfknowledge and self-awareness, finding a purpose, realising one's full potential, adding value to other people's lives and professional competence in terms of organisational efficiency and effectiveness. Within the context of this study, the aim of PPL is to sensitise and empower individuals to exercise their freedom of choice. In endeavouring to address the research problem, the researcher subsequently decided to make use of a qualitative research design involving a hermeneutic phenomenological research strategy supported by a descriptive research approach. The researcher conducted a word and concept analysis, an extensive literature study as well as individual interviews (focused on adult individuals) in order to meet the research objective. The main findings realising the research objective can be described as follows: From a PPL perspective, the concept resilience implies the ability to bounce back from life's difficulties and continue along the path of growth, self-actualisation and self-transcendence. It has also been established that resilience can be perceived in different contexts, including: challenging experiences, developmental transition, individual adversity, collective adversity, organisational change and socio-political change. It was also found that although the respondents worked through different phases in the change process, their final reaction was to choose to become victors, not victims and to thrive despite their circumstances. Their insight and self-knowledge gained through setbacks and difficulties helped them to become more resilient. Reflecting on the human qualities and other factors of resilience as identified in the literature study and the empirical findings, it seems evident that a central theme of these factors is the notion of choice. PPL contributes to resilience by means of facilitation and counselling solutions in areassuch as adaptability, assertiveness, attitude towards life, internal locus of control, positive social orientation, purpose in life, realisation of potential and the development of a strong inner self. The main conclusions that can be deduced from the above findings can subsequently be summarised as follows: A personal choice to self-actualise regardless of circumstances underlies the interacting web of human qualities and other factors in resilient individuals. The human qualities of the resilient individual thus play a role in contributing to the ability to keep the individual on the path of growth, self-actualisation and self-transcendence, regardless of the circumstances. The PPL Practitioner can assist individuals to develop skills on an ongoing basis in order to cope in times of setbacks and difficulties.
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- Authors: De Beer, Anneke
- Date: 2012-09-06
- Subjects: Resilience (Personality trait)
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:9682 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7096
- Description: M.Phil. , On a daily basis, everyone is confronted with challenges and setbacks that force them to take a stand. People experience these challenges and setbacks differently. While some flourish in the midst of setbacks, others fall flat and become victims of their circumstances. Resilience determines how well people bounce back from setbacks and difficulties. In the light of this problem, the general objective of this study is to determine what enables people to bounce back from setbacks and difficulties in their personal and professional lives. In order to realise this objective, the following specific questions are set for the study: What is resilience? What are the different contexts in which resilience can be perceived? How do people perceive setbacks and difficulties and what are their perceptions and selfinsight regarding their own reactions to these experiences? Which human qualities and other factors allow people to bounce back in times of setbacks and difficulties? What are the implications for and the potential contribution of Personal and Professional Leadership (PPL) regarding resilience? This study has been conducted through a PPL perspective which is based on the assumption that human beings have an ongoing commitment to growth and development, through selfknowledge and self-awareness, finding a purpose, realising one's full potential, adding value to other people's lives and professional competence in terms of organisational efficiency and effectiveness. Within the context of this study, the aim of PPL is to sensitise and empower individuals to exercise their freedom of choice. In endeavouring to address the research problem, the researcher subsequently decided to make use of a qualitative research design involving a hermeneutic phenomenological research strategy supported by a descriptive research approach. The researcher conducted a word and concept analysis, an extensive literature study as well as individual interviews (focused on adult individuals) in order to meet the research objective. The main findings realising the research objective can be described as follows: From a PPL perspective, the concept resilience implies the ability to bounce back from life's difficulties and continue along the path of growth, self-actualisation and self-transcendence. It has also been established that resilience can be perceived in different contexts, including: challenging experiences, developmental transition, individual adversity, collective adversity, organisational change and socio-political change. It was also found that although the respondents worked through different phases in the change process, their final reaction was to choose to become victors, not victims and to thrive despite their circumstances. Their insight and self-knowledge gained through setbacks and difficulties helped them to become more resilient. Reflecting on the human qualities and other factors of resilience as identified in the literature study and the empirical findings, it seems evident that a central theme of these factors is the notion of choice. PPL contributes to resilience by means of facilitation and counselling solutions in areassuch as adaptability, assertiveness, attitude towards life, internal locus of control, positive social orientation, purpose in life, realisation of potential and the development of a strong inner self. The main conclusions that can be deduced from the above findings can subsequently be summarised as follows: A personal choice to self-actualise regardless of circumstances underlies the interacting web of human qualities and other factors in resilient individuals. The human qualities of the resilient individual thus play a role in contributing to the ability to keep the individual on the path of growth, self-actualisation and self-transcendence, regardless of the circumstances. The PPL Practitioner can assist individuals to develop skills on an ongoing basis in order to cope in times of setbacks and difficulties.
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Synthesis and characterisation of ³²P labelled bisphosphonates conjugated carbon nanotubes as a potential chemo and radiotherapeutic system for the treatment of secondary bone cancer
- Authors: Dlamini, Njabuliso Lucia
- Date: 2012-05-02
- Subjects: Bone cancer treatment , Bisphosphonates , Carbon nanotubes
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2235 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4675
- Description: M.Sc. , The statistical proof that most forms of cancer metastasize to bone has redirected the focus of secondary bone cancer to probe into the most efficient forms of treatment. Due to the fact that secondary bone cancer delocalizes to bone, chemotherapy has been established as an efficient form of treatment. Bisphosphonates is one chemotherapeutic agent that has shown a great potency in treating bone related sicknesses. Bisphosphonates are analogues of pyrophosphates that are characterized by the presence of two P-C bonds. They have a very high affinity for bone undergoing renewal and are thus able to inhibit tumour induced resorption. Bisphosphonates’ efficiency is however reduced due to that they have a low molecular weight hence are excreted before reaching targeted sites. In this study, an attempt to improve the efficiency was done by providing carbon nanotubes (which were synthesized in our laboratories) as delivery systems. By conjugating bisphosphonates onto carbon nanotubes the molecular weight was increased. Bisphosphonates conjugated carbon nanotubes have been radiolabelled to increase their anticancer activity. By exploiting the Enhanced Permeability Retention (EPR) effect and the high energy electrons from the radioisotope (³²P), it is anticipated that bone metastasis will be successfully treated by the ³²P labelled bisphosphonates carbon nanotube conjugates. Successful synthesis of bisphosphonates conjugated carbon nanotubes was confirmed by several characterization techniques namely: the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Raman spectroscopy, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Electron Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and the Fourier Transmission Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Oxidation and bisphosphonates conjugation onto carbon nanotubes were further confirmed by the Raman, TGA, FT-IR, EDX and the SXPS (Scanning X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) Successful radiolabelling was determined by a liquid scintillation counter (LSC).
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- Authors: Dlamini, Njabuliso Lucia
- Date: 2012-05-02
- Subjects: Bone cancer treatment , Bisphosphonates , Carbon nanotubes
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2235 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4675
- Description: M.Sc. , The statistical proof that most forms of cancer metastasize to bone has redirected the focus of secondary bone cancer to probe into the most efficient forms of treatment. Due to the fact that secondary bone cancer delocalizes to bone, chemotherapy has been established as an efficient form of treatment. Bisphosphonates is one chemotherapeutic agent that has shown a great potency in treating bone related sicknesses. Bisphosphonates are analogues of pyrophosphates that are characterized by the presence of two P-C bonds. They have a very high affinity for bone undergoing renewal and are thus able to inhibit tumour induced resorption. Bisphosphonates’ efficiency is however reduced due to that they have a low molecular weight hence are excreted before reaching targeted sites. In this study, an attempt to improve the efficiency was done by providing carbon nanotubes (which were synthesized in our laboratories) as delivery systems. By conjugating bisphosphonates onto carbon nanotubes the molecular weight was increased. Bisphosphonates conjugated carbon nanotubes have been radiolabelled to increase their anticancer activity. By exploiting the Enhanced Permeability Retention (EPR) effect and the high energy electrons from the radioisotope (³²P), it is anticipated that bone metastasis will be successfully treated by the ³²P labelled bisphosphonates carbon nanotube conjugates. Successful synthesis of bisphosphonates conjugated carbon nanotubes was confirmed by several characterization techniques namely: the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Raman spectroscopy, Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Electron Dispersive X-ray (EDX), and the Fourier Transmission Infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Oxidation and bisphosphonates conjugation onto carbon nanotubes were further confirmed by the Raman, TGA, FT-IR, EDX and the SXPS (Scanning X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) Successful radiolabelling was determined by a liquid scintillation counter (LSC).
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A risk-based strategic business model for a bank
- Authors: Roux, Pieter Alexander
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Strategic planning - South Africa , Banks and banking - South Africa - Management , Banks and banking - South Africa - Planning
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10021 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7411
- Description: D.Comm. , Strategic management is a concept that is interpreted in many different ways in business. Banks have all subscribed to the process, but to various levels of application. In a highly competitive market and with the ever changing needs of customers, top management of banks have to utilise all resources optimally through their strategic management processes. What has made the task of banks more complex and difficult is that they have to take risk into account, more particularly interest rate risk. The risk concept has to be integrated into a bank's activities to form an integral part of the strategic management process. How to practically deal with the strategic management process of a bank by taking risk into account, was dealt with. An insight was given into the important role that risk focused strategic management can play in a bank to gain a competitive advantage. The study was limited to the four major bank players within the banks and financial services industry in South Africa, being ABSA, FNB, Nedcor and SBIC. Risk management has had many shifts in focus during modern day banking. On the threshold of the twenty-first century the banking and financial services industry is faced with even greater challenges than before. The industry is in an ever larger global arena which is very competitive and highly regulated. Many large non-bank competitors, that are well equipped with similar products and services, are entering this market. They have low barriers to entry as they have real advantages in that they have substantially less capital requirements and fewer regulatory constraints than those of the banking industry. A risk-based strategic business model was devised and developed by following a top-down approach to a firm. Models and theories were incorporated in this process. An organisation was broken down into activities, inherent risks identified, the levels of risk determined through the assessment of risk factors and elements, with the extent of control being determined. After having conceptually modelled the risk-based SBM, it was put to practice, more specifically for a bank. The risk-based strategic management model was then applied to a bank's strategic management process. The four different phases of the strategic management process, namely strategic information gathering, planning with formulation, implementation and control, were all dealt with. It was ascertained through interviews that all four of the major local banks had subscribed to strategic management, but applied it with different intensities. Strategic management, however, was still in an infant or start-up phase within the banking industry. In conclusion, the assessment of a bank's internal situation, by taking risk into account, will provide it with an objective view on its own capabilities. A competitive edge over its rivals can be obtained by taking calculated business risks and outcontrolling rivals.
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- Authors: Roux, Pieter Alexander
- Date: 2012-09-11
- Subjects: Strategic planning - South Africa , Banks and banking - South Africa - Management , Banks and banking - South Africa - Planning
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10021 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/7411
- Description: D.Comm. , Strategic management is a concept that is interpreted in many different ways in business. Banks have all subscribed to the process, but to various levels of application. In a highly competitive market and with the ever changing needs of customers, top management of banks have to utilise all resources optimally through their strategic management processes. What has made the task of banks more complex and difficult is that they have to take risk into account, more particularly interest rate risk. The risk concept has to be integrated into a bank's activities to form an integral part of the strategic management process. How to practically deal with the strategic management process of a bank by taking risk into account, was dealt with. An insight was given into the important role that risk focused strategic management can play in a bank to gain a competitive advantage. The study was limited to the four major bank players within the banks and financial services industry in South Africa, being ABSA, FNB, Nedcor and SBIC. Risk management has had many shifts in focus during modern day banking. On the threshold of the twenty-first century the banking and financial services industry is faced with even greater challenges than before. The industry is in an ever larger global arena which is very competitive and highly regulated. Many large non-bank competitors, that are well equipped with similar products and services, are entering this market. They have low barriers to entry as they have real advantages in that they have substantially less capital requirements and fewer regulatory constraints than those of the banking industry. A risk-based strategic business model was devised and developed by following a top-down approach to a firm. Models and theories were incorporated in this process. An organisation was broken down into activities, inherent risks identified, the levels of risk determined through the assessment of risk factors and elements, with the extent of control being determined. After having conceptually modelled the risk-based SBM, it was put to practice, more specifically for a bank. The risk-based strategic management model was then applied to a bank's strategic management process. The four different phases of the strategic management process, namely strategic information gathering, planning with formulation, implementation and control, were all dealt with. It was ascertained through interviews that all four of the major local banks had subscribed to strategic management, but applied it with different intensities. Strategic management, however, was still in an infant or start-up phase within the banking industry. In conclusion, the assessment of a bank's internal situation, by taking risk into account, will provide it with an objective view on its own capabilities. A competitive edge over its rivals can be obtained by taking calculated business risks and outcontrolling rivals.
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Human Physiology 3B10
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: November 2015
- Language: English
- Type: Exam paper
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369811 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/63773 , uj:17106 , HPH3B10
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: November 2015
- Language: English
- Type: Exam paper
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/369811 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/63773 , uj:17106 , HPH3B10
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Indiensopleiding in die bestuur van verandering : 'n onderwysbestuursopgaaf
- Authors: Burger, Heidi Martha
- Date: 2012-09-04
- Subjects: Teacher participation in administration - South Africa , Teachers - In-service training - South Africa - Case studies , Educational change - South Africa , School management and organization , School principals - South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3514 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6902
- Description: M.Ed. , This study was undertaken with the purpose of directing the attention of the manager (headmaster) on in-service training as a support function to manage change. It is important to note that this study is motivated within the private sector, but there is no reason why it cannot be applicable and useful to the headmaster of a school. Firstly an overview is given of the research and method of research, followed by a discussion of a few concepts such as school (training) management and in-service training. A brief outline is given of change as part of life, and therefore as part of any organisation and its structure. Thereafter motivation as a key function of the manager (headmaster) is discussed. Managing change is essential for organisations in order to be successful in the world today. There is no single answer to managing change in our diverse society. An organisational stucture that accommodates change however, is important. Motivation, commitment, communication and participation are key words in the management of chYnge. It is shown that in-service training can be the manager's (headmaster's) right hand when it comes to managing change. To see change as a crisis is more a perception of our inability to handle it and is not the character of change itself. Reasons for resistance are many, but lack of information, knowledge and skill are the core reasons. Change can be seen to be threatening to people's opportunities, to disturb the way things are normally done and leave one with a feeling of loss or anxiety. This perception causes the resistance to change. It cannot be ignored and should rather be shown in a positive light. In-service training is therefore needed to change the anxiety caused by threat into a positive feeling through new skills training. The success of implementing change is, to a great extent, determined by the involvement of all concerned. In-service training can be seen as a practical method for managers (headmasters) to support and motivate employees (teachers) in a world characterised by change. Follow-up action and evaluation, control the success of in-service training which must be practical, relevant and credible. The first training session must have positive results. Therefore the role of in-service training has to be planned carefully and systematically according to the employees' individual needs, desires, skills and capabilities, as well as the needs of the organisation. It is shown that change does not have to be a threat, but can be an opportunity to develop both the quality of individual performance as well as improving the functioning of the organisation. In-service training can and must support the manager (headmaster) in his task. Co-operation between the manager and training personnel can cause change to be seen as an opportunity and not as a threat. As the world changes, people change, society changes and demands for education and training also change.
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- Authors: Burger, Heidi Martha
- Date: 2012-09-04
- Subjects: Teacher participation in administration - South Africa , Teachers - In-service training - South Africa - Case studies , Educational change - South Africa , School management and organization , School principals - South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:3514 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6902
- Description: M.Ed. , This study was undertaken with the purpose of directing the attention of the manager (headmaster) on in-service training as a support function to manage change. It is important to note that this study is motivated within the private sector, but there is no reason why it cannot be applicable and useful to the headmaster of a school. Firstly an overview is given of the research and method of research, followed by a discussion of a few concepts such as school (training) management and in-service training. A brief outline is given of change as part of life, and therefore as part of any organisation and its structure. Thereafter motivation as a key function of the manager (headmaster) is discussed. Managing change is essential for organisations in order to be successful in the world today. There is no single answer to managing change in our diverse society. An organisational stucture that accommodates change however, is important. Motivation, commitment, communication and participation are key words in the management of chYnge. It is shown that in-service training can be the manager's (headmaster's) right hand when it comes to managing change. To see change as a crisis is more a perception of our inability to handle it and is not the character of change itself. Reasons for resistance are many, but lack of information, knowledge and skill are the core reasons. Change can be seen to be threatening to people's opportunities, to disturb the way things are normally done and leave one with a feeling of loss or anxiety. This perception causes the resistance to change. It cannot be ignored and should rather be shown in a positive light. In-service training is therefore needed to change the anxiety caused by threat into a positive feeling through new skills training. The success of implementing change is, to a great extent, determined by the involvement of all concerned. In-service training can be seen as a practical method for managers (headmasters) to support and motivate employees (teachers) in a world characterised by change. Follow-up action and evaluation, control the success of in-service training which must be practical, relevant and credible. The first training session must have positive results. Therefore the role of in-service training has to be planned carefully and systematically according to the employees' individual needs, desires, skills and capabilities, as well as the needs of the organisation. It is shown that change does not have to be a threat, but can be an opportunity to develop both the quality of individual performance as well as improving the functioning of the organisation. In-service training can and must support the manager (headmaster) in his task. Co-operation between the manager and training personnel can cause change to be seen as an opportunity and not as a threat. As the world changes, people change, society changes and demands for education and training also change.
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Facilitating collaborative meaning-vocabulary learning in outcomes based education.
- Authors: Loots, Jacobus Andries
- Date: 2008-08-26T09:14:40Z
- Subjects: second language acquisition , training of language teachers , language and languages study and teaching , competency based education , vocabulary study and teaching
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4059 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/940
- Description: Traditional mnemonic methods of teaching vocabulary in the Second Language (L2) classroom are not providing the students with sufficient vocabulary knowledge to facilitate effective communication, i.e. students do not use the words they have learnt for communication as textbook presentation and drill do not ensure student use of these same structures in the student’s own spontaneous expression (Savignon, 2000). The strategies to facilitate meaning-vocabulary1 learning as part of a wider outcome to teaching elements of functional communication in a multilingual society is not clearly defined in the Revised National Curriculum Statement (DoE, 2003). This research report set in a constructivist framework, will attempt to raise awareness in language teachers of a need to recognize the importance to facilitate meaning-vocabulary in L2 in OBE and collaborative learning. The aim of this research was therefore to find an effective strategy to facilitate collaborative L2 meaning-vocabulary learning to develop functional communication. The research question in this study was: * How can facilitators more effectively guide collaborative meaning-vocabulary learning to improve functional communication? Secondary questions to this study were: * Why do L2 facilitators not spend enough time on collaborative meaning-vocabulary learning? * What is the role of the facilitator in L2 collaborative meaning-vocabulary learning through communicative teaching strategies? * How should meaning-vocabulary be taught to ensure students acquire the ability to use the L2 critically and creatively in functional communicative situations outside the classroom? I have set my methodology in a qualitative paradigm, used an action research design, made use of interviews and interpreted the interviews to clarify the research topic by means of a ‘thick description’ (Henning, et al. 2004:142). The data used in this research were not only gathered from describing and analyzing the practices of the classroom community, but it also originated in real life classroom situations and both of these are characteristics of action research (Burns, 2000). I have used different data collection methods to ensure the validity of the findings and the recommendations. The methodology used to gather the data guided me to explore qualitative content analysis, grounded theory analysis and to a lesser extent discourse analysis. I have used these three methods to condense the data to find some meaning in the form to enable me to construct a theory around facilitating meaning-vocabulary learning, i.e. construct my own interpretive text. Qualitative content analysis was the basis for grounded theory analysis, while the discourse was dissected to find alternative proof for the findings. Some of the findings included guidelines which a teacher should keep in mind when facilitating meaning-vocabulary learning: 1. Know your students. 2. Keep meaning-vocabulary learning enjoyable – use different strategies when possible, but let them ‘construct’ their own knowledge. The students must ‘do’ something when they are learning meaning-vocabulary. 3. Encourage the students to use the words during functional communication exercises and essay writing. 4. Encourage the students to engage in their L2 inside and outside the classroom as often as possible, e.g. listen to radio, watch television, engage in conversation with friends or family in the L2. 5. Focus on meaning-vocabulary in communicative language. 6. Engage in conversation with your students as often as possible, not only about a theme or topic but also about their experiences and feelings in your classroom. 7. Use pictures to explain word meanings. Let them create their own images where possible. 8. Use the new meaning-vocabulary during discussions. , Mr. W.A. Janse van Rensburg
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- Authors: Loots, Jacobus Andries
- Date: 2008-08-26T09:14:40Z
- Subjects: second language acquisition , training of language teachers , language and languages study and teaching , competency based education , vocabulary study and teaching
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:4059 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/940
- Description: Traditional mnemonic methods of teaching vocabulary in the Second Language (L2) classroom are not providing the students with sufficient vocabulary knowledge to facilitate effective communication, i.e. students do not use the words they have learnt for communication as textbook presentation and drill do not ensure student use of these same structures in the student’s own spontaneous expression (Savignon, 2000). The strategies to facilitate meaning-vocabulary1 learning as part of a wider outcome to teaching elements of functional communication in a multilingual society is not clearly defined in the Revised National Curriculum Statement (DoE, 2003). This research report set in a constructivist framework, will attempt to raise awareness in language teachers of a need to recognize the importance to facilitate meaning-vocabulary in L2 in OBE and collaborative learning. The aim of this research was therefore to find an effective strategy to facilitate collaborative L2 meaning-vocabulary learning to develop functional communication. The research question in this study was: * How can facilitators more effectively guide collaborative meaning-vocabulary learning to improve functional communication? Secondary questions to this study were: * Why do L2 facilitators not spend enough time on collaborative meaning-vocabulary learning? * What is the role of the facilitator in L2 collaborative meaning-vocabulary learning through communicative teaching strategies? * How should meaning-vocabulary be taught to ensure students acquire the ability to use the L2 critically and creatively in functional communicative situations outside the classroom? I have set my methodology in a qualitative paradigm, used an action research design, made use of interviews and interpreted the interviews to clarify the research topic by means of a ‘thick description’ (Henning, et al. 2004:142). The data used in this research were not only gathered from describing and analyzing the practices of the classroom community, but it also originated in real life classroom situations and both of these are characteristics of action research (Burns, 2000). I have used different data collection methods to ensure the validity of the findings and the recommendations. The methodology used to gather the data guided me to explore qualitative content analysis, grounded theory analysis and to a lesser extent discourse analysis. I have used these three methods to condense the data to find some meaning in the form to enable me to construct a theory around facilitating meaning-vocabulary learning, i.e. construct my own interpretive text. Qualitative content analysis was the basis for grounded theory analysis, while the discourse was dissected to find alternative proof for the findings. Some of the findings included guidelines which a teacher should keep in mind when facilitating meaning-vocabulary learning: 1. Know your students. 2. Keep meaning-vocabulary learning enjoyable – use different strategies when possible, but let them ‘construct’ their own knowledge. The students must ‘do’ something when they are learning meaning-vocabulary. 3. Encourage the students to use the words during functional communication exercises and essay writing. 4. Encourage the students to engage in their L2 inside and outside the classroom as often as possible, e.g. listen to radio, watch television, engage in conversation with friends or family in the L2. 5. Focus on meaning-vocabulary in communicative language. 6. Engage in conversation with your students as often as possible, not only about a theme or topic but also about their experiences and feelings in your classroom. 7. Use pictures to explain word meanings. Let them create their own images where possible. 8. Use the new meaning-vocabulary during discussions. , Mr. W.A. Janse van Rensburg
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