Flow and quality of work life in a diverse workforce.
- Anderson, D.R., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Anderson, D.R. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1996
- Subjects: Quality of work life , Flow of work life , Diverse workforce , Work life factors
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6326 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1072
- Description: The principal aim of the study was to determine the relationship between flow (optional experience) and quality of work life in a diverse workforce. The sample comprised 307 managers, middle-managers and junior officials from a private company. The sample was drawn from all organisational functions and cultural groups within the organisation. questionnaire was developed to measure flow experience. The flow factors correlated statistically significantly with the quality of work life factors. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Anderson, D.R. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1996
- Subjects: Quality of work life , Flow of work life , Diverse workforce , Work life factors
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6326 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1072
- Description: The principal aim of the study was to determine the relationship between flow (optional experience) and quality of work life in a diverse workforce. The sample comprised 307 managers, middle-managers and junior officials from a private company. The sample was drawn from all organisational functions and cultural groups within the organisation. questionnaire was developed to measure flow experience. The flow factors correlated statistically significantly with the quality of work life factors. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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Rate of information processing and reaction time of aircraft pilots and non-pilots.
- Barkhuizen, W., Schepers, J.M., Coetzee, J.
- Authors: Barkhuizen, W. , Schepers, J.M. , Coetzee, J.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Schepers’ Computerised Information Processing Test Battery , Aircraft pilots , Information processing , Reaction time
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6348 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1092
- Description: Reaction time and rate of information processing are cited as critical components in the make-up of pilots. A need was identified to establish the validity of various chronometric measures in the selection of pilots. Fifty-eight military and commercial pilots and twenty non-pilots were subjected to Schepers’ Computerised Information Processing Test Battery, which measures reaction time, form discrimination time, colour discrimination time, rate of information processing(perceptual) and rate of information processing (conceptual). Five hypotheses and one postulate were formulated and tested. The results indicate that pilots could be differentiated from non-pilots with 92,3% accuracy. However, the results need to be cross-validated before they are used for selection.
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- Authors: Barkhuizen, W. , Schepers, J.M. , Coetzee, J.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Schepers’ Computerised Information Processing Test Battery , Aircraft pilots , Information processing , Reaction time
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6348 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1092
- Description: Reaction time and rate of information processing are cited as critical components in the make-up of pilots. A need was identified to establish the validity of various chronometric measures in the selection of pilots. Fifty-eight military and commercial pilots and twenty non-pilots were subjected to Schepers’ Computerised Information Processing Test Battery, which measures reaction time, form discrimination time, colour discrimination time, rate of information processing(perceptual) and rate of information processing (conceptual). Five hypotheses and one postulate were formulated and tested. The results indicate that pilots could be differentiated from non-pilots with 92,3% accuracy. However, the results need to be cross-validated before they are used for selection.
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The role of locus of control and achievement motivation in the work performance of black managers.
- Bothma, A.C., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Bothma, A.C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Work performance , Black managers , Locus of control , Achievement motivation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6329 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1075
- Description: The primary objective of this study was to predict the work performance of Black managers by using three measures of Locus of Control and five measures of Achievement Motivation. Work performance was assessed by superiors with the aid of the Performance Appraisal Questionnaire of Schepers (1994) which yields three scores, viz, Work Performance, Creativity/Initiative and Management Skills. The sample comprised 102 Black male employees in supervisory and more senior positions in a diversified and geographically dispersed chemical company. In analysing the data, the three sets of measures were intercorrelated and subjected to a factor analysis. Three factors were identified; amongst others a factor representing work performance. A composite score was accordingly computed which served as the criterion measure in a regression analysis. Furthermore, a canonical correlation procedure was used to maximise the correlation between the predictor variables and the dependent variables. Two statistically significant canonical correlations were obtained. It was found that both the Locus of Control Inventory and the Achievement Motivation Questionnaire can be used as predictors of work performance as assessed by means of the Performance Appraisal Questionnaire (PA).
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- Authors: Bothma, A.C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Work performance , Black managers , Locus of control , Achievement motivation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6329 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1075
- Description: The primary objective of this study was to predict the work performance of Black managers by using three measures of Locus of Control and five measures of Achievement Motivation. Work performance was assessed by superiors with the aid of the Performance Appraisal Questionnaire of Schepers (1994) which yields three scores, viz, Work Performance, Creativity/Initiative and Management Skills. The sample comprised 102 Black male employees in supervisory and more senior positions in a diversified and geographically dispersed chemical company. In analysing the data, the three sets of measures were intercorrelated and subjected to a factor analysis. Three factors were identified; amongst others a factor representing work performance. A composite score was accordingly computed which served as the criterion measure in a regression analysis. Furthermore, a canonical correlation procedure was used to maximise the correlation between the predictor variables and the dependent variables. Two statistically significant canonical correlations were obtained. It was found that both the Locus of Control Inventory and the Achievement Motivation Questionnaire can be used as predictors of work performance as assessed by means of the Performance Appraisal Questionnaire (PA).
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Konstruksie en evaluering van 'n gerekenariseerde konsepverwerwingstoets.
- Carstens, V.E., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Carstens, V.E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Computerisation , Concept Attainment Test , Information systems
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6359 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1102
- Description: The construction and evaluation of a computerised concept attainment test. The principal objectives of the study were the computerisation of the Concept Attainment Test of Schepers (1971), and the determination of its reliability and validity. The computerised concept attainment test (CAT) was applied to 185 undergraduates in Informatics and Computer Science. For comparative purposes the original CAT was applied to 205 first-year students in Mathematics. For validation purposes the semester marks and examination marks of Informatics II and III, and of Computer Science II and III, were used. For Informatics II all the scores of the CAT correlated negatively with the second semester marks. None of the correlations with examination marks were statistically significant. No statistically significant correlations were obtained in respect of Informatics III. For Computer Science II “number correct” (Form A) correlated with all the semester and examination marks. No significant correlations were obtained in respect of Computer Science III.
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- Authors: Carstens, V.E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Computerisation , Concept Attainment Test , Information systems
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6359 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1102
- Description: The construction and evaluation of a computerised concept attainment test. The principal objectives of the study were the computerisation of the Concept Attainment Test of Schepers (1971), and the determination of its reliability and validity. The computerised concept attainment test (CAT) was applied to 185 undergraduates in Informatics and Computer Science. For comparative purposes the original CAT was applied to 205 first-year students in Mathematics. For validation purposes the semester marks and examination marks of Informatics II and III, and of Computer Science II and III, were used. For Informatics II all the scores of the CAT correlated negatively with the second semester marks. None of the correlations with examination marks were statistically significant. No statistically significant correlations were obtained in respect of Informatics III. For Computer Science II “number correct” (Form A) correlated with all the semester and examination marks. No significant correlations were obtained in respect of Computer Science III.
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Werkswaardes van akademici.
- Claassen, L., Schepers, J.M., Roodt, G.
- Authors: Claassen, L. , Schepers, J.M. , Roodt, G.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Work values , Academics
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6320 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1067
- Description: Work values of academics. The purpose of this study was to investigate the workvalues of the academic staff at a South African tertiary institution. The actual in contrast to the idealised workvalues was tested in order to determine the differences between these two sets. Value differences in respect of demographical variables were investigated. The relative strength of each workvalue was also determined. The workvalues were tested utilising three scales developed by Schepers and Roodt (2000). A sample of convenience drawn from a population of academics (N=350) yielded 125 complete records. The test results indicated that there are differences between the actual and idealised workvalues. Some statistically significant value differences in terms of demographic variables were found. The results also indicated that the workvalue profiles of the different faculties are very similar.
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- Authors: Claassen, L. , Schepers, J.M. , Roodt, G.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Work values , Academics
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6320 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1067
- Description: Work values of academics. The purpose of this study was to investigate the workvalues of the academic staff at a South African tertiary institution. The actual in contrast to the idealised workvalues was tested in order to determine the differences between these two sets. Value differences in respect of demographical variables were investigated. The relative strength of each workvalue was also determined. The workvalues were tested utilising three scales developed by Schepers and Roodt (2000). A sample of convenience drawn from a population of academics (N=350) yielded 125 complete records. The test results indicated that there are differences between the actual and idealised workvalues. Some statistically significant value differences in terms of demographic variables were found. The results also indicated that the workvalue profiles of the different faculties are very similar.
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The construction and evaluation of a scale of employee empowerment.
- Cloete, V.J., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Cloete, V.J. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Employee empowerment , Organisational transformation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6349 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1093
- Description: The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of employee empowerment that may benefit organisational transformation. An Employee Empowerment Questionnaire consisting of 90 items was developed and administered to 164 respondents within a large metropolitan council. The study indicated that the Employee Empowerment Questionnaire is highly reliable (rxx=0,982) and sensitive to group differences.
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- Authors: Cloete, V.J. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Employee empowerment , Organisational transformation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6349 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1093
- Description: The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of employee empowerment that may benefit organisational transformation. An Employee Empowerment Questionnaire consisting of 90 items was developed and administered to 164 respondents within a large metropolitan council. The study indicated that the Employee Empowerment Questionnaire is highly reliable (rxx=0,982) and sensitive to group differences.
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Some personality and cognitive correlates of career maturity.
- Authors: Coertse, S. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2009-02-27T07:22:31Z
- Subjects: Career maturity , Career Development Questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/384730 , uj:6499 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2211
- Description: The principal objective of this study was to determine the personality and cognitive correlates of career maturity. The sample comprised 1476 first-year students from different faculties at a South-African university. The Career Development Questionnaire was used to determine the career maturity levels of the respondents. Based on the scores in respect of the Career Development Questionnaire the respondents were divided into a career mature, a career immature and a middle group. These groups were then compared in respect of various personality and cognitive constructs. Statistically significant differences were found in respect of most of the personality constructs but not in terms of the cognitive constructs. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Coertse, S. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2009-02-27T07:22:31Z
- Subjects: Career maturity , Career Development Questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/384730 , uj:6499 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2211
- Description: The principal objective of this study was to determine the personality and cognitive correlates of career maturity. The sample comprised 1476 first-year students from different faculties at a South-African university. The Career Development Questionnaire was used to determine the career maturity levels of the respondents. Based on the scores in respect of the Career Development Questionnaire the respondents were divided into a career mature, a career immature and a middle group. These groups were then compared in respect of various personality and cognitive constructs. Statistically significant differences were found in respect of most of the personality constructs but not in terms of the cognitive constructs. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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Die verband tussen lokus van beheer en die werksprestasie van swart bemarkers in die lewensversekeringsbedryf.
- Coetzer, E.L., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Coetzer, E.L. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Locus of control , Work performance , Life assurance industry , Black marketers
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6330 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1076
- Description: The relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. These constructs were selected by virtue of the lack of empirical research regarding the assumed relationship between them. The Locus of control Scale of Schepers (1995) was used for measuring locus of control. Work performance was measured by the commission earned per month by the marketer, the number of policies generated by the marketer, as well as the percentage of lapsed policies. The relevant measurements were obtained in respect of a sample o 149 black marketing personnel. The results indicated a modest but statistically significant relationship between external locus of control and the work performance of black marketers.
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- Authors: Coetzer, E.L. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Locus of control , Work performance , Life assurance industry , Black marketers
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6330 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1076
- Description: The relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. The aim of the study was to establish the relationship between locus of control and the work performance of black marketers in the life assurance industry. These constructs were selected by virtue of the lack of empirical research regarding the assumed relationship between them. The Locus of control Scale of Schepers (1995) was used for measuring locus of control. Work performance was measured by the commission earned per month by the marketer, the number of policies generated by the marketer, as well as the percentage of lapsed policies. The relevant measurements were obtained in respect of a sample o 149 black marketing personnel. The results indicated a modest but statistically significant relationship between external locus of control and the work performance of black marketers.
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Loopbaanankers en werkstevredenheid.
- Authors: De Kock, E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Career anchors , Job satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6336 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1081
- Description: The primary goal of the study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction. A secondary goal was to determine whether satisfied career anchors can predict future job satisfaction. A Career Anchor Questionnaire, consisting of 41 items, was developed. The Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire was applied to 195 employees on Peromnes job grades 11 and 13 jointly with the Career Anchor Questionnaire. The Career Anchor Questionnaire was statistically analysed through factor analysis and item analysis. The results indicate that a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction.
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- Authors: De Kock, E. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Career anchors , Job satisfaction
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6336 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1081
- Description: The primary goal of the study was to determine whether a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction. A secondary goal was to determine whether satisfied career anchors can predict future job satisfaction. A Career Anchor Questionnaire, consisting of 41 items, was developed. The Minnesota Job Satisfaction Questionnaire was applied to 195 employees on Peromnes job grades 11 and 13 jointly with the Career Anchor Questionnaire. The Career Anchor Questionnaire was statistically analysed through factor analysis and item analysis. The results indicate that a relationship exists between the extent to which an employee’s career anchors are satisfied in his/her current position and his/her job satisfaction.
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Perceptions of the dimensions of work success of management consultants in South Africa.
- Authors: Erasmus, M. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Management consultants , Management consulting competency questionnaire , MANOVA , Work success
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5650 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2889
- Description: The primary goal of this study was to construct an instrument with which to identify the critical dimensions of the job of management consultants. A secondary goal was to determine whether there are any statistically significant differences in the perceptions of subgroups of the sample. The literature was studied and 53 competencies were found. Based on these competencies, the "Management Consulting Competency Questionnaire" (MCCQ) was developed, comprising two sets of items. The first set concerns the importance of various competencies, and the second set relates to the frequency with which the competencies are used. The items were judged by 165 management consultants. Factor analyses were carried out and the resulting factors were further subjected to an interbattery factor analysis. Three factors were identified, namely consulting skills, consultant personality and client service skills. The subgroups were compared using Hotelling's T2 test and MANOVA. Statistically significant differences were found in the perceptions of management consultants for consulting level and year’s experience.
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- Authors: Erasmus, M. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Management consultants , Management consulting competency questionnaire , MANOVA , Work success
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5650 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2889
- Description: The primary goal of this study was to construct an instrument with which to identify the critical dimensions of the job of management consultants. A secondary goal was to determine whether there are any statistically significant differences in the perceptions of subgroups of the sample. The literature was studied and 53 competencies were found. Based on these competencies, the "Management Consulting Competency Questionnaire" (MCCQ) was developed, comprising two sets of items. The first set concerns the importance of various competencies, and the second set relates to the frequency with which the competencies are used. The items were judged by 165 management consultants. Factor analyses were carried out and the resulting factors were further subjected to an interbattery factor analysis. Three factors were identified, namely consulting skills, consultant personality and client service skills. The subgroups were compared using Hotelling's T2 test and MANOVA. Statistically significant differences were found in the perceptions of management consultants for consulting level and year’s experience.
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Construction and evaluation of a scale of consumer shopping experience.
- Gillham, B.A., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Gillham, B.A. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Consumer shopping experience , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1099
- Description: Generally speaking consumer psychology have focused primarily on the problem solving and decision making processes underlying buying behaviour. As a result, the experience of consumers engaging in the activity of shopping has been neglected. The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of consumer shopping experience. The instrument indicated that shopping experience is not merely a means to an end, but in many cases an end in itself. The Shopping Experience Survey consisting of 54 items was developed and administered to 426 respondents consisting of students at a large tertiary institution. The study indicated that the Shopping Experience Survey is highly reliable (rxx=0,965) and sensitive to group differences.
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- Authors: Gillham, B.A. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Consumer shopping experience , Decision-making
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6355 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1099
- Description: Generally speaking consumer psychology have focused primarily on the problem solving and decision making processes underlying buying behaviour. As a result, the experience of consumers engaging in the activity of shopping has been neglected. The purpose of this study was to construct and evaluate a scale of consumer shopping experience. The instrument indicated that shopping experience is not merely a means to an end, but in many cases an end in itself. The Shopping Experience Survey consisting of 54 items was developed and administered to 426 respondents consisting of students at a large tertiary institution. The study indicated that the Shopping Experience Survey is highly reliable (rxx=0,965) and sensitive to group differences.
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The relationship between the fourth edition (2003) of the locus of control inventory and the sixteen personality factor.
- Hassett, C.F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Hassett, C.F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Locus of control , Factor structure , Sixteen personality factor questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6367 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1110
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to determine the relationship between the fourth edition (2003) of the Locus of Control Inventory (LCI) and version 5 of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF). After some minor changes the LCI was applied jointly with the 16PF to a sample of 3089 first-year university students. Complete records were obtained in respect of 3033 participants for the LCI, and 2798 for both the 16PF and the LCI. An iterative principal factor analysis of the LCI was done. The three-factor-structure previously found was substantiated by the analysis. Highly acceptable reliabilities were obtained. The 16PF yielded six global factors with reliabilities that ranged from 0,721 to 0,861. Canonical correlations of 0,659; 0,455 and 0,322 were obtained between the three scales of the LCI and the primary factors of the 16PF.
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- Authors: Hassett, C.F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2006
- Subjects: Locus of control , Factor structure , Sixteen personality factor questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6367 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1110
- Description: The principal objective of the study was to determine the relationship between the fourth edition (2003) of the Locus of Control Inventory (LCI) and version 5 of the Sixteen Personality Factor Questionnaire (16PF). After some minor changes the LCI was applied jointly with the 16PF to a sample of 3089 first-year university students. Complete records were obtained in respect of 3033 participants for the LCI, and 2798 for both the 16PF and the LCI. An iterative principal factor analysis of the LCI was done. The three-factor-structure previously found was substantiated by the analysis. Highly acceptable reliabilities were obtained. The 16PF yielded six global factors with reliabilities that ranged from 0,721 to 0,861. Canonical correlations of 0,659; 0,455 and 0,322 were obtained between the three scales of the LCI and the primary factors of the 16PF.
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The behavioural and personality correlates of transactional and transformational leadership.
- Huysamen, R., Schepers, J.M., Zaaiman, J.
- Authors: Huysamen, R. , Schepers, J.M. , Zaaiman, J.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Transactional leadership , Transformational leadership , Leadership style , Creativity , Multifactor leadership questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6593 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/946
- Description: The article argues that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between leadership style and creativity. It was found that there is a higher statistically significant positive relation between transformational leadership style and creativity than between creativity and the other leadership styles. Creativity (fluency of thought and originality) can partially be accounted for by the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. To demonstrate this in the study, the researcher uses, firstly the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire to identify leadership style, and secondly three measuring instruments that measure creativity. The argument is substantiated by the results of a statistical analysis of leadership style and creativity.
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- Authors: Huysamen, R. , Schepers, J.M. , Zaaiman, J.
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Transactional leadership , Transformational leadership , Leadership style , Creativity , Multifactor leadership questionnaire
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6593 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/946
- Description: The article argues that there is a statistically significant positive relationship between leadership style and creativity. It was found that there is a higher statistically significant positive relation between transformational leadership style and creativity than between creativity and the other leadership styles. Creativity (fluency of thought and originality) can partially be accounted for by the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire. To demonstrate this in the study, the researcher uses, firstly the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire to identify leadership style, and secondly three measuring instruments that measure creativity. The argument is substantiated by the results of a statistical analysis of leadership style and creativity.
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The construction of a normative instrument for measuring organisational citizenship.
- Joubert, E.E., Crafford, A., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Joubert, E.E. , Crafford, A. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Normative instrument , Organisational citizenship
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6360 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1104
- Description: The aim of the study was to construct a normative instrument for measuring organisational citizenship. Based on studies done on organisational citizenship, a framework for identifying the locus of organisational citizenship was developed, and a questionnaire based on this framework was constructed. A factor analysis of the items of the instrument yielded two factors. These factors were interpreted as situational and dispositional loci of organisational citizenship. The two scales were subjected to item analysis and yielded reliability coefficients of 0,946 and 0,908 respectively. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Joubert, E.E. , Crafford, A. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Normative instrument , Organisational citizenship
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6360 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1104
- Description: The aim of the study was to construct a normative instrument for measuring organisational citizenship. Based on studies done on organisational citizenship, a framework for identifying the locus of organisational citizenship was developed, and a questionnaire based on this framework was constructed. A factor analysis of the items of the instrument yielded two factors. These factors were interpreted as situational and dispositional loci of organisational citizenship. The two scales were subjected to item analysis and yielded reliability coefficients of 0,946 and 0,908 respectively. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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Personnlikheidstrekke as voorspellers vir ontvanklikheid vir verandering by bestuurders.
- Kleynhans, P.J.L., Schmidt, C., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Kleynhans, P.J.L. , Schmidt, C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Personality characterstics , Change management , Change readiness , Organisational change
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6337 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1082
- Description: Personality characteristics as predictors for managers’ readiness to change. The purpose of this study was to establish the degree to which change readiness can be predicted by certain personality dimensions. A sample of 115 managers took part in the study. As a result of the multi- dimensional nature of the construct readiness for change, the prediction was administered through a canonical correlation. In this instance change readiness (criteria) was presented in the form of three separate measurements i.e. California Psychological Inventory (CPI)), Reaction to Change Inventory (RTC) and the Perceptions of Organisational Change Inventory (POC). The scales of the Jung Personality Questionnaire (JPQ) and a Locus of Control Inventory served as predictors in the study. The results of the study indicate that it is indeed possible to predict change readiness on the basis of personality analysis.
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- Authors: Kleynhans, P.J.L. , Schmidt, C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1999
- Subjects: Personality characterstics , Change management , Change readiness , Organisational change
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6337 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1082
- Description: Personality characteristics as predictors for managers’ readiness to change. The purpose of this study was to establish the degree to which change readiness can be predicted by certain personality dimensions. A sample of 115 managers took part in the study. As a result of the multi- dimensional nature of the construct readiness for change, the prediction was administered through a canonical correlation. In this instance change readiness (criteria) was presented in the form of three separate measurements i.e. California Psychological Inventory (CPI)), Reaction to Change Inventory (RTC) and the Perceptions of Organisational Change Inventory (POC). The scales of the Jung Personality Questionnaire (JPQ) and a Locus of Control Inventory served as predictors in the study. The results of the study indicate that it is indeed possible to predict change readiness on the basis of personality analysis.
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Achievement motivation, locus of control and individuality as predictors of participative management in the South African educational environment.
- Le Roux, C.A., Schmidt, C., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Le Roux, C.A. , Schmidt, C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Participative management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6331 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1077
- Description: The shift to participative management is considered to be both inevitable and necessary. No study has thus far been reported in the participation literature in terms of predictor variables for participative management. The aim of this study was to investigate whether certain orientations – and in particular, achievement motivation, locus of control and individual vs collective orientations – could be identified that would serve as predictors of an inclination towards participative management. The sample comprised 117 education managers from a government institution. Three predictor variables of participative management – aspiration level, autonomy and collectively – were identified. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Le Roux, C.A. , Schmidt, C. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Participative management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6331 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1077
- Description: The shift to participative management is considered to be both inevitable and necessary. No study has thus far been reported in the participation literature in terms of predictor variables for participative management. The aim of this study was to investigate whether certain orientations – and in particular, achievement motivation, locus of control and individual vs collective orientations – could be identified that would serve as predictors of an inclination towards participative management. The sample comprised 117 education managers from a government institution. Three predictor variables of participative management – aspiration level, autonomy and collectively – were identified. The implications of these findings are discussed.
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The relationship between career maturity, career expecations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge of engineering bursars.
- Le Roux, H., Schepers, J.M., Lessing, B.C.
- Authors: Le Roux, H. , Schepers, J.M. , Lessing, B.C.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Career maturity , Career expectations , Job perceptions , Organisational knowledge
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/390094 , uj:6332 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1078
- Description: The principal aim of this study was to determine whether there is a statistically significant relationship between career maturity, and career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge of engineering bursars. The sample comprised 168 engineering bursars from a variety of South African universities. A questionnaire was developed to measure bursars’ career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge. The sample was divided into homogeneous clusters on the basis of two dimensions – career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge. These clusters were compared in respect of career maturity. Statistically significant differences were found. A secondary aim of the study was to examine the impact of certain demographic variables on career maturity, career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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- Authors: Le Roux, H. , Schepers, J.M. , Lessing, B.C.
- Date: 1997
- Subjects: Career maturity , Career expectations , Job perceptions , Organisational knowledge
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/390094 , uj:6332 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1078
- Description: The principal aim of this study was to determine whether there is a statistically significant relationship between career maturity, and career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge of engineering bursars. The sample comprised 168 engineering bursars from a variety of South African universities. A questionnaire was developed to measure bursars’ career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge. The sample was divided into homogeneous clusters on the basis of two dimensions – career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge. These clusters were compared in respect of career maturity. Statistically significant differences were found. A secondary aim of the study was to examine the impact of certain demographic variables on career maturity, career expectations and perceptions of job and organisational knowledge. The implications of the findings are discussed.
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Die verband van leerprosesveranderlikes met leersukses.
- Lotriet, D.L., Coetsee, W.J., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Lotriet, D.L. , Coetsee, W.J. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Learning process , Study success , Meaning orientation , Transformational conception , Self-regulation , Reproducing orientation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6350 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1094
- Description: The relationship between learning process variables and study success. The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the constructs “meaning orientation” (in-depth approach to study),“transformational conception” and “self-regulation” in the distance education context (TV–learning). A random sample of 1951 participants taken from a large financial institution yielded 263 usable questionnaires. The responses obtained to the 167 items were subjected to factor analysis and item analysis. Thereafter the intercorrelations between the learning process variables “approach to learning”, “conceptions of learning” and “regulation strategies” were computed. The results indicate that although low correlations exist among the constructs "meaning orientation", “transformational conception” and “self-regulation”, a moderate correlation was found between “reproducing orientation”, “accumulating conception” and “external regulation”. The implications of these findings are further discussed.
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- Authors: Lotriet, D.L. , Coetsee, W.J. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Learning process , Study success , Meaning orientation , Transformational conception , Self-regulation , Reproducing orientation
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6350 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1094
- Description: The relationship between learning process variables and study success. The main objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the constructs “meaning orientation” (in-depth approach to study),“transformational conception” and “self-regulation” in the distance education context (TV–learning). A random sample of 1951 participants taken from a large financial institution yielded 263 usable questionnaires. The responses obtained to the 167 items were subjected to factor analysis and item analysis. Thereafter the intercorrelations between the learning process variables “approach to learning”, “conceptions of learning” and “regulation strategies” were computed. The results indicate that although low correlations exist among the constructs "meaning orientation", “transformational conception” and “self-regulation”, a moderate correlation was found between “reproducing orientation”, “accumulating conception” and “external regulation”. The implications of these findings are further discussed.
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Management by objectives in relation to optimal experience in the workplace.
- Loubris, S., Crous, F., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Loubris, S. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1995
- Subjects: Optimal experience , Workplace , Pearson product moment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5704 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2951
- Description: In order to discover whether Management by Objectives could be used to create optimal experience in the workplace, two tests were constructed. These were a measure of Management by Objectives (42 items) and a measure of Optimal Experience (24 items). First and second-order factor analyses were performed on both inventories to identify the true factors. Item analyses were performed to verify the reliability of both instruments. Pearson Product moment correlations were computed to assess the relationship between the constructs. The implications are discussed.
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- Authors: Loubris, S. , Crous, F. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1995
- Subjects: Optimal experience , Workplace , Pearson product moment
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:5704 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2951
- Description: In order to discover whether Management by Objectives could be used to create optimal experience in the workplace, two tests were constructed. These were a measure of Management by Objectives (42 items) and a measure of Optimal Experience (24 items). First and second-order factor analyses were performed on both inventories to identify the true factors. Item analyses were performed to verify the reliability of both instruments. Pearson Product moment correlations were computed to assess the relationship between the constructs. The implications are discussed.
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The effect of organisational restructuring on job satisfaction, career aspirations and stress levels of employees.
- Marias, E.N., Schepers, J.M.
- Authors: Marias, E.N. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1996
- Subjects: Job satisfaction , Career aspirations , Stress levels , Organisational restructuring
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6327 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1073
- Description: The field study reported here examined the effects of organisational restructuring on employees’ job satisfaction, career aspirations and stress levels. Immediately after restructuring took place in the organisation, the employees affected by this advent were tested to determine whether restructuring would impact on the three variables. Eight months after restructuring in the organisation took place their job satisfaction, career aspirations and stress levels were measured again. The results of the research indicated no changes in job satisfaction levels, career aspirations or stress levels. The results provided no support for the expectation that after a time lapse of eight months the effects or organisational restructuring would diminish and that workers would experience a greater degree of job satisfaction. In addition, it would appear that the time lapse did not improve perceived career prospects or that stress levels decreased.
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- Authors: Marias, E.N. , Schepers, J.M.
- Date: 1996
- Subjects: Job satisfaction , Career aspirations , Stress levels , Organisational restructuring
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6327 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1073
- Description: The field study reported here examined the effects of organisational restructuring on employees’ job satisfaction, career aspirations and stress levels. Immediately after restructuring took place in the organisation, the employees affected by this advent were tested to determine whether restructuring would impact on the three variables. Eight months after restructuring in the organisation took place their job satisfaction, career aspirations and stress levels were measured again. The results of the research indicated no changes in job satisfaction levels, career aspirations or stress levels. The results provided no support for the expectation that after a time lapse of eight months the effects or organisational restructuring would diminish and that workers would experience a greater degree of job satisfaction. In addition, it would appear that the time lapse did not improve perceived career prospects or that stress levels decreased.
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