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Perceptions of motivational factors in the Department of Health: A demographic groupings analysis 对卫生部激励因素的看法：人口分组分析

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Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-11-16 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2152

Godfrey Maake, Cornelia Harmse

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The linkage between team communication, team motivation and search and rescue team performance 团队沟通、团队激励与搜救团队绩效之间的联系

Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-11-09 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2217

Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi, Norsyazwani Ab Halim, Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman, Azita Ahmad Zawawi, Fatimah Wati Halim

{"title":"The linkage between team communication, team motivation and search and rescue team performance","authors":"Azlyn Ahmad Zawawi, Norsyazwani Ab Halim, Nur Zafifa Kamarunzaman, Azita Ahmad Zawawi, Fatimah Wati Halim","doi":"10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2217","url":null,"abstract":"Orientation: This study examined the linkage between team communication, team motivation and search and rescue (SAR) team performance.Research purpose: The study intends to investigate the impact of selected team factors that affect team performance, while adding to the scarce studies done on SAR team performance (especially in Malaysia).Motivation for the study: Search and rescue teams are skilled elite teams that can reflect the true characteristics of a team’s performance.Research approach / design and method: The study comprised 850 individual team members who were aggregated into 209 teams. Teams were among the SAR teams of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department. The study used a quantitative approach, employing the purposive sampling technique. The relationships between team communication, team motivation and SAR team performance were analysed using the structural equation modelling (SEM).Main findings: The results indicate that team communication affects SAR team performance; however, the relationship is not mediated by team motivation.Practical/managerial implications: Team communication is vital to the achievement of teams’ objectives. However, in life-and-death situations, which are usual for SAR teams, team motivation does not have a role in how communication affects the teams’ performance. Team leaders and the managers of SAR teams need to focus on effective communication techniques in order to achieve excellent performance. This includes the use of appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication.Contribution/value-add: This study adds value to the current literature on team performance, specifically SAR team performance.","PeriodicalId":21526,"journal":{"name":"Sa Journal of Human Resource Management","volume":" 12","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135291195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Psychosocial factors influencing change management: An African cross-border acquisition case 影响变革管理的心理社会因素:一个非洲跨国收购案例

Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-10-31 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2279

Annelize Van Niekerk

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Developing ambidexterity and resilience: The predictive role of high-performance work systems 发展双重性和弹性:高性能工作系统的预测作用

Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-09-29 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2226

Charles Hanu, Njabulo Khumalo

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The perceived impact of a global pandemic on a provincial department’s organisational structure 全球流行病对省级部门组织结构的影响

Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-09-27 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2254

Kiara N. Nyanhongo, Lesego V. Mokhutsane, Mahlapane T. Mosebi, Thato M. Thobejane, Thabang S. Mathudi, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe

{"title":"The perceived impact of a global pandemic on a provincial department’s organisational structure","authors":"Kiara N. Nyanhongo, Lesego V. Mokhutsane, Mahlapane T. Mosebi, Thato M. Thobejane, Thabang S. Mathudi, Musawenkosi D. Saurombe","doi":"10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2254","url":null,"abstract":"Orientation: Several existing studies examine the effect organisational structures have on businesses, but there is limited research that considers the effects unforeseen crises have on organisational structures. Research purpose: The study sought to determine the effects that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and lockdown had on the organisational structure of a provincial health department, specifically relating to performance management, employee productivity and organisational citizenship behaviour. Motivation for the study: Additional pressure on health workers, who were seen as ‘essential workers’ during the pandemic, motivated the investigation of how organisational structure affects employees’ ability to perform their duties during crises. Research approach/design and method: The study employed a quantitative research approach, using surveys. A non-experimental research method and convenience sampling were employed and a sample of 207 respondents ( n = 207) was achieved. Main findings: The respondents agreed that the pandemic did not cause a decline in their performance due to effective workload management. They also agreed that they still felt passionate about their work during the pandemic. They further posited that the pandemic emphasised the importance of teamwork. Practical/managerial implications: The study offers insights into some factors that produced successful outcomes when handling the pandemic, which can inform organisational strategy during any similar future crises. Contribution/value-add: The study adds to the limited literature linking human resources management and change or crisis management, which is critical when navigating a rapidly changing present and an increasingly uncertain workplace future.","PeriodicalId":21526,"journal":{"name":"Sa Journal of Human Resource Management","volume":"16 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135534929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Talent approaches for the South African automotive industry 南非汽车工业的人才途径

Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-09-22 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2224

Wayne E. Macpherson, Amanda Werner, Michelle R. Mey

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Training and skills development in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Evidence from Botswana borehole drilling companies 第四次工业革命后的培训和技能发展:来自博茨瓦纳钻孔钻探公司的证据

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Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-08-31 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2125

Orometswe K. Somfula, Emmanuel Zhanda

{"title":"Training and skills development in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Evidence from Botswana borehole drilling companies","authors":"Orometswe K. Somfula, Emmanuel Zhanda","doi":"10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2125","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2125","url":null,"abstract":"Orientation: Organisations are hesitant to implement new technologies that are beneficial to the organisation to achieve their goals more effectively and efficiently.Research purpose: The study’s major aim was to investigate the best practices of training and skills development in the wake of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) using a case study of Botswana borehole drilling companies.Motivation for the study: Training and skills development in the wake of the 4IR has received little investigation in Botswana and hence this study looked for the best practices in training and skills development in the aftermath of the 4IR and its impact on Botswana’s borehole drilling companies.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative descriptive research design was adopted for this study. A probability sample consisting of 100 participants from a population of 300 workers of Botswana borehole drilling companies was studied. Data were gathered using questionnaires and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).Main findings: The study findings showed that training and skills development play an important role in equipping employees with new skills, especially in this modern day of technological advancement for an organisation to have a competitive advantage.Practical/managerial implications: There is a need in organisations to unlearn old technologies and practices and relearn new ones to successfully adapt to the realities of disruptions from technological advancement.Contribution/value-add: The study recommended that businesses in the borehole drilling sector should embark on training and skills development if their workers are to keep abreast with the relevant technology in the industry.","PeriodicalId":21526,"journal":{"name":"Sa Journal of Human Resource Management","volume":"13 4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78250094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The psychosocial work conditions and mental well-being of independent school heads in South Africa 南非私立学校校长的社会心理工作条件和心理健康

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Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-08-31 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2203

J. E. Breedt, B. Marais, Jon Patricios

{"title":"The psychosocial work conditions and mental well-being of independent school heads in South Africa","authors":"J. E. Breedt, B. Marais, Jon Patricios","doi":"10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2203","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2203","url":null,"abstract":"Orientation: Numerous international studies have investigated the well-being of school Heads. Studies have shown the impact of psychosocial work conditions leading to burnout and stress, negatively impacting on mental well-being. This study aimed to determine the psychosocial work conditions and mental well-being of South African independent School Heads.Research purpose: Assessing the psychosocial work conditions and the potential impact on mental well-being of school Heads as this has not been previously studied in South Africa.Motivation for the study: Heads have multiple responsibilities in the school setting. An imbalance in job resources and demands as reflected by the psychosocial work conditions negatively impacts mental well-being and puts Heads at risk for mental illness.Research approach/design and method: The study adopted a quantitative research approach, using an anonymous cross-sectional questionnaire design, distributed to Heads of independent schools in South Africa (N = 817; n = 296). A demographic questionnaire, the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) III-middle version and mental health continuum-short form (MHC-SF) were used to collect data. Spearman correlation, analysis of variance and univariate linear regression were used to describe associations.Main findings: This study demonstrated fair correlation between various psychosocial work conditions and mental well-being. Furthermore, two demographic groups were identified as being most at risk for poorer well-being: younger and female Heads.Practical/managerial implications: This study assisted in identifying at risk groups for possible psychosocial intervention.Contribution/value-add: This study served to address the previous knowledge gap in South Africa regarding the mental well-being of school Heads and will potentially pioneer further studies in specific modifiable factors and intervention programmes.","PeriodicalId":21526,"journal":{"name":"Sa Journal of Human Resource Management","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76626153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factors affecting the attraction of women to technical mining positions in South Africa 影响南非吸引妇女担任采矿技术职位的因素

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Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-08-31 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2227

Nelly Mashaba, D. Botha

{"title":"Factors affecting the attraction of women to technical mining positions in South Africa","authors":"Nelly Mashaba, D. Botha","doi":"10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2227","url":null,"abstract":"Orientation: Since the advent of democracy, various laws and policies have been enacted to redress past inequalities concerning women’s inclusion in mining.Research purpose: The study aimed to investigate factors influencing women’s attraction to technical positions in the South African mining industry and to also uncover what could be done to encourage their successful participation in the industry.Motivation for the study: Despite the availability of opportunities in the mining industry, women’s occupancy of technical positions is moving at a snail’s pace.Research approach/design and method: The research was conducted using a convergent parallel mixed-methods research design, with a sample consisting of women in technical mining positions and employer representatives.Main findings: The exploratory factor analysis identified four factors as important for attracting women to technical mining positions. These were application and development value, interest value, economic value and social value. The qualitative findings revealed that the following barriers affect the inclusion of women in mining: the lack of career awareness of mining-related qualifications; the notion that mining jobs are physically demanding for women; work-life balance issues and a workplace culture in mining that is perceived as unwelcoming to women.Practical/managerial implications: This research is significant in that it provides employers and human resource managers with information about factors affecting the attraction of women to technical positions in South Africa’s mining industry and globally.Contribution/value-add: This study contributes to the body of knowledge on women in mining, generally, and the factors attracting women to technical mining positions, specifically.","PeriodicalId":21526,"journal":{"name":"Sa Journal of Human Resource Management","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79430367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Leadership styles as predictors of employee engagement at a selected tertiary institution 领导风格对大专院校员工敬业度的预测作用

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Sa Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2023-08-30 DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2238

G. Southgate, J. K. Aderibigbe, T. Balogun, B. Mahembe

{"title":"Leadership styles as predictors of employee engagement at a selected tertiary institution","authors":"G. Southgate, J. K. Aderibigbe, T. Balogun, B. Mahembe","doi":"10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4102/sajhrm.v21i0.2238","url":null,"abstract":"Orientation: The study examined transformational leadership (TFL), transactional leadership (TSL) and servant leadership (SL) as predictors of employee engagement (EE) at a tertiary institution in Cape Town.Research purpose: The study empirically investigated the predictive role of TFL, TSL and SL in EE among a university’s staff in Cape Town.Motivation for the study: The workforce disruption known as ‘The Great Resignation’, in which many Americans voluntarily left their jobs during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, provides evidence of the necessity for this investigation.Research approach/design and method: The study adopted the positivist philosophical view using an explanatory survey research design and a quantitative approach. The researchers sampled 198 administrative and support staff via a validated questionnaire.Main findings: The study showed a statistically significant collective impact of TFL, TSL and SL on EE (R2 = 0.268; F = 25.019; p 0.01). Similarly, the study’s findings revealed a statistically significant impact of TFL on EE (β = 0.269; t = 3.115; p 0.01) and a statistically significant influence of TSL on EE (β = 0.254; t = 3.020; p 0.01). However, the results indicated that SL did not significantly impact EE.Practical/managerial implications: Management of tertiary institutions and supervisors should possess TFL and TSL competencies and be swift in engaging their subordinates.Contribution/value-add: The research outcomes provides insight into enhancing an engaged workforce and proactive measures to increase EE.","PeriodicalId":21526,"journal":{"name":"Sa Journal of Human Resource Management","volume":"40 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2023-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75640703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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