Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Subject "Job insecurity"
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Assessing work stressors, union support, job satisfaction and safety outcomes in the mining environment
(2014)The mining environment is one of the largest contributors to the South African economy and provides employment and a livelihood to many South African households. However; the mining environment is one of the most hazardous ... -
The changing employment relationship in the chemical industry : the role of the employment– and psychological contract
(North-West University, 2010)Understanding the employment relationship in the chemical industry in South Africa and organisational change within it is crucial to the understanding of the changing employment and psychological contract within this ... -
Dynamic organisational capabilities and employee flourishing in a precarious work context : the role of authentic leadership and trust
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Many countries, such as South Africa, rely on the manufacturing industry to contribute to their economy and development. However, this industry is faced with challenges that threaten its performance and survival, forcing ... -
The effect of job insecurity and restructuring on the safety performance in the chemical manufacturing industry
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Background: Since the implementation of the new Sasol business model, the recordable incident case rate at the Sasol chemical operations plant, increased dramatically. It is therefore imperative that attention is focused ... -
Employees' work outcomes associated with the psychological contract within a service company
(North-West University, 2008)During the last decade, dramatic changes have been experienced in workplaces because of technological growth, globalisation, ever increasing competitive markets, changing industrial relation laws and better management ... -
Flourishing of employees in a fast moving consumable goods environment
(2015)The Fast Moving Consumable Goods industry is characterized by competitiveness, on going change and high turnover. To stay competitive, retain talent and keep up with these fast paced systems, organisations have to ... -
The influence of emotional intelligence of managers on job insecurity and coping behaviour
(North-West University, 2011)Job insecurity in the current global climate has escalated and more organisations are engaged in downsizing and restructuring in an attempt to survive under difficult economic conditions. At the same time, organisations ... -
Job insecurity , work-based support, job satisfaction, organisational commitment and general health of human resources professionals in a chemical industry
(North-West University, 2005)The work environment in which South African employees have to function is highly demanding, offering them little in terms of job security, but simultaneously expecting them to give more in terms of inter alia flexibility, ... -
Job insecurity : emotional- and behavioural consequences
(North-West University, 2009)Current day organisations must revert to many measures to survive in the very competing business environment. One of these measures is to reduce the number of employees. This leads to perceptions of job insecurity, not ... -
Job insecurity and job satisfaction in selected organisations in South Africa
(North-West University, 2004)Several factors have contributed to employment relations gradually becoming more uncertain in the last decades. In South Africa, as well as in other industrialised economies all over the world, organisations had to adjust ...