Browsing by Subject "Engagement"
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Antecedents and outcomes of happiness of managers in the agricultural sector in South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)The happiness of managers is an important research theme for several reasons. Managers spend most of their working day with people, are constantly interacting with various social systems and are role models for happiness ... -
Application of character strengths by educators
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)This study aimed to explore how teachers use their signature strengths in the teaching context and their experiences regarding the use thereof. Further aims were to study the outcomes of the use of teachers' character ... -
Assessing conflict management styles and work-related wellbeing of employees in higher education in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Higher education institutions contribute to the economy of South Africa, by the maintenance of knowledge (Gibson et al., 1994; Waghind, 2002). Both academic personnel and support staff play an important role in the economic ... -
Assessing job characteristics, job satisfaction and engagement among employees at a local municipality
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Today’s manager is concerned with the role of job demands and resources in employee attitudes such as job satisfaction and work engagement as they enable them to identify potential problems at the workplace as well as ... -
An assessment of the invariance of work–related well–being in selected South African sectors
(2013)The current work environment demands a lot from employees. Organisations implement strategies to reduce cost and increase productivity, often ignoring the well-being and needs of employees. Factors such as virtual offices ... -
An assessment of the state of youth participation in non-governmental organizations empowerment programmes : the case of Emfuleni Local Municipality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The population of Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) is dominated by the youth and is also having a very high level of unemployment which directly negatively impacts its participation in issues affecting them (ELM IDP, ... -
Authentic happiness of managers, and individual and organisational outcomes
(SAGE Publications, 2012)The aim of this study was to investigate managers' orientations to happiness and the relationship thereof to individual and organisational outcomes. A cross-sectional survey design was used with managers in the agricultural ... -
Authentic happiness of managers, and individual and organisational outcomes
(Sage, 2012)The aim of this study was to investigate managers' orientations to happiness and the relationship thereof to individual and organisational outcomes. A cross-sectional survey design was used with managers in the agricultural ... -
Burnout and engagement in a South African university student sample : a psychometric analysis
(North-West University, 2006)In recent years, the concept of burnout has been expanded and is currently a concern in all professions and occupational groups. Nowadays it is widely acknowledged that people in almost any occupation could develop burnout. ... -
Burnout and engagement of student leaders in a higher education institution
(North-West University, 2004)Extensive research on burnout in different occupational fields has taken place internationally. However, no studies on students at higher education institutions in South Africa have been performed. The objective of this ...
