Organisasievernuwing deur die stimulering van werkgroepaktiwiteite op 'n groot steenkoolmyn (Sigma Steenkoolmyn, 'n myn van die Sasol Steenkool Divisie, Sasol Bedryf (Edms) Beperk)

Abstract

This dissertation deals with organization revitalization through the stimulation of workgroup activities on Sigma Colliery. The researcher points out that the worker on the factory floor or at the coal face has a need to contribute to the economical success of the company which employs him, but that he is unaware of the procedures for achieving this. The researcher proceeds by referring to previous research already done in search of the Hawthorne Effect at Western Electric Company in 1924. Reference is made to Maslow' s hierarchy of needs, the hygiene and motivating factors of Herzberg, the work of Marrow concerning participative management, Vrooms's research concerning leadership and motivation as well as the work of Lawrence and Lorsch on organization design. Based on this theory the following hypothesis is made : To establish a change in organization culture on Sigma Colliery through workgroup activities. The employees will participate in decisions and planning directly related to their work and work environment. This will. contribute to rendering the organization more productive and improve its excel.lent performance . Supervisors and team-leaders will have to adapt their leadership styles to ensure the successful implementation of the culture change. ...