bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
What constitutes information integrity?
Authors: Flowerday S. , Von Solms R.
Published: August 2012

This research focused on what constitutes information integrity as this is a problem facing companies today. Moreover, information integrity is a pillar of information security and is required in order to have a sound security management programme. However, it is acknowledged that 100% information integrity is not currently achievable due to various limitations and therefore the auditing concept of reasonable assurance is adopted. This is in line with the concept that 100% information security is not achievable and the notion that adequate security is the goal, using appropriate countermeasures. The main contribution of this article is to illustrate the importance of and provide a macro view of what constitutes information integrity. The findings are in harmony with Samuel Johnson's words (1751): 'Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.'
Entrepreneurial mindset of information and communication technology firms
Authors: Scheepers M. J.
Published: August 2012

Limited research focuses on the entrepreneurial mindset of information and communication technology (ICT) firms, despite the opportunities in and importance of this sector for economic growth. In this article, the entrepreneurial mindset of ICT firms is described by using three indicators: entrepreneurial orientation, e-business initiatives and a supportive organizational climate. Data were obtained using structured telephone interviews with 144 ICT firms. The findings indicate that the three indicators of an entrepreneurial mindset are associated and can be linked to performance. It is recommended that managers create a supportive climate for entrepreneurship by offering rewards, empowering employees and providing leadership and support for initiatives.
Hierarchical analysis of acceptable use policies
Authors: Laughton P. A.
Published: August 2012

Acceptable use policies (AUPs) are vital tools for organizations to protect themselves and their employees from misuse of computer facilities provided. A well structured, thorough AUP is essential for any organization. It is impossible for an effective AUP to deal with every clause and remain readable. For this reason, some sections of an AUP carry more weight than others, denoting importance. The methodology used to develop the hierarchical analysis is a literature review, where various sources were consulted. This hierarchical approach to AUP analysis attempts to highlight important sections and clauses dealt with in an AUP. The emphasis of the hierarchal analysis is to prioritize the objectives of an AUP.
Selective exclusion: the digital divide in the context of indigenous knowledge systems in South Africa
Authors: Lotriet H. , Matthee M. , Mazanderani F.
Published: August 2012

This article provides an alternative view to questions of technological inclusion and exclusion in sub-Saharan Africa via an analysis of the South African governmental discourse on indigenous knowledge systems (IKS). The concept of 'selective exclusion' (SE) is developed in relation to the digital divide, highlighting that technology is not always perceived as neutral or universally beneficial, but rather is negotiated in relation to specific socio-political contexts and alternative systems of knowledge. The concept of SE highlights the following: (a) 'Western' rationality and technology can be perceived as threats to indigenous identity and knowledge and as a result treated circumspectly; (b) nevertheless the 'Western' domain is seen as promising economic benefits, which need to be accessed; (c) therefore, the 'Western' domain and its associated technologies are selectively excluded; (d) the existence of a digital divide is not necessarily seen as negative as it offers protection against globalisation; and (e) the agency of indigenous individuals and communities is considered central and the ability to appropriate technology in relation to this is stressed.
Investigating electronic records management and compliance with regulatory requirements in a South African university
Authors: Kyobe M.E. , Molai P. , Salie T.
Published: August 2012

This study investigated the extent to which academics and students at a leading University in South Africa managed electronic records in accordance with good practices and regulatory requirements. Literature on electronic records management (ERM) and regulatory compliance was synthesised to create a framework for effective records management. A survey was then conducted to test this framework with 17 academics, 97 students and two technical staff from five faculties. The results revealed several incidents of poor records management and lack of compliance with regulations. Many academics and students were unaware of legislative requirements and penalties. They did not backup or archive records regularly and where this was done, there were no standard procedures followed, which resulted in the adoption of distinct approaches to record keeping. Furthermore, appropriate programmes for educating users on ERM did not exist and academics had not established collaborative initiatives with other nonacademics (e.g. internal auditors and legal experts) to ensure effective ERM. It was also surprising to find that non-computing academics and students managed system security risks better than their computing counterparts. Useful recommendations and the way forward are provided.
Effect of online social networking on employee productivity
Authors: Ferreira A. , Du Plessis T.
Published: August 2012

The popularity of social networking sites is relatively recent and the effect of online social networking (OSN) on employee productivity has not received much scholarly attention. The reason most likely lies in the social nature of social networking sites and OSN, which is assumed to have a negative effect on employee productivity and not bear organisational benefit. This reseach investigated recent Internet developments as seen in the social Web and specifically investigated the effect of OSN on employee productivity and what some of the consequences would be if employees were allowed unrestricted access to these networks. The findings concerning the nature of employees' OSN activities, employees' attitude or perceptions with regard to OSN in the workplace and how OSN can contribute or affect the productivity of employees are discussed in this article. Some of the basic misconceptions regarding OSN are highlighted and it is concluded that this technology can be used to increase collaboration between individuals who share a common interest or goal. Increased collaboration will stimulate knowledge sharing between individuals, with the possible effect of increased productivity. However, the risks associated with OSN should be noted, such as loss of privacy, bandwidth and storage consumption, exposure to malware and lower employee productivity.
Potential influence of Web 2.0 usage and security practices of online users on information management
Authors: Rudman R.J. , Steenkamp L.P.
Published: August 2012

The proliferation of Web 2.0 applications was the impetus for this survey-based research into practices that online users currently employ when using Web 2.0 sites. As part of the study, the popularity of Web 2.0 technologies and sites among online users at a university was investigated to determine the extent of the potential threat to corporate security, arising from Web 2.0 use and access. The results of this study indicate that the use of Web 2.0 sites is very popular among students, as a proxy for the potential future business users, and that users are not necessarily aware of the risks associated with these sites. The respondents indicated that they regularly visit Web 2.0 sites, and that they post personal information on these sites. This is of concern in protecting arguably the most valuable asset of a business.
Decision making in the context of business intelligence and data quality
Authors: Marshall L. , De la Harpe R.
Published: August 2012

delaharper@cput.ac.za Making decisions in a business intelligence (BI) environment can become extremely challenging and sometimes even impossible if the data on which the decisions are based are of poor quality. It is only possible to utilise data effectively when it is accurate, up-to-date, complete and available when needed. The BI decision makers and users are in the best position to determine the quality of the data available to them. It is important to ask the right questions of them; therefore the issues of information quality in the BI environment were established through a literature study. Information-related problems may cause supplier relationships to deteriorate, reduce internal productivity and the business' confidence in IT. Ultimately it can have implications for an organisation's ability to perform and remain competitive. The purpose of this article is aimed at identifying the underlying factors that prevent information from being easily and effectively utilised and understanding how these factors can influence the decision-making process, particularly within a BI environment. An exploratory investigation was conducted at a large retail organisation in South Africa to collect empirical data from BI users through unstructured interviews. Some of the main findings indicate specific causes that impact the decisions of BI users, including accuracy, inconsistency, understandability and availability of information. Key performance measures that are directly impacted by the quality of data on decision-making include waste, availability, sales and supplier fulfilment. The time spent on investigating and resolving data quality issues has a major impact on productivity. The importance of documentation was highlighted as an important issue that requires further investigation. The initial results indicate the value of
Strategies for knowledge management in law firms in Botswana
Authors: Fombad M.C. , Boon J.A. , Bothma T.J.D.
Published: August 2012

This article formulates a route map on how law firms in Botswana may utilise knowledge management to enhance their competitive edge amidst the changing legal environment. It draws from the multiple definitions and perspectives of knowledge management, several frameworks and models together with the empirical findings to recommend a strategy for knowledge management in law firms in Botswana. It underscores the fact that knowledge management is becoming an imperative for the survival of law firms as knowledge intensive organisations. Law firms in Botswana can no longer afford to rely on the traditional methods of managing knowledge because there is a need for the 'best minds' and the best knowledge in their area of practice. It is recommended that lawyers should be proactive, adaptive, innovative, effective and competitive in the provision of outstanding, cost-efficient and effective services to clients. Most previous studies in this area have been carried out in developed countries with large law firms.
Conceptualising 'knowledge management' in the context of library and information science using the core/periphery model
Authors: Onyancha O.B. , Ocholla D.N.
Published: August 2012

This study took cognisance of the fact that the term 'knowledge management' lacks a universally accepted definition, and consequently sought to describe the term using the most common co-occurring terms in knowledge management (KM) literature as indexed in the Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA) database. Using a variety of approaches and analytic techniques (e.g. core/periphery analysis and co-occurrence of words as subject terms), data were analysed using the core/periphery model and social networks through UCINET for Windows, TI, textSTAT and Bibexcel computer-aided software. The study identified the following as the compound terms with which KM co-occurs most frequently: information resources management, information science, information technology, information services, information retrieval, library science, management information systems and libraries. The core single subject terms with which KM can be defined include resources, technology, libraries, systems, services, retrieval, storage, data and computers. The article concludes by offering the library and information science (LIS) professionals' general perception of KM based on their use of terms, through which KM can be defined within the context of LIS.
What happens when organisations embrace social networking? Knowledge sharing at a multinational business solutions corporation
Authors: Stafford C. , Mearns M.A.
Published: August 2012

Amid widespread resistance to online social networking tools, their effectiveness in promoting knowledge sharing in a knowledge-driven organisation was demonstrated in the study. Usage patterns, user attitudes and perceptions regarding online social networking technologies as a professional application for knowledge sharing within the workplace were investigated. Self-administered questionnaires were administered to a sample of IBM Global Business Services employees in South Africa. Upon completion of the questionnaire analysis an interview was conducted with the knowledge manager for verification and clarification purposes. The results revealed the respondents' positive attitudes regarding the use of social networking tools for knowledge sharing. The culture of knowledge sharing at IBM and the contribution that social networking tools makes within the company were uncovered. Findings disclosed that the online social networking tools were effective and that management at IBM encourages employees to make more and more use of the tools for knowledge sharing and knowledge creation. The results of this study demonstrate the effectiveness of online social networking tools and serve as encouragement to hesitant organisations to adopt social networking in their business practices.
Limitations of knowledge management
Authors: Newman V.
Published: August 2012

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Editorial
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: August 2012

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Working, worrying and winning on the WWW
Authors: Cronje Johannes
Published: August 2012

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Intelligent retrieval on corporate intranets (portrals)
Authors: Dempsey Piet
Published: August 2012

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World-Wide Web as an instrument for competitive intelligence in a tertiary educational environment
Authors: Fourie Louis H.C.
Published: August 2012

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Strategies for the hierarchical selection of information in a volatile information-rich environment
Authors: Fourie Erna , Bisschoff Tom
Published: August 2012

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The Internet as business enabler
Authors: Hall Peter
Published: August 2012

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Internet applications, sites, trends and happenings
Authors: Raitt David
Published: August 2012

This column aims to draw your attention to various interesting Web sites that I have come across and that might appeal to you, and to keep you up-to-date with news and views on Internet trends, developments and statistics. It offers essentially a personal selection rather than comprehensive coverage.
Unpacking 'ethno-finance': an introduction to indigenous 'financial' knowledge systems
Authors: Bray R. J.C. , Els G.
Published: August 2012

For too many individuals, indigenous knowledge systems provoke no enthusiasm as they are perceived to be dormant and irrelevant. This article attempts to change this perception by highlighting the need for an in-depth knowledge of indigenous knowledge systems and, moreover, indigenous knowledge systems within finance. A comprehensive definition of ethno-finance, as well as examples, is supplied to help in the development of research opportunities within the sub-field of ethno-finance regarding indigenous knowledge systems.
Investigating the business value of information management
Authors: Saloojee R. , Groenewald D. , Du Toit A.S.A.
Published: August 2012

Research on the effect of information management on organizational performance is an important issue. The primary problem of the business value of information is embedded in the following reasoning: information management creates business value indirectly but creates business costs directly, making the evaluation and measurement of information management and the benefits thereof difficult for organizations. In this study an empirical survey was conducted in ten large South African organizations to establish practices and norms in managing the business value of information management, information management investment and benefits evaluation. The most common criteria considered to be important were the ability to adapt and support business changes and the stability and quality of information management services to the user community.
Knowledge management framework for the development of an effective knowledge management strategy
Authors: Mostert J. C. , Snyman M. M.M.
Published: August 2012

To survive and prosper in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment, organizations need to explicitly manage their knowledge. This article reports on a knowledge management framework that provides a clear and unambiguous knowledge base, which in turn can serve as a platform for the development of an effective knowledge management strategy. An appropriate knowledge framework is selected and combined with an appropriate management framework to create a well defined, theoretically sound knowledge management framework.
Guidelines for assessing the knowledge management maturity of organizations
Authors: Kruger C. J. , Snyman M. M.M.
Published: August 2012

In a recent article Kruger and Snyman hypothesized that progressions in knowledge management maturity (from a strategic perspective) are directly related to an increased ability to speed up the strategic cycle of imitation, consolidation and innovation. The arguments proposed, however, neglected to supply the reader with a practical toolkit or even a roadmap (a time-related matrix, or questionnaire) to successfully measure succession in knowledge management maturity. This article builds on the previous one and proposes a questionnaire consisting of six sections, containing 101 descriptive questions, to enable organizations to test and assess their knowledge management maturity empirically. The development of an instrument to measure knowledge management maturity required adhering to a research design that combined theoretical propositions with practical experimentation. As a point of departure, a knowledge management maturity matrix consisting of seven maturity levels was formulated. All questions contained within the matrix were benchmarked against a survey questionnaire developed by the public management service of the OECD (PUMA) and were also pre-tested and validated. This process of refinement led to the formulation of the Knowledge Management Maturity Questionnaire. To avoid any taint of this research being based only on theoretical propositions, the questionnaire was tested by 178 master students of the University of Pretoria, South Africa, in nine different industries. The proposed questionnaire provides a bridge between theoretical propositions and practical usability, not only enabling knowledge management practitioners to assess the level of knowledge management maturity reached successfully but, more importantly, also serving as a guideline to institutionalize further and future knowledge management endeavours.
Level of importance attached to competitive intelligence at a mass import retail organization
Authors: Begg M. , Du Toit A.S.A.
Published: August 2012

The purpose of this research was to establish the level of importance attached to competitive intelligence (CI) at a mass import retail organization in South Africa. The rationale of CI is to alert an organization about the current situation as it relates to its business environment and competitors, and how these aspects affect the competitive situation. In this article, the value and significance that CI presents to organizations upon implementation are discussed by focusing upon the need for a competitive strategy, the significance of institutionalizing CI, various organizational structure options and the establishment of a CI culture. A survey was conducted at a mass import retail organization to determine the level of importance attached to CI. A total of 107 employees were randomly selected to participate in the completion of a questionnaire. Based on the results, it was found that this organization practised CI, albeit in an informal manner, and it was concluded that there was a relatively high level of importance attached to CI within this organization. However, areas for improvement were identified and a recommendation was made of implementing a formal CI function within the organization.
Investigating on-line pornography at the University of Johannesburg
Authors: Laughton P. , Rensleigh C.
Published: August 2012

The on-line user of today has access to a vast collection of information resources. In addition, the developments in Internet and Web technologies have made it even easier for surfers to anonymously get access to on-line pornography. The purpose of this research was to investigate the extent to which access to on-line pornography at the University of Johannesburg can be managed. For the empirical part of this research 1037 questionnaires were proportionally distributed to and completed by students on all five campuses of the university. The questionnaire consisted of four sections: biographical information; university computer facility usage; university acceptable use policy; and personal experience with university computer facilities. The gender distribution for the sample was almost even, with total of 49,4% male participants and 50,6% female, with the largest grouping of respondents(61,6%) aged between 19 years and 21 years. Of the respondents, 36,7% indicated that exposure to unsolicited pornography did not bother them. When asked to what extent students should have access to pornography, 60,5% stated 'None' while 32,6% believed that 'Restricted' access should be granted for research purposes and 6,9% believed that students should be granted 'Total' access to pornography. Results from the research will be used to manage access to on-line resources at the University of Johannesburg better.
'n Benadering tot vergoeding in 'n Suid-Afrikaanse Nywerheidsgroep met spesifieke verwysing na nie-blanke lone en salarisse
Authors: Tromp D.
Published: August 2012

The compensation scene in South Africa is changing rapidly. One of the main reasons for this change is the fact that large companies are now becoming more aware of their responsibility towards all their stakeholders, of which their labour force happens to be a very important one. The company referred to in this article, realised its responsibility towards its labour force and adopted a philosophy of equal remuneration opportunities for all its workers. This brought about a programme for eliminating the so called 'wage gap'?. The philosophy, strategy and policy regarding compensation in the company and the current situation in South Africa regarding non-white compensation are discussed. Special attention is paid to the method according to which the compensation structure in the company is presently being redesigned.Opsomming Die vergoedings-prentjie in Suid-Afrika is vinnig besig om te verander. Een van die belangrikste redes hiervoor is dat groot ondernemings gaandeweg meer en meer bewus word van hulle verantwoordelikhede teenoor al hulle belangegroepe, waarvan die arbeidsmag 'n baie belangrike een is. Die betrokke onderneming waarna in die bostaande artikel verwys word, het as gevolg van sy besef van hierdie verantwoordelikheid teenoor sy werknemers, 'n filosofie van gelyke geleenthede om dieselfde te kan verdien vir dieselfde werk, aanvaar. Dit het 'n program meegebring waarvolgens die sogenaamde "loongaping" uitgeskakel moes word. In die voorafgaande artikel word stilgestaan by die filosofie, strategie en beleid ten opsigte van vergoeding in die betrokke onderneming, die situasie met betrekking tot die 'loongaping' en die vergoeding van nie-blankes in Suid-Afrika en die wyse waarop die vergoedingstruktuur van die betrokke onderneming herontwerp word om die 'loongaping' uit te skakel.
Influence of higher order need strenght and job characteristics on job performance
Authors: Blignaut C. J. H. , Van W. Raubenheimer I
Published: August 2012

Contemporary theories of work motivation are classified according to (1) those based on the underlying assumption that all individuals posses higher level need, are capable of satisfying and will indeed satisfy such needs provided the job situation incorporates the conditions or characteristics that make satisfaction possible and (2) those theories suggesting that an individual may or may not be motivated by certain job characteristics depending on whether he in fact has specific (higher level) needs to be fulfilled and whether he views the job situation as conductive to need satisfaction. 126 Subjects employed by a chemical industry took part in an experiment designed to test the basic assumptions underlying the aforementioned theories. Data relating to higher order need satisfaction, the psychological value of job content and job performance served as input to a 2X2 factorial analysis. Results indicate that only the psychological value of job content represented a significant source of variation (p is smaller as ,01) - a finding which favours category (1) theories to a large extent. No significant interaction between the latter source of variation and higher order need satisfaction could be found.Opsomming Kontemporêre motiveringsteorieë in die Bedryfsielkunde word geklassifiseer in twee groepe naamlik (1) dié wat berus op die basiese aanname dat alle werknemers hoëvlak behoeftes het en die bevrediging daarvan sal nastreef solank die inhoud van die werk dit moontlik maak en (2) dié wat op die aanname berus dat sielkundig gunstige werksinhoud waarskynlik hoëvlak behoeftebevrediging tot gevolg sal hê, afhangende van hoe die individu die werksituasie waarneem. 126 Werknemers in 'n Suid-Afrikaanse chemiese nywerheid is by 'n eksperiment betrek waarin bogenoemde basiese aannames teenoor mekaar gestel is. Data ten opsigte van die sielkundige waarde van werksinhoud, hoëvlak behoeftebevrediging en werksprestasie dien as inset tot 'n 2x2 faktoriale ontwerp. Resultate dui daarop dat hoë-orde behoeftebevrediging geen beduidende bron van variasie verteenwoordig nie maar die sielkundige waarde van werksinhoud wel (p is smaller as ,01) - 'n bevinding wat die kategorie (1) teorieë sterk steun. Geen interaksie-effek kon geïsoleer word nie.
Die opleiding van bedryfsielkundiges in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Van W, Raubenheimer I. , Calitz C. J. , De Villiers W. S. , Augustyn J. C. D.
Published: August 2012

Oor die afgelope aantal jare het bedryfsielkundiges in Suid-Afrika by verskeie geleenthede die mening gelug dat die tyd waarskynlik aangebreek het om die ontwikkeling van hul vakgebied hier te lande in oënskou te neem. Hierdie behoefte het klaarblyklik ontstaan vanweë die snelle ontwikkeling wat die bedryfsielkunde die afgelope 10 tot 15 jaar in Suid-Afrika ondergaan het, vernaamlik in die praktiese beroeps- en bedryfslewe, aan akademiese instellings en in die beoefening van die bedryfsielkunde as 'n professie.
Die waarneming van luiheid as basis vir die meting van geraassteuring en produktiwiteit: 'n Internasionale ondersoek
Authors: Van Wyk A. J.
Published: August 2012

Human perception of loudness is considered the basis for noise measurement techniques. Due to the use of 18 different internationally accepted calculation methods which lead to much confusion, an International Round Robin project was organized for the evaluation of these methods under uniform conditions. The Stevens method proved to be the best overall simulation of human perception of loudness while the Zwicker and PNdB methods produced the best results at low and high intensity levels respectively. It was furthermore concluded that cultural differences between various participating groups had no significant effect on the perception of loudness. Research results obtained at national level can therefore be projected on international standards.Opsomming Mensike waarneming van luidheid word as basis van geraasmeetmetodes beskou. As gevolg van die verwarring en - probleme wat by die gebruik van soveel as 18 internasionaal erkende meetmetodes vir geraas bestaan is 'n wêreldwye ondersoek organiseer waarin hierdie meetmetodes onder eenvormige toestande onderling vergelyk is. Die Stevens-metode word bevind die beste algemene simuleerder van menslike waarneming van luidheid te wees terwyl die Zwicker-metode op lae intensiteitspeile en die PNdB-metode op hoë intensiteitspeile goeie resultate lewer. Geen kulturele verskille tussen groepe toetslinge ten opsigte van luidheidswaarneming word identifiseer nie wat dus nasionale navorsing geprojekteer op internasionale standaarde wetenskaplik regverdig.
Academic and professional requirements, ethical considerations and skills in the application of industrial psychological knowledge
Authors: Boshoff A. B. , Hamblin Elza
Published: August 2012

The South African industrial psychologist is in a quandary; circumstances have deemed that for the most part he be a paid employee of a large organization and subject to the political pressures inherent in such a situation which can challenge the professional integrity of even the strongest practitioner. The situation demands a frank appraisal of the alternatives open to him. Using professionalism as a reference point this article explores the nature of the problems encountered by the industrial psychologist employed in an organizational setting the changing nature of his ultimate role within that structure and a definition of the additional knowledge and skills required to equip him for effective functioning. In conclusion consideration is given to some changes which might be introduced to the teaching programme for new entrants to the profession.Opsomming Die operasionele veld van die Bedryfsielkunde in Suid-Afrika stel besondere eise aan die beoefenaars van die professie. Omstandighede wil dit dikwels dat die bedryfsielkundige hoofsaaklik 'n besoldigde werknemer van 'n groot organisasie is en dus onderworpe is aan die politieke druk inherent in so 'n situasie. Dit op sigself stel hoë eise aan sy integriteit en maak 'n periodieke besinning oor die wese van sy werk noodsaaklik. Met professionalisme as uitgangspunt ondersoek die skrywers die aard van die probleme wat die bedryfsielkunde in die organisasie ondervind en die veranderende aard van sy rol binne die organisatoriese struktuur. Dit word gevolg deur 'n noukeurige omskrywing van die kennis en vaardighede wat van die bedryfsielkunde vereis word. Ten slotte word oorweging geskenk aan sekere moontlike veranderinge in die opleiding van voornemende professionele bedryfsielkundiges.
'n Bedryfsielkundige ondersoek na die verbruikerbeeld van handelsbanke in Suid-Afrika
Authors: Spoeltra H. I. J.
Published: August 2012

In this investigation the hypothesis is tested that every commercial bank has a unique and differentiated consumer image. A factor analytical study is performed to develop a semantic differential by means of which consumer image scales can be established. The results indicate that commercial banks can be evaluated in terms of 14 dimensions. The hypothesis is thus confirmed and a method is developed which can be applied to a variety of research objectives. Opsomming In hierdie ondersoek word die hipotese gestel dat elke handelsbank oor 'n unieke en gedifferensieerde verbruikerbeeld beskik. Deur middel van 'n faktoranalitiese ondersoek word 'n semantiese differensiaal ontwikkel ten einde verbruikerbeeldskale op verskillende faktore daar te stel vir die verkryging van 'n spektrum van verbruikerevaluasies van elke bank. Uit die resultate word vasgestel dat handelsbanke in terme van 14 dimensies evalueer word. Die hipotese wat in die toekoms ten opsigte van talle navorsingsoogmerke aangewend kan word.
A critical review of the application of Maslow's motivation theory in industry
Authors: Barling Julian
Published: August 2012

The present article critically reviews the application of Maslow's motivational theory within the industrial situation. It is pointed out that although this theory is frequently applied in this context, its utility and applicability in such a situation has not been conclusively demonstrated on the basis of the research conducted. Furthermore, a distinction is drawn between studies assessing the applicability of this theory within the industrial situation, and those assessing its utility for industry. The need for further research, particularly to establish whether any relationship exists between the need for self actualization and productivity (i.e., the utility of the theory for the organization), it thus advanced. Finally, it is suggested that in terms of the criteria of the prediction and control of behaviour in organizations, this theory might not be adequate as a theory of work motivation.OpsommingDie toepassing van Maslow se motiveringsteorie binne die bedryfsituasie word hersien. Hoewel dit dikwels toegepas word, is die bruikbaarheid en die toepasbaarheid daarvan in sulke situasies nog nie met sekerheid bevestig nie. 'n Onderskeid word getref tussen die studies wat die toepasbaarheid en die wat die bruikbaarheid daarvan, vir die industriële situasie, bepaal. Die noodsaaklikheid van verdere navorsing, in besonder om vas te stel of daar 'n verband bestaan tussen die selfvervullingsbehoefte en produktiwiteit, (bv. die bruikbaarheid van die teorie vir die organisasie) word besonder beklemtoon. Ten slotte word gesuggereer dat die teorie, in terme van die kriteria van voorspelling en kontrole van gedrag in organisasies, tekort skiet as 'n arbeidsmotiveringsteorie.
Die opleiding van bedryfsielkundiges aan die universiteit van die Oranje-Vrystaat
Authors: Langenhoven H. P.
Published: August 2012

Die Departement Bedryfsielkunde is in 1968 as 'n volwaardige departement in die Fakulteit van Ekonomiese en Administratiewe Wetenskappe aan die Vrystaatse Universiteit ingestel. Voorheen is die vak vir etlike jare deur die Departement Sielkunde aangebied. Bedryfsielkunde kan vir die B.Com., B.Admin., B.Soc.Sc. en B.P.L. (Baccalaureus in Personeelleiding) graadrigtings geneem word. Die opleidingspersoneel bestaan tans uit 'n Professor, 2 Senior Lektore en 2 Lektore. Daar is ook 'n Senior Lektor/Navorser en Senior Vakkundige Beampte in die Afdeling Personeelnavorsing, wat onder leiding van die hoof van die departement funksioneer. Verder beskik die departement oor die dienste van twee dames wat albei halfdag werk, naamlik 'n Akademiese Assistent en 'n Tikster.
The non-social world of work - a personal view point. The effect of physical factors shiftwork and overtime on job performance
Authors: Van der Merwe R.
Published: August 2012

Attention is drawn to the relative neglect by industrial psychologists in recent years of the effect of certain non-social factors in the work situation. These include physical conditions of work, hours, overtime and shiftwork. Recent South African research into shiftwork among Black and Coloured workers is described and it is suggested that worker reaction in the form of withdrawal should be regularly monitored through statistics of absenteeism and labour turnover. Data collected over a period of years have supported the hypothesis that patterns of withdrawal within particular organisations show stability and are related to "non-social" factors within the organisations. OpsommingAandag word gevestig daarop dat bedryfsielkundiges relatief min klem lê op die invloed van sekere "nie-sosiale" faktore in die werksituasie. Dit sluit veral fisiese werksomstandighede, werksure, oortyd en skofwerk in. Onlangse Suid-Afrikaanse navorsing onder Swart- en Kleurlingwerkers word beskryf en daar word aanbeveel dat werkerreaksie teenoor die faktore gereeld gemeet word deur statistiek van afwesigheid en arbeidsomset te verkry en te ontleed. Data oor 'n tydperk van jare ingesamel, wys daarop dat patrone van onttrekking binne spesifieke organisasies min of meer stabiel is en steun die hipotese dat nie-sosiale faktore binne die organisasie grotendeels hiervoor verantwoordelik is
Moderator veranderlikes en differensiele geldigheid van die aansoekvorm
Authors: De Bod A.
Published: August 2012

Empirical studies have shown the Weighted Application Blank (W.A.B.) to be an effective predictive device in the selection of employees. There are, however, studies which suggest that the predictive validity of the W.A.B. may be substantially overstated in the literature. Contrary to the principles of classic psychometric theory it is suggested that moderator variables are accountable for this paradox. This study demonstrates how biographical correlates of tenure function as moderators and empirical evidence of the moderating effects on the predictive validity of the W.A.B. are provided. It is suggested that a new approach to the development of the W.A.B. is necessary in order to utilise the effect of moderators. OpsommingEmpiriese studies toon dat die Geweegde Aansoekvorm (G.A.V.) 'n doeltreffende voorspellingsinstrument in personeelseleksie is. Daar is egter studies wat voorspel dat die voorspellingsgeldigheid van die G.A.V. in die literatuur aansienlik oorbeklemtoon word. Teenstrydig met die beginsels van klassieke psigometriese teorie word voorgestel dat moderator veranderlikes vir hierdie paradoks verantwoordelik is. Hierdie studie toon hoe die biografiese korrelate van dienstyd as moderators fungeer en empiriese bewys van die modererende effek op die voorspellingsgeldigheid van die G.A.V. word gelewer. Daar word voorgestel dat ‘n nuwe benadering tot die ontwikkeling van die G.A.V. noodsaaklik is ten einde die effek van moderators te benut.
Die opleiding van bedryfsielkundiges aan die universiteit van Port Elizabeth
Authors: Kampfer L.
Published: August 2012

U.P.E. het in 1965 met die opleiding van studente begin. Gedurende 1966 is die Departement Bedryfsielkunde as volwaardige departement in die Fakulteit Ekonomiese Wetenskappe ingestel, nadat die Departement Sielkunde in 1965 die eerste inleidende kursus in die bedryfsielkunde aangebied het.
Aspects of the remuneration of black workers in South Africa: Some research findings
Authors: Langenhoven H. P.
Published: August 2012

This is a report on the most important findings of a questionnaire survey among employers on the remuneration of Black workers in South Africa. Amongst other things the following was found: - that most of the usual fringe benefits are already fairly generally provided for or that the employers are aware of the need for them; - that wages show a high relationship to job and educational levels and that both of these will have to be raised in order to narrow the wage gap; - that in general employers show a sound approach to the remuneration of their Black employees, but that they apparently are in need of a system by which it may be effectively implemented.OpsommingVerslag word gelewer oor die belangrikste bevindings van 'n vraelysondersoek by werkgewers oor die vergoeding van Swart werknemers in Suid-Afrika. Daar is onder meer bevind: - dat die meeste van die gewone grensvoordele reeds taamlik algemeen aangebied word, of dat werkgewers bewus is van die nodigheid daarvan; - dat lone nou saamhang met posvlakke en met opvoedkundige peil, wat albei verhoog sal moet word om die loongaping te vernou; - dat werkgewers oor die algemeen 'n gesonde benadering toon tot die vergoeding van hulle Swart werkers maar blykbaar behoefte het aan 'n stelsel waarvolgens dit op 'n gesonde manier gedoen kan word.
The effectiveness of neurotics as workers compared to non-neurotics
Authors: Brothy R. H. , Van W Raubenheimer I.
Published: August 2012

A survey of the literature implies that neurotics are unable to compete on an equal footing with non-neurotics under normal working conditions. 12 Hypotheses relating to the relative effectiveness of neurotics versus non-neurotics in the work situation are formulated. Results indicate that neurotics are not significantly poorer workers than non-neurotics, except in respect of 3 of the 12 criteria used, i.e. reporting for duty late, sickness records, amenability to discipline. Conclusions are drawn that a fresh orientation to the problem of neurosis is necessary and that neurotic workers should be judged objectively on work ability and not on their personality shortcomings. Opsomming'n Oorsig van die literatuur dui daarop dat dit nie verwag kan word dat neurote op gelyke voet met ander werkers onder normale werksomstandighede kan meeding nie, en dus minder effektiewe werkers behoort te wees. 12 Hipoteses oor die relatiewe effektiwiteit van neurote en nie-neurote in die werksituasie is geformuleer en getoets. Daar word gevind dat neurote nie beduidend swakker werkers as nie-neurote is nie, behalwe ten opsigte van 3 van die 12 kriteria wat gebruik is, nl. ten opsigte van stiptelikheid, siekte rekord en dissiplinering. Die gevolgtrekking word gemaak dat 'n nuwe oriëntasie tot die probleem van neurose en die neuroot noodsaaklik is en dat neurotiese werkers objektief met betrekking tot werksvermoë beoordeel behoort te word en nie met betrekking tot persoonlikheidstekortkominge waar laasgenoemde nie ter sake is nie.
Bedryf- en organisasiesielkunde - Die grondslag van personeelbestuur
Authors: Coetzee L. D.
Published: August 2012

In a recent article in People and Profits Whyte (1978) attempts to distinguish between Industrial Psychology and Personnel Management and states that Industrial Psychology is "one specific aspect" of Personnel Management. Whether such difference exists is analysed in terms of Whyte's definition and views of Personnel Management and Industrial Psychology and recent developments in the field of Industrial and Organizational Psychology. It is concluded that differences do exist but that they are not the same as those which Whyte emphasizes. In order to promote common objectives both the similarities and differences should be recognized and close co-operation between Industrial and Organizational psychologists and Personnel Mangers should be encouraged.OpsommingIn 'n onlangse artikel in People and Profits poog Whyte (1978) om 'n onderskeid te tref tussen Bedryfsielkunde en Personeelbestuur en spreek die mening uit dat die Bedryfsielkunde 'n spesifieke aspek van Personeelbestuur is. Of daar wel so 'n onderskeid bestaan word in hierdie artikel ontleed aan die hand van Whyte se definisie en beskouinge van Personeelbestuur en Bedryfsielkunde en die resente ontwikkelinge op die terrein van die Bedryf- en Organisasiesielkunde. Daar word tot die slotsom gekom dat daar wel geringe klemverskille bestaan, maar dat dit nie dieselfde is as die wat Whyte beklemtoon nie. Ten einde die gemeenskaplike doelstellings te bevorder, moet beide die ooreenkomste en verskille erken word en moet noue samewerking tussen Bedryf- en Organisasiesielkundiges en personeelbestuurders aangemoedig word.
'n Keuringsbattery vir swart en kleurling naaimasjienoperatrises
Authors: Latti V. I.
Published: August 2012

The place of selection tests comprising work samples is discussed briefly. Situations in industry where this selection approach is applicable and those in which general psychological tests are sufficient are not always distinguished properly. An example of a situation in which work simulation is warranted for selection purposes, is the case of the sewing machine operator. A battery including machine tests constructed for this selection task is described. Results of validation studies conducted with Black and Coloured applicants are given.OpsommingDie moontlikhede en plek van keuringstoetse wat uit werksmonsters bestaan word kortliks bespreek. Bedryfsituasies waar hierdie tipe tegniek oorweeg behoort te word en gevalle waarin algemene sielkundige toetsing voldoende is, word nie altyd onderskei nie. 'n voorbeeld van waar die werksimulasie geregverdig is, is die keuring van die naaimasjienoperateur of -operatrise. 'n Battery van masjientoetse wat vir hierdie doel opgestel, is, word beskryf en resultate behaal in geldigheidsondersoeke by swartmense en kleurlinge word gerapporteer.
Die identifisering van die elemente waaruit werkspanning bestaan
Authors: Van Graan F.
Published: August 2012

The investigation was directed at developing a questionnaire for measuring work stress. The questionnaire was administered to 112 white employees of a regional branch of a national organisation, followed by interviews based on random sampling. Seven stress producing experiences were identified, namely over load, frustration, insecurity, conflict, lack of interest, dependence and anxiety. The experience yielding the highest response average was dependence, while worry, frustration and insecurity attained the second, third and fourth highest response average scores respectively.OpsommingDie ondersoek is daarop gerig om 'n vraelys te ontwikkel wat werkspanning meet. Verder word die elemente of ervarings waaruit werkspanning bestaan, asook daardie ervarings wat die meeste voorkom, geïsoleer. Die ondersoek is gedoen deur 'n omvattende vraelys toe te pas op 112 blanke werknemers werksaam by 'n streekstak van 'n landswye organisasie en wat opgevolg is deur onderhoude op 'n streekproefbasis. Sewe ervarings is geïsoleer, naamlik oorlading, frustrasie, onsekerheid, konflik, belangeloosheid, afhanklikheid en angs. Die ervaring met die hoogste responsgemiddelde is afhanklikheid terwyl die ervarings kommer, frustrasie en onsekerheid die tweede, derde en vierde hoogste responsgemiddelde respektiewelik behaal het.
Leerplanne in bedryfsielkunde: Opname by S.A. Universiteite
Authors: Langenhoven H. P.
Published: August 2012

A questionnaire survey has been conducted to determine the opinion of lecturers on the syllabi in Industrial Psychology. Completed questionnaires have been returned by 36 Industrial psychology lecturers at 14 South African universities. Information has been obtained regarding what subject matter should be included in the syllabi, in what order, and in what proportion. The answers have been analyzed and the results, which follow, have been conveyed to the participating universities, for perusal and application as they see fit. A concise overview of the nature, scope and aims of the subject is included.Opsomming'n Vraelys-opname is gemaak van die opinies van dosente oor leerplanne in Bedryfsielkunde. Voltooide vraelyste is terug ontvang van 36 dosente in Bedryfsielkunde aan 14 Suid-Afrikaanse universiteite. Inligting is verkry oor wat in die leerplanne ingesluit moet word, in watter volgorde, en hoeveel van elke deel. Die antwoorde is ontleed en die resultate wat aan deelnemende universiteite teruggevoer is vir oorweging en optrede volgens eie diskresie word hier gerapporteer. Daar word ook kortliks ingegaan op die aard, omvang en doelstellings van die vak.
Black workers' satisfaction with their pay
Authors: Birkenbach X. C. , Van den Merwe R.
Published: August 2012

Research in South Africa has shown that money is the most important outcome desired by black workers in the work situation. However, few studies have attempted to establish which variables are related to black workers' satisfaction with their pay. The findings of the present study suggest that workers who are satisfied are generally younger, more educated and have fewer financial dependents than dissatisfied workers. In addition, they see their pay as being more equitable, and have a better understanding of their companies' pay systems than dissatisfied workers.OpsommingNavorsing in Suid-Afrika toon dat finansiële vergoeding die belangrikste faktor in die swart werker se werklewe is. Weinig studies is egter tot dusver aangepak om veranderlikes te ondersoek wat verband hou met die loontevredenheid van swart werkers. Die huidige studie se bevindinge dui aan dat werkers wat tevrede met hul lone is in die algemeen jonger is, meer skoolopleiding het en minder finansiële afhanklikes het as ontevrede werkers. Verder skyn dit asof hulle hul lone as meer regverdigd beskou en ook loonstelsels beter verstaan as ontevrede werkers.