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The link between perceived human resource practices, perceived organisational support and employee engagement: A mediation model for turnover intention SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-04-28 Alex Winarno,Arif P. Prasetio,Buchruddin S. Luturlean,Shinta K. Wardhani
Orientation: Effective human resource practices (HRP) that include recruitment, orientation, training, career development, compensation and industrial relations that suit the needs of employees can improve the psychological aspects of organisational support and employee engagement (EE) that have an impact on minimising employees’ turnover intention (TI).Research purpose: To analyse the effect of human
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Exploring the socialisation experiences of female board members SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-04-22 Shela Mohatla,Mark Bussin
Orientation: The processes that newly appointed female board members undergo to gain the social knowledge and skills to migrate from outsiders to insiders are not well understood.Research purpose: This study aimed to explore the socialisation experiences of female board members in South Africa to determine whether the process is conducive to ensuring these individuals, as newcomers, are better equipped
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Is the leadership performance of public service executive managers related to their emotional intelligence? SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-04-19 Shanil J. Haricharan
Orientation: Growing evidence indicates a positive relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and leadership performance. However, in non-Western public service contexts, scholarship on the nature of this bivariate relationship trails behind.Research purpose: Using the behavioural EI model, this study examined the relationships between EI competencies and leadership performance of executive managers
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A framework development for talent management in the higher education sector SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-04-13 Rhodrick N. Musakuro
Orientation: Academic staff are in high demand at South African institutions and talent retention issues are a huge challenge for university management.Research purpose: The primary objective of this study was to develop a framework for talent management in higher education that would allow South African public universities to attract and retain academic staff.Motivation for the study: There is a paucity
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The influence of training and career development opportunities on affective commitment: A South African higher education perspective SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-03-31 Dasy Muleya,Hlanganipai Ngirande,Sharon R. Terera
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The influence of follower orientation on follower behaviour in the leadership process SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-03-30 Avesh Inderjeet,Caren B. Scheepers
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Occupational segregation and gender pay gap dynamics in the formal sector of South Africa SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-03-25 Adeboye Adeleken,Mark H.R. Bussin
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Assessing scope and nature of human capital management practised by Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-03-09 Loveness Nyikahadzoi,Ronnie Lotriet,Anet Smit
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Factors affecting lecturers’ decision to stay or leave academia, Namibia SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Wesley R. Pieters,Ebben Van Zyl,Petrus Nel
Orientation: Attracting and retaining academic staff needs to become a priority for tertiary institutions.Research purpose: Instead of spending funds on replacing staff members, tertiary institutions need to invest in interventions to keep staff committed to and embedded into the organisation.Motivation for the study: Lecturing staff are valuable resources that need to be nurtured, taken care of, and
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The role of emotional intelligence and work engagement on nurses’ resilience in public hospitals SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-02-28 Pardon Chikobvu,Martha Harunavamwe
Orientation: The ability to cope effectively with adversity has become vital for healthcare employees because of high job demands. Nurses are faced with workplace adversities that drain resilience resources; as such it is important to investigate factors that may conserve and build resilience resources. Positive states in the form of emotional intelligence and engagement have the potential to activate
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Leadership mindset regarding talent management practices: A case study of the City of Windhoek Council SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-02-25 Selma N. Shingenge,Musawenkosi D. Saurombe
Orientation: Municipalities are facing significant challenges in attracting talented personnel because of poor talent management practices.Research purpose: The main objective of this research was to determine how effective the leadership mindset is regarding talent management in Windhoek City Council in Namibia.Motivation for the study: Limited research currently exists on the outlook that leaders
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Emotional labour: The effects of genuine acting on employee performance in the service industry SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-02-24 Nomonde F. Ngcobo,Nyashadzashe Chiwawa,Henry Wissink
Orientation: Customers’ perceptions of service quality are influenced by the emotions exhibited by service personnel in service contacts. Hence, organisations expect service employees to portray emotions that that are desired by the employer, in addition to their job expertise.Research Purpose: This paper demonstrates how emotional labour, which can have both functional and dysfunctional consequences
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Determinants of chief executive officers remuneration for Johannesburg Stock Exchange listed financial service organisations SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-02-10 Wayne Ramgath,Mark H. Bussin
Orientation: Research is inconclusive regarding which factors that determine Chief Executive Officers (CEO) remuneration. There is evidence of a positive link between the risky actions taken by CEOs, incentivised by their remuneration structure, which contributed to the financial crisis of 2008.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether organisation size and organisation performance
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Organisational culture, frontline supervisory engagement and accountability, as drivers of safety behaviour in a platinum mining organisation SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-02-09 Hayley Prinsloo,Karl B. Hofmeyr
Orientation: The mining industry plays a significant role in the South African economy. In 2020, the sector contributed R361.9 billion (7.9%) to the total gross domestic product. With almost half a million employees reporting to work in the South African mining industry each day, a relentless commitment to safety and health compliance is required to manage the inherent risks and hazards associated
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Crafting employee engagement through talent management practices in telecom sector SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-01-31 Habiba Akter,Waqas Ahmed,Ilham Sentosa,Sheikh M. Hizam
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Flexible work options in higher educational institutions in times of crisis SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2022-01-18 Sulaiman O. Atiku,Idris O. Ganiyu
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Table of Contents Vol 19 (2021) SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-12-30 Editorial Office
No abstract available.
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The future and the role of human resource management in South Africa during the Fourth Industrial Revolution SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-12-17 Cecilia M. Schultz
Orientation: The world of work is evolving at an alarming rate, and human resource (HR) practitioners need to familiarise themselves with the future of human resource management (HRM) in order to add value to their organisations.Research purpose: This article presents South African HR practitioners’ views about the future and the role of HRM in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) from a qualitative
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Constructive interpersonal leadership relations in knowledge-based organisations: A theoretical framework SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-12-17 Marianne Louw,Rachel Barker
Orientation: Acknowledging the need for a deeper understanding of interpersonal communication as part of interpersonal leadership in knowledge-based organisational contexts.Research purpose: This study aimed to propose a theoretically based definition of constructive interpersonal leadership relations (ILRs) and a generic model of ILR with guidelines for fostering constructive ILR in knowledge-based
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The impact of emotional intelligence on behavioural factors during transition: A case of the Free State Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-12-13 Sarone D. Motlhanke,Matsidiso N. Naong
Orientation: Numerous changes at the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) requires some degree of emotional intelligence (EI) to achieve any level of efficiency, competitiveness and success.Research purpose: The primary purpose of this research is to empirically contribute to a comprehension of how a leader’s EI can be utilised to positively influence organisational behaviours during
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A measurement scale for assessing intellectual capital disclosure SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-12-09 Mpho D. Magau,Gerhard Roodt,Gerhardus van Zyl
Orientation: Intellectual capital disclosure (ICD) including structural capital (SC), human capital (HC), and relational capital (RC) of non-financial information creates a shareholder value. Conflicting evidence on this voluntary disclosure suggests the need to develop an ICD measurement scale for reducing information asymmetry in the annual financial reporting.Research purpose: The main aim of this
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A study of job satisfaction and work engagement at the National Treasury of South Africa SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-12-03 Refiloe L. Thokoa,Vinessa Naidoo,Tessie H.H. Herbst
Orientation: There is overwhelming research on job satisfaction and work engagement as it relates to the private sector when compared with the public sector. Noting differences between the two sectors, the undeniable importance of the latter and that its employees are central to service delivery the dynamics of the concepts must be understood comprehensively. This study aims to add to this body of
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Factors influencing intention to leave of younger employees in an academic institution SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-11-22 Thapelo D. Chaacha,Elrie Botha
Orientation: The retirement age of most of the academics currently in the workforce is approaching fast. To understand factors that would influence younger academics to leave the profession is becoming more important in order for institutions to avoid a knowledge gap and ensure information and skill transfer.Research purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate factors influencing the intention
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Erratum: Burnout, employee engagement and self-perceived employability in the South African public sector SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-11-19 Rudolf M. Oosthuizen,Claude-Hélène Mayer,Ntombifuthi J. Zwane
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The moderating role of career adaptability on the relationship between workplace spirituality and employee mental and physical health SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-11-16 Herring Shava,Willie T. Chinyamurindi
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Performance management as a mediator for work engagement and employment relationships in the public sector in South Africa SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-11-09 Godfrey Maake,Cornelia P. Harmse,Cecilia M. Schultz
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Self-perceived employability among undergraduate students at a South African university SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-11-08 Doret Botha
Orientation: South Africa has been suffering from persistently high levels of unemployment since 2008. The youth is regarded as the most at-risk group in the South African labour market and unemployment amongst the youth is considered one of the most critical socio-economic problems in South Africa. Increasing one’s employability is essential to securing employment and enhancing one’s well-being.Research
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The relationship between self-leadership, the future of human resource management, and work engagement SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-10-28 Cecilia M. Schultz
Orientation: With Industry 4.0 at our doorstep, we would benefit from a better understanding of how the future of human resource management (HRM) relates to self-leadership and work engagement.Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between self-leadership, the future of HRM and work engagement.Motivation for the study: The future of HRM in South Africa, as well
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The relationship between talent management, transformational leadership and work engagement: An automotive artisan perspective SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-10-28 Pieter K. Smit,Cecile M. Schultz,Catharina E. van Hoek
Orientation: Understanding the relationship between talent management, transformational leadership and work engagement from an automotive artisan perspective within South Africa.Research purpose: The purpose was to determine the relationship between talent management, transformational leadership and work engagement from an automotive artisan perspective within South Africa.Motivation of the study:
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Is benevolence the pinnacle of an employment relations trust hierarchy? SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-10-26 Lukas I. Ehlers
Background: Employment relations trust (ERT) is related to compliance, fairness, good faith and benevolence in such relations. Benevolence is not a legal obligation in employment relations and will typically be displayed voluntarily. Gaps in the literature suggested a need for a valid and reliable theory of employment relations benevolence and its relationship with trust in such relations.Aim: This
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How do job characteristics influence the motivation of millennial hospitality employees? SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-10-20 Mothepane Seqhobane,Desere Kokt
Orientation: Employee retention remains an ongoing challenge for the hospitality industry, especially given the nature of the industry (an often-hectic work environment, long-working hours and perceived poor compensation). The industry also fails to retain millennial employees, which is a grave concern. Research purpose: The investigation studied the impact of job characteristics on the motivation
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Juggling between work, studies and motherhood: The role of social support systems for the attainment of work–life balance SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-10-19 Augustine Osei Boakye,Rebecca Dei Mensah,Magdalene Bartrop-Sackey,Patricia Muah
Orientation: In recent years, work–life balance has become one of the most important issues of interest to researchers and policymakers. Although women have been identified to be more at risk of work–life imbalance, little is known about the work–life balance pursuits of women who study in addition to their work in non-Western contexts.Research purpose: Drawing from the ecological system theory and
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Recognising stressors and managing stress in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province primary schools SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-10-15 Victor C. Ngwenya
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Professional women and maternity transition: Guidelines for maternity coaching in organisations SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-09-28 Heidi M. Le Sueur,Elaine Boulton
Orientation and research purpose: There is a need to explore the role of maternity coaching in supporting and retaining professional women in South African organisations. Therefore, this study investigated the experiences of professional women during their maternity transition into working mothers and explored how maternity coaching can be used as a strategic intervention to support these women.Research
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The development and validation of the Rewards Desirability Inventory SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-09-14 Janine A. Victor,Crystal Hoole
Orientation: Research on reward preferences remains inconclusive. Total reward theories often do not take the role of intrinsic psychological rewards into consideration. Further to this, there are not only limited instruments available to measure reward preferences but also ease of access to psychometrically sound measures is further challenging.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to develop
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Anchoring human resource management to sustain employee performance at Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-09-10 Samuel Sixpence,Roslyn De Braine,Mark Bussin,Morris Mthombeni
Orientation: Practices employed to manage the human resources at Johannesburg (JHB) Metropolitan Municipality were explored to unearth their impact on employee performance.Research purpose: The study sought to reveal the human resource management (HRM) practices that could support employee performance at local government.The motivation for the study: The achievement of organisational goals depends
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Investigating the effects of employee empowerment on turnover intention in a mining organisation SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-08-31 Khayalethu Ngqeza,Nelesh Dhanpat
Orientation: Mining plays a significant role in the South African economy and is crucial for job creation opportunities. Mining organisations are plagued by various challenges, which include turnover intention. Research purpose: The current study sought to establish whether employee empowerment (psychological and structural empowerment) predicts turnover intention in a mining organisation. Research
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The impact of talent management on job satisfaction of registered nurses in Malawian public hospitals SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-08-23 George L. Dzimbiri,Alex Molefi
Orientation: Job satisfaction is the paramount tool to gauge whether employees are willing to stay or leave an organisation. Talent management as a key aspect of human resources management has a fundamental role to play in ensuring that employees are satisfied with their work so that they can stay within the organisation. Research purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the impact of talent
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COVID-19: Considering impacts to employees and the workplace SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-08-20 Mark H.R. Bussin,Christina Swart-Opperman
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Investigating the impact of technostress on productivity and overall life satisfaction of managers working at a South African ferrochrome smelting company SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-08-19 Daniël J. le Roux,Petrus A. Botha
Orientation: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) advances such as computers, tablets, and cell phones allow for information flow like never before, both in terms of speed and volume. But, unfortunately, this has resulted in technostress. Research purpose: To investigate the impact of technostress on the productivity and the overall life satisfaction of managers working in ferrochrome smelters
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Relationship between organisational commitment and effectiveness of human resource management practices in a South African information technology company SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-07-28 Lebogang N. Setsena,Christian T. Botha,Leigh-Anne Paul-Dachapalli
Orientation: This article presents the characteristics associated with organisational commitment levels and the perception of the effectiveness of human resource (HR) management practices in a South African information technology (IT) company. Research purpose: The objective of this research was to investigate whether there was a significant positive relationship between organisational commitment levels
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Formalising human resource practices in family-owned accommodation Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs): Integrating owner-manager’s personal characteristics with aspects of the UTAUT model SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-07-26 Willard Nyamubarwa,Crispen Chipunza
Orientation: The decision to formalise human resource (HR) practices by family-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) is regarded as one of the key managerial practices that the owner-manager may institute to unlock firm value. Given this owner manager’s overarching role in the decision-making processes, the extent to which his or her personal attributes manifest themselves in deciding to formalise
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Corrigendum: The influence of flexible work arrangements on employee engagement: An exploratory study SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-07-26 Marcel Weideman,Karl B. Hofmeyr
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The effect of talent management practices on employee retention at the Namibia University of Science and Technology: Middle-level administration staff SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-07-23 Jacobina Amushila,Mark H.R. Bussin
Orientation: Talent management (TM) practices in the competitive corporate environment and the success and profitability in an institution can affect employee retention, the institution’s objective achievements and the contribution to Namibia’s economic growth. Research purpose: The primary aim of the study was to determine if TM can influence the retention and turnover of employees at the Namibia
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Exploring the relevancy of random and scheduled alcohol breathalyser testing in high-risk jobs within safety-sensitive work settings SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-07-23 Vusi Mthimkhulu,Hugo D. van der Walt
Orientation: Workplace testing is seen as a viable method in monitoring alcohol intoxication in the workplace. This article explored lived experiences of random and scheduled alcohol breathalyser testing to gain insights into meaning and understanding of the phenomenon under study. Research purpose: Random and scheduled testing are preferred techniques of assessing intoxication in the workplace. This
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Wokers’ awareness of alcohol breathalyser test in the workplace and their alcohol consumption patterns SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-07-22 Vusi Mthimkhulu,Hugo D. Van der Walt
Orientation: An alcohol breathalyser test is one of various methods of assessing alcohol consumption behaviour of workers in the workplace. Its awareness can yield insights on behavioural change of alcohol-consuming individuals in safety-sensitive settings when being aware of alcohol breathalyser testing.Research purpose: A breathalyser test provides an efficient means of measuring blood alcohol concentration
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Mindset shifts for the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Insights from the life insurance sector SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-07-22 Lynne Molloy,Linda C. Ronnie
Orientation: The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) challenges organisations to embrace and adapt to a rising wave of technological innovation to remain relevant. Research purpose: Based on the interaction between technology change, the industry as a whole and the perceptions of individuals within organisations, this study explored how South African life insurance companies view the 4IR and how they
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Predictors of affective commitment at municipalities in the Nkangala district, Mpumalanga SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-06-30 Thulani B. Skosana,Molefe J. Maleka,Thulie L. Ngonyama-Ndou
Orientation: Less committed employees have a huge impact on organisational performance. The affective commitment of municipal employees is critical for a municipality to achieve its strategic objectives. Research purpose: To determine the predictors of affective commitment at the four municipalities in the Nkangala district, Mpumalanga. Motivation for the study: There is a shortage of studies conducted
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Owner-managers’ transformational leadership behaviours and human resource strategies: A case of small fast-food restaurants in South Africa SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-06-28 Lebohang Ntlhanngoe,Crispen Chipunza
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The development of an organisational effectiveness model SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-06-17 Shirleen Titus,Crystal Hoole
Orientation: Perceived leadership attributes as seen from a multiple stakeholder perspective have an effect on the quality of relationships (social capital) which in return effects organisational effectiveness. Research purpose: The research aims to build and validate a conceptual model of relationships between perceived leadership attributes (PLAs), social capital (SC) and organisational effectiveness
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African business leadership: Perspectives from aspiring young leaders SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-05-31 Matete Lerutla,Renier Steyn
Orientation: Although a lot is written about leadership in Africa, little empirical research has been conducted and published in prominent academic journals, which comprehensively and specifically define the concept of African business leadership.Research purpose: The goal of the research study was to define the African business leadership comprehensively, tapping into the views of young leaders and
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Understanding intention to quit amongst artisans and engineers: The facilitating role of commitment SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-05-31 Samuel Siwela,Francois Van der Bank
Orientation: Given the critical shortage of skilled artisans and engineers in the job market, retention of this key talent is of paramount importance.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of affective commitment and investigate the impact thereof on intention to quit (ITQ) amongst artisans and engineers.Motivation for the study: For human resource management interventions
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Investigating the impact of human resource management practices on employee engagement, and the moderating role of strategy implementation in Egypt SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-05-13 Mohamed M. Saad,Hazem R. Gaber,Ashraf A. Labib
Orientation: The concept of employee engagement has attracted the attention of both academics and practitioners due to its importance in enhancing the performance and profitability of organisations. Research Purpose: This article examines the impact of human resource management (HRM) practices on employee engagement in the Egyptian context. The purpose of this article was to develop an in-depth understanding
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Burnout, employee engagement and self-perceived employability in the South African public sector SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-05-12 Rudolf M. Oosthuizen,Claude-Hélène Mayer,Ntombifuthi J. Zwane
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Relationship between manager credibility, strategic alignment and employee motivation SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-05-06 Daisy Lees,Nelesh Dhanpat
Orientation: In today’s volatile and dynamic business environment, organisations need to continuously seek opportunities to increase their competitiveness through the human capital they employ. A sound understanding of factors that influence manager credibility, strategic alignment and employee motivation could enable organisations to proactively implement interventions that improve their competitive
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Personal leadership as an antecedent of servant leadership amongst bank managers in South Africa SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-05-03 Clement Bell,Lia M. Hewitt
The nature of leadership is evolving in today’s highly flexible organisations. The top-down, bureaucratic leadership strategies of the industrial epoch are no longer useful in the current environment characterised by complexity, instability, economic uncertainty and fierce competition. Many different organisations have abandoned their old bureaucratic leadership approaches to follow contemporary leadership
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Information technology competencies for entry-level human resource strategic partners SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-04-30 Renjini M. Joseph,Adele Thomas,Penny Abbott
Orientation: Advances in information technology (IT) have prompted the transition of the human resource management (HRM) function from being administrative to strategic. Whilst it has been established that IT has an important role in such a transition, it is not clear to what extent the development of IT competencies would enable HRM professionals to be strategic. Research purpose: The purpose of the
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Exploring the use and influence of human resource policies within South African municipalities SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-04-30 Lonwabo Makapela,Nontsikelelo D.P. Mtshelwane
Orientation: There is a gap between the administrative expertise held by the human resource (HR) function and the delivery of services. Research purpose: The purpose of this article was to explore the perceptions of both the HR managers and employees, on how HR policies are communicated and experienced, respectively, within South African municipalities. Motivation for the study: To help policy users
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An explorative-descriptive qualitative-constructivist study of three African leaders’ experiences and perceptions regarding the translation of shared African human values into leadership and business practice SA Journal of Human Resource Management Pub Date : 2021-04-29 Vusumuzi M. Vilakati,Willem J. Schurink
Orientation: The study explores three African leaders’ experiences, contextual influences and perspectives on how shared African human values can be incorporated into business leadership practice. Research purpose: The study has twofold purposes: (1) to unravel and describe the experiences and perceptions of three business leaders in Africa, (2) to integrate the leaders’ first-order conceptualisations