Browsing by Subject "Higher education institutions"
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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 the role of trust in the relationship between servant leadership and work engagement of academic staff in selected South African universities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Contemporary South African society is experiencing moral bankruptcy, as is evident through persistent acts of crime and corruption in media reports. The higher education sector has not remained unscathed, with a lack of ... -
Community members' perceptions of higher education institutions' community engagement projects : the case of the WIN platform of the North-West University
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)The research study falls under an umbrella study of the Wellbeing Innovation (WIN) platform which is led by the Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR) of the North-West University. In a five phased ... -
Deliberate strategy and the tangible link to performance: lessons from South African higher education
(Academic Journals [©2011 Academic Journals], 2011)The notion of deliberate versus emergent strategy has long been debated. However, researchers have failed to show which method will bring about an increase in organisational performance, which is the bottom line for business ... -
Die rol van geselekteerde motiveringsfaktore en leerstrategieë by akademiese prestasie van Ekonomiese en Bestuurswetenskappe- (EBW-) onderwysstudente
(LitNet, 2016)The low throughput rates that occur especially at South African universities are an alarming phenomenon that has a negative impact on the country's economic growth and social development. Several factors, such as the ... -
The effects of leadership traits on transformation: a case study of a South African university
(AOSIS, 2017)This article investigated the effects of leadership traits on transformation in a merged and incorporated higher education institution in South Africa. Few studies have been conducted on leadership traits in universities, ... -
The evaluation of an interpersonal development programme for interns at a tertiary education institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Higher education institutions deliver large numbers of graduates annually prepared to enter the workforce. Unfortunately, unemployment remains a harsh reality in South Africa, affecting these graduates. The National Research ... -
Exploring first-year students' experiences of the demands and resources at a rural-based university delivery site
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)The transition from high school to university can be challenging and stressful for rural first-year students and may be a factor preventing them from completing their studies successfully. These students face a wide range ... -
Exploring the disruption of Covid 19 on stakeholders utilising administrative processes at a Higher Education Institution
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The Covid-19 pandemic led to a dramatic loss of human life globally and presented an unprecedented challenge to the public health sector. The economic and social disruption caused by the pandemic was astronomical. The ... -
An investigation into the knowledge–sharing practices for innovation in higher education institutions of developing countries
(AOSIS, 2022)The adoption of knowledge-sharing practices in higher education result in improved decision-making, improved access to information and increased collaboration. A knowledge-sharing culture enables the free exchange of ...