Browsing by Subject "Dispositional optimism"
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Burnout and work engagement of academics in higher education institutions: Effects of dispositional optimism
(Wiley, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships among dispositional optimism, job demands and resources, burnout, work engagement, ill health and organizational commitment of South African academic staff in ... -
Burnout and work engagement of academics in higher education institutions: effects of dispositional optimism
(Wiley, 2014)The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships among dispositional optimism, job demands and resources, burnout, work engagement, ill health and organizational commitment of South African academic staff in ... -
Burnout of academic staff in a higher education institution
(North-West University, 2004)Universities worldwide are developing a disturbing imbalance with their environments. In recent years, academic working conditions in South African universities have changed dramatically as a result of the country's ... -
Burnout of support staff in universities in the North-West Province
(North-West University, 2003)Tertiary institutions in South Africa are being called to account for the quality of education that they provide. Evidence suggests that staffs at all levels are working longer hours than in the past in order to adhere ... -
The development and evaluation of an executive coaching programme
(North-West University, 2007)The 21'' century business environment can be described in terms of globalisation, intensified competitiveness on a global level, and ever-increasing customer expectations. In the changing nature of the world of work, with ... -
Hypnotherapeutic ego strengthening with coronary artery bypass surgery patients and their spouses
(North-West University, 2003)Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABS) is highly stressful for couples, since comorbid anxiety and depression are most commonly reported and hence most researched pre- and postoperative emotional states. Thus, patients' ... -
Job insecurity and psychological well-being in a financial institution in Gauteng
(North-West University, 2004)Organisations world-wide, but most especially in South Africa, are exposed to radical change in the economic, political, social, demographical and technological arenas. They are also exposed to the effects of the world ... -
Job insecurity, psychological well-being and the relationship with future literacy
(North-West University, 2005)The new world of work has an enormous impact on the work-life of employees. Retrenchment, early retirement, unemployment and the demand for better performance are the result of massive restructurings, outsourcing, mergers ... -
Work wellness in a financial services institution : a longitudinal study
(North-West University, 2008)Most employers agree that the effectiveness and success of their organisations depend on the effective utilisation of their human resources. Ill health in the workplace is a threat to optimal productivity, reduced absenteeism, ... -
Work wellness in the chemical industry
(North-West University, 2008)Organisations are becoming increasingly aware of issues of employee well-being. The ever increasing demands of the competitive and stressful workplace environment, personal relationships, time constraints and lack of a ...