Browsing Economic and Management Sciences 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 ... -
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 ... -
Students' perceptions of service quality at two South African higher education institutions
(North-West University, 2012)South African higher education institutions are facing increasing competition from both local and global competitors. This increasing competitive pressure has forced them to become aware of the importance of building and ... -
Study demands, study resources and well-being of first year students in South African higher education institutions
(2014)The well-being of first-year students in higher education institutions needs particular attention as their level form the foundation for future graduates, and subsequent employees. It is an important focus area for research ... -
Talent management of early career academics in South African Higher Education Institutions
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)Despite a proliferation of talent management practices m the business world, research on this phenomenon and the application thereof in the higher education context remains scarce. The main objective of this research was ... -
Work wellness of academic staff in South African higher education institutions
(North-West University, 2005)Academia is a demanding profession, as evidenced by a body of research that documents the debilitating impact of occupational stress and burnout on the personal and professional welfare of academics. In particular, high ...