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Media and public opinion on nuclear power in South Africa prior to and after the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011
(2015)The nuclear disaster at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan has evoked a massive discourse on nuclear issues in South Africa and elsewhere. This study analyses media framing of the nuclear debates in the South ... -
Media and public opinion on nuclear power in South Africa prior to and after the Fukushima nuclear disaster of 2011
(2015)The nuclear disaster at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan has evoked a massive discourse on nuclear issues in South Africa and elsewhere. This study analyses media framing of the nuclear debates in the South ... -
A mediated model for positive word of mouth intention in the electronic banking environment
(North-West University, 2018)It is generally acknowledged that positive word of mouth concerns consumers’ communication of favourable information about an organisation’s products and services to others. Accordingly, positive word of mouth is highly ... -
The mediating effect of locus of control between role overload, job satisfaction and turnover intention
(North-West University, 2007)Contemporary South African higher education institutions have undergone many drastic changes in recent years with regard to the demographic composition of students and organisational structures. Huge demands in terms of ... -
The mediating effect of positive work–home interaction between job resources, a strength–based approach and work engagement among South African employees
(North-West University, 2012)It is important for organisations to develop their employees. However, organisations will not be able to keep a competitive advantage by merely focussing on the development of their employees’ weaknesses. Employees should ... -
The mediating effect of situational sense of coherence on the relationship between job insecurity and general health : a comparative study
(North-West University, 2005)Tremendous pressure is being placed on organisations to improve their work performance and to become increasingly competitive. In order to survive in a highly competitive economy, organisations in both the public and the ... -
The mediating role of person job-fit in the relationship between perceived organisational support for strengths use and organisational commitment
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)For organisations to thrive they need to make sure that developing their employees is their priority, which is embedded in their human resource practices and strategy. This will create a favourable environment that allows ... -
Medical-legal forensic reporting by industrial psychologists : a qualitative enquiry into required skills and knowledge
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)With the proposed new registration category for South African forensic psychologists, it is becoming very important to gather and publish information that is specific to the field. It is important to investigate how forensic ... -
The men by the side of the road : determinants of the wages of day labourers
(2015)South Africa faces significant challenges with low economic growth and high unemployment rates. Unemployed individuals find it difficult to enter into the informal and formal sectors and are often required to work as day ... -
Mental health and individual and organisational outcomes of managers in the agricultural sector: a latent profile analysis
(North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark Campus, 2019)The work environment is an environment that influences an individual’s mental health. There is a growing awareness of the role of work in promoting or hindering mental health and well-being. Well-being at work places the ... -
Mental health of South African industrial psychologists: results of a latent profile analysis
(North-West University (South Africa). Vanderbijlpark Campus, 2019)Industrial psychologists’ mental health is very important, since it could not only have direct negative consequences for themselves, but also for their clients, peers and ultimately the organisation’s bottom line. Furthermore, ... -
Mentoring functions and work–related outcomes in the steel manufacturing industry
(North-West University, 2011)The main aim of the study is to determine the relationship between the variables (mentoring functions, organisation commitment, job satisfaction, and organisation intentions to quit) and also to determine the impact of the ... -
Merger of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport and its impact on delivery of service in Mafikeng
(North-West University (South Africa), 2010)The research is about the merger of the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport and its impact on delivery of service in Mafikeng. The former departments have a history of merging and at a later stage split again. ... -
A meta–theoretical analysis of commercial crime prevention strategies in the BRICS countries
(2014)Prior research on combating commercial crime has focused predominantly on the responsibilities of auditors and ex post facto forensic investigations. This dissertation aims rather to delve into the meta-theoretical ... -
Micro-economic analysis of the informal sector in the Vaal Triangle area
(North-West University, 2004)During the last decades, concern over the mounting problems of employment opportunities to absorb the ever-increasing surplus labour, decreasing the inequalities in the distribution of income, and the reduction of poverty, ... -
The middle management learning programme of the South African Police Service: a critical evaluation
(North-West University, 2013)The aim of this study was to assess the effective functioning of the Middle Management Learning Programme (MMLP) within the South African Police Service (SAPS), as well as evaluate the performance and effectiveness of ... -
The migration of clients between financial institutions from a customer management perspectives
(North-West University (South Africa), 2013)In recent competitive market conditions, whereby companies need to fight for their own survival, it is evident that building, maintaining and managing relationships with customers is essential in order to understand ... -
Mikro-ekonomiese belastingdruk met verwysing na die Suid-Afrikaanse fiskale struktuur en die moontlikhede van afwenteling van belastingdruk onder oligopolistiese marktoestande
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Millennial perceptions of the 4th industrial revolution in an information technology company
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)The 4th Industrial Revolution is in the early stages and impacting every aspect of life. Businesses are realising economies of scales as a result of the technologies introduced by this era; thus, creating uncertainty where ... -
Mine closure : a contingency plan to mitigate socio–economic disasters
(2013)The history of the mining industry indicates a lack of understanding among the decision-makers of the impact the closure of mines has on the industry and the associated effects on the society and surrounding environment. ...
