An analysis of restructuring and work design used by manufacturing organisations in response to changing global forces
- Authors: Kapp, Ashley
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Organizational change -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10867 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/145 , Organizational change -- South Africa
- Description: Due to the continual increase in competitive pressure from international organisations, it has become necessary to assess the degree of transformational change within South African organisations to overcome the effect of global forces. Transformation was investigated in terms of organizational restructuring and the various work designs that are utilised by organisations to deal with the effect of global forces. To examine the main problem, three sub-problems were identified. The first sub-problem that had been identified dealt with the extent of which global forces impacted on the business environment. It was investigated by evaluating various economic, technological and sociopolitical forces. From the results it may be concluded that global forces have a large impact on the local business environment. The second sub-problem looked at the degree to which work designs assisted organisations to manage the effect of global forces. It was evident that the flexible types of work designs were more readily utilised to optimise productivity and employee moral. Finally, the third sub-problem investigated the various structures that organisations could adopt to deal with the effect of global forces. Organisational structures were analysed in terms of customer orientation, fulfilment of company objectives and the types of structures that are used within organisations. The results showed that 75% of the sample population believed that their organisational structures co-ordinated all activities within their organisations. Feedback on the type of structures that were used by organisations revealed that various types are being used.
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- Date Issued: 2004
- Authors: Kapp, Ashley
- Date: 2004
- Subjects: Organizational change -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10867 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/145 , Organizational change -- South Africa
- Description: Due to the continual increase in competitive pressure from international organisations, it has become necessary to assess the degree of transformational change within South African organisations to overcome the effect of global forces. Transformation was investigated in terms of organizational restructuring and the various work designs that are utilised by organisations to deal with the effect of global forces. To examine the main problem, three sub-problems were identified. The first sub-problem that had been identified dealt with the extent of which global forces impacted on the business environment. It was investigated by evaluating various economic, technological and sociopolitical forces. From the results it may be concluded that global forces have a large impact on the local business environment. The second sub-problem looked at the degree to which work designs assisted organisations to manage the effect of global forces. It was evident that the flexible types of work designs were more readily utilised to optimise productivity and employee moral. Finally, the third sub-problem investigated the various structures that organisations could adopt to deal with the effect of global forces. Organisational structures were analysed in terms of customer orientation, fulfilment of company objectives and the types of structures that are used within organisations. The results showed that 75% of the sample population believed that their organisational structures co-ordinated all activities within their organisations. Feedback on the type of structures that were used by organisations revealed that various types are being used.
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- Date Issued: 2004
The effects of the Labour Relations Act on small, medium and micro enterprises (SMME's) in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
- Authors: Matiso, Khayalethu Goodman
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Small business -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area , Industrial relations -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Metropolitan Area
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10912 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/123 , Small business -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area , Industrial relations -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Metropolitan Area
- Description: The society in which we live is economically based and the greater part of our activities centres in the economy. Within this context, the Department of Trade and Industry recognized that small business development was an important area for government intervention. A long process of highlighting the importance of this sector and creating the right environment in which small businesses could grow and flourish was initiated at the level of policy and legislation. In the Labour Relations field, an attempt at achieving some measure of certainty in previously disputed areas was made through the passing of the Labour Relations Act of 1995. This study aims at exploring the effects of this Act on the growth and development of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. In fulfilling this aim, the focus was restricted to factors such as dismissal of workers, strikes and lock-outs, freedom of association and dispute resolution. The theory pertaining to Labour Legislation and small business development was obtained by means of conducting a comprehensive literature study. The literature study included all relevant perspectives on the Labour Relations Act and Government Policy on small businesses. From the study, a questionnaire was developed to test the impact of the Act on the growth and development of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. The empirical results, in general, indicated non-compliance with the Labour Relations Act and negative views on the value of the Act on the growth and development of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. From the literature study and the findings of the research questionnaire, it became apparent that: · A comprehensive audit of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole is needed. The aim of the audit would be to review the current operations of the small business sector in the Metropole. This outcome will indicate the extent of understanding and compliance with the various aspects of the Labour Relations Act. · The acquisition of industrial relations knowledge and skills by owners and leaders in the sector is vital for the development of the sector. The Skills Development Act provides a funding framework for skills training that is relevant to a specific industry. The small business sector could benefit significantly from the provision of this piece of legislation. · A comprehensive support programme for SMME’s is a necessary prerequisite for the growth and development of the sector. The support system could include tax incentives, flexible labour legislation and training as indicated in the above paragraph.
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- Date Issued: 2003
- Authors: Matiso, Khayalethu Goodman
- Date: 2003
- Subjects: Small business -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area , Industrial relations -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Metropolitan Area
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10912 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/123 , Small business -- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area , Industrial relations -- South Africa -- Port Elizabeth Metropolitan Area
- Description: The society in which we live is economically based and the greater part of our activities centres in the economy. Within this context, the Department of Trade and Industry recognized that small business development was an important area for government intervention. A long process of highlighting the importance of this sector and creating the right environment in which small businesses could grow and flourish was initiated at the level of policy and legislation. In the Labour Relations field, an attempt at achieving some measure of certainty in previously disputed areas was made through the passing of the Labour Relations Act of 1995. This study aims at exploring the effects of this Act on the growth and development of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. In fulfilling this aim, the focus was restricted to factors such as dismissal of workers, strikes and lock-outs, freedom of association and dispute resolution. The theory pertaining to Labour Legislation and small business development was obtained by means of conducting a comprehensive literature study. The literature study included all relevant perspectives on the Labour Relations Act and Government Policy on small businesses. From the study, a questionnaire was developed to test the impact of the Act on the growth and development of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. The empirical results, in general, indicated non-compliance with the Labour Relations Act and negative views on the value of the Act on the growth and development of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. From the literature study and the findings of the research questionnaire, it became apparent that: · A comprehensive audit of the small business sector in the Nelson Mandela Metropole is needed. The aim of the audit would be to review the current operations of the small business sector in the Metropole. This outcome will indicate the extent of understanding and compliance with the various aspects of the Labour Relations Act. · The acquisition of industrial relations knowledge and skills by owners and leaders in the sector is vital for the development of the sector. The Skills Development Act provides a funding framework for skills training that is relevant to a specific industry. The small business sector could benefit significantly from the provision of this piece of legislation. · A comprehensive support programme for SMME’s is a necessary prerequisite for the growth and development of the sector. The support system could include tax incentives, flexible labour legislation and training as indicated in the above paragraph.
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- Date Issued: 2003
The development of a competency based model for training operators within the confectionery industry
- Authors: Van Heerden, Alan Joshua
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Employees, Training Of
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10914 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/83 , Employees, Training Of
- Description: Most South African manufacturing companies provide some sort of training for its shop floor employees to help them improve productivity and reduce wastage. Unfortunately, training presented on-the-job to operators is more often than not implemented in an unstructured and unplanned manner, usually when a crisis occurs and fires need to be put out quickly. The introduction of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) demands that training practitioners structure their training efforts and ensure that all training leads to national qualifications. This study is aimed at making a contribution towards the NQF and in particular, the development of shop floor employees. Firstly, a model for operator training was developed from a survey of the relevant literature. This phase of the study identified the components of the model and their respective guidelines. Secondly, the model was e.mailed to managers working in confectionery companies requesting their opinion on the guidelines of the model. Lastly, the feedback received from the empirical study was evaluated, conclusions were drawn and recommendations made, based on the information obtained from both the literature study and empirical study. The results from the empirical study indicated strong concurrence with the theoretical model on operator training. In contrast to theory that the use of rewards after training results in improved productivity, the majority of respondents disagreed with the implementation of a reward What are the long term benefits to an organization with a productivity reward system in place? · What kind of reward system would work best in the confectionery industry? · How would management implement an effective performancerelated reward system at shop floor level?
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- Date Issued: 2002
The development of a competency based model for training operators within the confectionery industry
- Authors: Van Heerden, Alan Joshua
- Date: 2002
- Subjects: Employees, Training Of
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10914 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/83 , Employees, Training Of
- Description: Most South African manufacturing companies provide some sort of training for its shop floor employees to help them improve productivity and reduce wastage. Unfortunately, training presented on-the-job to operators is more often than not implemented in an unstructured and unplanned manner, usually when a crisis occurs and fires need to be put out quickly. The introduction of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) demands that training practitioners structure their training efforts and ensure that all training leads to national qualifications. This study is aimed at making a contribution towards the NQF and in particular, the development of shop floor employees. Firstly, a model for operator training was developed from a survey of the relevant literature. This phase of the study identified the components of the model and their respective guidelines. Secondly, the model was e.mailed to managers working in confectionery companies requesting their opinion on the guidelines of the model. Lastly, the feedback received from the empirical study was evaluated, conclusions were drawn and recommendations made, based on the information obtained from both the literature study and empirical study. The results from the empirical study indicated strong concurrence with the theoretical model on operator training. In contrast to theory that the use of rewards after training results in improved productivity, the majority of respondents disagreed with the implementation of a reward What are the long term benefits to an organization with a productivity reward system in place? · What kind of reward system would work best in the confectionery industry? · How would management implement an effective performancerelated reward system at shop floor level?
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- Date Issued: 2002
A critical evaluation of the Sibanye Mentoring Programme implemented by the Border Cricket Board
- Authors: Dixon, Barry Nolan James
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Sibanye Mentoring Programme , Border Cricket Board , Mentoring in business
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10900 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/49 , Sibanye Mentoring Programme , Border Cricket Board , Mentoring in business
- Description: The research problemaddressed in this study was critically evaluate whether the Sibanye Mentoring Project of the Border Cricket Board is an effective tool in the development of black cricket players. To achieve this objective an analysis was made as to why mentoring is essential in today’s business. The study discussed the implications of mentoring and how to use it to enhance employment equity. An integrated model for mentoring was investigated using relevant literature to identify the key elements in developing and maintaining a successful mentoring programme. Each factor of the model was broken down into dimensions that were then analysed using sources researched during the literature study. The theoretical model was then used to develop a questionnaire to test the degree to which the implementation of the Sibanye Mentoring Project of the Border Cricket Board concurred with the literature study. The empirical results obtained indicate a strong concurrence with the theoretical model for mentoring. The conclusions drawn and the recommendations suggested in the study proved without a doubt that mentoring can be an effective tool in the development of young black cricketers.
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- Date Issued: 2001
- Authors: Dixon, Barry Nolan James
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Sibanye Mentoring Programme , Border Cricket Board , Mentoring in business
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10900 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/49 , Sibanye Mentoring Programme , Border Cricket Board , Mentoring in business
- Description: The research problemaddressed in this study was critically evaluate whether the Sibanye Mentoring Project of the Border Cricket Board is an effective tool in the development of black cricket players. To achieve this objective an analysis was made as to why mentoring is essential in today’s business. The study discussed the implications of mentoring and how to use it to enhance employment equity. An integrated model for mentoring was investigated using relevant literature to identify the key elements in developing and maintaining a successful mentoring programme. Each factor of the model was broken down into dimensions that were then analysed using sources researched during the literature study. The theoretical model was then used to develop a questionnaire to test the degree to which the implementation of the Sibanye Mentoring Project of the Border Cricket Board concurred with the literature study. The empirical results obtained indicate a strong concurrence with the theoretical model for mentoring. The conclusions drawn and the recommendations suggested in the study proved without a doubt that mentoring can be an effective tool in the development of young black cricketers.
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- Date Issued: 2001
The effects of assembly line-side supply on individuals employed in satellite operations within automotive manufacturers
- Authors: Bocchi, Carlo
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Faurecia East London (Firm) , Job satisfaction , Employee motivation , Automobile industry and trade -- Management , Automobile industry and trade -- Case studies
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10849 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/56 , Faurecia East London (Firm) , Job satisfaction , Employee motivation , Automobile industry and trade -- Management , Automobile industry and trade -- Case studies
- Description: The adoption of just-in-time in satellite operations within an automotive manufacturer, is rapidly becoming a trend within motor industry clusters. This type of organisation within an organisation adopts a lean structure to operate effectively and efficiently. The objective of this paper is to unveil factors which influence this type of workplace, particularly focusing on which factors which are relevant to Faurecia East London Plant. The literature study was used to illustrate the various theories relevant to manufacturing techniques, employee motivational and job satisfaction theories. The empirical study tested factors illustrated in the literature study. The empirical study was also to develop a specific model suitable for satellite organisations. The model presented together with the literature and empirical study was used to formulate findings and solve the main and sub-problems.
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- Date Issued: 2001
- Authors: Bocchi, Carlo
- Date: 2001
- Subjects: Faurecia East London (Firm) , Job satisfaction , Employee motivation , Automobile industry and trade -- Management , Automobile industry and trade -- Case studies
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MTech (Business Administration)
- Identifier: vital:10849 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/56 , Faurecia East London (Firm) , Job satisfaction , Employee motivation , Automobile industry and trade -- Management , Automobile industry and trade -- Case studies
- Description: The adoption of just-in-time in satellite operations within an automotive manufacturer, is rapidly becoming a trend within motor industry clusters. This type of organisation within an organisation adopts a lean structure to operate effectively and efficiently. The objective of this paper is to unveil factors which influence this type of workplace, particularly focusing on which factors which are relevant to Faurecia East London Plant. The literature study was used to illustrate the various theories relevant to manufacturing techniques, employee motivational and job satisfaction theories. The empirical study tested factors illustrated in the literature study. The empirical study was also to develop a specific model suitable for satellite organisations. The model presented together with the literature and empirical study was used to formulate findings and solve the main and sub-problems.
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- Date Issued: 2001
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