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This study examined the attitudes and perceptions of resident assistants towardgay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT) students. Attitudes and perceptions of floor environments, hall environments, and the campus community were looked at. The original intent of this study was to find a relationship between resident assistants' attitudes and perceptions toward GLBT individuals and its relationship to the environment created on the RA's floor. The sample of GLBT students was too small to make reference to it in this study.A significant difference was found between hall staffs' attitudes. The study suggests that their hall environment can influence RAs' attitudes and perceptions. Consistent with past research, male resident assistants (RAs) had more negative views toward gay men and lesbians than female RAs. Inconsistent responses were found to individual questions, which suggests a lack of education on GLBT issues. The majority of RAs believed there should not be more GLBT material integrated in the classroom, however they felt they didn't have adequate training on GLBT issues. RAs felt that GLBT students experience less harassment and discrimination in the residence halls then on campus and in society. / Department of Secondary, Higher, and Foundations of Education

This study provides a compelling, comprehensive argument regarding how Resident Assistants (RAs) understand sexism at Ball State University. The evidence asserts gender privilege and sexism are prevalent on the campus. The findings substantiate that many RAs have witnessed instances, or become victims of sexism while at Ball State University. The evidence further demonstrates RAs value education on sexism for themselves and their residents. The findings indicate RAs both feel responsibility, and are expected to provide this education to residents. However, the evidence also illustrates RAs are in prime roles for promoting holistic learning but receive neither the appropriate training nor education needed to teach residents about sexism. Implementing training and education for RAs will decrease instances of, and misunderstandings about sexism. This will help faculty members, administrators, student affairs professionals, RAs, and others educate through prevention in order to best serve the students at Ball State University. / Department of Educational Leadership

Thesis (MA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / 103 Leaves printed on single pages, preliminary pages i- viii and numbered pages 1-132. Includes bibliography, list of tables and figures. Digitized at 600 dpi grayscale to pdf format (OCR), using a Bizhub 250 Konica Minolta Scanner. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research explored the role of interpersonal justice perceptions in an organisation undergoing change. Interpersonal justice was operationalised by dividing it into two components namely, social sensitivity and informational justice. The study falls within the qualitative and quantitative paradigm. The research was conducted at a South African financial institution undergoing change due to a merger and acquisition, and comprised of in-depth interviews as well as an exploratory survey. The sample consisted of 159 employees. The results confirm those of previous research studies regarding the relationship between interpersonal justice and job satisfaction. The results also showed that a difference in the interpersonal justice perceptions of employees at different job grades exists. Interpersonal justice perceptions are likely when employees believe that they personally are treated fairly and are being adequately informed of the changes in their organisation. This is of utmost importance if one is to create a just and efficient workforce during organisational change processes. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die navorsing het die rol van interpersoonlike geregtigheid persepsies in 'n organisasie wat verandering ondergaan ondersoek. Interpersoonlike geregtigheid was geoperasioneel deur dit te verdeel in twee komponente naamlik, sosiale sensitiwiteit en inligtings geregtigheid. Die studie val onder die kwalitatiewe en kwantitatiewe paradigma. Die navorsing was onderneem by 'n Suid-Afrikaanse finansiele instelling wat deur organisatoriese verandering gegaan het as gevolg van 'n samesmelting. Die navorsing het bestaan uit in diepte onderhoude asook 'n ondersoek opmeetinstrument. Die steekproef het bestaan uit 159 werknemers. Die resultate van die studie ondersteun die van vorige navorsing wat betref die verhouding tussen interpersoonlike geregtigheid en werkstevredenheid. Die resultate het ook getoon dat 'n verskil in die interpersoonlike geregtigheid persepsies van werknemers op verskillende posvlakke bestaan. Interpersoonlike geregtigheid persepsies is moontlik wanneer werknemers glo dat hulle met respek en regverdigheid behandel word. Werknemers moet ook genoegsaam ingelig word van die veranderinge in die organisasie om persepsies van interpersoonlike geregtigheid te ondervind. Dit is van uiterste belang gedurende organisatoriese veranderinge om 'n doeltreffende mannekrag waar geregtigheid geld te skep.

Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2015. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigates the employee perceptions towards outsourcing of HIV/AIDS services in a retail working environment. Thirty participants were included using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire assessed attitudinal disposition through questions aimed testing knowledge, preferences and environmental factors influencing perception towards alternative HTC service centres. Results show employees have positive perceptions towards the utilisation of external HTC and welfare services compared to those offered on-site. On-site employer initiated HTC services through mobile testing facilities are perceived as failing to offer privacy, anonymity and security of continued employment as testing outside the employer’s premises would provide. Outsourced services such as public hospitals or clinics are seen to offer better testing environment because of their natural health settings and non-association with the employer whose motives for providing testing services in the workplace are held in suspicion. Ninety four per cent of the employees expressed desire to have HTC services provided in the workplace. Potential utilisation level of such services dropped to 33% among these employees with 50% indicating a desire to use external health services providers. This disparity is explained by the negative environmental and social factors prevailing in the workplace which make access to HTC difficult. Recommendations for improving employee attitudes towards on-site HTC services include implementing educational programs to reduce peer stigma, scepticism to employer motives for initiating health intervention programs and demonstrating fair employment practices which do not associate HIV status with different treatment in the workplace. There is also a need for companies to plan around facilitating employee use of public health facilities even when they have on-site services to promote a perception of holistic care towards employees. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Nie beskikbaar.

M.Phil. / The South African Police Service was formed in 1913 to realise the maintenance of Law and Order and hierarchies. As a result the SAPS lacked the credibility and legitimacy in the eyes of the majority of South Africans The Police Force was associated with the abuse of human rights. When the Government of national unity assumed power in 1994, they decided there was a need to restructure the service. One of the post-1994 Government's foremost tasks was to transform the Public Service into an efficient and effective instrument capable of delivering equitable services to all citizens. This necessitated that structures, management style, approaches and practices be redesigned. Restructuring the SAPS was one of the processes of transforming the service to restore the credibility and legitimacy. It is nearly seven years since the new structure was introduced. The purpose of the research is to uncover challenges brought by the new structure. An assessment of the effect of such restructuring is necessary in order to ensure that the change of direction is appropriate. It is time for the SAPS to take stock. The main findings of the research are that, the new SAPS rank structure is conducive for the effective delivery of service as well as appropriate to achieve the Mission and Vision of the SAPS. The findings, however, revealed that the new SAPS lacked discipline. Because members are not disciplined, the community does not respect police officers like before. Again, with the new ranks juniors do not respect seniors like previously. The attitude study revealed that, although a large number of members were satisfied with the fact that they were promoted, serious dissatisfaction was caused by the system of promotion, in which the rank system undoubtedly had a major role. An assumption that SAPS employees are not happy has been proven to be true. It has generally been indicated that they were happier with the previous structure than the present one. Some of their happiness was related to facilities that were now available, achievements, recognition and advancement. The dissatisfaction brought about by the new structure was related to policies, management style and administration, promotions system, advancement, supervision, security, wages, as well as relationships with fellow employees. Among the recommendations, the main one was that members of the SAPS need to recommit themselves in order to achieve a safe and secure environment for all the people of South Africa with dignity to render a responsible and effective service of high quality and continuous strive towards improving the Service.

Submitted in fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Masters in Technology specialising in Human Resource Management, Department of Human Resource Management, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2015. / The study arose as a result of a merger between the former Technikon Natal and former M.L. Sultan Technikon, culminating in the formation of a new institution in 2002, called the Durban Institute of Technology (now known as the Durban University of Technology). The focus of the study was on the impact of mergers on lower level employee motivation and staff morale at the Durban University of Technology. Furthermore, the study focused on examining the perceptions of lower level employees towards the merger process which included the pre-merger, during and post-merger phases. A mixed methods research design was used in this study. The quantitative sample was n=50. In addition, six in-depth interviews were conducted for the qualitative part of the study. This study concluded that the merger had a negative impact on the perceptions of lower level employees regarding the merger process in the post-merger phase. The results indicated that staff morale of lower level employees was low post-merger. Some lower level employees proved to be less satisfied than others who adopted the new changes as a result of the merger. Interestingly, the results indicated a high level of motivation amongst lower level employees post-merger. Minimal communication originated from top management to lower level employees. It was recommended, amongst other suggestions that communication and training should be strengthened amongst lower level employees, supervisors and management in higher education institutions. Whilst lower level employees may have low skills and education, an attempt should be made to involve lower level employees early on and throughout higher education mergers. / M

M.Comm. (Marketing Management) / As the South African banking industry is becoming more competitive due to new entrants and competitive offerings it is important to establish relationships with customers to maintain a competitive advantage. For South African banks to form relationships with customers, they need to understand their customers and what customers require from the relationship. For that reason, South African banks need to identify dimensions of customer relationship management (CRM) to build upon in strengthening their relationships with customers. As South Africa has experienced a rise in the spending power of black generation Y’s, this demographic requires further investigation. South African banks should realise that this market has significant potential in terms of profitability and it is important to determine which dimensions of customer relationship management this market prefers in order to build and further strengthen relationships. The primary objective of the study was to determine black generation Y’s expectations of customer relationship management offered by their banks especially targeting generation Y adults within the Gauteng area. The study aimed at identifying customer relationship management dimensions and investigating black generation Y adults’ expectations toward those dimensions. The study further investigated whether black generation Y adults were satisfied with their banks and whether their satisfaction will lead to relationship intention and loyalty. The study focused on CRM dimensions identified from previous literature namely service quality, customisation, two-way communication, technology (the use of), commitment and convenience. Quantitative research methods were then used by means of a questionnaire that was distributed through convenience sampling to respondents throughout selected shopping malls in the Gauteng area. In order to measure expectations, satisfaction, relationship intention and loyalty constructs, only respondents who have banked with one of the four major banks (ABSA, FNB, Nedbank and Standard Bank) for a period of three or more years between the ages of 21-34 were asked to participate in the study. A total of 581 questionnaires were retained for data analysis. Results indicated that respondents had high expectations for the customer relationship management dimensions offered by their banks but specifically with the dimensions of convenience and technology. Respondents also indicated that they are satisfied with their current banks and are willing to continue their relationships with their banks and remain loyal. These results could benefit the South African banking industry in that it provides insights into black generation Y adults as well as provide insights into possible CRM strategies banks could consider. The results of the study confirm that customer satisfaction influences relationship intention and retention. Banks therefore need to ensure that customers are satisfied to ensure loyal customers in the long-term. In making recommendations for future studies, it was suggested that this study also be done on other cohorts such as Generation X as well as to conduct a follow up study which include new and upcoming banks such as Capitec Bank within the South African banking industry.

In Mexico there are officially 1.8 million orphaned children, without counting non-orphaned children deprived of family, who also need care; of these, only 657,000 are living in 703 orphanages. Mexico's government invests less than 2% of its budget toward protection of children. There is a lack of substantive research or official assessment of orphanages. According to the scant research found, the children's human rights most frequently violated in Mexican orphanages are the rights to nutrition and health care, to be protected from further victimization, to free expression and participation, and to not be exploited. This study was carried out through in-depth, semi-structured interviews with the manager and five staff members of a respected orphanage in Mexico. It aimed to determine how they attempt to fulfill the aforementioned rights, and how their work relates to six prerequisites for efficient group-care formulated by Wolins after his vast research on the matter. Results indicate that the staff members of this orphanage view their work as spirituality in action, becoming the children's family, caring for their health through special vegetarian nutrition. They teach the children that they are the masters of their own lives and happiness, and not to see themselves as victims. From results I also suggest well supervised facilities, coupling between staff and professionals to screen children's health; a vegetarian diet based on scientific research; children's participation in rules, learning about, from and for their human rights and the idea of children being masters of their life and happiness.

The purpose of this study was to determine employees' attitudes and perceptions toward the effectiveness of workplace violence prevention training within a U.S. Government service agency with 50 offices located in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Chapter 1 presents an overview of the phenomenon of workplace violence, the movement toward prevention programs and policies and the implementation of prescreening processes during hiring and violence prevention training. Chapter 2 contains a thorough review of pertinent literature related to violence prevention training and the impact of occupational violence on organizations. This topic was worthy of research in an effort to make a significant contribution to training literature involving organizational effectiveness due to the limited amount of research literature covering the area of corporate violence prevention training and its effect on modifying attitudes and behaviors of its customers. The primary methodology involved the assessment of 1000 employees concerning their attitudes and perceptions toward the effectiveness of workplace violence prevention training. The research population were administered a 62 item online assessment with responses being measured, assessed, and compared. Significant differences were found calling for the rejection of the three study hypotheses. Chapter 4 described the findings of the population surveyed and recommendations were identified in Chapter 5.