Thesis (Ph.D.) - University of Glasgow, 2008. / Ph.D. thesis submitted to the Faculty of Education, Centre for the Support for Learning, University of Glasgow, 2008. Includes bibliographical references. Print version also available.

Thesis (M.Ed.)--University of Hong Kong, 1983. / Also available in print.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Mississippi State University. Department of Instructional Systems, Leadership and Workforce Development. / Title from title screen. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Illinois State University, 1999. / Title from title page screen, viewed July 26, 2006. Dissertation Committee: Edward R. Hines (chair), Kenneth H. Strand, G. Alan Hickrod, Ramesh B. Chaudhari. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 106-108) and abstract. Also available in print.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-61).

Thesis (Ed.D.)--University of Delaware, 2007. / Principal faculty advisor: Frank B. Murray, School of Education. Includes bibliographical references.

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Thesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The world of work is increasingly changing, and to keep up with the changes, organisations are recruiting recent graduates with the aim of facilitating growth and continual improvement. The challenge is that these graduates do not necessarily possess the kind of competencies required to survive in the work environment. There are many challenges in the work environment that can affect the performance of graduates, and this requires certain competencies which graduates rarely possess. On the basis of the literature overview it is proposed that EI, SOC and PsyCap could contribute to strengthening graduates’ personal resources and contribute to their work readiness and ultimately their performance in the work environment. The aim of this study was to explore the relationships between emotional intelligence (EI), psychological capital (PsyCap), sense of coherence (SOC) and the work readiness (WR) of graduates. The main argument of this study was that the personal resources of EI, SOC and PsyCap may make meaningful contributions to the work readiness of graduates and subsequently their performance in the work environment. The existence of relationships between these variables was statistically investigated and the necessary conclusions were drawn. A sample of 183 participants was drawn from two universities in Africa. Participants completed existing reliable and valid instruments measuring EI, SOC and PsyCap. WR was measured using the recently developed WRS. Correlational analysis was undertaken to determine the relationships between EI, SOC, PsyCap and WR. Multiple regression analysis was undertaken to determine whether the independent variables (EI, SOC and PsyCap) contribute to WR. Results revealed significant positive relationships between several subscales of EI, PsyCap and the subscales of WR, more specifically with organisational acumen and work competence. Very low correlations and insignificant correlations were found between SOC and the subscales of WR. The multiple regression analysis revealed comprehensibility as the best predictor for personal work characteristics; emotional reasoning, emotional expression and optimism as best predictors for organisational acumen; efficacy and emotional self management as best predictors for work competence and efficacy as the best predictor for social intelligence. The conclusion that was drawn from this study was that EI and PsyCap contribute to WR, more specifically to organisational acumen and work competence.

ABSTRACT It is unfortunate that many graduates have difficulty in finding employment after completing their studies. Although graduates typically have academic and technical skills, they often lack some basic skills, also referred to as employability, or work readiness skills. Work Readiness Programmes, such as the Fasset Work Readiness Programme, have been introduced to bridge the gap between studies and work and aim at equipping graduates with the skills required in order to secure employment. The question was raised whether the skills that are advanced by means of the Fasset Work Readiness Programme, are in accordance with the skills that employers require from graduates for entry level positions. The objective of the research is to conceptualise the skills and competencies required from graduates for entry level positions and to determine if the skills and competencies that are advanced by means of the Fasset Work Readiness Programme and deemed important by graduates, are in accordance with the skills and competencies sought by employers in the Fasset sector. The specific aims of the study are as follows: (a) to conceptualize work readiness and the skills and competencies required from graduates for entry level positions; (b) to determine if the skills and competencies that are required from graduates for entry level positions in the Fasset sector are in accordance with the skills advanced by means of the Fasset Work Readiness Programme and (c) to determine which skills graduates regard as important for the world of work. Two quantitative research questionnaires (one for graduates and one for organisations) were developed for the purpose of the research. Both questionnaires consisted of two sections - a section containing biographical information that was used to compare differences between the groups and a section referring to the research aims. Descriptive statistics was one of the methods employed to analyze the data. The questionnaires proved to be reliable (Cronbach alpha coefficients and inter-item correlations were calculated). A preliminary investigation into the validity of the questionnaire was done. The research was successful in achieving the research aims. The skills and competencies required from graduates for entry level positions were conceptualized by means of an extensive literature review (including South African as well as international research). The research indicated that although Fasset registered employers regard some of the skills/competencies that are advanced by means of the Fasset Work Readiness Programme (i.e. oral communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork) as important, they value other work readiness skills that are not directly addressed by the Fasset Work Readiness Programme (i.e. mature attitude, innovation, positive work ethic) just as much. Graduates regard the skills/competencies that are included in the Fasset Work Readiness Programme (such as oral communication, written communication, interpersonal skills and teamwork and occupation skills) as more important than other work readiness skills that are not addressed by the programme (i.e. self-discipline, confidence, self-reliance, leadership, mature attitude and motivation). Graduates in general agreed that self-discipline, career development, the effective use of physical resources, independent time management, understanding an organisation's functioning in relation to its competitors and effective team work are important skills/competencies in the world of work. Recommendations are made for work readiness programmes in general, and for the Fasset Work Readiness Programme, as well as for future research. OPSOMMING Dit is ongelukkig die geval dat talle graduandi (mense wie grade of diplomas voltooi het) sukkel om werk te kry nadat hulle hulle studies voltooi het. Alhoewel graduandi gewoonlik die akademiese en tegniese vaardighede het wat verwag word, het hulle dikwels nie die basiese werkgereedheidsvaardighede nie. Werkgereedheidsprogramme, soos die Fasset Werkgereedheidsprogram, is ingestel om die gaping tussen studies en werk te oorbrug. Die doel van die program is om leerders bloot te stel aan die vaardighede wat vereis word om sodoende werk te kry. Die vraag het ontstaan of die vaardighede wat deur die Fasset Werkgereedheidsprogram aangespreek word ooreenstem met die vaardighede wat werkgewers in die Fasset sektor van graduandi verwag vir intreevlak posisies. Die doel van die navorsing is om die vaardighede wat van graduandi verwag word vir intreevlak posisies te konseptualiseer en om te bepaal of die vaardighede wat deur die Fasset Werkgereedsheidsprogram aangespreek word en deur graduandi as belangrik geag word, ooreenstem met die vaardighede wat werkgewers in die Fasset sektor van graduandi verwag vir intreevlak poste. Die spesifieke doelstellings van die navorsing is om (a) die werkgereedsheid en die vaardighede wat van graduandi verwag word vir intreevlak posisies te konseptualiseer; (b) om te bepaal of die vaardighede wat van graduandi verwag word vir intreevlak posisies in die Fasset sektor ooreenstem met die vaardighede wat deur die Fasset Werkgereedheidsprogram aangespreek word en (c) om te bepaal watter vaardighede graduandi as belangrik ag in die werkswêreld. Twee kwantitatiewe navorsingsvraelyste (een vir graduandi en een vir organsiasies) was ontwikkel vir navorsingsdoeleindes. Beide vraelyste het uit twee afdelings bestaan - `n afdeling vir biografiese besonderhede wat gebruik is om verskille tussen sub-groepe te bepaal, en `n afdeling wat verwys het na die navorsingsdoelwitte. Beskrywende statistiek is een van die metodes wat gebruik was om die die data te analiseer. Volgens die Cronbach alpha koëffisiënte en inter-item korrelasies wat bereken was, is die vraelyste betroubaar. `n Voorlopige ondersoek m.b.t die geldigheid van die vraelys is ook gedoen. Die navorsingsdoelwitte was suksesvol deur die navorsing aangespreek. Die vaardighede wat van graduandi verwag word vir intreevlak posisies is gekonseptualiseer d.m.v. `n intensiewe literatuurstudie, wat Suid-Afrikaanse sowel as internasionale navorsing insluit. Die navorsingresultate het aangedui dat alhoewel werkgewers in die Fasset sektor sommige van die vaardighede wat deur die Fasset Werkgereedheidsprogram aangespreek word (bv. verbale kommunikasie, interpersoonlike vaardighede en spanwerk) as belangrik ag, daar ander werkgereedheidsvaardighede is wat nie deur die program aangespreek word nie (bv. volwasse houding, innovering, en positiewe werksetiek) wat ook as belangrik geag word. Graduandi het die vaardighede wat deur die Fasset Werkgereedheidsprogram aangespreek word as meer belangrik geag as ander werkgereedheidsvaardighede wat nie direk deur die program aangespreek word nie. Verder het graduandi in die algemeen aangedui dat self-dissipline, loopbaanbestuur, effektiewe gebruik van fisiese hulpbronne, spanwerk en `n begrip van die organisasie se werking met betrekking tot kompeteerders, belangrikke werkgereedsheidsvaardighede is. Aanbevelings vir werkgereedheidsprogramme in die algemeen, vir die Fasset Werkgereedheidsprogram en vir verdere navorsing is gemaak. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M.A. (Industrial Psychology)

Submitted by Tatiana Lima (tatianasl@ufba.br) on 2016-08-08T21:15:10Z No. of bitstreams: 1 Rodrigues, Luzia Coelho.pdf: 2131730 bytes, checksum: cb9bedd869ea8a9ae903d6aa80cfcd0a (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Maria Angela Dortas (dortas@ufba.br) on 2016-08-10T20:48:56Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 Rodrigues, Luzia Coelho.pdf: 2131730 bytes, checksum: cb9bedd869ea8a9ae903d6aa80cfcd0a (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-08-10T20:48:56Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Rodrigues, Luzia Coelho.pdf: 2131730 bytes, checksum: cb9bedd869ea8a9ae903d6aa80cfcd0a (MD5) / Este estudo situou a oferta de cursos de especialização do Programa Nacional de formação em Administração Pública (PNAP), na UNIVASF, com o objetivo de identificar as contribuições da formação para melhoria das ações dos profissionais qualificados. Foram utilizadas diferentes abordagens dentro do tema avaliação de egressos, no contexto da avaliação de programas institucionais e de cursos: orientada por objetivos do programa, de natureza quantitativa; centrada em expectativas de usuários e avaliação negociada, ambas de natureza qualitativa. Para coleta de dados foram utilizados levantamento tipo survey, pesquisa documental e grupo focal, com análise estatística, análise de conteúdo e discurso do sujeito coletivo. Na pesquisa quantitativa, os resultados da análise fatorial apontaram elevada percepção do desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades previstas no Projeto Pedagógico dos cursos, com ênfase para as competências técnicas gerenciais, não apresentando diferenças significativas quando comparadas ao curso realizado e ao perfil sociodemográfico. A avaliação centrada em expectativas ensejou uma variedade de categorias dentro das dimensões da avaliação de cursos, destacando as contribuições do programa para a melhoria das práticas profissionais dos participantes, bem como representando subsídios para a reoferta de turmas e para a tomada de decisão quanto à melhoria de práticas institucionais relacionadas ao ensino a distância. Os resultados da avaliação negociada possibilitaram a identificação de valores e necessidades, a partir do envolvimento de grupos de egressos, em relação aos aspectos considerados importantes na avaliação do curso realizado e a consequente contribuição desses aspectos para a prática profissional dos participantes, destacando os seguintes indicadores como importantes na avaliação de cursos: dialogicidade dos materiais; processo de orientação durante o trabalho de conclusão de curso, sugerindo necessidade de entrega por parte dos orientadores; relevância das atividades práticas e visitas técnicas para a contextualização dos conteúdos trabalhados; relevância do PNAP para a melhoria da execução de políticas públicas em saúde; importância da mediação, por parte de professores e tutores, nos fóruns de discussão; realização de atividades em grupo em cursos EAD como recurso de integração e importância da realização de atividades interativas para manter a qualidade do curso, entre outras. A partir dos resultados das três abordagens, surgiram como pontos de melhoria para novas turmas: aumento da frequência de recursos de interação como chats, videoconferência e encontros presenciais; maior acompanhamento por parte da coordenação do curso durante a elaboração do TCC; realização de visitas técnicas e trabalho em grupo em cursos EAD. Sugerem, ainda, estimular a interação virtual professor-aluno, aluno-aluno e demais atores na condução dos fóruns de discussão. / This study placed on the offer of specialization courses from the National Program for training courses in Public Administration (PNAP) in UNIVASF, in order to identify the contributions of this training to improve the actions of qualified professionals. Were used different approaches within the theme evaluation of graduates in the context of the assessment of institutional programs and courses: driven by program objectives, quantitative nature; focused on expectations of users, and evaluation negotiated, both in qualitative nature. For the data collection were used survey, desk research and focus groups, with statistical analysis, content analysis and collective subject discourse. In quantitative research, the results of factor analysis showed a high perception of the development of skills and abilities set out in the Education Program of the courses, with emphasis on managerial expertise, no significant differences when compared to the realized progress and socio-demographic profile. The evaluation focused on expectations gave an opportunity the a variety of categories within the dimensions of course assessment, highlighting the program's contributions to the improvement of professional practices of the participants, as well as representing grants for reoffer classes and decision making in improving institutional practices related to distance learning. The results of the evaluation negotiated were possible to identify values and needs, from the involvement of graduates groups in relation to important aspects considered in the evaluation of the implemented course and the consequent contribution of these aspects for the professional practice of the participants, highlighting the following indicators as important in the evaluation of courses: dialogicity of the materials; process of guidance during the course completion assignment, suggesting the need of delivery by the coordinators; relevance of practical activities and visits to the contextualization of the contents worked; relevance of PNAP to improve the implementation of public health policies; importance of mediation by teachers and tutors, in discussion forums; carrying out activities in groups of distance education courses as integration feature and importance of conducting interactive activities to maintain the quality of the course, among others. From the results of the three approaches have emerged as improvement points to new classes to sample of increased frequency of interaction features, such as chats, video conferencing and face meetings; greater monitoring by the coordination of the course during the preparation of course completion assignment; technical visits and group work in distance education courses. The data also suggest to encourage the virtual interaction between teacher-student, student-student and other stakeholders in the conduction of discussion forums.