D.Cur. / The aim of this study was to describe a job grading system for nurses in a specific private health service. Nursing personnel form a significant component of the manpower in private health services and must therefor be utilized in the most costeffective manner. The Labour Relations Act (South Africa, 1996) demands that the principles of fair labour practice must be applied in all dimensions of personnel management. In the dynamic relationship between the employer and employee within private health services, the nurse as employee has the right to fair labour practice. The job grading system is described by means of a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive research design within the context of a specific private health service in South-Africa. The system is described according to the Paterson job grading system (1957), the NIPN-Q system of the Institute for Personnel Management, the Peromnes system, the Hay-method and the JE Manager method of job grading. The methodological assumptions of the study are based on Botes' research model (1994) which implies a functional approach to the practice of Nursing Science. The context of the study is a particular private health service where all categories of nurses are employed. The aim of the system is the facilitation of fair labour practice as included in the legislation concerning labour relations. Within the context of this study, the implementation of the job grading system is the duty of the nursing human resources manager and to function as agent for the implementation of the job grading system implies specific internal sources such as abilities, attitudes and values in order to facilitate fair labour practice. The study takes place in four phases. During phase one of the study the expectations of the role-players with regard to a job grading system for nurses in a particular private health service were explored and described by means of focus group interviews as well as individual interviews with top management and supported by literature. Applying the strategies as suggested by Lincoln and Guba (1985:290) ensured trustworthiness. From this data a total of twenty-one statements were formulated. A theoretical framework for the job grading system was described during phase two of the study based on the identified concepts and relevant national and international literature. During the description of the theoretical framework, deductive logic was utilized to formulate statements for each concept. At the end of the theoretical framework, six sets of statements were formulated with a total of fifty statements. The contents of the job grading system were derived from the generated statements of the expectations and the statements from the conceptual framework by means of deductive and inductive logic. During phase three of the study, which comprised the development of the job grading system, the system was validated and refined by a representative profile of the different role-players. The system was also made available in English and guidelines for implementation was described. The emphasis in the guidelines is based on the principles of democracy and the facilitation of fair labour practice. During phase four of the study the system was validated and evaluated for its' operationalization value by means of individual application of the system by nurses holding certain posts in the specific private health care service. Content validity was determined by means of a content validity index as described by Lynn (1986). The unique contribution of this study is the description of a job grading system for nurses with fair labour practice as purpose. The strength of the study is grounded in the verification, validation and operationalization of the system, which is significant of the implement value of the system in the practice.

D.Cur. / It is obvious that different interpretations in South African State Hospitals have been attached by both internal and external role players to the role and functions of the Chief Professional Nurse. Within nursing practice a number of external and internal environmental variables have led to her role becoming ill defined and role expectations confused. In practice, the Chief Professional Nurse performs the role of middle manager, on a par with the line functionary, i.e. the Nursing Service Manager. Her area of control covers a wide area of diverse disciplines. The Chief Professional Nurse should be classified as a unit manager, responsible for the supervision and control of a service centre. A key role in the organizational structure of State Hospitals would thus be defined. The post requirements of the Chief Professional Nurse are diversified, flexible and dynamic. Attention should primarily focus on her clinical, managerial and educational expertise and responsibility towards research. Both the national and international literature studied, confirm the importance of these functions. Yet, research and literature studies prove, that these responsibilities are ineffectively managed. Consequently, the Chief Professional Nurse is not effectively utilized. In the opinion of the researcher, an investigation into the role and functions of the Chief Professional Nurse was necessary, to ensure quality nursing and effective functioning of nursing personnel. For that reason, an investigation into the classification of the post of the Chief Professional Nurse in State Hospitals was deemed necessary, together with specified guidelines, to facilitate: better utilization of the Chief Professional Nurse; promoting the quality of a working life; quality nursing care. The strategy used in this research was an explorative and descriptive study within the context of several Academic, Main Regional, Regional and Community State Hospitals of nine (9) provinces. A pilot study was carried out by independent researchers. Job descriptions were used from forty-one (41) hospitals, of which four (4) were from Academic hospitals and thirty-seven (37) from Main Regional, Regional and Community hospitals. These job descriptions were based on guidelines supplied by the Commission for Administration. Focus interviews were held with Nursing Service Managers and Chief Professional Nurses. Workshops were held with Senior Professional Nurses and policy makers were approached for their written comments on the role and functions of the Chief Professional Nurse. A random sample population was drawn from thirty-three (33) hospitals of five (5) provinces in South Africa. The respondents totalled a hundred and nine (109). Of these, twenty-seven (27) Nursing Service Managers and thirty-nine (39) Chief Professional Nurses were involved in interviews. Forty-three (43) Senior Professional Nurses took part in the workshop. From the interviews held and the study of post descriptions, the following conclusions were drawn. The Chief Professional Nurse is confused with regard to her role expectations, and therefore not suitably utilized. The prime responsibilities of the Chief Professional Nurse are, as listed in priority, clinical, educational, managerial and research responsibilities. The other responsibilities include community and occupational involvement, role model and last but not least, leadership. The value of this research is contained in the guidelines, which were determined with regard to the responsibilities attached to the post of a Chief Professional Nurse. A schedule of time allocation per function is included to ensure that the Chief Professional Nurse is effectively utilized and that she will enjoy a quality working life. The recommendations contained in the study are directed towards ensuring the effective utilization of the Chief Professional Nurse and quality in working life and nursing. The researcher recommends that: the implementation of the proposed job descriptions; the proposed time management schedule be applied; employee help programmes be instituted; programmes for personal and professional growth be instituted. A few hypothesis have been stated for testing purposes.

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The purpose of the study is to ascertain the change, if any, in the past practices in regard to the duties of the assistant principal and to compare them with the current trends of the position. A supplementary reason is to explore this field as an opening for those who wish to enter the administrative branch of education.

The aim of this thesis is to investigate the current status of job descriptions at a Public School System, in [City], [State], USA, and to make recommendations for improvement in terms of job description content, format, and the creation and updated processes. This work covers job descriptions among classified employees and does not cover job descriptions for instructional staff (teachers, principals, etc.) or Executive Administrative Staff. The work begins by introducing the reader to the client and the current status of the client's job descriptions. The demographics of the subject population are discussed as well as the research methodologies. Findings are presented in light of research data and analyzed using Social Identity Theory, as well as business leadership principals. Finally deliverables are provided and recommendations are made. The thesis argues that application of Social Identity Theory and business leadership principals will support the ongoing job description processes by engaging employees in the process with supervisors leading the process

by Tai Wai-sum. / Questionnaire in Chinese. / Thesis (M.A.Ed.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 143-150). / acknowledgements --- p.ii / table of contents --- p.iii / list of major tables --- p.v / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.vii / abstract --- p.viii / Chapter CHAPTER 1. --- INTRODUCTION / Chapter A. --- Background --- p.1 / Chapter B. --- Research Questions --- p.1 / Chapter C. --- Significance of The Study --- p.9 / Chapter CHAPTER 2. --- LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK --- p.12 / Chapter A. --- Categories of Teachers' Work --- p.12 / Chapter B. --- The Job Characteristics Theory --- p.15 / Chapter C. --- Challenges from Other Approaches --- p.46 / Chapter D. --- The Integrated Approach - A Compromise --- p.48 / Chapter E. --- Implications for this Study --- p.50 / Chapter F. --- Conception of the study --- p.51 / Chapter CHAPTER 3. --- METHODOLOGY --- p.60 / Chapter A. --- Definitions of Important Terms Used in the Study --- p.60 / Chapter B. --- Nature of the Study --- p.64 / Chapter C. --- Variables and Measurements --- p.64 / Chapter D. --- Pilot Study --- p.71 / Chapter E. --- Sampling Design and Procedures --- p.74 / Chapter F. --- Design of Analysis --- p.75 / Chapter CHAPTER 4. --- RESULTS AND DISCUSSION --- p.77 / Chapter A. --- The Sample --- p.77 / Chapter B. --- Findings Related to Research Question 1 --- p.80 / Chapter C. --- Findings Related to Research Question 2 --- p.95 / Chapter D. --- Findings Related to Research Question 3 --- p.108 / Chapter CHAPTER 5. --- "CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION AND LIMITATION" --- p.131 / Chapter A. --- Work Categories of Teachers' Work --- p.131 / Chapter B. --- Job Dimensions and Motivating Potential of Teachers' Job --- p.134 / Chapter C. --- Antecedents of Job Characteristics of Teachers --- p.136 / Chapter D. --- Consequences of Job Characteristics of Teachers --- p.137 / Chapter E. --- Implication and Contribution to the job Characteristics Theory --- p.139 / Chapter F. --- Limitations and Suggestions --- p.141 / BIBLIOGRAPHY --- p.143 / Chapter APPENDIX A: --- Tables of Results of The Pilot Test --- p.151 / Chapter APPENDIX B: --- Instruments Used in The Major Study --- p.155

Call number: LD2668 .T4 1979 S52 / Master of Science

This study investigated person-situation relations of professional preparation and job classification of secondary school athletic training positions with core job dimensions and affective outcomes within Hackman and Oldham's 1980 Job Characteristics Model. Research focused on which relations show increased affective outcomes; relationships between core job dimensions and affective outcomes; and characteristics of the core job dimensions of task identification, task significance, and skill variety of athletic trainer tasks as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, Inc. 1995 Role Delineation Study.

M.Com. (Computer Auditing) / Competence in information technology (IT) is crucial for the professional accountants and most importantly, for information systems (IS) auditors currently practising in the execution of IS audits. The increasing dependence of businesses on computerised information systems gives rise to the need for auditors who possess IT knowledge and skills. This study reports the results of a study that investigates the level of IT knowledge and skills required for an IS auditor in the specific context of audit work in South Africa. Results of this study are based on a literature analysis and on data collected from different IS auditor practitioners. The aim of this study is to: (i) examine the IT knowledge and key areas of expertise required from an IS auditor; (ii) determine the educational qualifications required of an IS auditor; and (iii) evaluate the soft skills required from an IS auditor. This research involves a two-stage empirical study. Firstly, the study carried out a literature survey of IT knowledge and skills. Secondly, structured interviews were conducted with a sample of IS audit practitioners. The findings from this study make three main contributions to the field of IS auditing practice and auditing education. Firstly, the study will help in contributing to a theoretical enhancement of the current level of knowledge in the limited existing literature on IS auditors and the type of knowledge and skills that is required from the professionals to perform their duties effectively and add value to the organisation. Secondly, findings from this study are significant to the standards setters regulating the audit profession, academia designing university courses, and audit practitioners evaluating their own IT knowledge. An important contribution of this study is that the findings would initiate discussion, debate and action that would lead to positive changes in the South African IS auditing profession to ensure that IS auditors are on par with the latest technologies around the world.

This thesis focuses on determine analysis of the job requirements in the enterprise VK VACOVSKÝ GROUP s.r.o. As a part of this company have been prepared the individual job descriptions and the job specifications. This thesis is divided into three parts. The first part is characterized by the object and the purposes of the work, outlines the hypothesis and the methodology solutions. The informations needed to the job analysis were obtained through the method of the questionnaire, the personal interviews and the analysis of the corporate documentation. The second part deals with the explanation of basic concepts relating to the job analysis. The third section focuses on the characteristics of the company, describes the result of the empirical investigation and conclusions, which outlines the individual job descriptions, the job specifications and the new organizational structure.