Thesis (Ph.D. (Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering))--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-116)

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Lehigh University, 1997. / Includes vita. Bibliography: leaves 89-96.

Thesis (M.P.H.M. (Primary Health Care Management))-- Mahidol University, 2005.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Open University. BLDSC no. DX97650.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of North Texas, Dec., 2009. / Title from title page display. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ed. D.)--Illinois State University, 1982. / Title from title page screen, viewed April 21, 2005. Dissertation Committee: Mary Ann Lynn (chair), John Brickell, G. Alan Hickrod, Dale R. Jackson, Larry D. Kennedy. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 196-200) and abstract. Also available in print.

Thesis (M. Psych.Org.)--University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (B.A.(Hons.)) - University of Queensland, 2006. / Includes bibliography.

M.B.A. / This research project is concerned with the behavioural changes of contract managers while working on 'remote' project sites. While working on such a project, the researcher became aware that the behaviour of certain contract managers changed over the course of the project, and that this behaviour was not the same as they demonstrated when at home or in the office environment. In many instances these behavioural changes were of a negative nature, the consequences of which often resulted in high costs being incurred by both the firm, in terms of productivity, and the individuals, physically and emotionally. The researcher explores a number of the most notable changes that were observed on site, and then undertakes research, by way of an ethnographic study, to determine whether these observations are valid in terms of being common to other contract managers on other remote sites. The research identified that a number of behavioural changes were indeed valid and that certain factors of concern to the majority of contract managers, acted as stressors that affected or influenced their behaviour. The research further confirms that both individual factors, such as personality and attitudes, as well as situational factors combine to influence the degree of behavioural change that an individual exhibits. In light of the findings, the researcher then offers a number of recommendations that senior management can implement to aid in restricting certain negative behavioural changes.

A dissertation submitted to the school of psychology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of arts (industrial psychology), by coursework. / Despite the potentially devastating effect that stress may have on the performance and productivity of the workforce (Greenblo,1992), few South African companies have thoroughly looked at and studied the various aspects of stress. By doing this, they should then be able to develop and implement effective stress reduction programmes, The aim of the present study, therefore, was to identify some of the causes, outcomes, and moderators of stress, which could then be used as the basis for developing stress reduction programmes. Some stressor-outcome relationships (such as job satisfaction, self-esteem, propensity to leave the organisation, and health) were looked at, after which the possible moderating effect of certain variables (gender, personality, coping style, job pressure, and organisational support) were considered. The study adopted a cross-sectional design and the data was collected using both quantitative and qualitative means. The sample consisted of 290 managers all of whom belong to one of the country's largest financial institutions, and work in one of'the various branches in and around the Gauteng region. Correlations, t-tests, anovas and a content analysis were used to evaluate the stressor-outcome relationships. In addition to these statistical analyses, moderated multiple linear regressions were conducted in order to test for any moderating variables. Overall, most of the stressor-outcome relationships were found to be significant, but the number of actual moderating variables was shown to be rather minimal. Inaddition. the information which was derived from the content analysis served to add some insight into the sometimes contradictory findings, An in-depth look at the findings of the present study can be found in the discussion section, where possible reasons and explanation for the result- are presented. Theoretical and practical implications of the study, together With the limitations, are offered. Following this, some important guidelines and suggestions for future research are considered. / AC2017