In Introduction the question Is asked whether the present system of pupil leadership does promote the training of pupil leaders. The purpose of the study has been to reflect on pupil leadership from the angle of the available literature and to Investigate the practice of pupils leadership in primary schools In the Transvaal by means of a structured questionnaire. The research was directed at Afrikaans and double-medium primary schools In the Transvaal. A random sample of 28,6% (145 from 506) schools was drawn. The most important conclusions reached from the study of literature and the empirical investigation are that primary schools in the Transvaal are moving away from the traditional prefect system, that the different-sized schools have their own specific kinds of problems In the appointment and training of pupil leaders, and that there is room for improvement In the process of identification and training of pupil leaders In primary schools in the Transvaal. It Is recommended that the identification and training of pupil leaders should be focused on penetratingly and brought to the notice of the responsible personnel by means of the orientation and regional courses. Attention will then have to be given to the various size-categories of schools, so that the needs of each size-category can be attended to and discussed. Teachers' Training Colleges and universities responsible for the training of teaching staff should equip future teachers better to be able to cope effectively with the development of future leaders. The last word has not been spoken with regard to the training of pupil leaders. The training of pupil leaders In the Republic ,of South Africa Is a topic that warrants serious research attention. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1989

This study is based upon the Christian practice of science, which implies, among other things, the usage of the transcendental empirical method of research. This means that the empirical data have been viewed and evaluated according to transcendental perspectives (Scripture perspectives). Leadership plays an important role in society - generally as well more particularly in the school as a social phenomenon. Pupil leadership is essential for the direction of the school on a specific course. The researcher's problem lies in the absence of a model according to which pupil leaders may be trained towards the successful fulfilment of their task as leaders. The objective of this research is therefore to create a model according to which pupil leaders may be trained adequately for their task as leaders in the Transvaal secondary schools. To ascertain what has already been undertaken on the study of leadership, and more particularly pupil leadership, a study of literature was undertaken. A number of training programmes were studied to ascertain what has already been accomplished in practice, regarding the training of youthful leaders. This was followed by empirical research: by means of a questionnaire concerning the position of pupil leadership at secondary schools the practice was examined. This questionnaire was completed by teachers as well as pupil leaders, the objective being the inclusion of the views of both teacher and pupil. The training model consists of the following components: * The Christian-National philosophy of life is the foundation for the training model. * The training objectives must be stated explicitly, as this will determine the learning content. * The right learning opportunities must be created for the pupil leaders so that the learning content may be unlocked. * The training programme must be evaluated so as to ascertain whether the objectives have been realised or not. * When the pupil leader has completed s course in pupil leadership according to the training model, he should possess the characteristics required for the successful fulfilment of his task. A number of important findings came to the fore: * The Bible supplies the Christian pupil leader with definite guidelines. The pupil leader must believe in God implicitly as this will influence his relationships regarding his followers as well as the goals set to them by the group. * The study of leadership theories and leadership styles indicates that the pupil leader must be aware of this, so as to lead his fellow-pupils towards goal attainment. * Pupil leadership is a distinctive leadership, as the pupil leader is a non-adult. * The pupil leader is part of a peer group whose values and norms must be respected. Nevertheless he must be able to make a definite stand, although this may get him into disfavour with his friends. * The guardian teacher must support the pupil leader and lead him towards the successful fulfilment of his task. It appeared from the study of training programmes that the pupil leader must have knowledge of the application of administrative duties. * One of the most important findings of the empirical research was that all respondents feel that there is room for improvement in the training of pupil leaders in the Transvaal secondary schools. Teachers are seen as the most suitable trainers of pupil leaders. In the training programme knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership is seen as the foundation for the training of pupil leaders. To conclude it may be stated that pupil leaders in the Transvaal secondary schools may be trained by means of a preconceived leadership programme. / Thesis (MEd)--PU vir CHO, 1985

In Introduction the question Is asked whether the present system of pupil leadership does promote the training of pupil leaders. The purpose of the study has been to reflect on pupil leadership from the angle of the available literature and to Investigate the practice of pupils leadership in primary schools In the Transvaal by means of a structured questionnaire. The research was directed at Afrikaans and double-medium primary schools In the Transvaal. A random sample of 28,6% (145 from 506) schools was drawn. The most important conclusions reached from the study of literature and the empirical investigation are that primary schools in the Transvaal are moving away from the traditional prefect system, that the different-sized schools have their own specific kinds of problems In the appointment and training of pupil leaders, and that there is room for improvement In the process of identification and training of pupil leaders In primary schools in the Transvaal. It Is recommended that the identification and training of pupil leaders should be focused on penetratingly and brought to the notice of the responsible personnel by means of the orientation and regional courses. Attention will then have to be given to the various size-categories of schools, so that the needs of each size-category can be attended to and discussed. Teachers' Training Colleges and universities responsible for the training of teaching staff should equip future teachers better to be able to cope effectively with the development of future leaders. The last word has not been spoken with regard to the training of pupil leaders. The training of pupil leaders In the Republic ,of South Africa Is a topic that warrants serious research attention. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1989

This study is based upon the Christian practice of science, which implies, among other things, the usage of the transcendental empirical method of research. This means that the empirical data have been viewed and evaluated according to transcendental perspectives (Scripture perspectives). Leadership plays an important role in society - generally as well more particularly in the school as a social phenomenon. Pupil leadership is essential for the direction of the school on a specific course. The researcher's problem lies in the absence of a model according to which pupil leaders may be trained towards the successful fulfilment of their task as leaders. The objective of this research is therefore to create a model according to which pupil leaders may be trained adequately for their task as leaders in the Transvaal secondary schools. To ascertain what has already been undertaken on the study of leadership, and more particularly pupil leadership, a study of literature was undertaken. A number of training programmes were studied to ascertain what has already been accomplished in practice, regarding the training of youthful leaders. This was followed by empirical research: by means of a questionnaire concerning the position of pupil leadership at secondary schools the practice was examined. This questionnaire was completed by teachers as well as pupil leaders, the objective being the inclusion of the views of both teacher and pupil. The training model consists of the following components: * The Christian-National philosophy of life is the foundation for the training model. * The training objectives must be stated explicitly, as this will determine the learning content. * The right learning opportunities must be created for the pupil leaders so that the learning content may be unlocked. * The training programme must be evaluated so as to ascertain whether the objectives have been realised or not. * When the pupil leader has completed s course in pupil leadership according to the training model, he should possess the characteristics required for the successful fulfilment of his task. A number of important findings came to the fore: * The Bible supplies the Christian pupil leader with definite guidelines. The pupil leader must believe in God implicitly as this will influence his relationships regarding his followers as well as the goals set to them by the group. * The study of leadership theories and leadership styles indicates that the pupil leader must be aware of this, so as to lead his fellow-pupils towards goal attainment. * Pupil leadership is a distinctive leadership, as the pupil leader is a non-adult. * The pupil leader is part of a peer group whose values and norms must be respected. Nevertheless he must be able to make a definite stand, although this may get him into disfavour with his friends. * The guardian teacher must support the pupil leader and lead him towards the successful fulfilment of his task. It appeared from the study of training programmes that the pupil leader must have knowledge of the application of administrative duties. * One of the most important findings of the empirical research was that all respondents feel that there is room for improvement in the training of pupil leaders in the Transvaal secondary schools. Teachers are seen as the most suitable trainers of pupil leaders. In the training programme knowledge of the theory and practice of leadership is seen as the foundation for the training of pupil leaders. To conclude it may be stated that pupil leaders in the Transvaal secondary schools may be trained by means of a preconceived leadership programme. / Thesis (MEd)--PU vir CHO, 1985

God is the ultimate leader, and the church leadership mandate and responsibility is from Him. The Lord prepares those He calls to take leadership responsibilities. He does not intend to use persons who are not properly equipped and developed to occupy high leadership positions in the church. Hence church leaders in evangelical churches in Uganda who wish to be proficiently used by God should be holistically trained in theology and leadership for effective church ministry and church growth. However, lack of proper leadership training poses a huge challenge to evangelical churches in Uganda. The traditional theological educational system in Uganda is too academic, paying too little attention to practical relevance; to pastoral ministry, mission and spiritual formation. In addition, the weak relationship of many Pentecostal leaders with theological training in Uganda has led to dead intellectualism and heresy upon heresy. As such these church leaders do not address the felt needs of the church correctly. This study commences by noting the limitations of leadership training models of ministers, and the lack of theological and leadership training, especially among many Pentecostal pastors in Uganda. It is divided into three phases. The first phase focuses on basic-theoretical principles, the second on meta-theoretical guidelines and empirical findings and the third phase focuses on critical-hermeneutical interaction between the basis-theoretical principles and the meta-theoretical guidelines. The purpose of the basis-theoretical perspectives was to explore the role played by different categories of leaders in the Bible: visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders, and to research early church fathers and other historical church leadership. Visionary leadership functioned as change agents: brought change in the church, and new life in the people of God. Administrative leadership performed the task of governance and guidance: teaching, discipline, conflict resolution and the management of resources. Shepherd-servant leadership cared for the daily needs of church family; not only the spiritually weak, but also physical sick and the needy. The autocratic leaders ruled over others and democratic leaders shared responsibilities. In the meta-theoretical perspectives a literature study was conducted of recent research in Sociology on the challenges encountered by visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders in Uganda and approaches to each. An empirical study consisting of the quantitative interviews with a selected group of Uganda evangelical leaders was also carried out to establish the challenges and approaches to these challenges. A practice- theoretical perspective offers some guiding principles to the evangelical leadership for effective church ministry and church growth. / Thesis (PhD (Pastoral Studies))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013

God is the ultimate leader, and the church leadership mandate and responsibility is from Him. The Lord prepares those He calls to take leadership responsibilities. He does not intend to use persons who are not properly equipped and developed to occupy high leadership positions in the church. Hence church leaders in evangelical churches in Uganda who wish to be proficiently used by God should be holistically trained in theology and leadership for effective church ministry and church growth. However, lack of proper leadership training poses a huge challenge to evangelical churches in Uganda. The traditional theological educational system in Uganda is too academic, paying too little attention to practical relevance; to pastoral ministry, mission and spiritual formation. In addition, the weak relationship of many Pentecostal leaders with theological training in Uganda has led to dead intellectualism and heresy upon heresy. As such these church leaders do not address the felt needs of the church correctly. This study commences by noting the limitations of leadership training models of ministers, and the lack of theological and leadership training, especially among many Pentecostal pastors in Uganda. It is divided into three phases. The first phase focuses on basic-theoretical principles, the second on meta-theoretical guidelines and empirical findings and the third phase focuses on critical-hermeneutical interaction between the basis-theoretical principles and the meta-theoretical guidelines. The purpose of the basis-theoretical perspectives was to explore the role played by different categories of leaders in the Bible: visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders, and to research early church fathers and other historical church leadership. Visionary leadership functioned as change agents: brought change in the church, and new life in the people of God. Administrative leadership performed the task of governance and guidance: teaching, discipline, conflict resolution and the management of resources. Shepherd-servant leadership cared for the daily needs of church family; not only the spiritually weak, but also physical sick and the needy. The autocratic leaders ruled over others and democratic leaders shared responsibilities. In the meta-theoretical perspectives a literature study was conducted of recent research in Sociology on the challenges encountered by visionary, administrative and shepherding leaders in Uganda and approaches to each. An empirical study consisting of the quantitative interviews with a selected group of Uganda evangelical leaders was also carried out to establish the challenges and approaches to these challenges. A practice- theoretical perspective offers some guiding principles to the evangelical leadership for effective church ministry and church growth. / Thesis (PhD (Pastoral Studies))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2013

The theme of this study is the impact of leadership trust on an agricultural business, with a primarily goal to establish the relationship between the perceptions on leadership and trust of top and middle level management. Furthermore, this study emphasises the importance of the level of the agricultural businesses leadership and trust profile and the important role that it plays in the business. Quantitative research techniques were used to collect the data and after statistical formulation it was found that the leaders’ perceptions based on leadership based on outcomes were high, although the level of trust was low. The implication of this for management is that they must be aware of the perceptions of their leaders regarding leadership and trust. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

The theme of this study is the impact of leadership trust on an agricultural business, with a primarily goal to establish the relationship between the perceptions on leadership and trust of top and middle level management. Furthermore, this study emphasises the importance of the level of the agricultural businesses leadership and trust profile and the important role that it plays in the business. Quantitative research techniques were used to collect the data and after statistical formulation it was found that the leaders’ perceptions based on leadership based on outcomes were high, although the level of trust was low. The implication of this for management is that they must be aware of the perceptions of their leaders regarding leadership and trust. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2012.

This research deals with organisation culture in the Chemical Industry, with specific reference to the culture in Gas Production. In the literature survey, the concept 'organisation culture' is studied theoretically from the perspective of Burke and Litwin. Theoretically, differences may occur between the current and desired organisation culture, between divisions and between levels of authority. The conclusion is drawn that culture change involves the whole organisation. In the empirical investigation, the Organisation Culture Index is applied to 36 employees at management level and 138 at employee level. The empirical findings show that there are significant differences. The empirical findings therefore support the theoretical findings that a single culture does not always exist in an organisation. This research also confirms that the culture in this organisation may not be appropriate for the present era. / Hierdie navorsing ondersoek organisasiekultuur in die Chemiese Bedryf, met spesifieke verwysing na die kultuur in Gasproduksie. In die literatuuroorsig word die konsep "organisasiekultuur" teoreties vanuit Burke en Litwin se perspektief beskou. Teoreties kan verskille in organisasiekultuur tussen die huidige en die verlangde organisasiekultuur, tussen afdelings en tussen gesagsvlakke voorkom. Die afleiding word gemaak dat kultuurverandering die totale organisasie betrek. In die empiriese ondersoek word die Organisasiekultuurindeks op 36 werknemers van die bestuursgroep en 138 van die werknemersgroep toegepas. Uit die empiriese bevindinge blyk dit dat daar betekenisvolle verskille in organisasiekultuur voorkom. Die empiriese bevindinge steun die teoretiese bevindinge dat daar nie altyd sprake is van 'n enkele kultuur in 'n organisasie nie. Daar word ook vasgestel dat hierdie organisasie se organisasiekultuur nie toespaslik is vir die huidige era nie. / Industrial & Organisational Psychology / M. Com. (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)

The primary aim of this research was to determine whether there is a relation between locus of control, transformational leadership and management success. One hundred and one shift overseers completed selfevaluation questionnaires on locus of control and transformational leadership. Thereafter, in turn, the managers completed evaluation questionnaires on the work performance of the shift overseers. The Pearson correlation coefficient showed statistically significant interrelations between internal locus of control, autonomy and transformational leadership. The three scales of management success also showed a strong positive correlation. Canonical correlations indicated that only one variant could be interpreted and that high internal control and high autonomy are associated with high transformational leadership and laissez faire leadership style. According to the literature overview, a positive relation exists between internal locus of control, transformational leadership and management success as well as organisational performance. An attempt is made to account for these diverse findings in terms of the relevance of a performance model within an organisational context. / Die primere doel van hierdie navorsingstudie was om te bepaalof daar 'n verband is tussen lokus van beheer, transformasionele leierskap en bestuursukses. Eenhonderd en een skoftoesighouers het selfbeoordelings-vraelyste oor lokus van beheer en transformasionele leierskap voltooi. Daarna het die bestuurders beoordelingsvraelyste oor die skoftoesighouers se werksprestasie voltooi. Die Pearson korrelasietoets het getoon dat daar statisties beduidende verbande is tussen interne lokus van beheer, outonomie en transformasionele leierskap. Die drie skate van bestuursukses het onderling sterk positief gekorrelleer. Kanoniese korrelasies het aangedui dat slegs een variaat interpreteer kan word en dat hoe interne beheer en hoe outonomie geassosieer is met hoe transformasionele leierskap en lae laissez faire-leierskapstyl. Die literatuurstudie het getoon dat daar 'n positiewe verband is tussen interne lokus van beheer, transformasionele leierskap en bestuursukses asook organisasie-prestasie. Verklarings vir hierdie teenstellende bevindings word gegee aan die hand van die relevansie van 'n prestasiemodel binne 'n organisasiekonteks. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M.A. (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)