11 |
A performance measurement model incorporating 360-degree evaluation of corporate values / Juanita Esther ErasmusErasmus, Juanita Esther January 2007 (has links)
Corporate governance and management by values have become vital for organisations in South
Africa. Recent allegations of corruption, corporate failures and the abuse of leadership power
highlight the need for solid moral and ethical foundations. A set of shared values in an organisation
may prove to be a significant competitive advantage. The competence of employees as reflected
through the evaluation of their individual job goals has been widely measured for many years.
Currently, limited information is available on the measurement and evaluation of the conformance
of employees to corporate values. This study explores the conformance of individual members to
core values as part of a regular, systematic performance measurement system. Introducing such a
system may assist in enforcing accountability for individual ethical behaviour.
Literature on the topic advises that the core values of an organisation should be carefully and
correctly identified before individual conformance to the values can be measured. Managing by
values entails that preferred behaviours should be entrenched in all codes, policies, and
procedures of an organisation, including the performance measurement system. A 360-degree
evaluation is considered the most appropriate method to evaluate individual conformance to
corporate values.
Information gathered from the model development part of this study indicates the following:
360-Degree evaluation of values conformance may be incorporated into any existing
performance measurement system that conforms to the criteria established in this study.
A performance/values template used for the evaluation of job performance and values
conformance results effectively differentiates employees into categories.
The model developed in this study was effectively implemented and tested in an organisation.
It is expected that the implementation of the model will enhance the performance of
individuals and ultimately facilitate the creation of a motivating climate within the organisation. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2008.
|
12 |
Human resource managers as custodians of the King III / Frank de BeerDe Beer, Frank January 2013 (has links)
The objective of this research was to perform an explorative study to identify the position of Human Resources (HR) departments in companies in South Africa as custodians of the King III code; their knowledge and understanding of the King III code; and their role within corporate governance. The HR department has the responsibility to manage corporate governance by using the King III code as guideline. The main research questions were: Does HR management know, understand, apply and have the ability to use the King III code in terms of ethical decision making and what role does the HR department play within corporate governance? A random sample of available HR managers, senior HR consultants and HR directors was taken and semi-structured interviews were conducted. The results indicated that the respondents did not know, understand or use the King III code. / MCom (Industrial Psychology), North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2013
|
13 |
A performance measurement model incorporating 360-degree evaluation of corporate values / Juanita Esther ErasmusErasmus, Juanita Esther January 2007 (has links)
Corporate governance and management by values have become vital for organisations in South
Africa. Recent allegations of corruption, corporate failures and the abuse of leadership power
highlight the need for solid moral and ethical foundations. A set of shared values in an organisation
may prove to be a significant competitive advantage. The competence of employees as reflected
through the evaluation of their individual job goals has been widely measured for many years.
Currently, limited information is available on the measurement and evaluation of the conformance
of employees to corporate values. This study explores the conformance of individual members to
core values as part of a regular, systematic performance measurement system. Introducing such a
system may assist in enforcing accountability for individual ethical behaviour.
Literature on the topic advises that the core values of an organisation should be carefully and
correctly identified before individual conformance to the values can be measured. Managing by
values entails that preferred behaviours should be entrenched in all codes, policies, and
procedures of an organisation, including the performance measurement system. A 360-degree
evaluation is considered the most appropriate method to evaluate individual conformance to
corporate values.
Information gathered from the model development part of this study indicates the following:
360-Degree evaluation of values conformance may be incorporated into any existing
performance measurement system that conforms to the criteria established in this study.
A performance/values template used for the evaluation of job performance and values
conformance results effectively differentiates employees into categories.
The model developed in this study was effectively implemented and tested in an organisation.
It is expected that the implementation of the model will enhance the performance of
individuals and ultimately facilitate the creation of a motivating climate within the organisation. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2008.
|
14 |
The impact of organisational justice on ethical behaviourShah, N., Anwar, S., Irani, Zahir 12 November 2016 (has links)
Yes / Within the workplace, justice is influenced by the interpersonal relationships between colleagues and/or management among other things. The main reason for this research is to examine the correlation between organisational justice and the ethical behaviour of employees. Based on the literature, the conceptual model developed in this paper integrates distributive, procedural, interpersonal and informational justice in relation to ethical behaviour. By applying an adapted survey questionnaire, data were collected from teaching staff at public sector higher education institutions. Multiple regression analysis was applied to 360 samples and this showed that distributive and procedural justice have a more positive and significant impact than informational and interpersonal justice on the ethical behaviour of employees. This is an empirical study which may contribute to the literature on ethical behaviour, organisational development and employee development.
|
15 |
Informed consent : communication and miscommunication in clinical trialsMoloi, Gaotswake Patience 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MCur)--Stellenbosch University, 2012. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background
Informed Consent (IC) has been proposed as the optimal method for ensuring the
ethical entry of patients into clinical trials. IC is a vital part of the research process
and as such entails more than obtaining a signature on a form. The IC must be
given freely, without coercion, and must be based on a clear understanding of what
participation involves.
Aim
The overall aim of this study was to attain an understanding of participants'
knowledge regarding informed consent when participating in a research project.
Methods
The study was conducted at two public hospitals in a city in the Eastern Cape
Province of South Africa. The quantitative study used descriptive survey design. A
self administered questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection.
Results
The sample size consisted of 170 women with an average of 25.9 years. The
majority had completed secondary level education. More than half of the participants
did not have knowledge of the purpose of the original study. The majority of
participants did not have knowledge of their responsibilities. Forty-two percent gave
uninformative responses and 26% indicated they did not know their responsibilities.
None of the participants understood the concept of randomization. The majority
(85.9%) of participants indicated that information provided on the IC forms was
sufficient for them to decide to participate.
Conclusion
Despite extensive efforts to ensure that participants understood their participation in
the original studies, this study found poor recall of vital information for IC. A signed
informed consent does not guarantee that participants understand information given. Recommendations
The existing methods of communicating and obtaining of an informed consent seem
to be insufficient for participants to make an informed decision. A new approach with
more interactive features such as combination of audio-visual techniques might
increase the possibilities of the understanding. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Agtergrond
Ingeligte toestemming (IT) is voorgestel as die optimale metode om die etiese
toelating van die pasiënte vir kliniese toetse te verseker. IT is 'n belangrike deel van
die navorsingsproses en as sodanig behels dit meer as die verkryging van 'n
handtekening op 'n vorm. Die IT moet vrylik gegee word, sonder dwang en moet
gebaseer wees op 'n duidelike begrip van wat die deelname behels.
Doel
Die algemene doel van hierdie studie is om 'n begrip van die deelnemers se kennis
met betrekking tot ingeligte toestemming te bepaal, wanneer hulle deelneem aan 'n
navorsingsprojek.
Metodes
Die studie is uitgevoer by twee openbare hospitale in ’n stad in die Oos-Kaap in
Suid-Afrika. Die navorsingsontwerp is beskrywend van aard en ’n kwantitatiewe
benadering is toegepas. ‘n Self-geadministreerde vraelys is as 'n instrument gebruik
om data in te samel.
Resultate
Die steekproefgrootte het bestaan uit 170 vroue met 'n gemiddelde ouderdom van
25.9 jaar. Die meerderheid van die vroue het opleiding tot op sekondêre vlak. Meer
as die helfte van die deelnemers het geen kennis van die doel van die oorspronklike
studie gehad nie. Die meerderheid van die deelnemers het ook nie kennis van hul
verantwoordelikhede gehad nie. Twee-en-veertig persent het nie toepaslike
antwoorde gegee nie en 26% het aangedui dat hulle nie weet wat hul
verantwoordelikhede in die studie is nie. Nie een van die deelnemers het die konsep
van verewekansiging verstaan nie. Die meerderheid (85.9%) van die deelnemers
het aangedui dat die inligting wat deur die IT verskaf word voldoende was om te
besluit of hulle aan die studie wou deelneem. Gevolgtrekking
Ten spyte van uitgebreide pogings om te verseker dat deelnemers hulle deelname
verstaan het in die oorspronklike toetsing, het hierdie studie die swak herroeping van
belangrike inligting aangaande IT bewys. ‘n Ondertekende ingeligte toestemming
gee geen waarborg dat die deelnemers die inligting waarvoor toestemming geteken
is, verstaan nie.
Aanbevelings
Die bestaande metodes van die kommunikasie en verkryging van ingeligte
toestemming blyk onvoldoende te wees om deelnemers ingeligte besluite te laat
neem. ‘n Nuwe benadering met meer interaktiewe eienskappe soos ’n kombinasie
van oudio-visuele tegnieke mag die moontlikhede om te verstaan, meer duidelik
maak.
|
16 |
Ethical codes for training staff in South African collieries : a case study / F.W. KempKemp, Frederick Willem January 2009 (has links)
The title of the research is "Ethical codes for training staff in South African Collieries -a case study". The research was conducted in coal mining training centres in the Free State,
Gauteng and the Mpumulanga provinces of South Africa.
The objective of the research was to examine ethical codes currently in place internationally and locally. Based on this research the research was then focused on its contribution to the human resource development arena. South African coal mining training centres staff were interviewed regarding how they perceived ethical codes and ethical conduct and the importance of these concepts to their daily work lives.
It was found that training staff were aware of ethical behaviour and conduct. Factors such as age, the type of professional association a person belongs to were found to be significant.
Recommendations were made regarding further research on ethical conduct in other mining products, companies a for human resource development practises. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.
|
17 |
Ethical codes for training staff in South African collieries : a case study / F.W. KempKemp, Frederick Willem January 2009 (has links)
The title of the research is "Ethical codes for training staff in South African Collieries -a case study". The research was conducted in coal mining training centres in the Free State,
Gauteng and the Mpumulanga provinces of South Africa.
The objective of the research was to examine ethical codes currently in place internationally and locally. Based on this research the research was then focused on its contribution to the human resource development arena. South African coal mining training centres staff were interviewed regarding how they perceived ethical codes and ethical conduct and the importance of these concepts to their daily work lives.
It was found that training staff were aware of ethical behaviour and conduct. Factors such as age, the type of professional association a person belongs to were found to be significant.
Recommendations were made regarding further research on ethical conduct in other mining products, companies a for human resource development practises. / Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2010.
|
18 |
The influence on ethical behaviour of established foreign companies when entering emerging markets - A case study of two Swedish companies in Kazakhstan.Medetbekova, Tamila January 2016 (has links)
Background: Companies always look for opportunities to expand their businesses internationally as it is the way for them to grow beyond its current status. Nowadays, emerging markets seem to be very attractive in terms of economic growth. Thus, there is a tendency towards foreign direct investment inflows to emerging market economies. However, these markets can be very risky and there is no guarantee of success. Companies would have to be ready to face challenges and obstacles related to the unfamiliar environment. They would have to deal with the internal confrontation of whether to accept or reject the local rules of the game as well as to face difficulties in terms of maintaining a high standard of business ethics and promoting best corporate governance practices. Overall, the conditions of these markets can negatively affect the ethical behaviour of established foreign companies which in turn can negatively affect the reputation and brand value of these companies. This paper describes and analyzes the above issues through a case study of two Swedish companies in the market of Kazakhstan: Tele2 and TeliaSonera. Purpose: The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of emerging market economy conditions of Kazakhstan on companies control structure or code of conduct, specifically how they can handle the internal confrontation and maintain a high standard of business ethics and corporate governance practices. Therefore, the tasks were also set to describe and analyze the entry process of two Swedish telecom companies into the market of Kazakhstan in order to improve the understanding of Swedish companies’ preparations, strategy of entry and operations when entering an emerging market of Kazakhstan. Methodology: The research thesis is based on the case study approach which uses a qualitative method to obtain the necessary data. Primary data was collected through interviews with the above mentioned two Swedish telecom companies in Kazakhstan. Secondary data was collected from e-sources. Findings/ Conclusions: In this research, I found that the best entry strategy for entering Kazakhstan is to form a joint-venture with the local partner, but if the company had an earlier experience in similar markets, then the acquisition strategy can be chosen. With regard to the ethical issues, factors such as a weak legal framework, a high level of corruption, poor corporate governance and cultural differences between Sweden and Kazakhstan as well as individual factors of all stakeholders including the manager may have a negative effect on the ethical behaviour of Swedish companies entering and operating in Kazakhstan. It is revealed in this study that Swedish companies manage to confront ethical dilemmas by choosing to “go at it alone”. To be able to confront these issues, companies should set their own bar for how to act as ethically and responsibly. Also, they should ensure the enforcement of codes of conduct, corporate governance, ethics training, ethical role model of top management and whistle-blowers policy.
|
19 |
The Influence of Contextual Aspects on New Zealand Muslim Males' Environmentally Ethical BehaviourYaacob, Mashitoh January 2009 (has links)
This study's aim was to investigate the strength of contextual aspects' influences on environmentally ethical behaviour (EEB). A survey method with a selfadministered questionnaire was used and a cross-section of the Muslim male population of New Zealand was taken. The qualitative interviews and email questionnaires were also utilised to further explain the survey results. The linear regression analyses show correlations between contextual aspects (i.e., social, religious, economic, political, and demographic) and EEB (pre-cycling, re-use and recycling). Results indicate that the contextual aspects are influential on EEB in many ways and degrees. A model describing the relationship was developed. The economic aspect statistically significantly related to EEB the strongest. The qualitative interview and email questionnaire data support the findings of the survey. The relationship was positive, meaning that the more the consumers were influenced by the economic aspect to behave in an environmentally ethical way, the more they were likely to perform EEB. Compared to the economic aspect, white collar workers, number of household occupant, work involvement with the environment, type of house, and age had a weaker statistically significant relationship with EEB. The relationships were positive, meaning that the better the consumers' occupation (i.e., white collar workers), the more household member they had (i.e., 4 and above), the higher their level of work involvement with the environment, and the better their dwelling (i.e., bungalow or semi-detached houses), the more they were likely to perform EEB. However, the relationship between age and EEB was negative, meaning that the younger the consumers the more they were likely to perform EEB. However, the results of this study, from both the survey and the interview methods, indicate that demographic characteristics were not as important as the contextual aspects, particularly the economic aspect, in understanding consumers' EEB. This study shows that the economic aspect was very important in understanding consumers' EEB compared to the other contextual aspects even the political aspect was statistically significantly related to EEB via the economic aspect. Thus, the economic aspect should be used optimally by public and private sector managers to promote EEB.
|
20 |
Midwives's perception of ethical behaviour and professional malpractice in the labour units of Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South AfricaMashigo, Manare Margaret 09 1900 (has links)
Aim: The purpose of this study is to establish midwives’ perception of ethical and professional malpractices in labour units and to enhance the awareness of ethical behaviour and professional practice by midwives.
Design: A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive and cross sectional design was followed to explore the midwives understanding of and experiences of ethical practice and professional malpractices in Labour Units of Tshwane, Gauteng Province. A non-probability purposive sampling was used to draw a sample from midwives with two or more years of experience working in Labour Units.
Data collection: Individual in-depth interviews using open ended questions were used to collect data. Interviews were recorded using an audio tape recorder, which was later transcribed verbatim. Data collection was continuous until saturation was reached with the eight (n=8) participant.
Findings: the results of the study revealed that midwives do understand the ethical code of conduct. However, due to challenges such as shortage of staff; shortage of material resources; non-compliance of midwives to policies and guidelines; fear of decision-making; and lack of management support, all this makes ethical conduct more challenging. It is hoped that the findings of this research will make contributions to midwifery training and practice. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
|
Page generated in 0.0455 seconds