M.A. (Psychology) / The evaluation of the 6M Simulation Training Programme is conducted against the background of the manpower needs of the Republic of South Africa, the increase in training programmes as a result of this need and the importance of evaluation of training to ensure the optimal utilization of human and economic resources. The environment in which the worker finds himself in the Western industrial situation has an influence on his job efficiency. As maintenance of economic growth in South Africa will in large measure be dependent on the optimal utilization of the Black workers corps· understanding of the particular problems which the Black worker has to contend with is an important factor in the training situation. The 6M Simulation Training Programme was developed to counteract an identified lack of knowledge with regard to basic business principles relevant to modern industry, and the relevance of these concepts to the job situation, on the part of uninitiated Black workers. Factual information with regard to sources of capital of the specific organisation, use of this capital, reasons for starting the organisation, competition in business, restrictions on the organisation resulting from market factors, sources of income, distribution of income, causes and implications of loss and profit, distribution of profit, influence of the worker on the success or failure of an organisation, the role of management and the reasons for relevant rules and regulations are conveyed to the course attendant during the 6M Simulation Programme in a unique manner. Comparison of pre and post-test results show a significant increase in knowledge of concepts discussed during the course. Variables which influenced the increase in knowledge were the instructor, age, educational qualifications, home language and job category. A positive change in job behaviour and attitudes related to the job situation was observed by the majority of representatives of line management interviewed. A factor analysis indicated positive change in respect of four overall factors, i.e. attitude towards management, efficient use of machines, human sources of inefficiency and identification with the organisation. Evaluation of the influence of the course on organisational efficiency wat not possible because of practical problems. An analysis of comments of respondents indicated that course attendants experienced the course as relevant and applicable to the work situation. Experience during this study indicates that there is SUsplclon on the part of the Black worker with regard to the motives of management with reference to training. The positive effects which training may have on the job performance of course attendants ;s adversely affected by the lack of reinforcement in the job situation. Lack of knowledge and understanding with regard to attitudes, needs, aspirations and problems of co~workers adversely affect the relationships between cultural groups. The development of a relationship based on trust between the different cultural groups seems to be a prerequisite for the successful utilization of the South African manpower potential.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:12221 |
| Date | 04 September 2014 |
| Creators | Van Niekerk, Aletta Maria |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | University of Johannesburg |
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