Thesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The military is a unique working environment that poses several challenges to
soldiers. These include numerous ambiguities, psychological stressors,
physical demands and resource challenges. In order for the military to be
successful, it is important to employ individuals who will be able to thrive in
this environment. The theory of work adjustment proposes correspondence
between an individual and his or her work environment. The military needs
individuals who will fit well into the organisation and enhance its capabilities.
The objective of this study was to explore the possible relationships between
emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy, sense of coherence and
work adjustment within a military sample. The data was collected from a
sample of 295 members of the South African National Defence Force
preparing for an international deployment. The descriptive statistics included
76,6% males and 23,4% females with the majority of respondents (292) from
the South African Army (99%), while the other respondents (3) were from the
South African Military Health Service (1%). Quantitative research techniques were employed to test the stated
hypotheses. Emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy and sense
of coherence were analysed as independent variables and work adjustment
as the dependant variable. The findings supported the hypotheses, and
relationships between emotional intelligence, locus of control, self-efficacy
and sense of coherence were established. Contributions towards theory,
literature, practice, labour, policies and military commanders are made.
Recommendations for future research are also presented.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:sun/oai:scholar.sun.ac.za:10019.1/86263 |
| Date | 04 1900 |
| Creators | Du Plessis, Anita Gesiena |
| Contributors | Bester, P. C., Van Dyk, G. A. J., Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology. |
| Publisher | Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | en_ZA |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 178 p. : ill. |
| Rights | Stellenbosch University |
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