Electronic Theses and Dissertations (Masters)
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Item Democratic governance in a selection of cooperatives in Tshwane Metropolitan area(2019) Kgosinyane, Pogisho Godfrey; Abrahams, Caryn; Mackett, OdileCooperative principles and values are hailed as the guiding light that ensures that cooperatives serve their members and improve their economic conditions rather than maximise profit. This study explored the views of cooperative members on how they understand the meaning of the cooperative principle of democratic member control. The study also considered whether cooperatives adhere to cooperative principles and what the role of the state is within the cooperative businesses in the study. The cooperative identity as defined by the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) was examined as well as the economic pressures and challenges that threaten the distinct cooperative character, especially the democratic member control principle. Purposive sampling was used to gather data from participants using semi-structured interviews. The study revealed that members of cooperatives are unaware of the cooperative principles and values. While members of the cooperatives are aware that a cooperative should be run democratically and collectively by its members, the study revealed that a minimalist form of democracy was practiced in the day-to-day life of the cooperatives.Item Human Resources Development at Tumela Mine(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2014-01-21) Mphahlele, MatukuIn the context of the South African mining and mineral sector this study explores the human resource development measures to transform mentoring programmes at Tumela Mine. Despite the legislative stipulations that seek to promote equitable access to participation in the creation, development and sharing of the South African economy and natural resources through the establishment of a workplace environment conducive for learning to take place, little is known on how Tumela Mine implements mentoring programmes to foster effective human resource development. The study explored and analysed participants’ perceptions regarding the implementation of the Tumela Mine Mentoring Programme. The research was conducted through the use of a case study approach, and primary data was collected from respondents, and secondary data was gathered from relevant policies, minutes of meetings and company annual reports. The research questioned the successful aspects in the Human Resource Development unit, challenges and management’s responses to impediments to the implementation of mentoring programmes at Tumela Mine. The findings indicate that two key issues to improve implementation of mentoring programmes at the Tumela Mine are a transformational style of management and strategic repositioning of the mentoring programmes. The research argues that although company corporate strategic policy formulation and planning seek to promote equal participation of all employees in mentoring relationships, programme interventions at an operational level make it difficult to promote mentoring programmes. The key recommendation is that in order to implement effective mentoring programmes the company should review the corporate business strategy focused on strategic repositioning of mentoring programmes and inspire visionary leadership to implement a transformational style of management.Item Human Resources Development at Tumela Mine(University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2014-01-21) Mphahlele, MatukuIn the context of the South African mining and mineral sector this study explores the human resource development measures to transform mentoring programmes at Tumela Mine. Despite the legislative stipulations that seek to promote equitable access to participation in the creation, development and sharing of the South African economy and natural resources through the establishment of a workplace environment conducive for learning to take place, little is known on how Tumela Mine implements mentoring programmes to foster effective human resource development. The study explored and analysed participants’ perceptions regarding the implementation of the Tumela Mine Mentoring Programme. The research was conducted through the use of a case study approach, and primary data was collected from respondents, and secondary data was gathered from relevant policies, minutes of meetings and company annual reports. The research questioned the successful aspects in the Human Resource Development unit, challenges and management’s responses to impediments to the implementation of mentoring programmes at Tumela Mine. The findings indicate that two key issues to improve implementation of mentoring programmes at the Tumela Mine are a transformational style of management and strategic repositioning of the mentoring programmes. The research argues that although company corporate strategic policy formulation and planning seek to promote equal participation of all employees in mentoring relationships, programme interventions at an operational level make it difficult to promote mentoring programmes. The key recommendation is that in order to implement effective mentoring programmes the company should review the corporate business strategy focused on strategic repositioning of mentoring programmes and inspire visionary leadership to implement a transformational style of management.Item The Development of Social Capital in the Judiciary through mentorship(2011-04-06) Engelbrecht, Naomi AnnetteThis study analyses the concept of mentoring as used in the South African Judiciary. Mentoring has been adopted by the South African judiciary in order to enhance the potential of acting Regional Magistrates to address their often repeated grievances regarding capacity building. The research attempts a quick evaluation of the process so far.