Experiences of managers in managing absenteeism: a case study of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

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dc.contributor.authorNkosi, Nokuthula Nokuphiwe
dc.date.accessioned2018-05-09T09:04:18Z
dc.date.available2018-05-09T09:04:18Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionA report on a study project presented to the Department of Social Work School of Human and Community Development, Faculty of Humanities University of the Witwatersrand in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Masters in Occupational Social Work, March 2017en_ZA
dc.description.abstractManaging absenteeism is one of the most challenging issues that managers have to deal with because it is an issue that affects all businesses regardless of sector, size or age. The aim of the study was to gain an insight and explore the experiences of line managers when it comes to managing absenteeism within the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) focusing on the gaps, challenges, what they encounter or undergo and the dynamics involved when managing and addressing absenteeism within the department. A qualitative research approach using a case study research design will be used to understand the challenges associated with managing absenteeism. The population of the study comprised of managers. Eleven managers from the GDARD were purposively sampled for the study. Data was collected using in-depth; semi-structured interviews to allow the researcher a platform to ask open response questions, when exploring the managers experiences and perceptions about the management of absenteeism. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis by carefully identifying significant themes that emerged from the informants’ experiences and perceptions about management of absenteeism. The findings revealed that managers have negative perceptions and experinces when it comes to the challenges that they have encountered. The study derived recommendations on how to enhance the management of absenteeism within the department.en_ZA
dc.description.librarianXL2018en_ZA
dc.format.extentOnline resource (xi, 129 leaves)
dc.identifier.citationNkosi, Nokuthula Nokuphiwe (2017) Experiences of managers in managing absenteeism: a case study of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, <https://hdl.handle.net/10539/24422>
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/24422
dc.language.isoenen_ZA
dc.subject.lcshAbsenteeism (Labor)--South Africa--Gauteng
dc.subject.lcshPersonnel management--South Africa--Gauteng
dc.titleExperiences of managers in managing absenteeism: a case study of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Developmenten_ZA
dc.typeThesisen_ZA
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