O'Brien, Carol Ann2019-07-302019-07-301992https://hdl.handle.net/10539/27824A research report submitted to the Faculty of Business Administration, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of ManagementIn light of the skills shortages as well as the economic and political realities facing South Africa there:has been a growing realisation of the need to integrate Blacks and women into the mainstream of organisational life. Enabling 'Blacks and women to achieve their economic aspirations through non-discriminatory employee development has been recognised as crucial to long term economic growth in South Africa. In response to this reality a number of organisations have implemented affirmative action programmes. however, many South African organisations express dissatisfaction with the progress in Black advancement, despite considerable investment of resources in training and development initiatives. (Abbreviation abstract)enExecutives, Black -- South AfricaBlacks -- Employment -- South AfricaWomen executives -- South AfricaWomen -- Employment -- South AfricaDiscrimination in employment -- South AfricaThesis