http://hdl.handle.net/10386/36 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:11:42 GMT 2013-05-20T05:11:42Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/835 Title: The efficacy of the School Governing Bodies in the governance of school finances in Tsimanyane Circuit, Limpopo Province Authors: Bapela, Tshoane Jimmy Abstract: The School Governing Body as the executive authority of every school has the role to govern the finance of the school efficiently, effectively and economically. It has to formulate financial policy and understand financial legislation framework in particular Public Finance Management Act, 1999, Procurement Policy and South African School Act, 1996. The problem in this study is to investigate the skills of the School Governing Body in the handling of school finances, its ability to formulate and implement school base financial policies and its implementation of South African Schools Act, 1996 and Public Finance Management Act, 1999. Description: Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2012 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/835 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/821 Title: Factors contributing to misallocation of RDP-Low cost houses to beneficiaries at Namakgale in Mopani District of Limpopo Province Authors: Malatji, M.P. Abstract: Refer to document Description: Thesis (MPA.) --University of Limpopo, 2011 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/821 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/820 Title: The relationship between transformational leadership, emotional competence and conflict management skills of managers in the public sector Authors: Matjie, Mokgata Alleen Abstract: In recent years, the South African government has put a lot of energy into the transformation of public sector departments. Effective leadership is a prerequisite in any effort to transform an organization. However, research findings indicate that there is a critical need to develop and train managers in the public sector to deal with numerous challenges in a fast changing world. They do not only need technical competencies but also soft skills to manage interpersonal relationships. This means that the public sector in South Africa needs to develop its leaders effectiveness in dealing with the human side of enterprises. Research in the first world countries on effective leadership behaviour has indicated the following: Firstly, leaders with high levels of emotional competence are more effective in interpersonal situations than those with low levels of emotional competence. Secondly, transformational leadership behaviour has a significant positive relationship with a leader s emotional competence. Lastly, a leader s conflict handling style is associated with his/her effectiveness as a leader. The purpose of the present study was to explore the relationship between managers transformational leadership style effectiveness, their level of emotional competence (emotional expression and constructive discontent) and their conflict management skills within the public sector in South Africa. A survey design was employed to collect data. Questionnaires were completed by 126 managers in a public sector department in the Limpopo Province. The questionnaires included items to assess transformational leadership, emotional competence and conflict management skills, and also to siphon demographic information of the managers. Frequencies for demographic information were computed, as well as correlations for transformational leadership, emotional competencies and conflict management styles in order to test out hypotheses about the relationship between the variables of interest.Findings indicated that the majority of the respondents were Black males under the age group of 41-50, on job levels 11-12, with managerial experience of 1-5 years. The main findings of the study showed the following: (a) There is a very weak,significant positive relationship between transformational leadership and emotional expression, and a negative relationship between transformational leadership style and constructive discontent; (b) There is a relatively weak but significant positive relationship between the transformational leadership style and the constrictive conflict management skills (collaborating and compromising interpersonal conflict management styles); (c) There is a weak but significant negative relationship between the compromising interpersonal conflict management style and emotional expression, and a very weak, non-significant negative relationship between collaboration interpersonal conflict management style and emotional expression; and (d) There is a weak but significant negative relationship between the compromising interpersonal conflict management style and constructive discontent, but a very weak non-significant negative relationship between collaboration interpersonal conflict management style and constructive discontent. These findings led the researcher to believe that the respondents are neither transformational leaders nor emotionally competent, and thus could not either compromise or collaborate with others when they are in an interpersonal conflict situation. It is recommended that managers should be trained to develop their leadership, as well as emotional and conflict management competencies. Even though small sample size was used in this study, there results will be generalized to the whole South African population of public service managers. Further research study with different research methodology is recommended within other public sector departments and provinces within the country. Description: Thesis (MPA. (Industrial Psychology)) --University of Limpopo, 2010 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/820 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10386/753 Title: The impact of the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme on the South African Taxi Industry : a case study of Greater Mankweng Taxi Association in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province Authors: Baloyi, Maijane Martha Abstract: The implementation of the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme was articulated by the South African government since 1999, with its estimated time implementation to start in 2005. As at the time of completion of this study the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme was still not absolutely completed. While 2010 was earmarked to be a year to remove all unroadworthy vehicles on the South African public roads, and that has not been completely achieved, especially in the rural areas where roads are not well tarred and constructed. This study investigated the impact that the implementation of the TRP has on taxi queue marshals, taxi rank- street vendors, taxi drivers and taxi-owners as well as their perceptions of the government’s Recapitalisation programme. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect data from the Greater Mankweng Taxi Association in Limpopo Province, Capricorn district and the Limpopo Department of Roads and Transport. The findings of the study, however differs in terms of the participants categories, but the general perception from the respondents is that the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme is not bringing substantial benefit to those it intends to benefit such as taxi operators, taxi drivers and the government revenue system. The street vendors who are indirect beneficiaries also do not see the impact of the Taxi Recapitalisation Programme on their business. Description: Thesis (MPA.) -- University of Limpopo, 2012 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10386/753 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z