Critical elements in defining work-based identity in a post-apartheid South Africa
| Autor: | Gert Roodt, Sandra Lloyd, Aletta Odendaal |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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Social Psychology
Axial coding manufacturing company media_common.quotation_subject Identity (social science) Context (language use) Qualitative property multiple case study Grounded theory Work-based identity interpretivist approach qualitative research design definition lcsh:Industrial psychology Applied Psychology media_common business.industry Public relations elements Work (electrical) South African context Personal identity business Psychology Social psychology Qualitative research lcsh:HF5548.7-5548.85 |
| Zdroj: | SA Journal of Industrial Psychology, Volume: 37, Issue: 1, Pages: 01-15, Published: 2011 SA Journal of Industrial Psychology, Vol 37, Iss 1, Pp e1-e15 (2011) |
| Popis: | Orientation: The main focus of the study was to answer the question: ‘Who am I at work?’ in a post-apartheid South African organisation. Research purpose: The aim of the specific research questions was to determine which life sphere and life role elements, and which work-based identity facets were significant in forming work-based identity. Motivation for the study: The findings of the study will enable the formulation of an integrative definition of work-based identity applicable to the South African context. Research design, approach and method: Qualitative data was collected by means of unstructured interviews with 29 employees representing a range of job titles, levels and demographics in a large South African manufacturing company. A grounded theory approach (open and axial coding) was used to analyse the data. Main findings: Distinctive individual self-definitions and a number of common themes integrating social and personal identity perspectives emerged from the data. These themes provided a sound basis for the proposed integrative model to define work-based identity. Practical/managerial implications: The findings of this research will assist human resource practitioners to develop training interventions and management strategies for the potential enhancement of work-based identities. This will result in a more engaged and harmonised workforce. Contribution/value-add: This was the first study of its kind to identify and delineate significant work-based identity elements for the formation of a work-based identity within a South African work context. |
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