Human resource integration in the South African military: A view from the trenches
Following the dramatic transformation of South African civil society in the post apartheid era, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) literally has had to reinvent itself, changing its mission and attempting to integrate diverse personnel into a cohesive whole. The present study examines the success of these efforts through select perceptual measures reflecting the extent of integration. A survey of 2,212 personnel from various units of the South African military showed significant differences in empowerment by race and gender. Female personnel reported lower levels of goal internalization, delegated responsibilities, job involvement, and organizational commitment compared to male personnel. Black African personnel reported lower levels of perceived control, competence, delegated responsibilities, and consultation by superiors while exhibiting higher levels of goal internalization and job involvement than white personnel.
Follow-up interviews provided insight into the underlying dynamics of the integration process and potential explanations for the results.
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01 Avril 2007 à 14:37 dans
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