Individualism and collectivism as moderators of the relationship between achievement motivation and entrepreneurial interest among undergraduate students at Walter Sisulu University
- Authors: Magadlela, Asanda Sinazo
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Individualism -- Psychological aspects Collectivism -- Psychological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/18543 , vital:42607
- Description: The purpose of this study” is “to explore individualism and collectivism” “as moderators of the relationship between entrepreneurial” interest “and achievement motivation”among undergraduate students. The study is focused on analysing the relationship behind the variables and what drives the University students of Walter Sisulu University towards the business development of young people. “Researchers have traditionally associated individualism with high rates of firm creation, arguing that an orientation towards achievement and the pursuit of personal objectives” (dominant aspects of individualist cultures) “are determinants of entrepreneurial activity.” “The current analysis shows that a culture correlates to entrepreneurship”, “but cannot uphold the idea that higher levels of individualism mean higher rates of entrepreneurship.” “Many universities have introduced entrepreneurship education to promote the interest” of undergraduates in “becoming future entrepreneurs. Here, the researcher tries to retrieve the undergraduate’s interest and achievement motivation which influences them to entrepreneurial intentions. Based on” the “literature” review, it identifies various factors that are used in the predictions of entrepreneurial interest. “These factors were” adopted “to explore” student’s interests. “Survey questionnaires were distributed to” two campuses from the University of Walter Sisulu, namely; College street campus (East London) and the Potsdam campus which is the main campus of the University. “A total of” 154 “valid data” was “analysed using multiple regressions. The results show that entrepreneurial” interest “was predicted by achievement” motivation, individualism and collectivism.
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- Authors: Magadlela, Asanda Sinazo
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Individualism -- Psychological aspects Collectivism -- Psychological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Doctoral , PhD
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/18543 , vital:42607
- Description: The purpose of this study” is “to explore individualism and collectivism” “as moderators of the relationship between entrepreneurial” interest “and achievement motivation”among undergraduate students. The study is focused on analysing the relationship behind the variables and what drives the University students of Walter Sisulu University towards the business development of young people. “Researchers have traditionally associated individualism with high rates of firm creation, arguing that an orientation towards achievement and the pursuit of personal objectives” (dominant aspects of individualist cultures) “are determinants of entrepreneurial activity.” “The current analysis shows that a culture correlates to entrepreneurship”, “but cannot uphold the idea that higher levels of individualism mean higher rates of entrepreneurship.” “Many universities have introduced entrepreneurship education to promote the interest” of undergraduates in “becoming future entrepreneurs. Here, the researcher tries to retrieve the undergraduate’s interest and achievement motivation which influences them to entrepreneurial intentions. Based on” the “literature” review, it identifies various factors that are used in the predictions of entrepreneurial interest. “These factors were” adopted “to explore” student’s interests. “Survey questionnaires were distributed to” two campuses from the University of Walter Sisulu, namely; College street campus (East London) and the Potsdam campus which is the main campus of the University. “A total of” 154 “valid data” was “analysed using multiple regressions. The results show that entrepreneurial” interest “was predicted by achievement” motivation, individualism and collectivism.
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Experience and realities of unemployed youth in Kieskammahoek, Eastern Cape
- Authors: Makapela, Lubabalo
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Youth -- Employment -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Unemployed youth -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSoc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/5336 , vital:29199
- Description: This study examines the experiences and realities of unemployed youths in Keiskammahoek, in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It looks at the challenges are that experienced by unemployed youths in Keiskammahoek, an area which already has high volume of unemployment. It also explores the factors that account for unemployment amongst the youths in this area. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and the data was collected through semi-structured interviews and observations. Purposive sampling was utilised to collect data from 22 participants who included the rural youths, professionals and decision-makers. The findings of this study reveal that the majority of youths are unskilled and are not easily absorbed in different sectors of the economy. This study recommends that the government needs to target and maximize programmes that are supported by social and economic policies for young people’s benefit in order to alleviate the youth unemployment challenges.
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- Authors: Makapela, Lubabalo
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Youth -- Employment -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Unemployed youth -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSoc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/5336 , vital:29199
- Description: This study examines the experiences and realities of unemployed youths in Keiskammahoek, in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. It looks at the challenges are that experienced by unemployed youths in Keiskammahoek, an area which already has high volume of unemployment. It also explores the factors that account for unemployment amongst the youths in this area. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and the data was collected through semi-structured interviews and observations. Purposive sampling was utilised to collect data from 22 participants who included the rural youths, professionals and decision-makers. The findings of this study reveal that the majority of youths are unskilled and are not easily absorbed in different sectors of the economy. This study recommends that the government needs to target and maximize programmes that are supported by social and economic policies for young people’s benefit in order to alleviate the youth unemployment challenges.
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Incidence and molecular characterization of Hepatitis E virus from swine herds in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
- Authors: Adelabu, Olusesan Adeyemi
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Hepatitis -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Virology -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/13966 , vital:39734
- Description: Hepatitis E virus-mediated infection is a serious public health concern in economically developing nations of the world. Globally, four major genotypes of HEV have been documented and the swine HEV identified to date in different countries belongs to either genotype 3 or 4. It has been reported to cross species barrier and cause infections in humans. Hence, Hepatitis E has been suggested to be zoonotic owing to the increase of evidence through various studies. Thus far, genotypes 1 and 2 are exclusively found in human population. However, little data are available regarding the occurrence of HEV in South Africa, especially in the Eastern Cape Province. Hence, this study was designed to assess the prevalence of Hepatitis E Virus among swine herd in selected communal and commercial farms in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A total of 160 faecal samples were collected from swine herds in Amathole and Chris Hani District Municipalities of Eastern Cape Province and screened for the presence of HEV. Faecal samples were collected, using sterile swabs, from swine between the age of 2 to 6 months old, placed on ice and transported to the laboratory for further analysis. Viral RNA extraction was carried out followed by nested reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction was used for amplification, after which the amplified products were examined by electrophoresis and viewed under ultraviolet illumination. The positive PCR products were sent for sequencing. Of the 160 faecal samples screened, only seven were positive (4.4percent) for HEV. The nucleotide sequence analyses revealed isolates UFT 01-03 sharing 82percent to 99percent identities with other strains with accession numbers KX896664, KX896665 and KX896666 and UMCF 01-04 with KX896667, KX896668, KX896669 and KX896670 from different regions of the world Phylogenetic analysis also showed that all seven isolates from this study clustered with both human and swine HEV from different geographical regions of the world especially with Japan Human and swine strains, Netherland swine HEV strains (AY032758, AF332620) and human HEV strain from France (JQ763611). We conclude that HEV is present among swine in the Eastern Cape Province, albeit in low incidence, and this does have public health implications. There is need for maintenance of high hygienic standards in order to prevent human infections through swine faecal materials and appropriate cooking of pork is highly advised.
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- Authors: Adelabu, Olusesan Adeyemi
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Hepatitis -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape Virology -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MSc
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/13966 , vital:39734
- Description: Hepatitis E virus-mediated infection is a serious public health concern in economically developing nations of the world. Globally, four major genotypes of HEV have been documented and the swine HEV identified to date in different countries belongs to either genotype 3 or 4. It has been reported to cross species barrier and cause infections in humans. Hence, Hepatitis E has been suggested to be zoonotic owing to the increase of evidence through various studies. Thus far, genotypes 1 and 2 are exclusively found in human population. However, little data are available regarding the occurrence of HEV in South Africa, especially in the Eastern Cape Province. Hence, this study was designed to assess the prevalence of Hepatitis E Virus among swine herd in selected communal and commercial farms in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. A total of 160 faecal samples were collected from swine herds in Amathole and Chris Hani District Municipalities of Eastern Cape Province and screened for the presence of HEV. Faecal samples were collected, using sterile swabs, from swine between the age of 2 to 6 months old, placed on ice and transported to the laboratory for further analysis. Viral RNA extraction was carried out followed by nested reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction was used for amplification, after which the amplified products were examined by electrophoresis and viewed under ultraviolet illumination. The positive PCR products were sent for sequencing. Of the 160 faecal samples screened, only seven were positive (4.4percent) for HEV. The nucleotide sequence analyses revealed isolates UFT 01-03 sharing 82percent to 99percent identities with other strains with accession numbers KX896664, KX896665 and KX896666 and UMCF 01-04 with KX896667, KX896668, KX896669 and KX896670 from different regions of the world Phylogenetic analysis also showed that all seven isolates from this study clustered with both human and swine HEV from different geographical regions of the world especially with Japan Human and swine strains, Netherland swine HEV strains (AY032758, AF332620) and human HEV strain from France (JQ763611). We conclude that HEV is present among swine in the Eastern Cape Province, albeit in low incidence, and this does have public health implications. There is need for maintenance of high hygienic standards in order to prevent human infections through swine faecal materials and appropriate cooking of pork is highly advised.
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