Masters Degrees (African Centre for HIV/AIDS Management)

Permanent URI for this collection

https://scholar.sun.ac.za/handle/10019.1/86827

Browse

Now showing 1 - 7 of 7

An evaluation of social responsibility initiatives on HIV/AIDS in the workplace : a case study of the Kwazulu-Natal South African Social Security Agency (SASSA-KZN)
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03) Nxaba, Siphosenkosi Blessing; Roux, A.; University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology.
HIV/AIDS in the present South African context remains fraught with obstacles and challenges. The previous regime’s willingness to turn a blind eye to the pandemic, combined with the confused response of the present government, has accelerated the disease and its devastating impact to pandemic proportions Nattrass (2004:41). This has put additional pressure on other sectors to respond. While civil society challenges government’s delaying tactics and seeks to ease the plight of those living with HIV, organizations are called upon to act, in the interest of the stability of the national economy and their own survival. This study on “An Evaluation of Social Responsibility on HIV/AIDS in the Workplace” is located within the conceptual framework of social security (or social assistance) and corporate social responsibility. The study argues that social security is one intervention to protect the plight of the poorest of the poor masses from falling below an acceptable standard of living, thus exacerbating their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. The study therefore poses a challenge to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) which is involved in the provision of social grants within communities. While there are workplace interventions implemented by certain organizations in the country, a lot of organizations do not regard HIV/AIDS with the real commitment and care needed for genuine change. That said, this study will therefore look at the impact of HIV/AIDS within SASSA-KZN, as its primary objective. The study will further try to establish how much help SASSA-KZN provides for its labour force which is infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and also to determine the excellence/quality of any existing interventions employed by SASSA in mitigating HIV/AIDS in the families of its employees as well as in the communities in which it operates. The secondary objective of this study is to test a set of hypotheses, that very little funding is allocated by SASSA-KZN for HIV/AIDS intervention strategies, and that many employees are not aware of HIV/AIDS policies/programmes within SASSA-KZN, as well as a lack sufficient understanding of HIV/AIDS management by some SASSA-KZN managers. The study will also provide some recommendations and serve as an information resource which other companies can utilize in mitigating their individual HIV/AIDS problems.
An evaluation of the effect of managers' lack of interest in HIV/AIDS issues in the workplace, on the success of HIV/AIDS workplace programmes in the Department of Agriculture: Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12) Wentzel, Rashidah; Roux, A.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology. Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Department of Agriculture: Western Cape has a consulted HIV/AIDS workplace policy and programme in place and unlike many other state departments, a budget for this purpose. Relevant public service regulations compel the effective management of HIV/AIDS in the workplace. Leadership responsibility, commitment, and participation are success factors necessary for the success of the workplace programme. Yet, managers seem to lack interest in any HIV/AIDS related activities and events held in the department. The survey, a non-experimental descriptive quantitative research, was conducted in the department to determine the effect of the lack of interest of managers on the success of the HIV/AIDS workplace programme. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The study identified that there are areas in the workplace programme that can be improved e.g. ensuring the availability of condom distribution facilities at all offices. The study setting was the head office, experiment farms and satellite offices situated throughout the province. The study population was all managers with employees who report to them. Findings were analysed through coding and writing up of notes. The study showed that most managers participated in HIV/AIDS related events/activities, and had good overall basic knowledge on HIV/AIDS. A few responses were inaccurate that will, if applied, have serious legal ramifications. Middle managers gave the most inaccurate responses, displayed ignorance and participated the least in HIV/AIDS related activities.
The impact of HIV/AIDS among different organizations in Lesotho and how they respond to the challenge : a Lesotho study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-04) Sekhibane, Veronica Mabohle; Roux, A.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology. Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this research is to investigate the impact of HIV/AIDS among different organizations in Lesotho and how they respond to the challenge; and to determine whether these organizations respond positively/effectively to the challenge of the pandemic in their respective organizations and whether they have developed workplace programmes and policies which address the issue, and if they do exist, whether they are effective. Lesotho is one of the countries in the world with a very severe HIV/AIDS infection rate. It is estimated that 28.9% of the entire population was living with HIV/AIDS as of December 2003 (UNAIDS, 2004). The increasing number of HIV/AIDS infectees in the country is affecting the entire labour force; therefore to effectively respond to the pandemic, the government of Lesotho and its development partners and civil society organizations are doing everything within their means to control it. Therefore, work place programmes that deal with HIV/AIDS on the work environment should be an answer to the social capital issue; the most valuable resource being human capital, since the programmes would promote prevention, information, education and training. It would also promote the rights of staff members and their dependants living with and/or affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The population where the investigation was done is made up of corporate places of work stratified into five types of organizations found in Maseru, the capital of Lesotho: o Non-governmental organizations o Private sector o Development partners ( Diplomatic Missions/Donors) o Parastatals o Government The results of the study indicated that the majority of these organizations have workplace programmes and policies which are effective and appreciated by the employees, while others are in the process of drawing up their policies or already have them in draft form. Despite all the efforts being put in place, the feeling among some of the organizations is that HIV infection in Africa will continue to increase because of the way it is being addressed; what they call ‘The Western way’. They feel that if it is addressed situationally, not academically, there will be a slight difference. For example, they claim that Africans do not feel comfortable about bringing their private behaviours in the open; for instance, speaking about sex and sexuality. The belief systems of the Basotho are also identified as great influencers in the pandemic. These include the culture/traditions, relations with the family and pressure from peers, people whom we trust and the fulfilment of women's sexual desires. The conclusion reached is that the different organizations in Lesotho address the challenge of HIV/AIDS positively and in others effectively, and with more effort the pandemic could be brought under control in the near future. The recommendation after viewing the findings, is that the issue of care and support, stigma and discrimination are still issues that need to be worked on, since employees are scared to know their status due to fear of being stigmatized. Therefore, the above cannot be addressed properly unless they are seen in practice.
An investigation into the knowlede and attitudes of the Sommerville community towards HIV/AIDS
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12) Ngcakaza, Luchritia Nomana Nonled; Roux, A.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology. Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research was conducted during 2005 in the Somerville Community in the Qumbu District of the Eastern Cape. The aim of the research was to investigate the attitudes of the community towards people living with HIV/AIDS and also the knowledge of the community about the HIV/AIDS. Data was collected using focus group discussions with 50 members from the Somerville community. Results showed that the community members did not have adequate knowledge around HIV/AIDS and they had negative attitudes towards those who are HIV positive.
Managing HIV/AIDS in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the focus on South Africa : an experience by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector division of the World Bank Group
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03) Enslin, Laetitia; Roux, A.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objectives of the research are to provide feedback from small- and medium enterprises, observations, gaps and to discuss the successes of the IFC Against AIDS HIV/AIDS pilot study and training programme. The study tries to share the IFC Against AIDS program experience with the private- and public sectors, non-governmental organizations and business sectors should they be interested. The problem statement can be defined as follows: Small- and medium enterprises in South Africa do not have the capacity or the ability to effectively address HIV/AIDS in their respective workplaces. Presently there are 152 small-and medium enterprises in four different countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, who are participating in the pilot study of which 27 are in South Africa. In this study the restricted research that has previously been done in the sector, is being used and referred to. The findings for the pilot study have provided invaluable information to the International Finance Corporation. The results are being used in the developing of a one year programme, which includes formal training and four monthly formal follow-up sessions in every cohort.
Mentoring of SMEs by big corporate industries as a way of mitigating the negative impact of HIV/AIDS, with particular reference to the Western Cape.
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-03) Mzizi, Thandi; Roux, A.; University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology.
The impact of HIV/AIDS on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is little known in South Africa. SMEs are arguably the largest employer, nationally, particularly in the Western Cape. Unfortunately, SMEs fall within the profile of businesses that have neither measured the prevalence and impact of HIV/AIDS on their businesses, nor devised a response to it. Realizing the risks and costs posed by HIV/AIDS in their business partners, chief executive officers of Western Cape corporate employers, signed a pledge to mentor SMEs. This paper focuses specifically on the mentorship programme of South African Breweries (SAB), which uses taverns and shebeens as a platform for education and awareness programmes in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This was a comparison study, which measured the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of trained and untrained tavern owners in four geographical areas to determine how business has responded to the epidemic. A quantitative research approach was used. The study revealed that the experimental group (trained tavern owners) displayed greater basic knowledge and understanding of HIV and AIDS, than the control group (untrained tavern owners). Some of the challenges facing workplace programmes were the involvement in programmes without enough information. The study concluded that without capacity building through methods such as instruction, coaching, providing experience, modeling, advising, training, information sharing and resources by corporates, the negative impact of HIV/AIDS in SMEs will not be mitigated. While the survey results suggest the need for greater involvement by corporates in mentoring programmes, further research on the role of the private sector in HIV/AIDS management is necessary.
The role played by the insurance industry in providing antiretroviral treatment
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03) Mabusela, Adelaide Mmatema; Roux, A.; University of Stellenbosch. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Industrial Psychology. Africa Centre for HIV/AIDS Management.
Antiretroviral roll out has become a topic of concern to the public and the business community. Survival for people living with AIDS depends on antiretroviral treatment. To successfully roll out the provision of antiretroviral, resources from all sectors of society need to be harnessed. This researcher investigated the role played by the insurance industry in the provision of antiretroviral. To determine whether the role played by the insurance industry in the provision of antiretroviral a survey was conducted. Thorough literature survey was done and a sample of the companies representing the insurance industry was conducted based on a pre-determined set of questions. The study was conducted from insurance companies based in Cape Town, Johannesburg or Pretoria. Senior management and human resource managers were interviewed. A major finding revealed that insurance companies do extend the provision of antiretroviral treatment to their staff as part of medical aid services. Clients who are covered by the medical scheme also get antiretroviral treatment. 13, 3 % of the uninsurable get antiretroviral treatment as spouse packages.

Browse

Browsing Masters Degrees (African Centre for HIV/AIDS Management) by browse.metadata.advisor "Roux, A."

Results Per Page

Sort Options