25 February 2022 Volume :10 Issue :4
Graduates Present Research at Inaugural Research Showcase
College of Law and Management Studies master’s and PhD graduates presented their research at the inaugural Research Showcase.Click here for the isiZulu version
The Discipline of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations in the School of Management, Information Technology and Governance’s inaugural Research Showcase saw doctoral and master’s students who graduated in 2021 present their research to the University community.
‘PhD students presented research papers which they submitted for publication in journals as part of their doctoral study requirements. As supervisors, we guide and mentor them in their publication journey especially with their first SAPSE accredited journal article which is with their supervisor. Especially for graduates that want to be part of academia, it’s great that they start the journey with a joint publication. As academics, we know that publication is a very difficult task but we all have to start somewhere,’ said programme organiser and Discipline Academic Leader Dr Ashika Maharaj
The following students presented their research:
• Master of Commerce graduate, Ms Grace Nanoo presented her thesis on A Study of Employment Equity in Higher Education Institutions in Durban. The study used UKZN as a case study and its findings revealed that the barriers to employment equity at the University include remuneration, the institutional culture, recruitment practices, selection criteria, retention of designated groups, succession planning and reverse discrimination.
The following students presented their research:
• PhD graduate, Dr Lawrence Abiwu’s study that was supervised by Professor Isabel Martins was titled: The Intangible Outcomes of Talent Management Practices in Selected South African Higher Education Institutions. It focused on intellectual capital as a strategic tool to create value for organisations.
The following students presented their research:
• Dr Taiwo Ajadi’s study was titled: The Influence of Green Training and Green Reward and Compensation practices on Environmental Behaviours in the Workplace.
• Dr Wiza Munyeka’s completed A quantitative Study on Salient Work-Life Balance Change Influencing Female ICT Professionals in South African Telecommunications Organisations.
• Dr Ndumiso Mdletshe’s research on The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Employee Engagement investigated the effects that transformational leadership behaviours had on employee engagement.
• Dr Reward Utete’s study was titled,:Examining the Impact of Employment Equity Amendments on the Business Performance of Small and Medium Companies in Durban.
The Dean of Research in the College of Law and Management Studies, Dr Collette Muller said the showcase was an opportunity for the University community to learn what graduates have been up to, the work they have done and their contributions. ‘It’s always exciting to see a new cohort of PhD and master’s students evolve and grow over time, and eventually graduate. As a University, we don’t always celebrate the work sufficiently. This annual event will give students something to look forward to, knowing that when they graduate, they will be able to share their work with the University community and one another.’
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College, Professor Brian McArthur congratulated the presenters on their achievements. ‘I would like to commend the Discipline for taking on this initiative. We should look at the other Disciplines offering similar opportunities. Congratulations to the new doctors; get used to using the title as you have earned it.’
Words: Thandiwe Jumo
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