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Papers by Ziska Fields
International Journal of Technology Management, 2024
Human actions are pushing life on earth to a sixth extinction. People will need to change the way... more Human actions are pushing life on earth to a sixth extinction. People
will need to change the way they live and work together to solve complex green
problems. The aim of this study was to show how important it is for the
teaching and learning activities in higher education institutions (HEIs) to focus
on green teamwork, green creativity and eco-innovation. This is important to
prepare and encourage students and graduates to: 1) work in green teams;
2) use green creativity, eco-innovation and prototyping to find green solutions.
The study took the form of a small-group project carried out by 46 master’s
students at a German HEI. The instruction was that each team had to focus
specifically on green issues in the project. They had to select their own green
problem using green creativity and solve it using eco-innovation and
prototyping. A survey was administered to gather the students’ views about
green teamwork and their overall view of the project, instructions and
suggested templates. The findings indicated that HEIs play an important role in
green creativity, green prototyping and eco-innovation.
ORIENTATION: Current leadership theories seem outdated because these theories were not developed ... more ORIENTATION: Current leadership theories seem outdated because these theories were not developed with 4IR in mind and the challenges that companies and leaders will face.
Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage, 2017
IGI Global eBooks, 2020
Multicultural orientation is an important focus area in developing managers for international ass... more Multicultural orientation is an important focus area in developing managers for international assignments. This chapter extends the frontier of knowledge on the benefits of developing multicultural orientations in line with business and stakeholders' needs in the global economy. A brief literature review was conducted on multicultural orientations and global leadership effectiveness in the 21st century. It was found that multicultural learning experiences and communication skills, deep self-awareness, multiple intelligences and sensitivity to cultural diversity, humility, cautious honesty, global strategic thinking and good negotiating skills are necessary in the 21st century. The managerial relevance of this chapter centres on further research and development of global psychological capital, vertical development of bigger minds and multiple intelligences to navigate in the midst of volatilities, uncertainties, complexities and ambiguities in the 21st century.
Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series, May 1, 2023
Journal of Contemporary Management, Jul 1, 2019
South African public hospitals are beset with barriers to the realisation of strategic health out... more South African public hospitals are beset with barriers to the realisation of strategic health outcomes owing to operational inefficiency. The Lean SPRInT aids managers with Lean implementation by assessing their hospitals' readiness status for Lean to improve operational efficiency. An observational descriptive study employing quantitative methods was conducted across 73 public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Simple random sampling was used to attain a minimum sample size of 218 senior managers who completed semi-structured questionnaires. Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to identify latent constructs. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to determine the reliability and validity of factors. Structural Equation Modelling assessed the acceptability of the model. The participant response rate was 96.8% (n=211). Three Critical Success Factors (strategic leadership and organisational attitude; integration of Lean elements, tools and techniques; and basic stability in operational processes), from which the electronic Lean SPRInT was developed, were derived after several iterations of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). All reliability and validity conditions have been met, thus rendering the model reliable and valid Lean SPRInT is a management tool for assessing hospitals' readiness status for Lean. A six-step process for the deployment of Lean SPRInT is proposed. A phasic approach for Lean implementation, together with close monitoring using the HLA tool is recommended. Unified efforts and decentralised decision-making are more likely to lead to effective implementation.
Journal of Social Sciences, Oct 1, 2013
This article develops a theoretical model to measure the creativity of young adults (18 to 25 yea... more This article develops a theoretical model to measure the creativity of young adults (18 to 25 years of age). Historical creativity approaches, dimensions, models and tests were researched through a literature study in order to identify selected constructs that influence creativity of young adults. Resultantly, a total of twentyeight creativity influences were identified which ultimately culminated in the selection of nine key influences. Additionally, from the literature study, measuring criteria were identified for each of the nine influences, resulting is a theoretical model to measure creativity. The research is of value due to the significant role young adults play and will play in society at a socioeconomic level. Young adults need to know the value of creativity in society, how creative they are and how they can develop creative abilities. In this context, it is necessary to measure creativity in an effort to actively support creative development in young adults. Measuring creativity at this level has been challenging due to the impact of various cognitive psychological factors and the external environment which can foster or inhibit creativity dramatically.
IGI Global eBooks, 2019
The main objective of this chapter was to explore if collective green creativity and eco-innovati... more The main objective of this chapter was to explore if collective green creativity and eco-innovation can create novel and sustainable business and management practices. A literature review approach was conducted on the link between collective creativity, innovation, and sustainable business practices. It was found that collective green creativity and eco-innovation can create sustainable business practices. The process starts with the creative individual which needs creative thinking skills, creative motivation, green mindfulness and green self-efficacy. A creative collective is then created using their creative intelligence and creative exchange to create a shared green vision. The creative collective requires green transformational leadership with access to green dynamic capabilities and resources to be effective in the business environment. This creative collective follows the six-step creative problem-solving process which enables the collective to create eco-innovation using an additional four steps. The end result is novel and sustainable business practices and solutions.
Advances in religious and cultural studies (ARCS) book series, 2021
Across many domains, research has shown that a gap in knowledge exists on exploring the relations... more Across many domains, research has shown that a gap in knowledge exists on exploring the relationship between concepts such as collective creativity combined with the fourth industrial revolution. Furthermore, limited conceptual knowledge of how they may aid entrepreneurs when faced with a crisis of disruption trade due to external forces such as a pandemic. The primary objective of this study is to explain how collective creativity and Industry 4.0 technology can be used to reduce the negative effects of COVID-19 on local entrepreneurial enterprises by developing a framework of preparedness. A qualitative study, based on one-on-one interviews pertaining to local entrepreneurs located in Gauteng, South Africa. The results of the primary study and conclusion are yet to be established.
Universal journal of management, Apr 1, 2019
Purpose-The conventional mode of teaching entrepreneurship in most of the Nigerian universities s... more Purpose-The conventional mode of teaching entrepreneurship in most of the Nigerian universities seems to not be sufficiently adequate to increase entrepreneurial action to decrease rates of graduates' unemployment. Design/methodology/ approach-Adopting primary and secondary sources of data, the article examined the influence of teaching and learning methods on perceived desirability for entrepreneurship. A total of 701 questionnaires were administered, of which 664 questionnaires were validly retrieved through combining stratified and systematic sampling techniques. The investigation yielded 94% response rate from the population groups of lecturers, postgraduate and final year students of three selected universities in Southwest Nigeria. Inferential statistics including Pearson's correlation, t-tests, and chi-square at p-value (0.05) level of significance were employed for the statistical analyses. Findings-The university-level entrepreneurship training demands cognitive and non-cognitive activities as the minimum benchmark for learning entrepreneurship. The operating curriculum predominately remains academics while performance assessments are written examinations which are mark driven. A significant positive correlation was established between the use of more theoretical learning patterns and the mind-sets for remunerative employment, as opposed desirability for entrepreneurship. Research limitations/implication-The content of information in this study limits the results of the research to the studied participants, which also limits the reach of the study to the three universities, where the study was conducted. Originality/ value-The value is a guiding framework that promotes paradigm shift from perspective highly curriculum content-based approach to a more inclusive outcome-based model, that is more of collaboration, partnership and engagement with key stakeholders in entrepreneurial development.
Advances in business strategy and competitive advantage book series, 2017
IGI Global eBooks, 2019
Social challenges are numerous, complex, urgent and multidisciplinary in nature. The old ways of ... more Social challenges are numerous, complex, urgent and multidisciplinary in nature. The old ways of looking for solutions to social problems like unemployment, climate change, an ageing population, poverty, supply of clean water, chronic disease and so on, do not offer sustainable solutions and global implementation. Societies can also no longer hold governments responsible to find solutions to all these social problems only. Social innovation is needed and seeks new answers to social problems by identifying and delivering new services that improve the quality of life of individuals and communities. The main aim of this chapter is to create awareness of social innovation as an emerging field. This chapter explain what social creativity and innovation are and explains the creative and innovative processes. Barriers and support for social innovation are also discussed.
Journal of Contemporary Management, 2016
Research was conducted on the general elective nature of entrepreneurship courses offered as comp... more Research was conducted on the general elective nature of entrepreneurship courses offered as compulsory to all students irrespective of their career paths and interests. Although, empirical studies have established the module as teachable and learnable, the impact remains significantly weak in Nigeria because of the teaching and learning pedagogy operating in most universities is substantially theoretical and centralised exposure. This article was aimed at establishing the variation between individual disciplines, modes of learning and intentions for business start-up. Five hundred and ten questionnaires were administered through stratified and systematic sampling techniques on undergraduates and postgraduate students of three universities in Southwest Nigeria. Inferential statistics including Pearson's correlation, t-tests, and chi-square at 0.05 p-value level of significance were employed for the statistical analysis. Significant differences in entrepreneurial orientation were found among school faculties and disciplines. It is concluded that education groups have potential influence on students' intentions and mind-sets for future entrepreneurial ventures. A cross-disciplinary learning model that is decentralised is recommended to bridge the dichotomy in the schools' curriculum, enhance distribution of hands-on activities, and cater for individual variations, preference and learning abilities. The new framework would comprise interdisciplinary mentoring, coaching, networking, attachment and students' exchange programmes.
SPOUDAI Journal of Economics and Business, 2019
With the pressing need for quality improvement and with a view to adopting Lean as a systematic m... more With the pressing need for quality improvement and with a view to adopting Lean as a systematic management approach in a crisis-ridden health care sector in South Africa, it was an opportune time to investigate the baseline level of knowledge and experience of Lean amongst senior health care managers in public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. The research was centered on a positivist paradigm (involving quantitative methods) and took the form of an observational, descriptive study in KZN. This article presents the results of one of several key objectives of a seminal PhD study conducted in KZN. A total of 218 senior managers located in 73 hospitals participated in the research. A self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was used. Most managers indicated that they have not heard of Lean before and had no prior practical experience thereof. All participants indicated that they were interested in learning more about Lean, that there was an opportunity for adopting Lean practices and that Lean could possibly improve the operational performance in their hospitals.
Journal of Social Sciences, 2014
Creativity plays the key role in invention, innovation and problem solving that improve human lif... more Creativity plays the key role in invention, innovation and problem solving that improve human life. The objective of this article was to develop and assess a tool to measure the creativity of university students. In doing so, a literature study of creativity was embarked upon to identify the underlying variables used to measure creativity. The identified variables were then subjected to a factor analysis process and the reliability of the data tested. Empirical data was collected from 500 full-time students randomly selected (with a response of 322). The results showed that at least twelve factors need to be considered in measuring creativity, namely: Challenging the status quo, Detachment, Synthesis, Cognition, Associate and Communicate, Awareness, Similarity, External motivation, Sensitivity, Experiment and Combine, Dimensional Thinking and Problem-solving. These factors show inherent communal properties (correlating positively with existing theory), and could be grouped into three main categories, namely: cognitive psychology, external influences and personality characteristics. Regarding reliability, acceptable Cronbach Alpha coefficients were calculated, exceeding the minimum coefficient of 0.70. The article highlights the value of creative graduates and the factors that could be utilised to measure their creativity in a South African tertiary education context.
Journal of Contemporary Management, Aug 1, 2022
IGI Global eBooks, 2022
The World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) is celebrated annually (15-21 April). The mission... more The World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) is celebrated annually (15-21 April). The mission of WCIW is to encourage people to use new ideas, make new decisions, and take new steps towards making the world better through creativity. The purpose of this chapter was to explain what World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) and World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) entails. Three research objectives were identified to meet the purpose of the chapter: (1) to explain why creativity, innovation, and education are important; (2) to explore how WCIW/D was celebrated across the six continents focusing on the three countries per continent that celebrated WCIW/D the most; and (3) to make recommendations to celebrate the WCIW/D in the future. The chapter showed how different countries celebrated education, creativity, and innovation and provided ideas on enhancing learning and fun in the classroom.
Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, Jan 15, 2019
This article reports on a study that focused on analysing the impact of training and development ... more This article reports on a study that focused on analysing the impact of training and development (T&D) on organizational commitment and turnover intention among Nigerian public workers. The main objective of the study was to determine whether T&D influences employees' commitment to the organization and the intention to stay or to leave the organization. Using a survey questionnaire and personal interview, data was collected from 297 civil servants and 8 departmental heads in Nigeria. Statistical analytical methods such as regression analysis were used to test the two hypotheses formulated, which were focused on determining the relationship between T&D and turnover intention; as well as T&D and the perceived impacts on employees' commitment. The result suggests a positive correlation between T&D and organizational commitment and turnover intention. The result implies that investing in human capital is a critical strategic initiative for contemporary organizations because the ability of any organization to compete successfully is a function of the ability to retain their skilful and committed employees. The study contributes to knowledge in the field, as not much research has been done on the effects of T&D on public servants in Nigeria. Most of the studies have been carried out in Europe, America, Asia and largely in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Journal of Social Sciences, Jul 17, 2017
Technopreneurship can be seen as a system, policy, strategy, process or an individual or group at... more Technopreneurship can be seen as a system, policy, strategy, process or an individual or group attitude. Although it might be assumed that technopreneurial attitude leads to technopreneurial behaviour, this is not always the case. The paper is based on research conducted on technopreneurship as an attitude in the Zimbabwean food-processing sector. The objectives of the study were to determine the attitude of food processors towards technopreneurship, the feasibility of technopreneurship in light of the attitude and the relationship between professional specialisation and technopreneurial attitude, as well as professional specialisation and the feasibility of technopreneurship. The research adopted a survey approach to gather, analyse and interpret quantitative data. The results indicated that companies in the food-processing sector have a positive attitude towards technopreneurship and the feasibility of technopreneurship in the sector. However, it was concluded that the positive attitude does not automatically lead to technopreneurial behaviour because of intervening variable.
International Journal of Technology Management, 2024
Human actions are pushing life on earth to a sixth extinction. People will need to change the way... more Human actions are pushing life on earth to a sixth extinction. People
will need to change the way they live and work together to solve complex green
problems. The aim of this study was to show how important it is for the
teaching and learning activities in higher education institutions (HEIs) to focus
on green teamwork, green creativity and eco-innovation. This is important to
prepare and encourage students and graduates to: 1) work in green teams;
2) use green creativity, eco-innovation and prototyping to find green solutions.
The study took the form of a small-group project carried out by 46 master’s
students at a German HEI. The instruction was that each team had to focus
specifically on green issues in the project. They had to select their own green
problem using green creativity and solve it using eco-innovation and
prototyping. A survey was administered to gather the students’ views about
green teamwork and their overall view of the project, instructions and
suggested templates. The findings indicated that HEIs play an important role in
green creativity, green prototyping and eco-innovation.
ORIENTATION: Current leadership theories seem outdated because these theories were not developed ... more ORIENTATION: Current leadership theories seem outdated because these theories were not developed with 4IR in mind and the challenges that companies and leaders will face.
Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage, 2017
IGI Global eBooks, 2020
Multicultural orientation is an important focus area in developing managers for international ass... more Multicultural orientation is an important focus area in developing managers for international assignments. This chapter extends the frontier of knowledge on the benefits of developing multicultural orientations in line with business and stakeholders' needs in the global economy. A brief literature review was conducted on multicultural orientations and global leadership effectiveness in the 21st century. It was found that multicultural learning experiences and communication skills, deep self-awareness, multiple intelligences and sensitivity to cultural diversity, humility, cautious honesty, global strategic thinking and good negotiating skills are necessary in the 21st century. The managerial relevance of this chapter centres on further research and development of global psychological capital, vertical development of bigger minds and multiple intelligences to navigate in the midst of volatilities, uncertainties, complexities and ambiguities in the 21st century.
Advances in environmental engineering and green technologies book series, May 1, 2023
Journal of Contemporary Management, Jul 1, 2019
South African public hospitals are beset with barriers to the realisation of strategic health out... more South African public hospitals are beset with barriers to the realisation of strategic health outcomes owing to operational inefficiency. The Lean SPRInT aids managers with Lean implementation by assessing their hospitals' readiness status for Lean to improve operational efficiency. An observational descriptive study employing quantitative methods was conducted across 73 public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Simple random sampling was used to attain a minimum sample size of 218 senior managers who completed semi-structured questionnaires. Exploratory Factor Analysis was used to identify latent constructs. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was used to determine the reliability and validity of factors. Structural Equation Modelling assessed the acceptability of the model. The participant response rate was 96.8% (n=211). Three Critical Success Factors (strategic leadership and organisational attitude; integration of Lean elements, tools and techniques; and basic stability in operational processes), from which the electronic Lean SPRInT was developed, were derived after several iterations of Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). All reliability and validity conditions have been met, thus rendering the model reliable and valid Lean SPRInT is a management tool for assessing hospitals' readiness status for Lean. A six-step process for the deployment of Lean SPRInT is proposed. A phasic approach for Lean implementation, together with close monitoring using the HLA tool is recommended. Unified efforts and decentralised decision-making are more likely to lead to effective implementation.
Journal of Social Sciences, Oct 1, 2013
This article develops a theoretical model to measure the creativity of young adults (18 to 25 yea... more This article develops a theoretical model to measure the creativity of young adults (18 to 25 years of age). Historical creativity approaches, dimensions, models and tests were researched through a literature study in order to identify selected constructs that influence creativity of young adults. Resultantly, a total of twentyeight creativity influences were identified which ultimately culminated in the selection of nine key influences. Additionally, from the literature study, measuring criteria were identified for each of the nine influences, resulting is a theoretical model to measure creativity. The research is of value due to the significant role young adults play and will play in society at a socioeconomic level. Young adults need to know the value of creativity in society, how creative they are and how they can develop creative abilities. In this context, it is necessary to measure creativity in an effort to actively support creative development in young adults. Measuring creativity at this level has been challenging due to the impact of various cognitive psychological factors and the external environment which can foster or inhibit creativity dramatically.
IGI Global eBooks, 2019
The main objective of this chapter was to explore if collective green creativity and eco-innovati... more The main objective of this chapter was to explore if collective green creativity and eco-innovation can create novel and sustainable business and management practices. A literature review approach was conducted on the link between collective creativity, innovation, and sustainable business practices. It was found that collective green creativity and eco-innovation can create sustainable business practices. The process starts with the creative individual which needs creative thinking skills, creative motivation, green mindfulness and green self-efficacy. A creative collective is then created using their creative intelligence and creative exchange to create a shared green vision. The creative collective requires green transformational leadership with access to green dynamic capabilities and resources to be effective in the business environment. This creative collective follows the six-step creative problem-solving process which enables the collective to create eco-innovation using an additional four steps. The end result is novel and sustainable business practices and solutions.
Advances in religious and cultural studies (ARCS) book series, 2021
Across many domains, research has shown that a gap in knowledge exists on exploring the relations... more Across many domains, research has shown that a gap in knowledge exists on exploring the relationship between concepts such as collective creativity combined with the fourth industrial revolution. Furthermore, limited conceptual knowledge of how they may aid entrepreneurs when faced with a crisis of disruption trade due to external forces such as a pandemic. The primary objective of this study is to explain how collective creativity and Industry 4.0 technology can be used to reduce the negative effects of COVID-19 on local entrepreneurial enterprises by developing a framework of preparedness. A qualitative study, based on one-on-one interviews pertaining to local entrepreneurs located in Gauteng, South Africa. The results of the primary study and conclusion are yet to be established.
Universal journal of management, Apr 1, 2019
Purpose-The conventional mode of teaching entrepreneurship in most of the Nigerian universities s... more Purpose-The conventional mode of teaching entrepreneurship in most of the Nigerian universities seems to not be sufficiently adequate to increase entrepreneurial action to decrease rates of graduates' unemployment. Design/methodology/ approach-Adopting primary and secondary sources of data, the article examined the influence of teaching and learning methods on perceived desirability for entrepreneurship. A total of 701 questionnaires were administered, of which 664 questionnaires were validly retrieved through combining stratified and systematic sampling techniques. The investigation yielded 94% response rate from the population groups of lecturers, postgraduate and final year students of three selected universities in Southwest Nigeria. Inferential statistics including Pearson's correlation, t-tests, and chi-square at p-value (0.05) level of significance were employed for the statistical analyses. Findings-The university-level entrepreneurship training demands cognitive and non-cognitive activities as the minimum benchmark for learning entrepreneurship. The operating curriculum predominately remains academics while performance assessments are written examinations which are mark driven. A significant positive correlation was established between the use of more theoretical learning patterns and the mind-sets for remunerative employment, as opposed desirability for entrepreneurship. Research limitations/implication-The content of information in this study limits the results of the research to the studied participants, which also limits the reach of the study to the three universities, where the study was conducted. Originality/ value-The value is a guiding framework that promotes paradigm shift from perspective highly curriculum content-based approach to a more inclusive outcome-based model, that is more of collaboration, partnership and engagement with key stakeholders in entrepreneurial development.
Advances in business strategy and competitive advantage book series, 2017
IGI Global eBooks, 2019
Social challenges are numerous, complex, urgent and multidisciplinary in nature. The old ways of ... more Social challenges are numerous, complex, urgent and multidisciplinary in nature. The old ways of looking for solutions to social problems like unemployment, climate change, an ageing population, poverty, supply of clean water, chronic disease and so on, do not offer sustainable solutions and global implementation. Societies can also no longer hold governments responsible to find solutions to all these social problems only. Social innovation is needed and seeks new answers to social problems by identifying and delivering new services that improve the quality of life of individuals and communities. The main aim of this chapter is to create awareness of social innovation as an emerging field. This chapter explain what social creativity and innovation are and explains the creative and innovative processes. Barriers and support for social innovation are also discussed.
Journal of Contemporary Management, 2016
Research was conducted on the general elective nature of entrepreneurship courses offered as comp... more Research was conducted on the general elective nature of entrepreneurship courses offered as compulsory to all students irrespective of their career paths and interests. Although, empirical studies have established the module as teachable and learnable, the impact remains significantly weak in Nigeria because of the teaching and learning pedagogy operating in most universities is substantially theoretical and centralised exposure. This article was aimed at establishing the variation between individual disciplines, modes of learning and intentions for business start-up. Five hundred and ten questionnaires were administered through stratified and systematic sampling techniques on undergraduates and postgraduate students of three universities in Southwest Nigeria. Inferential statistics including Pearson's correlation, t-tests, and chi-square at 0.05 p-value level of significance were employed for the statistical analysis. Significant differences in entrepreneurial orientation were found among school faculties and disciplines. It is concluded that education groups have potential influence on students' intentions and mind-sets for future entrepreneurial ventures. A cross-disciplinary learning model that is decentralised is recommended to bridge the dichotomy in the schools' curriculum, enhance distribution of hands-on activities, and cater for individual variations, preference and learning abilities. The new framework would comprise interdisciplinary mentoring, coaching, networking, attachment and students' exchange programmes.
SPOUDAI Journal of Economics and Business, 2019
With the pressing need for quality improvement and with a view to adopting Lean as a systematic m... more With the pressing need for quality improvement and with a view to adopting Lean as a systematic management approach in a crisis-ridden health care sector in South Africa, it was an opportune time to investigate the baseline level of knowledge and experience of Lean amongst senior health care managers in public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Africa. The research was centered on a positivist paradigm (involving quantitative methods) and took the form of an observational, descriptive study in KZN. This article presents the results of one of several key objectives of a seminal PhD study conducted in KZN. A total of 218 senior managers located in 73 hospitals participated in the research. A self-administered, semi-structured questionnaire was used. Most managers indicated that they have not heard of Lean before and had no prior practical experience thereof. All participants indicated that they were interested in learning more about Lean, that there was an opportunity for adopting Lean practices and that Lean could possibly improve the operational performance in their hospitals.
Journal of Social Sciences, 2014
Creativity plays the key role in invention, innovation and problem solving that improve human lif... more Creativity plays the key role in invention, innovation and problem solving that improve human life. The objective of this article was to develop and assess a tool to measure the creativity of university students. In doing so, a literature study of creativity was embarked upon to identify the underlying variables used to measure creativity. The identified variables were then subjected to a factor analysis process and the reliability of the data tested. Empirical data was collected from 500 full-time students randomly selected (with a response of 322). The results showed that at least twelve factors need to be considered in measuring creativity, namely: Challenging the status quo, Detachment, Synthesis, Cognition, Associate and Communicate, Awareness, Similarity, External motivation, Sensitivity, Experiment and Combine, Dimensional Thinking and Problem-solving. These factors show inherent communal properties (correlating positively with existing theory), and could be grouped into three main categories, namely: cognitive psychology, external influences and personality characteristics. Regarding reliability, acceptable Cronbach Alpha coefficients were calculated, exceeding the minimum coefficient of 0.70. The article highlights the value of creative graduates and the factors that could be utilised to measure their creativity in a South African tertiary education context.
Journal of Contemporary Management, Aug 1, 2022
IGI Global eBooks, 2022
The World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) is celebrated annually (15-21 April). The mission... more The World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) is celebrated annually (15-21 April). The mission of WCIW is to encourage people to use new ideas, make new decisions, and take new steps towards making the world better through creativity. The purpose of this chapter was to explain what World Creativity and Innovation Week (WCIW) and World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) entails. Three research objectives were identified to meet the purpose of the chapter: (1) to explain why creativity, innovation, and education are important; (2) to explore how WCIW/D was celebrated across the six continents focusing on the three countries per continent that celebrated WCIW/D the most; and (3) to make recommendations to celebrate the WCIW/D in the future. The chapter showed how different countries celebrated education, creativity, and innovation and provided ideas on enhancing learning and fun in the classroom.
Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, Jan 15, 2019
This article reports on a study that focused on analysing the impact of training and development ... more This article reports on a study that focused on analysing the impact of training and development (T&D) on organizational commitment and turnover intention among Nigerian public workers. The main objective of the study was to determine whether T&D influences employees' commitment to the organization and the intention to stay or to leave the organization. Using a survey questionnaire and personal interview, data was collected from 297 civil servants and 8 departmental heads in Nigeria. Statistical analytical methods such as regression analysis were used to test the two hypotheses formulated, which were focused on determining the relationship between T&D and turnover intention; as well as T&D and the perceived impacts on employees' commitment. The result suggests a positive correlation between T&D and organizational commitment and turnover intention. The result implies that investing in human capital is a critical strategic initiative for contemporary organizations because the ability of any organization to compete successfully is a function of the ability to retain their skilful and committed employees. The study contributes to knowledge in the field, as not much research has been done on the effects of T&D on public servants in Nigeria. Most of the studies have been carried out in Europe, America, Asia and largely in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Journal of Social Sciences, Jul 17, 2017
Technopreneurship can be seen as a system, policy, strategy, process or an individual or group at... more Technopreneurship can be seen as a system, policy, strategy, process or an individual or group attitude. Although it might be assumed that technopreneurial attitude leads to technopreneurial behaviour, this is not always the case. The paper is based on research conducted on technopreneurship as an attitude in the Zimbabwean food-processing sector. The objectives of the study were to determine the attitude of food processors towards technopreneurship, the feasibility of technopreneurship in light of the attitude and the relationship between professional specialisation and technopreneurial attitude, as well as professional specialisation and the feasibility of technopreneurship. The research adopted a survey approach to gather, analyse and interpret quantitative data. The results indicated that companies in the food-processing sector have a positive attitude towards technopreneurship and the feasibility of technopreneurship in the sector. However, it was concluded that the positive attitude does not automatically lead to technopreneurial behaviour because of intervening variable.
ORIENTATION: Current leadership theories seem outdated because these theories were not developed ... more ORIENTATION: Current leadership theories seem outdated because these theories were not developed with 4IR in mind and the challenges that companies and leaders will face.