Open AccessThe Effects of the Global Recession on the Work Restructuring Levels Of Managers in the South African Automotive Industry
Author(s) -
Michelle Paddey,
Gideon Gabriel Rousseau
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
suid-afrikaanse tydskrif vir ekonomiese en bestuurswetenskappe/south african journal of economic and management sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2222-3436
pISSN - 1015-8812
DOI - 10.4102/sajems.v14i3.9
Subject(s) - restructuring , work (physics) , recession , automotive industry , perspective (graphical) , economic restructuring , business , global recession , economic growth , economics , finance , engineering , macroeconomics , mechanical engineering , aerospace engineering , artificial intelligence , computer science
The aim of this investigation was to examine the work restructuring levels of managers in the South African automotive industry and how these levels are affected by the global economic recession. Work restructuring was investigated from the perspective of the managers’ work and family involvement levels. Data was gathered using a questionnaire that was e-mailed to automotive industry managers throughout South Africa. Results showed that no significant gender differences occur for work involvement, family involvement or work restructuring. A practically significant, positive relationship exists between family involvement and work restructuring. Furthermore, family involvement levels were shown not to have decreased due to the economic recession. Recommendations for organisations include implementing a gender-neutral work-family policy to assist managers in restructuring their work to accommodate family responsibilities