TOWARDS MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE: THE CASE OF SOUTH AFRICAN PROFESSIONAL BODIES

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/31-2-2355

Keywords:

management, professional bodies, practitioner, framework, factor ananlysis

Abstract

Professional bodies represent practitioners who recurrently seek guidance on industry-related problems and challenges. Research has revealed that professional bodies are lacking in effectiveness and need to improve so that their affiliates can obtain maximum value. The purpose of the study was to empirically develop a framework for the management of professional bodies by exploring the views and opinions of 92 participants employed in the management of professional bodies in South Africa. The data was collected from interviews (pilot) and from a questionnaire (primary instrument) that was analysed statistically, predominantly using factor analysis, to determine the significant factors that contributed to the development of a framework for professional bodies. Eleven significant factors emanated from the factor analysis that informed the empirically developed framework. Government, academics, and management of professional bodies are key beneficiaries of this framework, as it makes a unique contribution to the improvement of professional body management.

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Author Biographies

Sugandren Naidoo, Department of Operations Management University of South Africa UNISA South Africa

Dr Sugandren Naidoo is employed at the University of South Africa (UNISA). He completed his Master of Business Administration degree through Tshwane University of Technology thereafter his Doctor of Business Leadership degree through UNISA. His doctorate focused on operational research and organisational efficiency. Dr Naidoo’s research interest include quality management, operations management and supply chain management.

Amendra Rajcoomar

Dr Rajcoomar is a part time Lecturer and Research Fellow (merSETA/TUT Intelligent Manufacturing Initiative) at Tshwane University of Technology. Hss research interests include, Operations and Project Management which is augmented with 30 years of indutrial expereince in the ICT sector.

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Published

2020-08-30

How to Cite

Naidoo, S., & Rajcoomar, A. (2020). TOWARDS MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE: THE CASE OF SOUTH AFRICAN PROFESSIONAL BODIES. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 31(2), 62–75. https://doi.org/10.7166/31-2-2355

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 2 (2020)

Section

General Articles

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