Substance dependency and abuse within the workplace : a case study exploring supervisors' experiences and perceptions of employee substance dependence and abuse.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Magojo, Thandekile Sylvia. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ally, Sherika. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2010-08-25T07:23:40Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2010-08-25T07:23:40Z | |
| dc.date.created | 2009 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
| dc.description | Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2009. | en_US |
| dc.description.abstract | This study explores supervisor’s experiences and perceptions of substance dependency and abuse within an organisation, the strategies used by these supervisors in dealing with substance-related incidents and their perceived effectiveness of the employee assistance programs utilised. Qualitative methodology was employed and semi- structured interviews were conducted. A non-probability sampling technique was used and a convenience sample comprising of 9 participants was selected from a single organisation in central Durban. The data obtained was then qualitatively analysed using thematic analysis. The findings indicate that substance abuse and dependency were present within the organisation but not a prevalent problem. Supervisors were well versed in company policies and responsive to employee substance related issues. Furthermore, supervisors perceived the organisations employee assistance program utilised as highly effective. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10413/594 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.subject | Employees--Substance use. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Employee assistance programmes. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Alcoholism and employment. | en_US |
| dc.subject | Drugs and employment. | |
| dc.subject | Theses--Psychology. | |
| dc.title | Substance dependency and abuse within the workplace : a case study exploring supervisors' experiences and perceptions of employee substance dependence and abuse. | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |