The effect of Employment Equity Act in Swedish global enterprises settled in South Africa 2001 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year))Student thesis

Abstract [en]

A giant gap was created between different groups in the South African society during the years of apartheid. The new government is using affirmative action as a tool in order to redress the wrongs. Affirmative action is, however, only a philosophy and therefore a strong framework, like laws and regulations, is needed to execute the ideas. This report deals with the Employment Equity Act (EEA), the part of the framework that concerns the companies and their handlings with their employees. Six companies, have been interviewed. The economical aspect seemed to be the most important reason for implementing an Equity plan and lack of educated people the highest obstacle in reaching the goals of a workforce that reflects South Africa's population. The EEA often affects the strategy in a company that takes these matters seriously. Those companies also seem to be the ones that have easier implementations and detect the opportunities.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages

2001.

Keywords [en]

South Africa, Affirmative action, Employment Equity Act, Diversity, Management, Education

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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-9382Local ID: U3961OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-9382DiVA, id: diva2:364479

Uppsok

Social and Behavioural Science, Law

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Denna uppsats kan beställas från arkivet / This paper can be ordered from the archive. Kontakta / Contact: arkivet@hh.seAvailable from: 2010-11-09 Created: 2010-11-09Bibliographically approved

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