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The reader is reminded of the following: The references, as well as the editorial style as prescribed by the Publication Manual (5'h edition) of the American Psychological Association (APA), were followed in this mini-dissertation. The practice is in line with the policy of the Programme in Industrial Psychology of the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) to use APA style in all scientific documents. The mini-dissertation is submitted in the form of one research article. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS *: * I would like to thank God my saviour for having plans of prosperity for me, and for giving me the courage, faith and wisdom to complete this task. *: I extend my sincere gratitude to Prof. Ian Rothmann, my supervisor, and to Dr Wilma Coetzer, for their constant support, motivation, guidance and commitment to ensure the completion of this mini-dissertation. Words to thank you are insufficient. *: To my mother, brothers and sister who believed in me. *: To my son Nceba (Grace of God), who made the task more difficult by seekin