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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 (4 " edition) of the American Psychological Association (APA) were followed in this mini-dissertation. This practise is in line with the policy of the Programme in Industrial Psychology of the North-West University. This mini-dissertation is submitted in the form of a research article. This research was hnded by the NRF (National Research Foundation). The views and opinions expressed in this article is not necessarily the same as that of the foundation. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank every individual who supported me throughout the completion of this mini-dissertation, but I would like to mention a few by name: I am grateful to my Creator, who blessed me with the opportunity and the inspiration to complete this research. Thanks to Dr. J.H. Buitendach for giving me the motivation I needed. A special thanks to Ms. J. Bosman, for her guidance, support and patience