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Item An analysis of the implementation of affirmative action policies in Namibia: a case study of the Ministry of Justice(2015) Unengu, Viola K.The aim of this study was to analyse the implementation of affirmative action policies in Namibia. The study adopted a mixed research design which incorporated both elements of quantitative and qualitative research designs. The quantitative approach method involved the use of a structured questionnaire which was distributed among the employees at the Ministry of Justice. A coded questionnaire was used which enabled ranking of qualitative responses into numerical responses. The qualitative approach involved literature review of empirical studies on affirmative action. Qualitative data was gathered through literature review and the findings from primary research were compared with the findings from secondary research. Qualitative data were also gathered through open ended questions on the questionnaire. The findings from the study suggests that there are numerous challenges in implementing affirmative action in Namibia. The overall implementation of affirmative action programmes has been below satisfactory levels. Not much has been achieved in terms of representation of the previously disadvantaged in management position. However considerable progress has been made through affirmative action and this has resulted in better representation of women in management positions.Item An analysis of the implementation of the affirmative action policy in the Namibian public sector: A case study of the office of the prime minister(2015) Sisamu, Glodean N.It is usually expected for post-independence governments to rectify past injustices committed by the former colonial masters. These could be injustices in relation to social, political economical, gender, race etc. Of interest to this study is the issue of affirmative action. The study investigates the impact and consequences of the affirmative action policy in its quest to eradicate past imbalances in the employment sphere. The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of the Affirmative Action Policy in the Namibian public sector, focusing on the Office of the Prime Minister. In order to get an in-depth understanding of the impact and consequences that emanate from implementation of the said policy, a case study approach was adopted. The study employed research instruments such as questionnaire, interviews (both structured and semi- structured) as well as documentary analysis of available reports on the subject matter. The findings show that, although the implementation of the policy has placed previously disadvantaged groups in significantly and strategic managerial positions, it has also blocked those at lower positions because of the non-movement of the previously advantaged, resulting in career path diversions. It also became evident that affirmative action is viewed as unfair as it limits qualified personnel from promotions because organisations have to comply with the policy. Such a situation has resulted in many employees being demoralised, and feeling that the progress in their careers is blank as preference is given to previously disadvantaged groups. The study finally made some recommendations that will help to smoothen the implementation of the policy.Item An evaluation of the implementation of affirmative action in Windhoek municipality(University of Namibia, 2005) Kamwi, Otto S.The paper evaluates the implementation of Affirmative Action in Windhoek Municipality, officially known as the Municipal Council of Windhoek. This establishment is interchangeably referred to as Municipality, City Council or Windhoek Municipality in the discussions. The municipality operationalized affirmative action in 1993, largely because of previous white male domination in its municipal structures. Subsequent to the enactment of the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act No. 29 of 1998, the institution was identified as a relevant employer as defined by the aforesaid Act. The paper establishes the Municipality’s compliance to the aforesaid Act by evaluating the effectiveness of measures put in place to align the organisation with the requirements of the Affirmative Action Policy. For purposes of analysis, emphasis was placed on positions in the Professional level, Middle and Senior management. These positions are evaluated by the Paterson grading system as C, D and E Band respectively. Primary data was sourced by interviewing parties involved in the implementation process, affected parties and the regulators of the Policy within and outside the organisation. Secondary data sources were obtained through literature on the subject. It surfaced that the Municipality has made remarkable progress in implementing the Affirmative Action Policy by increasing the number of designated groups, as prescribed by the Affirmative Action Act. This was made possible through recruitment and selection, training and development and promotions and rewards. Still, the organisation is confronted with critical challenges such as the under-representation of women and people with disabilities in managerial positions. Unless addressed timely, these challenges might affect the intended returns from this reform strategy.