The Macro-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Ellis, L; Smit, Ben; Laubscher, P

doi:10.1080/10800379.2003.12106345

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“…Limited research has been conducted on the actual technical measurement of the impact of HIV/AIDS on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness (see, e.g., Ellis & Terwin, 2003;Connelly & Rosen, 2005). This state of affairs necessitates sound technical measurement of the impact of HIV/AIDS on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness.…”

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HIV/AIDS in the workplace and the impact on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness: The South African manufacturing industry as a case study

Zyl

Lubisi

2009

SA j. hum. resour. manag.

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The aim of the article was to determine the extent of the negative impact of HIV/AIDS in the workplace on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness. The South African manufacturing sector was used as a case study. The above-mentioned research was deemed necessary, as very limited research has been published specifically on the technical measuring of the extent of the impact of HIV/AIDS on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness in South Africa. A survey questionnaire was designed for use in the research in order to capture the extent of the impact of HIV/AIDS on all levels of firm efficiency and firm competitiveness. A detailed statistical analysis of the results of the survey questionnaire and the parameter estimates of impact log-linear econometric power functions indicated that the negative impact of HIV/AIDS on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness was becoming more prevalent and serious, as it is underpinned by the statistical significance of the results and the high elasticity coefficients of the estimated log-linear power functions. It is recommended that human resource managers implement and manage HIV/AIDS programmes more effectively in order to counter the extent of the negative impact on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness.How to cite this article:Van Zyl, G., & Lubisi, C. (2009). HIV/AIDS in the workplace and the impact on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness: The South African manufacturing industry as a case study. SA Journal of Human Resource Management/SA Tydskrif vir Menslikehulpbronbestuur, 7(1), Art. #206, 14 pages. DOI: 10.4102/sajhrm.v7i1.206

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HIV/AIDS in the workplace and the impact on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness: The South African manufacturing industry as a case study

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Lubisi

2009

SA j. hum. resour. manag.

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HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: understanding the HIV/AIDS discourse for a sector‐specific response

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Bowen

Root

2007

Construction Management and Economics

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HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: an empirical study

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Construction Management and Economics

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South Africa has one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates, with 11% of South Africans currently estimated to be HIV positive. The construction industry has one of the highest prevalence rates of any economic sector. To indicate the nature and extent of HIV/AIDS in the SA construction industry and to establish the degree of association between certain risk factors and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS, the results of HIV tests on 10�243 construction employees drawn from 55 companies nationwide are reported. In addition to the HIV test, a test for tuberculosis (TB) was conducted but proved inconclusive. Permanently employed, semi-skilled operators and drivers, as well as skilled employees, have the highest prevalence rate of HIV/AIDS; even greater than casual labourers. The group displaying the next highest prevalence is temporarily employed general labourers. With regard to age, middle-aged employees were shown to be the most at risk. Geographically, KwaZulu-Natal exhibits the highest HIV prevalence rate, with the Western Cape the lowest. It is recommended that a compulsory, industry-wide initiative be adopted, funded via levies, involving education, testing and treatment programmes supported via formal certification as part of the completion of work certification process.HIV/AIDS, construction industry, construction worker, South Africa,

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The Macro-Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS in South Africa

Cited by 6 publications

References 13 publications

HIV/AIDS in the workplace and the impact on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness: The South African manufacturing industry as a case study

HIV/AIDS in the workplace and the impact on firm efficiency and firm competitiveness: The South African manufacturing industry as a case study

HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: understanding the HIV/AIDS discourse for a sector‐specific response

HIV/AIDS in the South African construction industry: an empirical study

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