Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 4-page paper discusses change management at Mid-States Bank. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 23 page paper looks at issues of leadership in the context of a banking organization. The paper examines the concept of leadership, different approaches, styles, and characteristics and the way that it may impact on a business. The bibliography cites 25 sources.

A 3 page paper. The leader-follower theory is also called the leader-member exchange theory (LMX). This paper explains what this theory is. The writer comments on the strengths and weaknesses of the theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at two firms that employ sales representatives, and competitive compensation packages that offer, looking at the components of a compensation package and considering it in the context of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 3 page paper that explains some practical techniques for training leaders. The techniques discussed are role-playing, in-basket exercises, and leadership group discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 19 page paper looks at the concept of leadership, and considers the way in which it is observed at the German software company SAP, looking at leadership styles which can be observed, and the way that leadership impacts on aspects such as structure, organizational learning, as well as assessing the advantages that may be ...

This 5 page research paper examines the problem of declining productivity due to employees using social networking sites, such as Facebook, during working hours. Other associated problems are also examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper that includes several sections. Four of the sections relate to the CIPD HR map. The writer reports the items under each area and discusses specific ones. Skills and competencies for today’s HR specialists are identified and discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the importance of resourcing and reward issues in modern day human resource management. Resource management of employees is discussed first, looking at how the subject has developed, the way it may be observed in modern practices and why it is strategically important. The second section looks at the way ...

This 4 page paper is based on a scenario supplied by the student, where a manager and a subordinate have a disagreement. The paper looks at the scenario and suggests way of dealing with the situation to find a win-win solution. The paper includes consideration of negotiation strategy. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

In this 5 page paper, the writer identifies human resource issues and problems at this company. The key problems are related to how executives view the problem. The writer also discusses a new human resource business system for the company and how it will improve HR. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper is based on a scenario supplied by the student. A firm needs to reduce the wages bill in order to survive, the way that the may be achieved is considered, along with the potential impact that plans will have on the employees and their motivation. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the practical value for the organization and the individual in studying organizational behavior. The paper defines what it meant by organizational behavior, and then uses the example of downsizing as an exercise that will benefit from this area of study by showing how organizational behavior studies will help manage ...

This 13-page paper examines autocratic, participative and situational leadership styles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper examines the reasons why workers strike. Focusing on Boeing and a recent nursing strike, ethical procedures of the organizations, and motivations of workers are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 8 page paper look at the use of data by human resource departments, first looking at why HR data can be useful, then discussing types of data that may be stored and how it may be used, different methods of data storage and then data protection requirements for businesses in the UK. The ...

This 10 page paper looks at the motivation problems at the fictitious firm JC's Casino. Three theories that may be used to assess the problem and identify potential remedies are discussed. The theories discussed include those of Mayo, Maslow and Vroom. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 7 pager paper is a gap analysis concerning the issues face by Riordan Manufacturing in their new Hangzhou facility. The firm has to use a multicultural workforce and needs to address the way that the multicultural issues will be addressed in HRM strategies. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 7 page paper that responds to two parts of the assignment: Step 1 and Step 2. The first discusses the issues at the new plant in China and the second discusses cultural issues faced by Nissan, Mitsubishi and Disney. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper considers a scenario where an accountancy firm is facing increased competition and needs to cut costs and looks at the issues to consider of the firm looks at using non CPA qualified individuals in the practice with the aim of reducing costs. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an overview of how to change an employee's behavior toward improvement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page paper which analyzes an article regarding Supervalu’s use of the Professional Development Program. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper is a broad outline on the use of performance reviews. Written in three parts the paper outlines how frequency of performance reviews should be determined, the benefits of performance reviews for employers and employees and the process of a performance review. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 12 page paper considers the potential impact that the elimination of the default retirement age of 65 years will have on the short, medium and long term HRM practices un the UK. The paper looks at the advantages and the disadvantages, considering the impaction skills available for longer, the challenges of managing an ...

This 10 page paper reflects of five different models that formed part of a HRM course. Modules covered issues international HRM, strategic HRM motivation, leadership and management, team working, and a dissertation.