Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 11 page paper looks at several HRM issues, including the setting of standards in a workplace, effective leadership and supervision. Appraisal of teams work, skills audits personal skills needs and the implication. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A 3 page paper that reports and discusses what Maxwell says about developing people in his book, Developing the Leader Within You. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 15 page paper that includes several sections. Goleman's emotional intelligence theory is explained, including components, domains and identified leadership styles. The writer comments on Goleman's recent study of social intelligence based on neuroscience studies. The Big Five Model of Personality is used to describe traits of the effective leader. This leads to a ...

This 18-page paper critiques and provides insight to Jeff Fox's book "How to Become a Great Boss." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the problems and difficulties that are present in human relations management in China. The paper defies the problems, assesses the issues and then looks at some of the ways that they may be resolved. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses the need for succession planning and a general framework in which it should happen. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper that asks whether or not corporations who outsource should have labor codes of conduct. The writer reports some of the violations that have been found, how some suppliers are getting away with labor violations and discussed the difficulties in enforcing these codes. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the way that motivation takes place at Starbucks, considering the way this is aligned with motivation and the ideas of theorists such as Maslow, Hertzberg and McGregor. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

This 4-page paper focuses on solving problems in a global company through use of teamwork and group theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper that introduces the role of management and the role of unions. A different approach to collective bargaining is introduced that would decrease animosity. The next section suggests what management can do to improve the relationship followed by what unions could do. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at the way compensation at WalMart is provided and assesses how WalMart compensation for shop floor workers impacts on performance. The paper argues that the design and implementation undermines a good employment relationship. The paper looks at the relevant literature and then at the way that compensation, including wages and ...

This 10 page paper looks at a set of HR problems supplied by the student. The paper stats by identifying the root problems and provide a set of solutions that may be implemented to reduce or eliminate the problems. The problems discussed include the presence of nepotism, lack of commitment by management and employees, ...

HRM departments can play a strategic role in helping a company achieve its goals. This 8 page paper considers a fictitious coffee shop and identifies a number of potential measures that could be used to assess performance in areas where HRM may be able to have an impact, such as with training and development. None ...

This 16 page paper is a critique of an article by Yeganeh and Su (2008) examining the way HRM practices take place in Iran. The paper examines the underlying premise of the research as well as the way it is undertaken to assess its value and validity. The bibliography cites 18 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the issue through an extensive literature review. REcommendations are made. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10-page paper covers the concept of effective team management. Topics include conflict and motivation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. Whether deliberate or involuntary, entering into retirement can be an especially distressing time of life as the elderly begin to move toward an unfamiliar lifestyle; after having worked most of their years, suddenly having the opportunity to be guided by interests and passions rather than a paycheck is both thrilling ...

4 pages in length. An environment where people from all walks of life have many different perspectives and various levels of performance is bound to invite conflict when personalities clash. The workplace is precisely this type of atmosphere where discord is an ever-present issue not always easily rectified. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper considers a position that a student may have encountered where they had to show leadership skills. The performance is then assessed with reference to leadership theory to assess how certain skills helps as well as areas of potential improvement. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 8-page paper discusses differences in leadership approaches; styles focused on are authentic and participatory leadership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper notes several causes of the telecommuting trend. Consequences are discussed as well. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on steps to take to build a team and to provide positive reinforcement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper outlines the leadership styles and characteristics of four leaders; Jack Walsh, Russell Simmons, Linus Tornalds and Meg Whitman. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses recruitment, training and compensation issues, as they pertain to FedEx-Kinkos. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the methods used in an organizational setting to pursue talent and integrate them into the organization. This paper considers methods for getting and keeping a talented workforce. Bibliography lists 8 sources.