Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 10 page paper discusses the way that terminology in the field of human resources has changed. The paper starts by identifying changes which have occurred, such as shift from personnel management to human resources management, and then discusses the meaning behind the change, looking at how and why the changes have occurred and ...

This 8 page paper looks at how managers should deal with a culturally diverse workforce. The paper starts boy looking at the problem and outlining the issues, including the different ways culture may influence employees' values and behavior. The management approaches which may be adopted are then discussed along with the importance of training. The ...

This 7 page paper is a set of 5 slides and accompanying speaker notes presenting aspects of a research project to assess the alignment between learning organization characteristics and readiness for change. The slides look at the problem statement, the research objectives, conclusion, recommendations and consideration of the limitations of the research as well as ...

This 7 page paper presents an example of a self assessment, based on information provided by the student. The self assessment is based in the students’ ability to provide feedback and a reflection on the importance of feedback in the workplace. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the benefits of using a multiple perspective when looking at organizations considering some of the perspectives that may be considered with particular attention to the post-modern and symbolic interpretivist approaches. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 11 page paper looks at a call center in order to assess three areas where strategic HRM may be used to improve the overall performance of the firm. The three areas discussed include recruitment, compensation and the use of employee engagement. Each strategy is considered, long with the way t may be implemented and ...

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which selection factors will vary when a firm is looking at the type of employee to recruit in the context of parent company nationals (PCNs) differ from third company nationals (TCNs) and host country nationals (HCNs) and the potential influence in terms of the approach found ...

Pseudo-Transformational Leadership : A 3 page paper. Transformational leadership has been heralded as being very effective but there is a dark side to this style. This paper explains what inauthentic or pseudo-transformational leadership is and provides a classic example. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the concept and emergence of the matrix organizational structure, looking at what it is, and considers the strengths and weaknesses of the structure. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 11 page paper considers the potential key players and their roles within a healthcare organization, looking at the way in which a structure may have emerged, including both networked and bureaucratic structures, and discussing potential dispute resolution scenarios suitable for that structure. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 17 page paper looks at the problems faced when employees have a low level of morale and low levels of motivation. The paper is written in three parts, the first assesses the different potential causes of low morale, looking at general issues such as the employment relationship and identifying specific negative factors. The second ...

This 6 page paper looks at a scenario provided the student. Caroline has employees that are unhappy with their workload. She takes the complaints to Bruce, her line manager, who does not want to deal with the problem and accuses Caroline as being over emotional. The paper presents a reflection on the way the ...

A 5 page paper that includes different topics, the first of which is types of perception. Other discussions include emotions, the 360 degree feedback performance appraisal and performance appraisal for multinational corporations. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that begins with a one-page sentence outline. The paper then discusses two training programs at Apple Company, training programs at UT Health Systems at Harris County Psychiatric Center, and training at the University of Phoenix. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Managers face a number of challenges in motivating staff, especially when considering different employee needs and divergent employee cultures. This 14 page paper examines this issue by looking at content and process motivation theories. The paper includes the theories of Maslow, Mayo, Alderfer, Herzberg, Vroom, Locke and Adams. The bibliography cites 20 sources.

A 6 page research paper that contrasts and compares three studies on leadership. The studies are Bredeson and Kose (2007); Emery and Barker (2007); and Wright and Pandey (2010). No additional sources cited.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of action learning. Secondary material is referenced to show how action learning can provide new perspective and highlight inequalities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 6-page paper focuses on the organizational model and employee culture of Southwest Airlines. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper is written in two parts. The first part examines the level and impact of employee dissatisfaction in the workplace. The second part of the paper argues that the study of organizational behavior is relevant to many individuals, not just those who want a career in management The bibliography cites 6 ...

A 4 page paper that includes one table. The paper describes three levels of groups and explains the differences between groups and teams. The writer also discusses diversity, the importance of diversity on teams and the benefits. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 17-page paper discusses leadership theories and puts them into real-world situations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the way both management and leadership may manifest in the Faisal Islamic Bank Sudan. The paper starts by defining leadership and management, looking at the tasks and roles, considering the differences. The paper then discusses management and leadership styles which may be observed in the the bank. The bibliography ...

A 4 page paper that analyzes a case entitled “Internal Entrepreneurship at the Dow Chemical Company” at Dow. The writer also discusses intrapreneurship and what is needed to foster this process. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper is written in 4 parts, the first part looks at the link between performance management and business objectives. The second part discusses three parts of a performance management program. The third part looks at the link between motivation and performance management. The last section identifies some considerations when considering implementing performance ...

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of needs assessments. The use of assessments to improve training quality is emphasized. Bibliography lists 4 sources.