Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 5-page paper discusses liability and ethical considerations when it comes to hiring a potentially disabled employee. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper. This essay reports the change management problems at two companies, Ajax Mining and Perrier Water. The essay explains that they did wrong or right and what could have improved the situation. Causes of resistance at both companies are reported. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses how employment specialists can ‘market’ people with disabilities. The essay reports the strategies used most often by Employment Services Providers (ESPs). It then reports what businesses want to hear before they hire a person with disabilities. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper. There is a rift and complete lack of trust between managers and employees at Woody’s Veneer Factory. This has led to some startling behaviors on both sides. This essay explains the situation and provides recommendations. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 23 page paper examines 2 case studies; Angelo's Pizza and Muffler Magic. Both firms are facing problem with their HRM polices. The paper presents answers to the questions set by the student, assessing the problems and giving advice. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at a research article assessing the perceived fairness of two recruitment tools; a background information gathering tool and an exam. The way in which each is seen as fair is discussed and considered in the context of existing knowledge. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 3 page paper. The career development theory to be discussed in terms of this writer’s career choices is the Social Cognitive Career Theory. The reasons for selecting this model are that it emphasizes personal agency and self-efficacy and it extends Bandura’s social learning theory into the realms of work and careers. Bibliography lists ...

This 3 page paper discusses how leaders can use influence tactics effectively. The paper discusses specific tactics used by the effective leader and by the ineffective leader. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page paper is written in three sections as a personal review on lessons learned in a course on leadership and creativity. The first section is a general review of personal development, the second section is a review ion the use f leadership to stimulate creativity. The last section is a personal assessment ...

A 4 page paper. A new CEO has been appointed for a medium-size company that is not suffering financially but it is not doing as well as it could. This essay provided background and discuses what the new CEO needs to do, the leadership style to be used, and a change management model. Bibliography lists ...

This 3 page paper outlines the main characteristics of Dooley's complex adaptive systems theory. The paper looks at the paradigms to explain how and why it is a useful change theory when examining organizational changes that take place during a recession. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 3-page paper offers a discussion of Vroom's Expectancy Theory of Motivation. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 6 page paper looks at a case supplied by the student. Steiner has taken over as the leader of an aluminum plant. The leadership style has many positive characteristics, but he is not seeing results. The paper presented discusses the ideal leadership characteristics and how they may rely on both learning and experience. The ...

This 15-page paper discusses how motivation differs between employees and managers, and how age can also influence motivational techniques. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5-page paper explores the necessity of unions in the United States. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper is a three slide PowerPoint presentation along with speaker notes examining the different types of barriers that may be faced when trying to introduce change into a firm. The way barriers and resistance emerge and both organizational and personal barriers are examined. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. This essay discusses the theoretical foundations of change, the two types of organizations and how they react to change, leadership styles that may be used during different stages of change, recent evolutions of the organization, and diagnosing and assessing an organization before a change project is implemented. Bibliography lists 5 ...

This 8 page paper outlines the basics of three change models, including Lewin’s 3 stage model of change, Kotters 8 step change model along with Theory E and Theory O. each of the theoretical models is explained in the circumstances in which they may be best applied is discussed. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5 page paper is written in two parts. The first part considers the interpretation and potential role of ambivalence at a time of change or crisis with reference to Orton (2000). The second part of the paper considers the potential benefits of enactment and emotion the process of change. The bibliography cites 7 ...

This 6 page paper looks at the labour relations situation in South Africa with the numerous disputes and strikes. The writer assesses the situation to determine whether or not the economy can survive the ongoing problems. The background and issues are all examined with the way in which the situation may harm the economy ...

This 18 page paper looks at the concept of diversity management and whether it has potential value if implemented in the tourism industry. The paper begins with an introduction looking at some of the problems that are present in the tourism industry, including staff shortages and high employee turnover rates. The potential of diversity ...

This 4-page paper discusses concepts of employee empowerment and engagement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8-page paper examines, from an economic perspective, whether it's more beneficial to hire temporary or full-time workers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper. This essay compares and contrasts two journal articles. One discusses the evolution of leadership theories and the other discusses the existing multigenerational workforce. The essay explains the leadership theories and each of the four generations and it discusses how each of the theories of leadership apply to each of the ...

This 7-page paper focuses on training initiative at a fictitious newspaper company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.