Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

A 10 page paper that discusses the discrimination overweight, obese, and morbidly obese persons suffer in all areas of life. Statistical data are included. The essay discusses legislation and laws, employment conditions, and offers a political figure who is obese and what he faces. One conclusion is that we need an anti-weight discrimination law. ...

This 7 page paper reports on and analyzes the response of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers to the crisis caused by Hurricane Katrina. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that focuses on different aspects of teams. In this paper, it is accepted that even teams need to have mission and vision statements, which are provided for this particular team. The next is for the team to determine a team identity, which is discussed. Policies and boundaries for this team are ...

A 6 page paper. The literature reports that the poor health of many American employees costs the economy about $153 billion in lost productivity each year. The major causes seem to be obesity and chronic illnesses. This essay reports statistical data regarding adult obesity rates and other conditions such as hypertension and high cholesterol ...

This 4 page paper looks at the style of leadership seen as Zappo.com, considering the way it emerges and the results of the empowering style of leadership. Zappo is then compared with the less successful leadership at United Airlines and considers what actions may be taken by United Airlines to improve employee performance. The ...

A 4 page paper. This essay presents a scenario of workers who suddenly decided they did not want to do their jobs. The background is explained. Other topics include: the application of motivational theories, Attitudes and moods of the workers, and the role of stress in the scenario. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper. In this scenario, co-managers at a law firm are in such a strong conflict with which they are unwilling to change that it was necessary to hire an OD consultant familiar with conflict. This essay describes the issues, effects of the conflict, what the consultant did and the level of success. ...

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses aspects of personality tests. The paper explains the personality types identified in certain tests. It discusses why managers and leaders need to know about and understand personality. Other personality tests that are being used in different places are identified. The essay ends with the writer discussing whether ...

This 3 page paper responds to two separate questions on the use of evaluations to improve employee performance. This paper considers first the issue of work performance and then evaluates a specific case study to determine if the best methods are being used to evaluate performance. There are 3 sources.

A 7 page paper that begins by identifying the members of the new team, their job descriptions and qualifications. The paper discusses the training program needed for new and existing employees, individual and team appraisal methods, and challenges of team appraisals. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 10 page paper. The shift in the country’s demographics has had a dramatic effect on organizations. If companies want to succeed in this century, they are will need to develop and implement a strong diversity strategic plan. Research consistently demonstrates that diverse organizations outperform other organizations. Diversity offers a strong competitive advantage to companies. ...

This 7-page paper focuses on a potential training program for The Home Depot. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper looks at the concept of diversity management. The paper starts by defining diversity management and then looks at some of the potential benefits as we as the challenges associated with its use. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the book. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that responds to specific questions related to Starbucks. How does Starbucks motivate stakeholders. Provide an example of content, process, and reinforcement motivation. How is the company efficient and effective. What challenge did specialty coffee companies face and how did Starbucks deal with it. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that explores what a job analysis is and why it is important. Court cases that ruled in the employee’s favor are reported. The Uniform Guidelines on Employment Selection Procedures (1978) is included in the discussion. The paper also discusses how job analysis is related to performance management. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 4-page paper focuses on trends and challenges in the human resources management field. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper that discusses different issues related to decision-making. It discusses psychological traps, two-phased approach to leader development, and leadership and followership. Examples are from the U.S. Army. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page paper. This paper discusses two distinct topics. The first is based on a scenario wherein a high-level employee wants to get the boss to change inventory counting to barcode scanning instead of the manual counting they now do in the lumberyard. The second part involves selecting two organizations/agencies to evaluate using a ...

A 4 page paper. Discusses Kotter's Eight-Stage Change Process. The paper points out the step in the process that would be like a reactive change. Each of the stages is briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. This essay discusses a case study in which a relatively new human resource director must hire a sales manager. The requirements of the position are identified. There are very brief descriptions for several candidates. The write selects one and explains why that person was selected and hired. Bibliography lists 1 source. ...

A 4 page paper. This essay explores and discuses a case study that involved managers at Microsoft. The company spent several months deciding what kind of straining to offer managers who were experts in IT but not in strategy and change. The essay discusses why the results were not as great as intended, the evaluation ...

A 9 page paper. A gender pay discrepancy has been reported for decades. Women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn. This general fact is discussed first with examples. The second half of the essay discusses the gender pay discrepancies in the healthcare industry. Statistical data are reported for physicians, nurses, and other ...

This 3 page essay discusses the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) website, and offers some relevant questions. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 9 page paper that discusses a discrimination lawsuit filed by a Latina woman who was not considered for promotion. The essay separates the facts of the case and then discusses the EEO's regulations about those facts. The paper discusses absence and tardiness, work behaviors, gender bias, and includes two real cases. Outline included ...