Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

A 9 page paper discussing new approaches of businesses for identifying current and future needs, and then filling current positions with those future needs in mind. We have already been through downsizing and reengineering and for many businesses, fine-tuning their Human Resource function appears to be the last frontier of paring down waste and operating ...

A 16 page research paper examining the qualities of three of the 'best' places to work: Measurement, Inc., Federal Express and GM's Saturn division. Each of the three demands the best of their employees; each has some of the most loyal employees in their respective industries. The common bottom line among the three is that ...

A 5 page study of virtual teams discussing the advantages and disadvantages. Highlights TLR, Inc., a software manual company that makes extensive use of virtual and gives my opinion of their effectiveness. Also gives my suggestions for ensuring the success of a company's virtual team(s). Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page paper discussing the influence of drugs on the incidence of workplace accidents. Most reports in the popular press indicate that both drug and alcohol use are declining, yet conflicting reports exist. Some surveys conclude that substance abuse has declined in some age groups while increasing in others; the most disturbing finding of ...

12 pages in length. There exists little tolerance for drug use and abuse in the contemporary workplace. Not only does substance abuse disrupt the flow of day-to-day production because of excessive absenteeism, incessant tardiness and poor job performance, but it also costs businesses billions of dollars each year in lost revenue. Drugs have no place ...

An 8 page research paper that examines the role of testing for illegal drugs in the workplace. After presenting the types of testing and the methods for testing, it looks at issues of drug testing in general, random testing specifically and concludes with suggestions of how an employer might increase the acceptability of random testing ...

A 6 page overview of the effectiveness of mandatory randomized drug testing in the workplace. Concludes that while cost is a relative thing, and a factor which can limit some companies, drug testing does appear to be effective in reducing drug use within an organization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper detailing the advantages and disadvantages of using hair samples to conduct drug tests in the workplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper takes the concept of outsourcing information systems and analyzes a variety of factors in a simplified fashion. Pros and cons of the practice are noted. Several large firms which take advantage of the practice are named. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 15 page paper that provides an overview of the current literature on human resources outsourcing and reflects upon both the impacts for employees and the outcomes for employers. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses various aspects of offshore outsourcing including the issues it raises, problems, benefits and risks. Offshore outsourcing has been used by companies in different industries since the 1980s but the practice has increased significantly in recent years. The employees that has been hurt the most by this practice in recent years ...

A 10 page paper discussing the growth of outsourcing as a business tool in both public and private sector application. Outsourcing is a concept that is likely here to stay. It can give the organization, whether public or private, a strategic tool for human resource allocation that can surpass the maximum level of productivity possible ...

An in-depth 20 page research paper that considers the issue of safety incentive programs and supports the belief that they are ineffective unless incorporated with other safety planning strategies in the workplace. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

This 7 page paper gives a concise overview of the basic concepts and applications of a number of motivational theories, including management by objectives, employee recognition programs, employee involvement programs, variable pay programs, skill-based pay plans, and flexible benefits programs. This study demonstrates the application of each plan and provides a brief comparison of the ...

3 pages discussing the growing importance of ergonomics- the field of science and engineering which analyzes the way human capabilities and limitations affect the workplace. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the benefits of an ergonomically correct workplace. Stresses that preplanning, prioritization, and training are the key to a successful ergonomic program. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the incidence of back injury as a result of repetitive or awkward motion and poor ergonomic design. Discusses the frequency of back injuries and stresses the importance of redesigning the workplace to better accommodate specific tasks. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 16 page paper discussing research-based investigation of various methods in use to determine which might be considered best for training the production worker in basic skills and the benefits to the organization of such training. The hypothesis that formal training should be as dissimilar as possible to the school setting in which none of ...

Human resource planning is the method used to cultivate a workforce that will succeed in a competitive market. In this 12 page research paper, traditional models, new developments, and various case studies are used to evidence the importance of H.R. planning. The writer posits that niche markets create niche human resource planning and outlines a ...

A 14 page essay on the legal doctrine which states that employers can dismiss employees for any reason at any time, and, conversely, that employees can quit for any reason and at any time. This paper examines exceptions which have been made and at the current rash of ‘‘wrongful discharge'' lawsuits which are slowly changing ...

15 pages worth of research on how the Just-in-Time (J.I.T.) inventory system has become a burden to human resources -- and even a threat to workers ! A method borrowed from the Japanese, J.I.T. dictates that materials & merchandise are ordered only as needed and not kept in surplus or stock. J.I.T. is mostly an ...

A 20 page research paper attempting to discover a relationship between numbers of supervisors and hourly employees. The paper discovers that more important than number ratios is the overall culture of specific companies. Workers complained for years of the layer upon layer of supervisors who seemed to have no function outside of chart production, but ...

A 9 page paper discussing the effects of drugs, alcohol, and to a lesser degree, violence in the workplace as they relate to the incidence of workplace injuries and even death. Employers first began pre-employment drug screening tests because of the lost productivity attributable to the effects of drugs and alcohol on the abilities of ...

A 10 page research paper on work-related violence and some of its possible causes. The writer discusses the prevalence of this problem, how conflicts arise, and what can be done to lessen the impact of tensions created by poor communication, lack of empathy in the workplace, etc.; Social, psychological, and stress-related theories are applied to ...

A 5 page paper pertaining to the problem of noise pollution in the work environment. The point is made that this is certainly a health issue that requires change. Details of the problem are provided as well as possible solutions. Consideration is given to the effects any implementation would have on employees. Bibliography lists 5 ...