Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

A 20 page paper which weighs the relevance of labor unions today. There is growing sentiment that while unions performed a very real service for the workers of America at the time of their creation and greatest activity, that they perhaps have outlived their usefulness, that they are unnecessary for today's labor force. The relationship ...

A 7 page paper that explores the increase in union membership in 1997 because of advantages (general and specific) provided by unions to its members. The needs of today's employees in a reorganizing and downsizing corporate environment are attributed to a new growth in union membership. For this reason, unions have realized a reverse of ...

25 pages in length. Increasing numbers of companies today are working to create and maintain positive relationships with their employees. Many do have altruistic motives at least to some degree, but the returns of productivity are of greatest importance. Competitive pressures are greater today than at any other time, and businesses leading their industries in ...

A 10 page paper discussing the role of the expatriate in the multinational business setting. Expatriate training not only includes job duties, but the most effective expatriate training entails far more than the details of the job at hand. There are also far greater issues that need to be addressed in the training of the ...

6 pages in length. Employers of both small and large corporations looking to expand their companies overseas are often caught in a staffing trap that keeps them from realizing their goals. In order to secure effective global talent sourcing, their best option is to promote and transfer qualified employees who have already worked their way ...

A 5 page paper that discusses two specific aspects of psychological testing: managed care organizations and job application processes. The debate concerning the trend toward shorter tests in MCOs is discussed from each side. The benefits of testing job applicants is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page overview of the Theory of the Spiral of Silence, a theory which holds that individual's modify the verbal expression of their opinions according to what they perceive as being majority opinion. Gives an example of how the Theory of the Spiral of Silence has an impact over time and how workplace policies ...

This 8 page paper explores the values of offering a fitness center on-site. The writer asserts that the question is short-sighted. An exercise room is not what is needed to improve employees' health; instead, a complete wellness program is called for. This paper reports on some programs that have been remarkably successful saving the company ...

A 6 page paper that provides notes & discussion of David Levine's book "Reinventing the Workplace: How Business and Employees Can Both Win". Bibliography lists no additional sources.

A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Rifkin's book. This paper supports the contentions of Rifkin regarding the decreases in employment levels that are a result of increasing technological dependency. Bibliography lists no additional sources.

A 7 page paper that presents the RE/MAX corporate training programs and services, and its positive attitude towards its agents and the public. The writer argues that a local agent could survive the winter slump by looking at the promotional activities of fellow RE/MAX agents around the country. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing training at Saturn Corporation. Many companies say that they recognize the value of training their employees but often have difficulty in either setting or achieving their training goals. New hires at Saturn receive between 300 and 700 hours of training depending on their job duties, and Saturn Corporation ensures that ...

A 10 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the problem and research surrounding the issue of NESB. Critics have suggested that large populations of non-English speaking background (NESB) unemployed overburden the welfare and social security systems, and in their attempts to enter the workforce, also strain the country's remedial adult education ...

This 5 page paper explores the subject of employment subsidies. Although many programs have failed in the past, programs to help people find employment continue to be created in the United States and other countries as well. The paper goes on to demonstrate a sample problem with the use of isoquant analysis. A chart is ...

A 5 page paper which examines three major leadership theories, including Ralph M. Stogdill’s “Great Man” Theory and Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 5 page overview of two actual court ases: Donovan c. Transworld Airlines, Inc. 726 F.2d415 (8th Cir. 1984) and Sabine Pilot ervice, Inc. v. Hauck, 687 S.W.2d 733 (Tex. 1985) in which the terms of the Employment at Will” and the “Fair Labor Standards Act” come into play. Bibliography lists 3 sources. ...

5 pages in length. The workplace has become a battle zone within the past couple of decades as more and more issues arise that test the very framework of interoffice harmony. Jobs are no longer protected by the silent oath of loyalty; in fact, in order to hold on to positions, employees are ...

A 3 page paper discussing attempts to model individual employment decisions. Job-search theory seeks to model the individual's decision whether to enter the labor market at all, and then his decision of whether to change jobs or leave the labor market completely. There are many factors influencing individuals' decisions and the ...

A 5 page paper discussing the advantages and disadvantages of cafeteria benefits plans. Organizations offer varied types of benefits that can be tailored to the specific needs of the employee at any stage in his life. The one with young children can opt for child-oriented benefits; that one nearing retirement can ...

A 5 page paper that explains constructive discipline in the work setting. The premises on which this model are discussed as well as the principles underlying this approach. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper provides an overview of theoretical applications of sociological and economic theory pertinent to the issues of inequality in the workplace. The premise is that there have been major social inequalities which have been created by labor markets and work organizations. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page report discusses accounting for stock method plans and includes information on the primary concerns involved with the accounting side of administering such a plan. For a large number of companies in the United States, a portion of executive compensation is in the form of stock options. This can serve as incentive, ...

A 10 page research paper that examines the current trend toward the use of employment contracts. The writer argues that this trend is part of a larger one that shows that business is slowly dismantling the old social contract between employer and employee in favor a new one that is less paternalistic in its ...

A two page paper showing that as more women have entered the workforce and the pace of family life has increased, the home has become more stressful than the office. The paper advocates finding techniques to reduce home stress. Bibliography lists three sources.

Stealing From Employers: The moral and ethical question: This five page paper discusses why it is immoral and unethical to steal from ones employer. Bibliography lists two sources. CWSteali.wps