Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

A 5 page paper based on Harvard Case 9-680-046. Duval Plastics was founded in 1906, and by 1977 it had developed a two-arm career ladder for its research scientists. Some sought management positions, but generally because it was the accepted path of organizational acceptance and reward in the late 1970s. The paper recommends taking the focus ...

This 5 page paper considers whether teamwork or individualism is the best foundation for an organisation. The paper argues this from both sides, using examples to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

Human Resources – Past, Present & Future: This 17-page essay examines the cornerstone of any economy – human resources. The future is clear: America’s youth is not being adequately educated for the future. Yet, if the U.S. is to remain competitive in the global economy, its workers will have to come equipped. Bibliography lists 8 ...

This 13 page paper provides an overview of theft in the workplace. Reasons why employees steal are explored and the justifications for stealing are discussed. Solutions in respect to preventative measures are evaluated and possible legal remedies are also noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 11 page discussion of the impacts of globalization on labor unions. Notes that as other countries advance technologically, there is a corresponding shift in union employment to further complicate the impacts to labor unions a variety of laws such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) supports multinational corporations with the elimination ...

6 pages in length. Effective communication represents the cohesive element that binds personal and professional relationships, without which contemporary commerce or future families could not exist. Within the individual focus of human relations – which differs from human resources concern with the total organizational climate – exists the quest for unity so as ...

5 pages in length. Maintaining morale and productivity in any work environment presents a challenge in and of itself; however, doing so in a union-based work environment brings forth challenges quite divergent from the typical workplace. That union workers are protected by a governing agent of overseers creates a type of mindset that ...

This 12-page essay examines the cornerstone of any economy – human resources and its management. In today’s ‘eat-on-the-freeway’ modern corporate society – wherein often not even one error is permitted -- management needs to discover the magic pill that yields a productive and educated workforce. This is imperative for long-term economic corporate growth. Bibliography ...

Karen Leary and Ted Chung a No-Win Situation?: This 5-page essay examines the positions of these two Merrill Lynch employees relevant to Mary C. Gentile’s “Managerial Excellence Through Diversity.” One can readily conclude that the concept of diversity is easy to see, but inclusion is a much more nebulous issue. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...

8 pages. While the Family and Medical Leave Act has called greater attention to the need for more flexible work options that help in reducing the work-family conflict, more efforts must be made to support the human resources of an organization in the difficult decisions and responsibilities they face in day to day life. Certainly the FMLA will greatly ...

A 10 page company profile that focuses on Sprint, the telecommunications giant, specifically analyzing its compensation program. The writer argues that this program, and HR management at Sprint in general, is superlative. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

Guidelines for Hiring the Physically Handicapped: This 6-page essay examines the issues relevant to a supervisor/ manager’s role when interviewing (and ultimately hiring) a physically handicapped individual. Additionally, what can/ should be done to facilitate his interview process under current federal statutes, and what should be done to augment his transition into his new ...

A 5 page overview of the human resources management tactics employed by Geico Direct. From the careful selection process which weeds out inferior applicants to a multifaceted training program, this company has excelled. Their attention to human resources has translated, in fact, into economic profit. No sources are listed.

A 10 page paper discussing implementing a Total Quality Management (TQM) approach to enhancing business results at a local bar. Capone's Bar is a nightspot in a popular tourist destination on Cyprus. It has had difficulty in its short history but currently is operating profitably. It seeks to continue to attract a solid local following ...

A paper which looks at the way accident investigations are conducted, and considers how such investigations can be evaluated in terms of assessing the combination of factors which contribute to an accident and the way in which conclusions are reached and recommendations made to improve safety procedures as a result.

5 pages. Absenteeism in the workplace is becoming a real and costly nightmare for corporate America. Each year sees the statistics get worse as the numbers for absenteeism continue to rise; not only does this cost the firm in time but in dollars as well. There are solutions, however that have proven to be effective in slowing down ...

A 5 page paper. The workplace continues to become more diverse, in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, age and so forth. The human resource director and line managers are responsible for creating a work environment in which each individual can find their own motivation. The writer discusses this issue and includes, among other topics, gain-sharing ...

This 5 page report discusses work-related stress, particularly as it applies to a manufacturing manager at Boeing. Certain fundamentals about stress and stressor are presented, along with a business-based solution for helping workers cope with the stress of their jobs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper. Fiduciary relationships are complex and often not written as a contract between employer and employee. This paper discusses some of the fiduciary responsibilities and obligations of the employee and manager of a company. Topics include bribes, kickbacks, conflict of interest, moving to another company and other related issues. Bibliography lists 6 ...

A 12 page that is divided into two separate but related parts. The first part discusses the design of an observation checklist for observing the safety precautions used by workers in a hazardous occupation. The checklist is first used for a worker in glass-blowing. The second part is the evaluation of five specific photographs, each ...

A 6 page paper discussing the damage that labor strikes can do to the object of the strike. There have been other famous strikes, most as evenly divided in results as these two century-apart strikes discussed here (UPS and Carnegie Steel). Minneapolis' Bloody Friday on July 20, 1934 resulted in a better Teamster contract at company expense, ...

A 5 page paper discussing Harvard case 394-184. Colgate-Palmolive (CP) has been an international - and multinational - company for decades before being so became the fashion in business. It has required international service for advancement to senior management for years, but it increasingly has difficulty recruiting managers willing to relocate internationally. The paper discusses the issues ...

This 7 page report discusses “precarious employment” in Australia and how it has served as a means through which industrial relations have been reshaped and re-defined. Such employment can be defined as labor that is of limited duration, pays low wages, and offers few or no opportunities for employee input in policies or procedures. It ultimately subverts the concept ...

A 5 page paper discussing what types of organizations might best benefit from performance-based pay. Performance-based pay structures have been found to be useful in specific types of industries, but at least one researcher believes they also can lead to diminished productivity. Organizations contemplating changing to a performance-based system of compensation need to ensure that their business ...

A 6 page research paper that investigates the relationship among leadership style, job performance and job satisfaction. Different research studies are reported that demonstrate the effects of leadership on satisfaction and performance as well as the factors that can affect the results of different leadership styles. Bibliography lists 7 sources.