Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This is a 12 page paper which names and details the various functions of Human Resource Management. Bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 12 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student, that of New Acme Engineering a division of a Japanese firm Kazem. The paper maps the different elements of the personal and employ relations management an approach discussing how the company reflects theory and shows a mixture of different theories working will ...

This 3 page paper looks at alternative dispute resolution models and the pitfalls. The cost of litigation, arbitration and mediation are compared. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page paper that describes different types of conflict styles and reports a protocol for dealing with conflict. The writer comments on how to persuade management to adopt a conflict management approach. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the development of a performance management and incentive plan for the field and corporate staff of a fictitious company. The plan has to balance team based and individual based rewards, to determine when there should be the use of cash and non cash incentives and show how this can ...

Diversity management looks at managing people as individuals and embracing the differences, the concept of equality is generally seen as treating all people the same without discrimination. This 4 page paper considers whether or not diversify management may be used as a tool to increase rather than undermine equality. Examples from the UK are used ...

A 15 page paper. Southwest is the only airline in the industry has been profitable for 33 consecutive years and the only one that has been profitable since 9/11. The reasons for their remarkable success must be attributed to putting in practice their core beliefs, the primary one being to have happy employees. This essay ...

A 9 page paper that begins with a discussion about why diversity is good for business. The major laws that address discrimination are explained as is the difference between diversity and equal opportunity. The writer justifies the need for a diversity management plan at a company, describes and explains the steps involved in developing a ...

A paper which considers diversity management, change management and international expansion with specific reference to the British company Cavendish and the difficulties in preserving traditional cultural values without also supporting insularity and discrimination. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 26 page paper that begins with introductory comments about diversity and the need for diversity plans in organizations. The writer reports there is no real theory of diversity management; it was first founded on regulations and court decisions. The business case perspective is explained and discussed. The discussion includes comments from the European Commission ...

This 8 page paper explores some theories of employee motivation, why employees stay at their jobs, and how motivation and management are related. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper. The writer begins by reporting the events that are causing the company to reduce their workforce and close plants. The essay then explains and discusses the succession planning program in the human resource department, the company's culture, how it supports diversity and how it emphasizes the development of all employees. The ...

This 8 page paper examines the principle-agent relationship that takes place between the management and staff of a company. The paper explains what the relationship is and how it manifests, looks at what is meant by agency costs and considers how elements such as moral hazard, adverse selection, asymmetry of information and signalling are seen ...

This 15 page paper begins with an abstract. This essay discusses Deming's points, obstacles, reasons TQM initiatives fail, the importance of continuous improvement and employee involvement. The essay compares the Japanese orientation to continuous improvement, called Kaizan, and the Western orientation. The PDCA cycle for improvement is explained. Examples are provided to illustrate the benefits ...

A 4 page paper that begins with examples of cultural faux pas that can be made. The writer comments on the importance of understanding meanings of words, phrases and gestures and discusses corporate culture. The writer also outlines Hofstede's five Cultural Dimensions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with the identification of the traditional primary functions of a manager. The writer comments on the criticism of the functional approach. Today, the manager's job is far more complex than it was in the past. One aspect that is constant is the need for a motivated workforce. The essay ...

This 9 page paper looks at systems approach to conflict management; what it is and how it may be used. The paper outlines the theory and the practice before considering the Brett, Goldberg and Ury model of design for use with dispute resolutions in different situations. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

A 16 page paper. Wal-Mart has received many accolades for its business practices but it has also been the subject of a great deal of criticism for its low wages and benefits. More lawsuits have been filed against this company than any other. Most recently, a gender discrimination lawsuit was filed. The writer explains Sam ...

6 pages in length. Past approaches to business relations between and among the workforce left little option beyond the conventional method of having one person in charge over the entire staff without benefit of sharing ideas, discussing and learning from conflict or recognizing employees as a collective entity with the power to enhance corporate ...

This 11 page paper considers the case of a company who wants to introduction discrimination against those who are overweight, smoke or have debts, who want to impose checks on their staff and control the work environment. This paper looks at how and why the measures are wrong and discusses the way in which ...

This 7 page paper discusses the statement that ‘Management development and education is the key to successful management, whether in the public or private sectors.’ The paper looks at a ranger of theories and models when discussing this. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the ability of a manager to influence the behavior of an employee using the MARS model. This organizational behavoir looks at the way that motivation, ability, role perceptions and situational factors impact on the individual and consider if the use of this can be good management or seen as manipulation. ...

A 3 page research paper that, first of all, describes four fundamental areas of public program evaluation: utility, feasibility, propriety and accuracy, and the challenges associated with each area. Then, the writer discusses the difference between performance measurement and benchmarking. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the recruitment process. The paper starts with some background on a company, McDonalds, is chosen as an example, then looks at an idea recruitment processes that can be used as a benchmark, produces a flow chart for the observed process and then suggests ways it may be monitored and ...

This 3 page paper explores the way in which women's roles have changed in management, but argues that women are still dramatically underrepresented at the highest echelons of corporate leadership. Bibliography lists 3 sources.