Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 12 page paper discusses motivation in terms of employee's. This paper focuses on theories of motivation and how those can be applied to best motivate employee's who are often difficult to motivate. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 20 page case study of an HR compensation issue and a statistical attempt to discover whether a relationship exists between longevity with Acme Furniture and salary paid. The paper discusses in detail sampling and statistical methods, including descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Findings of statistical analysis indicates that there is indeed a ...

Ageism In the 1990s: A 4-page descriptive paper outlining the problem of ageism in employment. Included are the specific practices the term covers, what has been done to combat it and how age discrimination stands as we go into the 21st century. Lists 4 references

This 5 page paper considers a company that is predicted at having a shortage of team workers and employees that have the required skills to communicate between the different departments. The writer outlines the different strategies and measures that can be taken to develop and train the existing staff as well as ensure that recruitment ...

This 12 page paper looks at the role unions can play in model models of collectivism in the UK. Since 1979 there has been in increased emphasis on individualism. The writer considers how trade unions, in a commercial enterprise, can impact the relationship between an employer and his employees and with modern attitude a new ...

A 5 page overview of conflict in the work environment. Defines conflict and analyzes its elements. Suggests that the team approach minimizes the potential for conflict and more easily resolves it when it does result. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses two statements; 1) “The state needs to protect employees from employers” and 2) “The state should let managers manage with the minimum of interference”. The writer considers what this means for industrial relations and looks ate issues such as the importance of the shareholder, the need for employers to cut ...

This human resource paper is a study on how supervisors can manage "difficult" employees. The essay defines a difficult employee, discusses what causes difficult employees and provides positive suggestions about how to handle these people. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discuses the difference between technical skills/hard skills and interpersonal skills/soft skills. More employers have begun looking for employees at every level of the organization who have the soft skills needed for success. Skills included in each category are identified. Research is included that illustrates employer-desires for interpersonal skills. Bibliography lists 4 ...

This 5 page paper descibes how to have fun at work if you're a mortgage loan officer. This uses the so-called 'FISH!' theory, which was taken from fishmongers in Seattle, Washington who enjoyed their work throwing fish to one another. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 22 page paper consider the case of increasing quality in the privately owned Bergstrom Hotel chain. Total Quality Management is introduced but is not immediately successful. The writer considers what TQM actually is and how the case of Bergstrom compares with the basic quality ideas of both Deming and Juran. The writer ...

This 5-page paper focuses on factors that contribute to a successful operational motivational plan within a company. Factors examined include using money to motivate, learning employees' needs and suggestions on what employees will respond to that will help boost morale and an organization's production. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper examines the positive traits of today's manager. The paper explains that a manager needs to be part administrator, part human resources manager and part motivator in order to boost morale and increase productivity. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview on how to develop and implement a motivational plan in any organization. Examples regarding the use of incentives are provided. Motivation is explored and corporate culture is taken into consideration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page paper which considers the concept of Emotional Intelligence, with reference to the original research on the topic by Mayer and Salovey and the way in which the idea was popularised, especially in terms of education and the working environment, by Daniel Goleman. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10-page paper, using a case study of the Rondell Data Corporation, demonstrates some theories of organziational conflict and how they can impact a corporation. Pondy's theory of organziational conflict is discussed in this paper, as is the narcissistic theory, as it applies to organizations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 5-page paper, by using various examples from the Coca-Cola company, attempts to address the execution phase for Total Quality Implementation including management support, customer satisfaction and employee feedback. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper describes a potential employee development plan for a dental practice in Canada. The plan addresses how employee development is related to the practice's objectives (of customer service), how it impacts employee's direct responsibilities and how milestones are determined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Only to Increase Profit? This 5 page paper considers a statement that assets the role of HRM only considers issues such as motivation and welfare as long as it is seen to create profit in an organization. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 7-page paper attempts to prove the thesis that different factors and theories motiviate workforce performance. Examples used to support the thesis are the expetancy theory, equity theory and procedural justice theory. The examples demonstrate how workers are motivated by different forces. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

9 pages in length. Managing workplace diversity and motivational approaches, such as gain sharing and executive information systems, in a contemporary organization does not require new-fangled ideas or unproven theories; to the contrary, tried and true techniques that allow for attainment of organization goals in an effective and efficient manner are accomplished through the ...

This 13-page paper explores the effectiveness of affirmative action in the workplace. The thesis of the paper is that the program, while noble in its attempts, did not do everything it could have because of negative perceptions about affirmative action. The essay cites sources from studies done on populations about affirmative action perceptions. Bibliography lists ...

This 5 page report discusses Barbara Ehrenreich’s Nickel and Dimed and her use of a reference to Linder and Nygaard’s Void Where Prohibited: Rest Breaks and the Right to Urinate on Company Time. The effectiveness of using that reference is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses ways to enhance or improve a company's performance. Some topics included are the three major categories of a 'smart organization'; the skills and attributes of effective leaders; general methods to improve company performance, such as benchmarking, business process re-engineering and others; and the importance of motivating employees, which includes a ...

This 5-page paper examines the concept of the High Performance Work Organization (HPWO) and why employees have been resistant to the concept. HPWOs, which rely on team integration, can be beneficial to employees, or they can destroy employee morale if employees aren't better trained for the change to a more horizantal management style. Bibliography lists ...