Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

A 4 page paper discussing HR’s role as a full partner in any organization, and how it can function more effectively as a true strategic partner. The paper discusses the benefits of training, development and retention of high-performing employees. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper answers questions posed by a student. Then first looks at issues surrounding online recruitment, the advantages and disadvantages for both employers and employees. The second question considers the position of a traditional university that wishes to change from traditional teaching methods to a focus on distance learning though the internet and ...

A 12 page paper presenting a strategic HR plan for this Dutch company. With its acquisition of US-based Dixie Union, Convenience Food Systems (CFS) has become the multinational organization it has been planning to be. This acquisition is the first of several planned for the long-term future; the company has opportunity to learn ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses discriminatory promoting practices, as well as grooming discrepancies between men and women at a fictitious company. Bibliography lists 2 source.

This 9 page paper examines the transitions that union workers and organizations have to go through due to environmental change, including globalization and technology. The UAW is the focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

12 pages in length. The fast pace of organizational change sweeping through today's business environment has compelled human resource and department managers alike to take a long, hard look at the best way(s) to implement such tremendous modifications. Understanding the reasons for these changes is paramount to realizing which approaches need to be ...

An 8 page paper that begins by reporting the most common errors companies make when trying to implement changes. Kotter offers eight steps to overcome these common errors. Each step is explained. Concepts and principles offered by Ivancevich and Matteson in their text, Organizational Behavior and Management. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 14 page paper examines the Coca Cola company looking at the background of the company and its market alignment. The paper then advocates a change in the employee culture and how employees are valued, to increase productivity, to lower costs and increase the positive level of perception in the eyes of the consumer. ...

This 4-page paper discusses trends among labor unions in the United States and internationally. Topics under discussion include how globalization is harming union workers throughout the world. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 18 page paper identifying specific stakeholders in several aspects of operation of a rail service provider. Iarnród Éireann provides both passenger and cargo rail service in Ireland. The company has invested heavily in infrastructure training for several years, and it now seeks to determine how effective that training is. The purpose ...

A 10 page paper discussing the specific problems of recruiting potential police officers and providing suggestions for creative marketing. Effective marketing has been shown to increase interest in a product or service, which is the reason that advertisers continue to budget for marketing efforts for their products and services. Whether the local area ...

A 16 page paper that discusses different aspects of performance evaluation. Subtopics include: Appraisal used in the TQM framework; the purposes and uses of the appraisal, including administrative, development and documentation; Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales, MBO, and 360 degree appraisal models; negative impacts of employee evaluation; psychological effects; costs; validity, reliability, bias; and common errors, ...

This 10 page paper considers the aspect of individual v. collective orientation in Hofstede’s model and uses this to analysis the differences that are found in the employment relationship in the UK and Germany. Both counties have different balances and even where there is collectivism in both countries, the manifestation of that collectivism indicates large ...

This 3 page report discusses the issue of workplace violence and the fact that individual workers, their managers and supervisors, and entire organizations need to take the necessary precautions to minimize the possibility of a violent event occurring at work. A brief overview of a possible prevention and response strategy is also presented. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper is a case study explaining compensation and employee retension for El Dorado, a company that manufactures canoes. Topics discussed include non-financial compensation, data collection and rewards for management and salaried employees.

A 6 page paper that responds to the question: Are salary and good working conditions sufficient for staff to work well? The writer begins by saying – that depends on the definition of 'good working conditions.' The writer then briefly reminds the reader of the results of Mayo's early Hawthorne studies and comments that was ...

This 3 page paper considers the way in which human resources need to be managed when there is a merger. The p[ape looks at the issued raised and how these should be dealt with. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

A 4 page paper stating the position of a drug store in response to EEOC notification that the company has been named in a discrimination complaint. Though the company has hired one African-American, one Native American and four Caucasian pharmacists over the past year, a claim of discrimination has originated with a Hispanic applicant ...

A 4 page paper providing a position offer letter to a candidate and an offer cover letter as an internal memo providing rationale for the compensation, benefits and incentive package outlined in the offer letter. The letter is to an electrical engineer with five years’ work experience. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

4 pages in length. Absenteeism is manifestation of myriad circumstances within the work environment. From medical issues to job dissatisfaction and poor performance to a sense of appreciation, the extent to which people are absent from work is both grand and far-reaching. Concurrently, Human Resource has the potential for positively influencing the ...

This 3 page report discusses the ways in which the advent of a union reduces an employee's freedom of action in the area of discipline. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how the role of the human resources department and the human resource manager may be seen as one of strategic importance. The writer explains how HRM functions cross over with the more general strategy functions and gives examples of HRM strategy aiding the development or achievement of wider company goals. ...

This 6-page paper discusses the goal-setting and expectancy theories of motivation and how they differ and are simliar with one another. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at the value of job redesign. The paper begins by considering why job redesign may add value and the interaction of job design with motivation. The paper then considers how this may take place with the need for the variety, autonomy and completeness of the task. The bibliography cites ...

A 5 page paper outlining performance criteria for a programmer working on special projects for internal customers, followed by an essay evaluation of the programmer’s performance. “David” performs well and has built good rapport with internal customers; the manager recommends increasing the difficulty of assignments that David receives. Bibliography lists 2 sources. ...