Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This is an 8 page paper discussing violence in the workplace. Throughout the United States, it has been estimated that each week, there is on average 20 homicides which occur within the workplace and over 18,000 instances of nonfatal violence within the workplace. Obviously, with these high numbers, workplace violence and its prevention and response ...

This eight-page paper is a discussion based on a case study about how to a manager of a shipping dock at a grocery store company can better manage his temporary work force during the summer in order to reduce higher turnover and absenteeism. The discussion also focuses on how this manager can help retain ...

This 4-page paper focuses on the use of mentoring in order to motivate and retain a temporary work force. Bibliography lists 1 source.

An 8 page research paper that examines one aspect of the mediation process. While the entire mediation process, as outlined by such experts as Cloke (1994) and Crum (1987), is important, the utility of mediation can be demonstrated by focusing on one of the crucial elements of this art. Therefore, this examination of the mediation ...

This 20 page paper considers how a company may increase the productivity and performance of their staff with the use of intrinsic motivation. The paper looks at the underlying theory, comparing ideas such as economic man as advocated by Adam Smith and Frederick Winslow Taylor with social man and the motivational theories of commentators ...

This 11 page paper looks at both the rhetoric and the evidence on how the labour market and working patterns may change in the United Kingdom in the future and what this will mean for employers. The paper uses statistics and reports from the United Kingdom throughout. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

A 12 page paper. The introduction explains organizational culture and its importance. The writer then reports and explains Handy's four typologies for organization culture. The next section explains and discusses McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y. Two companies, British Airways and Southwest Airlines, are then analyzed in terms of Handy's four typologies and McGregor's theories. ...

This 3 page paper provides an overview on supervisory techniques. What it takes to be a good supervisor is the focus of this paper. It is suggested that aside from technique, leadership and employee development is important. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 16 page paper that responds to specific issues/questions. The first section reports a real experience as a team member and includes a discussion of the group's purpose, norms, group development process, and role sharing. The second section responds to the most important lessons learned in the class and explaining these to a high level ...

This 10 page paper demonstrates the relationships between an organization's culture and its implementation of security measures. Both physical security issues as well as IT security are discussed. Privacy is looked at and specific industries where culture clashes are prevalent are highlighted. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

An 8 page outline of the situation which Americans might encounter in Ethiopia. The author of this paper contends that while their are economic incentives to be gained by the American firm and Ethiopians alike, firms must be prepared to prepare their American staff for the cultural differences which they are likely to encounter ...

This 6-page paper focuses on the concept that today's human resources practices add value to a company. The paper uses examples of how a well-developed workforce is a positive benefit to the bottom line. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper focusing on physician staffing VA hospitals. The greatest strength in professional staffing at VAMC is that it uses part-time physicians from the local area who are associated with a local medical school. The greatest weakness, however, is lack of accountability. The paper recommends changes in pay structure that ...

3 pages in length. Devising and implementing a cultural diversity plan within a corporate setting, several important variables must be considered – such as emotional regulation, openness, flexibility, autonomy, critical thinking – in order to ensure that the objectives are met with utmost equity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the problem of employee perception of training as being something that can benefit the organization but has little direct relevance for the individual. One solution for organizations is to actively point out the benefits that their training programs can provide the employee, regardless of where his future takes him. ...

16 pages in length. Staying one step ahead of the competition is a critical factor of success, no matter under what industry a particular business might fall. Travel and tourism are especially bound to this mantra, inasmuch as there is a tremendous amount of revenue at stake where business and recreational travelers are ...

This 8 page paper offers a sample benefits package for management and non-management employees. The writer also comments on the reasons for providing the benefit and why there is a difference in certain benefits between management/executive and non-management employees. Benefits included are health, dental, vision, paid days off, including maternity leave, family leave, new father ...

A 16 page paper using empirical evidence to assess to what extent UK companies are using a strategic approach to human resources management (HRM). Those organizations striving to adopt a strategic approach to HRM should encourage HR personnel to examine corporate strategy for the purpose of determining the skill needs that the organization will ...

4 pages in length. With the increased awareness of international best practice standards, large organizations are now well aware of the benefits of the latest technologies. The impact of implementing the latest technologies, with particular reference to the practices and processes of the HRM department, has created an entirely different -- and better ...

This 15 page paper discusses the correlation between employee morale, motivation on a company's performance and success. Case studies utilized, scholarly journals. Quotes Cited from Text. Bibliography lists 21 sources.

8 pages in length. In todays international business community, the pursuit of and quest for quality is essential; managers and employess must be focused and determined to work together as a team. As such, organzations must make a financial commitment to implementing and improving Total Quality Management (TQM) techniques. Utilizing Feigenbaum's cost ...

13 pages in length. Performance appraisals represent the lifeblood of a given company's ability to maintain an awareness of employee production. While these assessments are critical to overall output, they have been criticized as overlooking the primary point of such evaluation: the person. Current trends in Human Resources performance appraisal systems not ...

This 5 page paper looks at the impact of organizational climate in respect to how it affects productivity and morale. Several examples are provided. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 60 page paper examines the process of Qatarization in Qatar. This is the process by which expatriate workers are being replaced by Qatari nationals. The paper looks at the reasons for the development of the scheme with the background of Qatar and Qatar Petroleum examined. The next section looks at the impact at corporate ...

This 3-page paper examines Nelson Schwartz' article "Down and out in white-collar America" in Fortune Magazine, and discusses the impact of the topic on the accounting profession. Bibliography lists 1 source.