Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

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. ...

A 6 page paper discussing how structure supports American Express’ efforts to remain an employer of choice. American Express provides several examples of what constitutes “doing it right.” From its African-American CEO to its line workers, the company enjoys status as an employer of choice. It has attained that position over a ...

An 8 page paper discussing the need at SMC Company to train virtually the entire organization. Through rapid growth and poor planning, the company needs fast turnaround and targeted effectiveness. The paper discusses the possibilities of designing programs in house and using outside contractors before recommending that the company use learning management systems ...

A 6 page research paper that offers a job hazard analysis for the work involved in a landscaping/lawn care business. The hazards of lawn mowing, tree trimming, grass trimming, etc. are explored and discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper. The writer comments about the beginnings of electronic monitoring and how that translated the workplace. The writer then discusses the increase in the proportion of employers who electronically monitor their employees and some of the reasons they do so. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 12 page paper considers how the management of salespeople in the UK has change over the last fifty years. Once a downtrodden profession with an approach bases on administrative and economic man, the competitive environment has forced a change in the way the salespeople are managed and development in the human relations school of ...

3 pages in length. Because corporate America is essentially a white man's world, it has been extremely difficult for Latinos to break the mold and be accepted for their talents, while not overlooked merely because of their race. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 13-page paper focuses on succession planning, what it is, the reasons for it, how prevelant it is in corporations, and what a strong succession plan should be made of. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 10-page paper focuses on the question of how a CPA firm can increase productivity and efficiency. Topics discussed in the paper include measurement of productivity increases, behavioral theories and models and action plans to boost efficiency. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper looks at the perception of change within an organisation from the perspective of a Dilbert cartoon and considers how to develop a recipe for successful change using these perceptions and organisational change principles. The paper develops an ABC approach with accompanying rules all based on acknowledged theory, using theorists such as ...

This 4-page paper relates performance based pay as a means toward improving employee morale. The paper examines expert opinion to determine if, indeed, this method is a good one to motivate and improve performance. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the need and importance of maintaining pay equity and steps that need to be taken in order to do so. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper relates the positive attitudes towards group work and the implications for employment situations. This paper suggests that attitudes that support positive interpersonal relationships in the group and maintain a level of respect for all the participants clearly help to push the group work process towards their goals.

This 4 page paper considers the issue of group work and the best way of selecting people to work in a group. This paper recognizes that in maximizing group performance, it is important to seek out individuals who can complement each other, rather than a homogenous group of people vying for the same position ...

6 pages in length. Job stress is nothing to ignore. Not only does it dampen spirits, decrease profitability and lessen the drive to achieve, but it also has a detrimental effect upon the worker's physical and emotional condition. When attempting to eliminate the stress factors that have overtaken a particular work environment, ...

This 3 page paper focuses on the importance of recruiting candidates who are right for the job. Several factors are discussed inclusive of salary and education. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the shift in paradigms suggested by Weber's theory on organizations. Quotes cited from texts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper that addresses the serious issue of violence in the workplace. The number of homicides dropped in 2002 as compared to 2001 but still, more than 600 employees lost their lives as a result of violence at work. It is estimated that only about half the incidents of violence on the ...

This 3 page paper answers questions pertaining to personal experiences with employers. Issues such as group involvement and cultural diversity are addressed. Bibliography lists sources.

A 7 page paper. Stress has become epidemic in the workplace. This essay first discusses the definitions of stress and then reports results of surveys in the U.S. and the U.K. on the degree of stress employees feel at work. The essay also presents some of the most common causes of job stress and comments ...

This 8 page paper discusses the statement that “employee recruitment, selection and retention strategies are the key to unlocking the productive potential of organizations”. The paper examines this to determine if it is true, and how it can be achieved in practice as well as theory. This includes outlines a strategy for effective recruitment ...

This 3-page paper focuses on the problem of job promotion based on employer favoritism vs. skill and merit. The paper discusses why promoting on favoritism is not a good idea, and provides suggestions on how promotions should be handled. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5-page paper provides an examination of many leadership theories (including classical, transformational and consideration). The paper also examines the consideration theory of leadership and the outcome of such a theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.