Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 5-page paper is a discussion about training problems encountered by Whitney Consulting. The questions revolve around whether the training is the right type of training for the employee base, and recommendations are offered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses the case of Center for the Disabled and UNITE (Union of Needletrades, Industrial and Textile Employees), processed by the NLRB, and whether or not the case was adequately adjudicated.

This 16 page paper discusses ways to motivate employees, and pays special attention to pay issues, and the way corporate culture can destroy morale. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 15-page paper is an overview of Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden (among other chains) in the U.S. and Canada. The main thrust of the paper involves employee practices at Darden, as well as their customer service and marketing philosophies. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

An 18 page paper including a memo of transmittal, an abstract and 3 pages of graphic elements with the 8 page paper. The paper discusses methods of improving employee orientation procedures and examines two companies' approaches as best practices to arrive at recommendations. A ten-slide presentation is also available. Annotated bibliography lists ...

This 3-page paper covers human resource issues as they pertain to recruitment. Issues covered include unemployment, immigration to the U.S. and job benefits. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 7 page consideration of the factors that have led to suburban expansion. The author contends that this move was made possible only by the fact that people retained close proximity to the goods and services that they desired and that they were within commuting distance of their jobs. Interestingly, high-technology has transformed ...

An 8 page discussion of the types of ethical dilemmas that confront employees in the workplace. Ethical discretions, such as the issue of e-mail privacy, have the potential to be tremendously deleterious to employee and workplace. This paper provides an example of a fictional systems administrator and corporation whose high ethics serve to ...

This 5-page paper discusses potential reward systems for the Boeing Company, including intangible compensation and motivational factors for employees. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper discusses questions pertaining to learning teams, effectiveness, problem solving and conflict management. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines early retirement in the U.S. Why people retire early, how they can retire early if they want to, and how some are forced into early retirement are things examined. The fact that spouses do not always retire together is taken into consideration. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5-page paper examines some scenarios in which sociological/human resource issues takes charge, and asks for answers to each issue. The issues include a man with two jobs and his inability to spend time with his family; a worker who is hostile in a workshop; someone who doesn't believe he is recognized for his work ...

This 8 page paper considers roles and tasks that an integrated project team would be expected to undertake, how the team might operate and the difficulties that may be faced if the team members are in different locations. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 4-page paper offers some suggestions as to what types of non-monetary recognition rewards programs can be initiated in the workplace, and factors needing to be considered for initiation. Also discussed briefly are team recognition program. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper begins with an introduction to and overview of chaos theory and systems thinking. The bulk of the paper discuses change management and includes comments and discussions about variables needed for successful change projects, causes and reasons for resistance, when employees are likely to be resistant, strategies for managing resistance and the ...

This 10 page paper considers how a reward system can be developed for a company that will reward and motivate staff and help increase productivity. The paper looks at various theories of motivations and reward including scientific management and the human relations school of thought. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

4 pages in length. A company and its staff do not stand independent of each other; rather, the need for mutual visions and values is critical to the synergistic coupling required for success. Organizations might well rely quite heavily upon employees who harbor the same sets of values and visions it reflects, however, ...

A 3 page paper that provides a brief look at Starbucks Corporation, the world's largest specialty coffee retailer. An emphasis is place on human resources but the essay also provides information about the structure of the company and their management principles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 14-page paper describes the duties and responsibilities of compliance officers, especially in the banking/financial industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4-page paper examines the impact of U.S. corporate outsourcing/offshoring on the workforce, taking the position that offshoring has a negative impact on employees in America. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper considers some of the psychological responses that maybe seen at K-Mart as a result of the K-Mart Sears merger. The management structure is going to change and pay will be decreased, the paper looks at the probably initial responses and how the remaining staff may be affected. The bibliography cites ...

This 12 page paper examines how this paradigm fits into the workplace. Type A and Type B personalities are described. How they may be best utilized in the workplace is examined. How the typology applies to employees and management is discussed. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 4-page paper is an example of a case study of organizational/personnel change, regarding performance feedback and the importance of positive feedback when it comes to dealing with an employee. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper compares and contrasts the leadership and management qualities required for project and programme management and looks at how management responsibilities and authority should be divide between programme and project managers. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

A 10 page paper that begins with a brief introduction to Richard Branson and the Virgin Brand. The writer then bases an analysis of Branson's leadership style on the five practices and two commitments of leadership outlined by Kouzes and Posner in The Leadership Challenge. Two commitments correlate with each of the five practices, thus, ...