Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

During the twentieth century organizational understanding has increased. This 7 page paper examines how the changes have impacted on the automotive industry, from the early days of Ford and the first production line to the use of the human relations school and the present of tools such as empowerment and job rotation that can now ...

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses McDonald's European strategy and the cultural impact upon its workforce. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper begins with the definition of a structured interview and then specifies some questions that could be asked of candidates for this position. The writer also defines 'negligent hiring' and offers suggestions for avoiding such a lawsuit. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper identifies and explains the five stages of group development as outlined by Tucker. The writer also comments on the barriers to a group's success and on the training group members need to be more effective. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses a specific case for labor arbitration that took place between the U.S. Navy and union personnel in 1987. The writer outlines the specifics of the case and then discusses sides, pro and con, before presenting the writer's conclusion that the union made the better argument to the arbitrator. ...

This 4 page paper looks at the evaluation and reward model in business that is somewhat controversial. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. When companies move towards flatter organizational structures, there is a dramatic change in the corporate culture. This essay discusses how employees can be empowered to participate in decision making and the importance of training for employees and managers. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the way that British Airways; BA, has had to change and the difficulties it has had when managing that change. The paper considers recent changes and the way they have been resisted and the way the culture of distrust has resulted in the poor employee relations that make change ...

This 4 page paper begins with comments about the importance of training managers and employees for successful team development. The writer reports Maccoby's six rules for improving teamwork and also provides other tips to help teams become more effective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page categorization of workers verses workaholics and the various types of workaholics that are out there. This paper points the finger at workaholism as being an addiction, an addiction the results in no positive gain in either the workplace or the personal life of the worker. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 3 page paper which discusses the benefits of hiring physical and mentally challenged employees. The bibliography has 6 sources.

This 8 page examines the bureaucratic model and examines the conflicts between bureaucracy and dominant models of current human resource management which look to the human relations school. The paper considers aspects such as the psychological contract, teamwork and the way in which they may or may not be seen within bureaucratic organisations. The bibliography ...

This 14 page paper looks at a case study supplied by the student and considers the potential impact of change in the employees and then looks at an appropriate model of change that can be used. As the company is a telecommunication company and change is ongoing the model for change chosen is the learning ...

An 8 page paper. The scenario is that a plant is going to close, employees may transfer to another state or lose their jobs. The company will not pay relocation expenses. The essay begins by explaining developmental, transitional and transformational change and identifying the type of change this event represents. The writer then provides ...

This 10 page paper considers the development of a human resource management strategy for a company just starting up. A New Zealand wants to open a range of fitness centres in the United Arab Emirates. The paper outlines the way competency models may be used for the recruitment and management of the centres and ...

This 5 page paper explains why someone should never call another person a "bitch" in the workplace. A real case, which went to the Supreme Court, is provided. Both sides of the issue are examined. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper answers specific questions asked by the student regarding an exercise in team building, looking at two activities that were undertaken as a team and assessing the group dynamics.

This 3 page paper discusses the problems faced by workers with language barriers and lack of skills. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page policy and program for training security officers at a hospital. The paper reviews adult learning theory and the differences between security officers who can and cannot arrest individuals. Contracted and sworn individuals who work in public safety have different functions but a single purpose, which is to attend to the ...

This 30 page paper looks at what is meant by Strategic Human Resource Development (SHRD), how it differences from human resource development (HRD) and how firms using SHRD may be identified and separated from those who do not. The paper then examines the well known company Coca-Cola in order asses to what extent this company ...

This 5 page paper looks at the challenges facing human resource managers when recruiting for information technology (IT) jobs. The paper considers the processes that may be used, the issues that can arise and the way process may be used to resolve some of these issues. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at Human Resource professionals in the workplace as it respects goal-setting, performance evaluation, and workplace rewards. Various questions posed by a student are answered. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page paper that discusses several tools/resources a project consultant could use: the concept of a Partnership Constitution; a customer relationship management application; pre-planning and problem identification; involving the consultee in all steps of the process; and the consultant's own authenticity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses four issues related to personnel: selection, training, appraisal and incentive rewards. Reports include the use of assessments and technology for selection, the balanced scorecard, the reasons training fails, and performance-based rewards. The last page is an outline of a management seminar based on the research reported. Bibliography lists 6 sources. ...

This 8 page paper examines the 1990 article by Peter Senge “The Leader’s New Work: Building Learning Organization” published by the Sloan Management Review and considers the concept of the leadership for a learning organization and critiques it with reference to good examples of a learning organisation and alternate theories. The bibliography cites 6 sources. ...