Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 10 page paper discuss the potential problems that occur between owners and managers due to different perspectives. The paper considers how the basic differences in interest and objectives may be solved paying special attention to the share-ownership programs. The bibliography cites 13 sources.

A 20 page paper assessing conditions at a fictional manufacturer and how it can approach rectifying compensation inequities that have developed over time. Riordan has failed to keep up with its industry in terms of salaries over the past several years; apparently employees were happy enough with the company that they would accept lower ...

This 5 page paper discusses some of the techniques job seekers can use as they prepare for interviews. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper explains that the Human Capital concept is more about looking at employees as assets than as liabilities. Various authors and ideas are discussed. How to attract good employees is at the crux of this well researched paper. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper examines the interdependency of leadership and motivation. The paper looks at a Taylor’s scientific management model and considers the style of leadership this creates and how motivation takes place. The advantages and disadvantages of the model and how shortcomings are overcome in other models such as those of the human relations ...

This 15 page paper examines the issue of health insurance and what employers have done to keep down costs. Legal aspects are discussed. Cost sharing measures, inclusive of the use of HSAs, is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

The cost of employee benefits, such as payment for prescription drugs and healthcare is increasing. This 4 page paper looks at how companies are dealing with this, such as measures to limit cover, or degrease cover, increasing the level of the contribution from the employee, looking for other areas of cost cutting or ending the ...

In this 5 page paper, the author discusses and comments on: transformational leadership, charismatic leadership, management versus leadership, servant leadership, formal and informal authority, ethical decision making and a personal theory of leadership. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses some of the issues confronting a company as it goes about a restructuring. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 17 page paper. As might be anticipated, this paper discusses a myriad of issues and topics, beginning with a brief definition of culture and globalization. The writer discusses, in detail, globalization and cultural diversity, reporting and discussing arguments that promote the premise that globalization diminishes cultures and the primes that globalization may be ...

This 15 page paper examines the potential satisfaction levels of employees employed in Kuwait by the supermarkets. The paper starts by considering what is meant by job satisfaction and then considers different models that may be used to explain how employers may try to provide satisfaction. The models of economic man and social man are ...

A 14 page paper discussing HR issues that a company expanding to China will need to consider in planning and executing an HR audit and building an effective workforce in China. The paper provides a country analysis and focuses on the culture, and uses a case study of a company that set as its ...

This 6 page paper looks at the creation and development of successful teams using the theories of Belbin. The paper looks at the difference between a group and a team, considers how teams may be created with reference to the roles team members play, and then discusses the important of communication and the ...

A 6 page research paper that examines the fairness of employee disciplinary policies and the legal ramifications of employment-at-will. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, outlines what it is and how it can be applied, explains the case of Kroger and the class action that they faced looking for the root cause before discussing more HRM challenges that companies may face. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

A 5 page paper discussing 4 points of diversity management: changing definition of diversity; changing US population; bringing groups together; and recommendations for diversity management. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers how different business concepts can help with the planning of a business. The paper uses the analogy of a business for a student planning their future career and examines the way the concepts of supply and demand, abnormal returns, cost benefit analysis and the development of competitive advantages ...

Corporate culture is an important element in any company. This 3 page paper considers the reasons why culture should be seen as more than a factor that can be manipulated sin order to motivate staff. The paper why and how culture is an important input into the strategic decision making process. The bibliography cites ...

This 24 page paper examines leadership at Wal-Mart at different levels. The first part of the paper looks at leadership styles and approaches and how these may emerge at Wal-Mart. The paper then moves on to use a PESTLE analysis examining the political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, legal and environmental influences and the way leadership has ...

4 pages in length. Benefits are a necessary evil in contemporary commerce if a given organization is going to hold on to its workforce; however, the ever-escalating costs associated with providing compensation packages mandates companies to re-evaluate what they purchase, how much they can get for as little a price and whether certain components ...

A 6 page paper reviewing and discussing this study of why nurses chose to leave their jobs in the mid-1990s. The paper discusses the general focus of the study but concentrates on assessing the authors' use of statistical analyses for appropriate tests, reliability and validity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper examines how diversity enters the workforce and how effective leadership can address difficulties. Specific theories are mentioned and suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper examines the issue of the virtual business and how discrimination is a possibility. One organization is discussed and recommendations are made so that racial discrimination can be prevented. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview on how technology has blurred the line between business and life on the home front. Various issues are explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10-page paper deals with the Human Resources issue of setting employment policies and procedures after a lawsuit by an employee. This lawsuit is covered in Kurek v. North Allegheny School District.. Bibliography lists 4 sources.