Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

20 pages in length. People have long been looked upon as the strength behind a successful business or the flaw that causes a company to fail. This tremendous responsibility placed upon those who most often have little to gain other than the personal satisfaction of putting in an honest day's work has come ...

This 6 page paper argues that the main approach taken towards human resource management by McDonalds is that of the scientific model. The paper examines the HRM practices of the company and the approach towards management and considers how well this fits in with the concept of scientific management and how it differs. The bibliography ...

This 4 page paper considers what might be the top ten reasons for taking a job, and which might change if the work environment changes. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page employment of author Sondra Thiederman’s seven step vision renewal process. This paper delineates these steps in relation to eliminating guerilla biases that arise in regard to age. No additional sources are listed.

Donald Kirkpatrick developed a four level goals based model of training. This 6 page paper uses the model to assess the training given by a fast food chain to its’ shop floor employees looking at each of the levels of training and assessing how it meets of fails the stages in Kirkpatrick’s model. The bibliography ...

This 6 page paper looks at a company which as a predominately white workforce and wants to increase the level of diversity. The paper looks at why this is a good idea and the way the changes needed can be assessed. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the issues that face HR managers when they are trying to manage an inclusive workplace environment and avoid discrimination. The paper considers the way discrimination may be detected and policies to reduce or eliminate discrimination. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that responds to a scenario of a dysfunctional team provided by the student. The writer discusses the need for training team members in specific skills, including conflict resolution, guiding the team through the team development process, establishing a new communication process and replacing the project manager. Throughout, the writer states ...

A 15 page paper discussing planning and recruiting, then combining the two in the case of Siemens Medical Solutions and its recruiting of biomedical engineering students at the University of Tennessee, in its own city. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 3 page paper that identifies the categories for motivation theory and briefly explains Maslow's hierarchy and Adams Equity theory. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. Workplace dating is as common an occurrence as taking a daily lunch break, inasmuch as it has existed within this particular environment since men and women have been thrust into spending at least forty hours a week of their lives within close proximity. The extent to which the workplace ...

This 4 page paper is based on case studies supplied by the student. The first part of the three part paper examines the culture of Johnson and Johnson. The second part examines the issues faced with the Hospital Services Group (HSG) was set up and the third part looks at potential strategic approaches for the ...

A 5 page research paper that reports on what is like to work at an animal shelter. The writer describes the fellowship of staff at these organizations and the opportunities for leadership development. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 12 page paper provides an overview of the issue of camera use and surveillance in the workplace setting. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

The tremendous economic growth of China, India and the Southeast Asia region has fostered much interest in leadership styles that are uniquely different in many ways from American leadership styles. This 4 page paper looks at the different styles comparing them and identifying strengths and weaknesses. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 4 page paper examines survey results supplied by the student, outlines the sample profile and the results of satisfaction overall, intrinsic, extrinsic and with benefits. The bibliography cites 3 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the way in which mentoring can be used by a human resource department. The paper looks at the benefits for the company and the employees, including increased skills and motivation as well as the process of mentoring and the different stages of mentoring which could be allowed for ...

A 15 page paper that responds to a student-provided case entitled Riordan Manufacturing. The essay identifies the existing situation, opportunities and challenges facing the company and briefly reports on how each principle player views the situation, which includes higher turnover and low job satisfaction. The writer comments on risk assessment of the situation and ...

A 3 page paper discussing factors that can prevent an organization from realizing maximum return on investment in an HRIS. Three factors that can prevent the company from realizing the benefits of its investment are lack of user friendliness; poor choice of available options; and incompatibility with existing hardware and software. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page paper that identifies and explains the five basic types or models of conflict and five basic conflict resolution approaches. The writer comments on each of these. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper examines workers in the garment industry, primarily in New York and California. Problems faced by immigrant groups in America are discussed. How they sometimes fight back is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper is written in 2 parts using the example of a small business. The first part looks at a problem of poor motivation, consider what has caused in and the way that the situation may be rectified. The second part of the paper looks at change management. The bibliography cites 7 ...

This 14 page paper begins with a definition and an historical overview of the study of organizational behavior. The writer explains how organizations are defined and described and the many different aspects of organizational behavior and what affects organizational behavior. The writer then discusses teamwork and its relationship to organizational behavior, the obstacles to successful ...

11 pages in length. There was a time when America held its arms open to the vast influx of multiculturalism that engulfed the nation; to be of different heritage was not only accepted but also embrace by a country of tolerant citizens who were eager to share the beauty and wealth of their land. ...

This 6 page paper answers 4 questions concerning conflict and negotiation. The first looks at when and how conflict can be positive, the second considers what negotiating style the student might use, the explores the difference between disruptive and integrative negotiations and looks at situations that are win-win, win-loose or loose-loose. The last part ...