Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 6 page paper compares and contrast aspects of human resource management at the Tata's subsidiary in the UK; the Jaguar and Land Rover Group and Volvos operations in India. The general approach as well as recruitment, training and development as well as rewards are included. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

8 pages in length. InterClean is on the cusp of tremendous change in the way it operates from within and how its staff interact with one another. Such dramatic modifications do not come with ease when the sales department has become defensive from rumors of dismissal and anticipates a negative outcome from the ...

This 12 page paper is a report looking at change and the considerations that should be made when it is implemented. The first part of the paper looks at changes which have occurred in the chemical industry in the since the 1990's, then issues concerning the way change may be resisted and managed are discussed, ...

This 9 page paper critically evaluate the validity evidence for contemporary personnel selection procedures withy a focus on the personality and psychological testing that is used and the recruitment procedures that are commonly seen. The bibliography cites 12 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the issue of international HRM and the influence of culture in the way HRM policies are determined and implemented in a MNC. The way culture is created and the influences that are seen, as well as the associated characteristics are discussed along will the potential impacts for an MNC. ...

This 4 page paper looks at the concept of competitive advantage and considers the way that the cooperate culture at Southwest Airlines supports the competitive advantages that the airline leverages. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 9 page paper looks at the reasons why businesses use sweatshops and impacts, positive and negative, that the presence of sweatshops have on business and society. The paper focuses on sweatshops in developing countries and uses the apparel industry as an example. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at the way in which groups or teams within an organisation may be leveraged to increase the value they provide the firm and how effective teams operate. The paper then discusses a scenario of a fragmented team within a call centre and the way that more productive teamwork may be ...

This 9-page paper examines the corpororate culture of Southwest Airlines and how it adds to the company's success. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at the importance of effective selection and recruitment strategies. The paper outlines benefits and costs associated recruitment and considers the way in which recruitment should fit in with the overall strategy of the company. Effective recruitment is examined in the context of different organisational approaches the paper goes on to ...

This 6 page paper looks at the way in which motivation theory can be applied to Delta airlines. The first part of the paper considers the way in which Delta has behaved and tried to increase motivation within its’ staff along with the results, both good and bad. The second part of the paper hypothesises ...

This 6 page paper is written in three parts. The first part is based on a case provided by the student. A staff member is given a promotion, but the new job does not include merit payments which are part of the company policy, instead the pay rises are uniform for all staff of that ...

This 7 page paper looks at a range of issues concerning the use of diversity management in a workplace environment, including aspects of equality, positive discrimination, impact on culture and general benefits. The paper then considers how diversity management may be observed in a German transportation company. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 16 page paper looks at the psychological aspects of change by considering a case study supplied by the student. The artistic director of a theater wants to out on a tragedy program in the following year, in a venue that has traditionally put on comedy. The plan in presented to the board, ...

This 14 page paper looks at the concept and practice of leadership, comparing and contrasting the way it takes place in public sector organizations with the private sector, considering aspects such as the role of leadership, how it is practiced and expectations of leadership by stakeholders and employees. The bibliography cites 19 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at cultural diversity in the work place and considers if and how embracing cultural diversity can ad value to a firm. The paper looks at the cists and benefits and examines examples of value added by diversity management. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the fictitious company InterClean, and provides a plan for employee development for new workers coming on board. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses what Mexican employees tend to value and how knowing these preferences can help design a rewards system that is meaningful for them. Bibliography lists 1 source.

6 pages in length. The writer briefly answers 15 questions pertaining to organizational environment of a particular company. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines this case. Age discrimination is discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper that reports the characteristics of a successful information technology manager as identified by three different authors. The wrier also comments on whether or not successful IT managers are born or made. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper looks at the development of a personal values framework and the way that this is used in leadership along with a personal plan to make sure the values are developed further and put into practice. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 4 page paper examines team formation and stages teams go through. Global teams are also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4-page paper offers a review of two academic articles dealing with diversity and relationships among multicultural work teams. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the issue of work life balance and how and why a lack of work life balance strategies in the work place are likely to have a greater negative impact on omen compared to men. The bibliography cites 10 sources.