Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 11 page paper considers the concept of organizational learning and applies it to the UK's Inland Revenue service, now part of HM Revenue and Customs department. The paper started introduction, undertakes a literature review looking at the concept of organizational learning and then applies these ideas to the strategy undertaken by the Inland Revenue. ...

This 4 page paper looks at GE in order to assess the way that employee motivation is created and managed as well as identifying the underlying management philosophies of the company. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at a fictitious job of the logistics manager in a transportation company discussing the role of the job, the goals that are set and discusses the potential reward system that maybe in place. The bibliography cites 2 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on human resources and EEO issues for Vermont company Ben & Jerry's. The paper discusses state and federal EEO requirements, and lists the company's compliance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper. The largest section of this paper discusses and analyzes the student-supplied self-assessment based on this Assessment. The student is an Ic, which is explained along with strengths and weaknesses and the student's perception of the accuracy of the results. The next part focuses on three issues in organizational behavior: effectiveness ...

This 7 page paper discusses ways to improve the performance of a health care company after it acquires another similar organization. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on how trust is built and earned in an organization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 3-page paper focuses on the similiarities and differences between innovation, design and creativity and how they apply in a business context. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In this 3 page paper, the writer discusses the corporate culture at this company and how that encourages innovation and creativity. The paper provides some background information on how the organization was initially set up and goes on to report what makes it successful. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7 page paper answers 4 exam style questions regarding organizational change. The first considers the statement “for things to get better they need to change, but change does not always mean that thing will get better”. The second question compares and contrasts two organizational development interventions. The third question discusses the different between organizational ...

This 6-page paper provides an explanation of socio-technical systems, by way of a Telebank case study. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on the leadership style and philosophy of Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger and what it might portend for the company's future. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at some theories of change which may be useful for a hospital considering the introduction of new, organization wide change to support the introduction of new technology. Theories considered include those of Lewin and the approaches of Theory E and Theory O. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 7 page paper. Chambers became CEO in 1995 and added Chairman of the Board in 2006. This paper describes Chambers and some of what he has done at Cisco over the years. The paper discusses his characteristics, leadership style, relationships with others, innovations and other accomplishments. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly touches upon these two issues as they relate to the workplace. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper is an examination of human resource policies and practices at Coca-Cola in the US. Issues such as pay, health insurance and performance review systems are considered in the context of the overall HRM strategy, with area of improvement identified. The bibliography cites 8 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on the mission of Bonnie Bakery and job descriptions for positions such as area manager, bakery manager, facilities manager and order-taking clerk.

This 11 page paper looks at the concept of employee engagement and considers how it is related to the profitability of a firm. The paper starts by defining employee engagement and the links to the service-profit chain. The evidence for employee engagement leading to greater profits is reviewed as well as looking at why there ...

A 4 page paper that begins with definitions and discussion of 'performance' and 'measurement.' Following this discussion, the paper reports the case of a public agency adopting TQM. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 9 page paper that includes an analysis of the Topeka System, which is the operational and management model established for Gaines dog food in Topeka, Kansas. The paper discusses the effectiveness of the system, whether the writer would personally advocate the system and discusses Kotter's 8 stages in relation to the Topeka system. ...

This 8 page paper Describe the process of HR Planning in organizations, looking at the purpose and stages which are inherent within human resource planning. The paper then goes on to consider some of the challenges we faced HR specialists in the future, with specific attention to the practices, challenges and issues relevant to human ...

This 5-page paper focuses on the challenges of intercultural communication by introducing a case study of an American secretary and her Japanese boss. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper looks at four issues concerning human resource management and change including perceptions of change, different interventions of organizational development, how things need to change to get better and the ice cube model of change. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 3 page paper is written in two parts. The first part discusses what may be argued as the most difficult aspect of developing group cohesion; the stage or 'norming' or 'resolution' where group values are created and shared. The second part of the paper considers how individuals maintain their individuality while fully participating in ...

This 20 page paper looks at the relationship between rewards and motivation in the work place. The paper looks at the way rewards may impact on motivation, including consideration of the concepts of 'economic man' and 'social man' and the way rewards may be used to motivate them. The way that rewards are used to ...