Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

This 9 page paper looks at the way in which a hotel recruiting students as part of work placements may be able to approach recruitment and rewards in order to attract and recruit good quality students. The paper uses a hotel as an example, but the theories could apply to any other business. The bibliography ...

This 14 page paper looks at the subject of organizational development and considers what it is, how useful it is and the value that is can add to an organization in general management as well as change management. The bibliography cites 15 sources.

This 4-page paper provides explanations about procedural justice and progressive discipline in a religious organization, as well as components to both systems. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 7-page paper tackles the topic of discriminatory behavior that might take place in hotels and on airlines, as well as how the recession is hurting the hospitality industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15 page paper responds to a student-supplied scenario of a small mortgage company that needs to expand. The paper identifies and analyzes the problems and presents resolutions to the problems. The paper discusses establishing a corporate culture that incorporates learning community principles and gives specific ideas for hiring commission-only salespeople. Bibliography lists 10 sources. ...

This 16 page paper looks at the concept and practice of discipline and grievance procedures. The paper outlines what they are and how they can manifest before looking at three companies with differing approaches to discipline and grievance resolution in order to compares and contrasts the way they are practiced in terms of the ...

This 4 page paper presents a diversity action plan for Delta looking at the way in which diversity could benefit the company by supporting a number of other strategies based on the company's strengths, to help the company survive and thrive in the future. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 24 page paper looks at two key concepts in management and workplace relationships; trust and empathy (with the focus on empathy) and the ability to develop others. The paper is written in 5 parts. The first part of the paper defines the terms and looks at why they are important and how they manifest, ...

A 17 page paper exploring the historical basis for the gap that exists between HR function and top management, and discussing how HRM can close that gap. The paper discusses benchmarking other companies where HR is a true strategic partner; focusing on performance management; and building a business case acceptable to senior management. ...

This 4 page case study analysis provides six job descriptions. The problem is stated and a strategy statement is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses some of the reasons employees resist change, and what managers can do to assist them to accept it. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

Performance Appraisal at Arrow Electronics: A 6 page paper discussing Harvard case 9-800-290: Arrow Electronics is traveling in the right direction, but the system it is trying to make fit its company likely never will unless it can be customized to suit the company's needs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses a needs assessment for employee training. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 8-page paper focuses on how accent discrimination can actually be a case for the EEOC. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper look at the way in which mentoring takes place and examines how it supports organizational learning and socializations to support organizational goals. The bibliography cites 11 sources.

This 6 page paper outlines the different pay structures at Wal-Mart and Lowes in the US and discusses the ethical and strategic aspects of the different pay structures. Wal-Mart is assessed in ethical terms and Lowes in the context of strategy. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 3-page paper presents a model of what to consider when it comes to developing a team charter.

This 3-page paper provides an overview of Boeing's corporate culture and how it uses its information systems to support that culture. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses this organization. The mission and objectives are reported. The paper discusses the many different benefits of becoming a member of ABC and provides examples. The writer also reports Forbes comment that ABC is one o the most influential organizations in the country. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper considers a scenario where a female employee is suffering discrimination from other employees as a result of her race, gender and age. The paper looks at the causes of discrimination and the actions or strategies that the employer may adopt to deal with the problem as well as reduce or eliminate ...

This 3 page paper examines theories pertaining to pay increases. How pay increases are related to motivation is examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper that begins with an introduction to the company, including its sale to another corporation and including data regarding franchisees. The paper discusses the average turnover rate in the sector and the rate for a particular franchisee, reporting employee incidents. This franchisee does not have a personnel manual. Recommendations for such ...

This 4 page paper looks at a potential (fictitious) issue of poor motivation on a shift at a McDonald’s restaurant identifies the potential causes and assesses the way the problem may be resolved based on empirical theories. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

This 9-page paper provides job descriptions, analysis and proposed compensation plans for the fictitious Kudler Foods. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 12 page paper that begins with a 1-page outline and includes an executive summary. The paper discusses to major topics in relation to each other: managing cultural diversity and managing organizational change. The paper reports there is no single unifying perspective regarding cultural diversity management and reports many of the ideas about it, ...