Essays and Research Papers on Human Resource Issues

A 5 page discussion of the events depicted in this 1979 movie to real-life worker welfare. Describes the deplorable conditions faced by factory workers during this period and introduces the topic of unionization. Notes that unionization gave the masses a single, powerful voice which could not be ignored by factory owners and managers. ...

9 pages. Is the integration of an employee's personal and professional life possible? In this paper we will discuss the possibilities, and what the implications are. By taking a look at the flexible workforce and the pros and cons that go along with it, we can get a good idea how to best balance our lives. ...

A 6 page overview of the successes and failures encountered by women entering the construction industry as owners, administrators and tradespeople. Notes the presence of women in the industry has been hampered by prejudice and discrimination but at the same time helped by affirmative action. Concludes that not only are women finding a ...

This 11 page paper looks at the value of training to the individual, the company as well as society as a whole. The paper argues that the costs should be seen as an investment that can reap wide ranging rewards that are both directly and indirectly attributable to the training. The bibliography cites 13 sources. ...

(7 pp) courses. Examination of two business journals, Fortune and Business Week concerning "income equality." Are the rich getting richer, or does it just feel that way? Both articles after 9/1/2000.

(6 pp) In a 1992 essay, "The New Society of Organizations," management guru, Peter Drucker wrote, "In the society of organizations, however, it is safe to assume that anyone with any knowledge will have to acquire new knowledge every four or five years or become obsolete." The same may be said of recruiting ...

A 10 page discussion of the many considerations which are inherent in occupational hygiene. Emphasizes that occupational hygiene is a multifaceted field. It is a field which involves not only a thorough understanding of facility operations and layout but also an understanding of the contaminants and their mechanism for exposure. Includes a ...

In this 20 page paper, the writer examines how statistics are used in the behavioral sciences. This is accomplished by reviewing three journal articles that report research studies in different areas of behavioral sciences. There are three areas of foci: the hypotheses named in the study; the data analyses; and the researcher(s)' interpretation of the ...

(6pp) The Peace Corps of the United States has been doing "business" for over four decades. This discussion looks at how and where the organization started, and the progress that it has made, as well as how it has served its mission in the process of world growth in underdeveloped nations. ...

(5 pp). The major job of EEOC is to assist employees in being treated fairly in the workplace. Few if any can object to that idea, however the paper blizzard that flurries about that task, often seems to blur the concept. However it is reality that records must be kept. ...

An 8 page discussion of the relationship between workplace safety, and employee perception of that workplace and employee satisfaction and pay requirements. Contends that employees will either refuse to work in an environment which they consider unsafe or they will demand such unrealistically high wages as compensation for their risk that business profitability will ...

A 5 page discussion of the various motivational factors which drive community volunteer service. Distinguishes between pure and impure motivational factors. Emphasizes that while few volunteers are driven strictly by humanitarian or altruistic, that many motives revolve around increasing knowledge or experience, the need to be in the company of others, or some ...

An eight page paper which looks at the ways in which rehabilitation programmes and initiatives are designed to facilitate the training and employment of disabled workers, with particular emphasis on government policies and the use of new technologies both inside and outside the workplace. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

P. McCabe A 4 page paper that provides an explanatory outline of the various responsibilities of professional development trainers. Issues such as clarifying objectives and preparation are included. No bibliography.

A 3 page paper that provides a description of the elements of supervision. Bibliography lists 1 source.

15 pages in length. It is oftentimes interesting to look at the different approaches to human resource training and development issues that can occur within the same industry but with different companies. The focus of this paper is on Continental Airlines and Southwest Airlines, and their different approaches to the common goal of training and developing their human resources. ...

This 5 page paper considers the authorship of Donald Shon in terms of his critique of the traditional view of traditional knowledge and professional practice as they can be applied to the context of the work of the Offshore Safety Professional. This paper relates the role of the reflective practitioner to the Offshore Safety ...

(5 pp) Through four American narratives by Chopin, Hurston, Williams, and Hawthorne, we will get a "feel," for the perceived idea of marriage. The author will propose a different definition, as well as examine those given by these authors.

A six page paper which considers the impact of two issues in modern industry, cross-culturalism and the advent of global communication, in relation to human resources strategies, and the implications for those involved in the structure and management of HR. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

… (5 pp) One of the first things to remember about the work seeking process is that it can be difficult. Difficult is not a bad thing - it is reality. Building a house would be difficult, but you still would want to do it because of a goal that you had ...

A 6 page discussion of the correlation between the changing workplace and the shortage of skilled white-collar workers. Asserts that this shortage is not solely attributable to the educational system and that companies must take employee training into their own hands. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

10 pages in length. Negative stress is the kind that wears down a person's ability to cope with even the most routine tasks. This paper takes a close look at stress in the workplace and its effects on health and productivity. Also gives some excellent pointers on how employers can help their employees cope with stress on ...

This 10 page paper considers the issues that are being faced by human resource managers in these two countries at the current time. Issues such as the change in demographics and an ageing population, the skills gap, gender issues, the geographical; remoteness of the area and the way these are all being handled are discussed. ...

A 6 page paper discussing how to best approach devising a new compensation system for a small regional retail chain. It avoids the traditional and questionably relevant point system used for much of the past 50 years, dividing the retailer's employees instead into three basic groups. The first of these consists of management and technical administrative personnel. ...

10 pages in length. As people move from one organization level to another they acquire the skills necessary for successful leadership change during their careers. This ability to change is a function of many underlying attributes that apply to learning. Self-awareness, the ability to learn from experience, the ability to learn from formal sources, and the ability to integrate these ...