"12 Angry Men" - Group/Team Dynamics
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7 pages in length. The premise of 12 Angry Men shows how human (mis)perception, ego, prejudice and close-mindedness holds a wide variance of potential harm. Brought together to deliberate the fate of an accused murderer, the jury learns a lot about their own shortcomings - and eventual enlightenment - throughout the process of reaching a verdict. The 1957 film was instrumental in demonstrating how a group of opinionated, angry men who refuse to believe there is any other viewpoint but their own can be damaging to a just outcome; only when they are guided by the collective components of group dynamics do they finally realize the danger of assuming everything is as it seems at face value and why analyzing situations beyond the obvious facts carries a tremendous weight in reaching the right conclusion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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"Leading With the Heart": A Review of the Book by Mike Krzyzewski
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Six-time heralded as National Coach of the Year, Duke University's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski is one of the most successful coaches in history. Kyzyzewski is more than a coach, however, his talents with sports figures have been successfully turned to many other arenas of life as well one of which is "Leading With the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life". This book is an insight into the many philosophies which Coach K has gained over the years regarding the importance of leadership, overcoming life's adversities, individual instinct, and individual and organizational responsibility. Critical to this process is are five fundamental qualities: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring, and pride; qualities which "Leading With the Heart" illuminates as do few other motivational books. No additional sources are listed.
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"Making the Fit" -- Employee Recruitment at Nike
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This 10 page report discusses Nike, Inc. and the considerations that must be made in terms of forming a recruitment strategy. Nike, the goddess of victory, is also the goddess of athletic shoes. That has resulted in a certain attitude at Nike in terms of its corporate functions ranging from research and development to marketing to retail operations and much more. Clearly, all of that also hinges on the company's recruitment and human resource strategies that do everything to assure that "our kind of people" go to work at Nike. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"Men and Women of the Corporation"
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A 5 page overview of the problems confronting women in the workplace. Emphasizing the work presented by Rosabeth Moss Kanter in her book "Men and Women of the Corporation", the author of this paper examines the hierarchical relationship of the workplace and details how this relationship is determined to a large degree by gender. No other sources are listed.
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"Norma Rae": Significance to Contemporary Worker Welfare
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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. No additional sources are listed.
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"Reframing Organizations"
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A 6 page review of three chapters from Lee G. Bolman and Terrance E. Deal's book. This paper reviews Chapters 15, 16, and 17, summarizing the main points and applying them to real life situations presented by the authors. No additional sources are listed.
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"Rivethead: Tales from the Assembly Line": A Review of the Book by Ben Hamper
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A 3 page overview of the life of a fourth generation production line worker in Flint Michigan in the 1970s and 1980s. The author outlines the impact the United Autoworkers Union (UAW) had on Hamper and his fellow workers. No additional sources are listed.
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"Staffing the World" -- Kelly Services Inc.
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This 3 page report discusses the temporary employment agency – Kelly Services. The company headquartered in Troy, Michigan, offers: "…human resources solutions that include temporary services, staff leasing, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full-time placement." This report looks at the company's history, what industries it serves, how many workers it utilizes, and how such an organization deals with booms and busts in the larger economy. . Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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"The Five Dysfunctions Of A Team" By Patrick Lencioni
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4 pages in length. Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team illustrate the means by which organizations are floundering in what should otherwise be a smooth flow of collaboration. It is because of these five dysfunctions - absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results – that companies struggle to maintain a healthy team atmosphere and, ultimately, have even greater difficulty effectively managing themselves. No additional sources cited.
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"Toxic Coworkers: How to Deal with Dysfunctional People on the Job"
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A 7 page review of the book by Alan Cavaiola and Neil Lavender that provides information on how to deal with personality disorders in the workplace. This paper cautions that while Cavaiola and Lavender's message can be potentially constructive, it goes hand in hand with a certain degree of caution. Layman simply cannot read a book and obtain the information needed to accurately diagnoses psychological disorders. While Cavaiola and Lavender obviously does not intend this to be the case, books of this type lend themselves to a certain degree of misuse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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(The) Americans With Disabilities Act
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A 9 page paper on the 1994 Americans With Disabilities Act, why it was founded, and the implications that it has for today's managers. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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2 African American Poets/Cullen & Hughes
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A 3 page essay/research paper that discusses and analyzes 2 Harlem Renaissance poets, Langston Hughes and Countee Cullen. The writer briefly discusses the historical context and background of each poet and analyzes Hughes' "Mother to Son" and Cullen's "Saturday's Child." Bibliography lists 3 sources that were drawn from the Norton Anthology of African American Literature.
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21st Century Leadership For Health Care Organizations
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This 7 page paper begins by explaining why new leadership styles are needed and what is driving these needs. The writer comments on the poor organization within the system as it is, the new needs of consumers, including the increasingly growing senior population, technology and other advances. The writer then explains transformation leadership and servant leadership and recommends these two approaches be used in tandem for effective leadership. The writer also cites two authors who recommend these models for health care organizations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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401 K Plans
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A 5 page essay discussing the pros and cons of 401k plans. Bibliography lists approximately 6 sources.
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A Career as a Marketing Manager
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This 14 page paper looks at the career of a marketing manager. The paper is written in three parts. The first part looks at the role, qualifications and skills needed as well as general background information. The second part considers the labour market conditions for the chosen career and the third part of the paper uses a SWOT analysis to consider the students plan to pursue a career in marketing management. The paper is written with specific reference to the UK, but most aspects are valid internationally. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
Filename: TEmarkmanager.rtf

A Case of Cognitive Dissonance
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This 12 page paper considers the decision making process in a scenario of an ethical dilemma where an employees is asked to act illegally and unethically. The employee is facing cognitive dissonance, the paper explains who this occurs, the way the conflicts arise and how the employee may deal with them. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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A Case Study in Age Discrimination
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of age discrimination with the use of a case study. The study focuses on a hypothetical firm that is accused of discriminatory practices. The firm proves that it is not guilty through the use of statistics. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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A Case Study in Professional Responsibility
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This 4 page paper reviews a case study where an employee has not fulfilled his commitment to take care of certain organizational charges. Alternatives for rectifying the situation are explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Case Study in Sexual Harassment
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This 4 page paper looks at Title VII and the sexual harassment of males with the use of a case study. A thorough evaluation of the topic is provided. Recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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A Common Difficulty in International Business Operations; Culture Differences
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This 5 page paper considers a serous barrier to international trade operations; that of culture. The paper examines the way culture may different between countries and impose difficulties for international operations. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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A Company In Chaos
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This 5 page paper begins with a scenario wherein the CEO is terminally ill and accidents have risen by 50 percent along with all the other challenges HR directors face. The essay discusses the immediate actions the HR manager must take, i.e., plan for the succession of the CEO, and then discusses the other steps the HR manager needs to do, such as considering technology to reduce labor costs and to institute incentives for employees. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Compensation and Rewards Program Proposal for a Small Business
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This 11 page paper focuses on a hypothetical firm with about 40 employees. The firm is described and after a review of literature, a precise schedule of compensation and rewards is devised. The proposal includes specific grade levels and job titles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Consultant's Tools And Resources
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A 4 page paper that discusses several tools/resources a project consultant could use: the concept of a Partnership Constitution; a customer relationship management application; pre-planning and problem identification; involving the consultee in all steps of the process; and the consultant's own authenticity. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Critical Analysis of Daniel Bell's Concept of Post-Industrial Society
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This 12 page paper examines the concept of post-industrial society put forward by Daniel Bell in his book The Coming of Post-Industrial Society: A Venture in Social Forecasting. The paper analysis this to determine if Bell's vision has been correct or if there have been divergences. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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A Critique of Senge on Learning and Leadership
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This 8 page paper looks at an article written by Peter Senge; ”The Leader’s New Work: Building Learning Organization” and the ideas in it concerning leadership and building a learning organization. The paper consider the strengths and weakness of his ideas and looks to other theories to find any support or contradictions and examines the role of leadership and how this fits with modern concepts of leadership. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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A Dilbert’s Recipe to Change
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This 10 page paper looks at the perception of change within an organisation from the perspective of a Dilbert cartoon and considers how to develop a recipe for successful change using these perceptions and organisational change principles. The paper develops an ABC approach with accompanying rules all based on acknowledged theory, using theorists such as Scott Adams, author of the Dilbert series as well as Lewin, Senge, Margerison and Smith, and Dervitsiotis. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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A Disadvantaged Workforce
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This 3 page paper discusses the problems faced by workers with language barriers and lack of skills. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A DISCUSSION OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR TERMS
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This 3-page paper discusses drawbacks to organizational terms problem-solving, cross-functional, self-management and virtual. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A DIVERSITY ANALYSIS OF SAFEWAY
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This 3-page paper provides an overview of Safeway (grocery stores) diversity program. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A Good Administrator
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7 pages. This excellent description of what makes a good administrator also proves that one must be a good politician as well. One of the examples used in this paper is that of James E. Webb, director of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration who fulfills this description well. The rationale behind being a good administrator is more than just being a leader of people, as this paper will point out. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Guide to Recruitment and Selection
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This 10 page paper gives a simple guide to a step by step process that can be used for efficient recruitment and selection. The guide then explains why this process was selected and justifies the use of the model considering all the factors involved. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
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A Guide to Training
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This 11 page paper gives an outline regarding the way training may be undertaken. The paper starts with an outline of how to prepare and undertake training. The second part of the paper looks at the underlying theory, such as Kolbs learning cycle and the need to win over the commitment of those being trained. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
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A HUMAN RESOURCES PLAN FOR CUDDLE BEAR ENTERPRISES
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This 7-page paper provides an example of a human resources plan for fictitious Cuddle Bear Enterprises. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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A Large, 'Old Technology' Company: Recommended Corporate Culture Changes To Encourage Innovation
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9 pages in length. Maintaining a successful presence amidst an ever-changing business landscape means adapting to those changes; by standing firm in the 'tried and true' approach without implementing new concepts and technology, a company's corporate culture becomes stale and out of touch with contemporary commerce. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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A MERGER OF EQUALS: AN ANALYSIS
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This 3-page paper covers the question of management of a merger between two printing companies, what went wrong because the employees weren't consulted, and how emotional intelligence can be utilized to ensure that the two companies become a success. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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A New Strategy for ABC Life Insurance Company
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This 4 page case study analysis provides six job descriptions. The problem is stated and a strategy statement is included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Plan for Change at Coca-Cola
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This 14 page paper examines the Coca Cola company looking at the background of the company and its market alignment. The paper then advocates a change in the employee culture and how employees are valued, to increase productivity, to lower costs and increase the positive level of perception in the eyes of the consumer. The paper outlines the analysis and then plans this change. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
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A Plan for Hester (Case Study Analysis)
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This 4 page paper examines a company called Hester, a small airline that merged with USAir. In this case study submitted by a student, the current state of the firm is discussed as it respects benefits for employees. How can the company make effective benefits cuts? Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Questionnaire-Based Proposal for Assessing and Improving Worker Moral and Self Concept
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A 5 page discussion of the importance of worker moral and self concept to productivity in the unionized workplace. Proposes the implementation of an informal communication avenue in the form of an anonymous suggestion box and, even more critically, a questionnaire designed specifically to assess worker moral and self concept. Emphasizes that such projects must be achievable, relevant, timely, and measurable.
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A Recruitment Problems Case Study
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This 4 page paper considers a case presented by the student. The company is due to start 15 new recruits, but is facing problems. With less than two weeks before the new employees are due to start it is noticed that some applications are not complete, that transcripts are missing, that none of the candidates have been sent for mandatory drug screening, as well as a company having a shortage of training manuals and the training room been double booked. The paper discusses the way this may be dealt with and the way protocol may be introduced to prevent the same situation reoccurring. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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A Report to Access Stress Reduction Methods for Employees
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This 8 page report style paper considers suggestions to relieve stress in employees. Suggestion include the provision of spa membership, music therapy, the use of a fitness centre and a Christmas party. The bibliography cites 190 sources.
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A Scenario in Automotive Manufacturing
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A 4 page suggestion for implementing plant closures, reorganization, and outsourcing as a means of reducing costs and maximizing productivity capabilities. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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A Shortage of Skilled White Collar Workers: The Importance of In-House Training
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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.
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A Solution for the Diversity of Problems Caused by Sweatshops
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A 7 page discussion on sweatshops and the problems they prevent for lesser developed nations in terms of unfair wages, poor working conditions and environmental impacts. This paper proposes a solution to those problems. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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A Team That Wasn't/Failure of Teamwork
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A 3 page essay that offers a reaction to the essay "The Team That Wasn't" by Suzy Wetlaufer. This essay offers a detailed business scenario that describes how a team of department manages for the FireArt Company are failing at their task to reorient their business strategically, largely due to the efforts of one brilliant manager, Randy, to derail the efforts of the outside expert, Eric, who was brought in from New York by the CEO. After describing this business scenario, Wetlaufer offers the reactions of seven business management experts on how the situation should be handled. The writer then discusses these opinion and which one is the best solution. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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