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Papers On Human Resource Issues
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Business Coaching
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This 20 page paper looks at the value and role of business coaching and uncovers some of the myths surrounding business coaching arguing that it is not just a “soft” intervention. The paper looks at what actually happens in sessions, why and how it works and considers the application of coaching in the real world. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
Filename: TEbuscoach.rtf
BUSINESS FAILURE AND TURNAROUND
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This 4-page paper details the way to help turn around a failing business. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTbusfai.rtf
Business Implications Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
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This 17 page research paper investigates the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and its effect on small businesses. The paper addresses the Act itself, its intent, the cost of compliance, litigation, and case histories of small businesses who made accommodations to comply with the law. Bibliography lists 14 references.
Filename: Ada1990.wps
Business Psychology; Team Work For Effective Organizations
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This 5 page paper looks at theories concerning the way that individuals will interact and develop into teams, including the influences on their behavior and perceptions with a team environment. The paper looks at theories including those of Jung, Belbin, Le Bon and systems theory. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEpsyteam.rtf
Business Solutions for Systems Downtime
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This 8 page paper talks about what a company should be cognizant of in respect to downtime. Tangible and intangible costs are just some concerns of any company which is likely to experience computer problems from time to time. The use of logs and questionnaires are tools which are recommended in coming up with a plan for future occurrences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA005dwn.rtf
Business Strategy and Human Resource Management; Different Approaches
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This 5 page paper considers the different approach to strategy and how they reflect on human resource issues. From the classical schools of Taylorism and the ideas of Sloan, through to the evolutionally, or emergent strategy of Michael Porter, and the emergence of the Japanese styles, including Kaizen. The writer discusses the attributes and theories and argues they may not be as far apart as they appear. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEstrtmg.rtf
BUSINESS' SILENT PARTNERS: TRAINING, INCENTIVES AND COMMUNICATION
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This 5 page paper discusses the problems that can occur when a company lacks adequate training for employees, or when departments develop independently from the company's goals. Solutions offered include increased communication, incentives and cross training of personnel. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Mbbizcom.rtf
Businesses Are Responsible for Workplace Violence
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This 7 page paper takes a look at workplace violence. Suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: SA811vio.rtf
Cafeteria Benefits Menu / Health Plans
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A 12 page research paper on some of the choices of benefits employers have made available to their employees over the last several years. The changes have greatly reduced the employers' costs of benefits, and employees enjoy the ability to choose plans that will best suit their needs at any point in their lives, whether they are young and single, married with small children or nearing retirement age. The paper discusses traditional major medical insurance, the rise of the HMOs and the reasons behind it, the new Medical Savings Accounts, and gives an example from a large automotive afterservice business. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cafplan.wps
Cafeteria Plans vs. Traditional Health Insurance Plans
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An 8 page analysis of traditional medical health plans and cafeteria/flexible health plans. The writer provides employer and employee costs, and makes a comparison of advantages and disadvantages for employers and employees under both types of plans. The writer agrees with experts who maintain that the plans are most effective when used in combination. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Helplan.wps
Call Center Recruitment
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses recruitment, minimum skill requirements, motivational factors, attrition and diversity as they relate to call centers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCCallCntrR.rtf
Cameras and Surveillance in the Workplace
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the issue of camera use and surveillance in the workplace setting. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHWorkCamera.rtf
Can Affirmative Action Still Be Justified?
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A 7 page paper discussing
whether affirmative action truly is as dated as some believe. The place to which business
has come today is the realization that it must have a diverse workforce. Affirmative action
rules still are useful in that laws still exist and are in place in the case that unfairness does
begin to grow once more. Justification of affirmative action is more difficult now than in
the past, as has been shown in those states ending their quota programs and other
affirmative action issues. At this point, it appears that market forces are more efficient in
ensuring fairness than are laws and government intervention. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KSafAct01.wps
Can Economic Theory Explain Occupational Pay Diversity
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This 6 page paper responds to two general questions: Why do occupations that are more vital to the society paid so little, e.g., nursing, while occupations that are not as vital, such as financial advisors, paid so much more? Does economic theory explain this type of disparity in wages? The answer to the first question must look to reports and articles addressing the wage/salary disparity between men and women because the answer has to do with gender-based jobs. The answer to the second question is: Economic theory cannot explain this difference. In fact, the writer explains this situation defies economic theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGpaydf.rtf
Can Leaders Be Made Or Are They Born?
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This 16 page paper discusses the question, are leaders born or made? The paper defines the role of a leader and then considers different theoretical opinions on what makes a leader, personality traits and characteristics or learned practices, and then looks at the measures taken by different companies to identify and train or guide their potential future leaders. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEbrnleaders.rtf
Can Leadership Theory Improve Leadership Quality
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There are many theories regarding leadership, these look at style, personality and the development of leadership skills. This 14 page paper considers whether the knowledge and use of leadership theory by a company has the potential to increase the quality of leadership in that firm. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
Filename: TEorgled.rtf
Can Team Structures Replace Bureaucracies in a Large Organization
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This 9 page paper discusses the statement that "As form of work organization for large companies, team working does not offer a viable alternative to the long-established, tried-and-tested bureaucratic organization structure". To discuss this the paper looks at the characteristics of a bureaucratic structure and considers the potential of alterative team or network based structures. The bibliography cites 8 sources.
Filename: TEburteam.rtf
Canadian Professions and Patriarchy
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A 4 page review of the gender bias that continues to characterize the Canadian workplace. Using the examples of law enforcement and accounting, this paper contends that this bias results in women being subjugated under men. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPgndProfession.rtf
CANGO AND PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL METHODS
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This 6-page paper analyzes performance appraisals and the steps necessary to improve them. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MTcangoper.rtf
Capone's Bar
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A 10 page paper discussing implementing a Total Quality Management (TQM)
approach to enhancing business results at a local bar. Capone's Bar is a nightspot in a popular
tourist destination on Cyprus. It has had difficulty in its short history but currently is operating
profitably. It seeks to continue to attract a solid local following to even out the seasonal nature of
its business, and it seeks to take steps to become an employer of choice in the local area. The
paper recommends that Capone's management survey existing workers to determine their needs,
and then take steps to meet those needs where they do not impair Capone's operations. The
purpose is to become the employer for which everyone wants to work, enabling Capone's to have
its choice of the best employees in the area. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: KScaponesBar.wps
Career Anchors; A Discussion of Findings
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This 21 page paper is written as a discussion section in a dissertation that examines the presence and type of career anchors seen in the Nigerian IT industry. The paper examines the students results form quantitative and qualitative research and compares these to the empirical research and current models.
Filename: TEcatpath1.rtf
Career Development Plan
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This 12 page paper looks at how an employer can develop a program to help employee facing redundancy or early retirement. The paper considers a company that is letting more a large number of employees go, using early retirement and redundancy. The paper looks at the needs of these two groups of employees and what the employer can do to help with their move away from the company. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: TEcardevl.rtf
CAREER IN INVESTMENT BANKING
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This paper focuses on a career in investment banking and touches on issues such as job duties, education and job skills required, salary expectations and career trends. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTinvban.rtf
Career Information Interview -- Administrative Assistant
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This 5
page essay discusses from a tutorial perspective a career
information interview with a woman who has worked for nearly 20
years as an administrative assistant. Questions covered include
experience, attitude, education, and skills. No sources listed.
Filename: BWinfint.wps
CAREER MANAGEMENT -- EMPLOYEES
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This 3-page paper provides an overview of how a career management plan for employees might appear. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTcaremana.rtf
Career Models
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This 4 page paper looks at different career models including the Protean Career model and Boundryless Career model and then looks at the ENFP personality type under the Myers-Briggs test, looking at their characteristics and considering what type of job the would be good at. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TEcareermods.rtf
Career Planning In Human Resource Management
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A 3 page paper that discusses the role of human resources in employee career planning. The value of career development and planning for both employee and employer is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGcarer.rtf
Career Plans
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This 6 page paper considers career plans from the employment relationship perspective. The paper looks at what is meant by a career plan, how they are made and who they are used along with the advantages and disadvantages of a plan to the employers and the employees. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEcareerpln.rtf
CAREERS IN AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING
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This 5 paper focuses on accounting as a career, focusing on what it is, trends and salaries, and comparison of the profession in New York and Los Angeles. Bibliography has 7 sources.
Filename: MTauditi.rtf
Caring for the Children of Employees
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4 pages discussing trends towards greater corporate interests in providing for the care of their employees' children. (child care, policies, laws, cyber-commuting etc;) Includes 2 FREE demographic pie charts and bibliography listing 4 sources.
Filename: Corpchil.wps
Carpal Tunnel/A Repetitive Motion Injury
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A 5 page research paper that examines carpal tunnel syndrome: its causes, the nature of the injury, treatment and the effectiveness of ergonomic programs designed to reduce repetitive motion injuries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khcartun.rtf
CASE STUDY – BIG WAVE CRUISE
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This 9-page paper focuses on a case study, detailing how a human resources director can turn around a poor-performing staff of a cruise. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MThrcruise.rtf
Case Study - Faith Hospital Problem Identification And Resolution
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This 8 page paper is based on a case study provided by the student. The new executive assistant for a hospital must prepare a report identifying the major problems at the hospital (lack of clear procedures, need for cost reduction), analyze the problems and identify alternatives and make recommendations for actions to take. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGhsppb.rtf
Case Study - Leadership
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A 7 page paper that responds to a scenario supplied by the student. The paper evaluates the team, leadership, the relationship among employees, corporate culture and the organizational structure of the company. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGmxofev.rtf
Case Study - Lexmark International
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An 8 page paper. A case study of Lexington that was prepared at the University of Alabama is the catalyst and exclusive source of corporate information. This essay presents an analysis of Lexmark that includes consideration of the industry, external and internal environments, exogenous and endogenous variables, Porter's five forces, SWOT analysis, competitive advantages, and recommendations for change in the organizational structure. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGlxmrk.rtf
Case Study / Kadota
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8 pages in length. Bill Kadota, a new supervisor of the Production Control section, is eager to make a good impression on the job. He is a fair and friendly boss who is concerned not only with the company's bottom line but also with the welfare of his employees. However, Kadota is forced to deal with the insubordination and poor job performance of Joe Calonico, a long-time employee who resents Kadota's authority. The writer offers a case study of the company's situation. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Kadota.wps
Case Study : American Express Customer Service
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A 5 page paper based on a case supplied by the student. This case is about a change in customer service at the American Express Card Division. The essay explains what they did and what the results were. It also analyses the methods they used. No bibliography.
Filename: PGamxcs.rtf
Case Study : Bolman And Deal
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This 5 page paper uses Bolman and Deal's Four Frame Analysis to discuss a case study involving the U.S. Forest Service. Specifically, the writer uses two frameworks: the Political Framework and the Human Resource Framework. The scenario is that a pilot program decentralized control but site administrators were not told that a certain pot of money had to be used exclusively for one specific program. A manager leaked this fact to the media and was subsequently transferred involuntarily and is alleging the transfer is unconstitutional. The question is how the manager needs to respond if called before a congressional hearing. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PGusfrst.rtf
Case Study : SafePAC (Qatar)
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This 17 page paper presents an analysis of a case study of the title company provided by the student. SafePAC (QATAR) is a subsidiary of PAC Corporation, an American box-making corporation. SafePAC (QATAR) has faced a great number of very serious problems, including low productivity and high overhead. They are called upon by corporate to reduce expenses and increase production. The essay provides a synopsis of the background of the case, including the particulars surrounding the closure of on plant and the subsequent fallout due to the way the CEO of SafePAC (QATAR) went about getting an affirmative vote for closing the plant. There now exists great hostility towards the CEO from his top-level. The essay makes recommendations for the company at this time to improve productivity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGsafpcq.rtf
CASE STUDY ANALYSIS: LEAN MANUFACTURING
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This 4-page paper covers the socioethical remedies necessary for promotiong lean manufacturing. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTcastudya.rtf
Case Study in Human Resources
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This 6 page paper provides an overview of a case study of a problem in human resources. This paper looks at negotiation processes, including the use of arbitration.
Filename: MHArbCas.rtf
CASE STUDY ON HONEYWELL MOD IV PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM
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This 4-page paper is a case study on parallel development and teams, as based on the product manufacture of Honeywell's Mod IV. The paper discusses challenges that go along with parallel development and how these challenges can be dealt with. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MThonmod.rtf
CASE STUDY PREPARATION
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This 12-page paper focuses on how to develop and write a case study with personnel issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTcastupre.rtf
Case Study/ Blue Grocery Stores
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A 6 page case study of an employment situation that needs a remedy. The problem in this situation is that the company in question is faced with having to go through the process of hiring personnel for entry level positions over and over again, with the end result being that there is still no reliable pool of replacement personnel for vacationing or sick employees. The literature on this subject suggests possible solutions, which the writer discusses. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khblueg.rtf
Case Study: Bob Marsh and Cooper Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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This 3 page paper summarizes Bob Marsh’s case, states what might have been done and why, and answers the question, how could this happen to someone like Marsh in a company like CPI? Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVMarCoo.rtf