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Papers On Human Resource Issues
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Continental Case Study Analysis
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A 5 page paper that discusses a Harvard Business case study entitled: "Right Away and all at once. How we saved Continental." The essay discusses some of the actions taken and comments on the plan. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Continuing Education and Workplace Advancement
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A 10 page paper supporting the thesis that increased education leads to increased advancement benefiting both employers and employees. This paper uses extensive library research to support this thesis, providing a number of examples of the way education impacts personal and professional growth. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Continuing Educational Program
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A 5 page paper discussing the objectives of a seminar for practicing healthcare professionals regarding patient education in the area of menopause. The aging population is the fastest-growing segment of the general population; demographic studies indicate that the over-65 segment of the population will be the largest by the turn of the century and for several years beyond. This stage of the female patient's life commonly has been one in which patients seek increased levels of information, and this seminar is designed to enable the healthcare provider to more fully answer those questions with information based on current research and practice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Contract Termination, Streamlining, & The Law
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A 5 page exploration of the contradicting federal laws implemented in order to streamline government, and how this applies to contract termination from the viewpoint of labor relations. Divergent laws considered in the discussion include The Procurement Act, The Welfare Reform Act of 1996, and Executive Order 12954 (and related case law). Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Contracts, Employees and Independent Contractors
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This 5 page paper delves into the subject of differences between employees and independent contractors by reviewing an article on employee contracts in respect to freelance writers. The primary difference between employees and independent contractors is duly noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Contributors To Early Management Thought
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A 15 page paper comprised of two major topics: management theory and ethical corporate culture. The longer section explains and discusses the contributions of five specific early management theorists: Robert Owen who worked to reform factories and schooling in the early 1800s based on treating the employee fairly; Henry R. Towne, who is recently being given credit to his contributions to scientific management theory prior to Taylor's work and who established the first professional organization for engineers; Sun Tzu whose principles outlined in The Art of War have been correlated with management and organizational theory; Henry L. Gantt who made four major contributions including the Gantt Chart; and Hugo Munsterberg, who is called the father of industrial psychology. The second section discusses the importance of developing an ethical corporate culture. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Converting Personnel Services to Human Resources at the University of Guam
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A 30 page paper outlining a research project aimed at converting 'Personnel' to 'Human Resources' in an educational setting. The writer includes an introduction, extensive literature review, and a proposed methodology for proving the conversion of the existing Personnel department to a fully-armed Human Resources unit complete with training programs and an active role in the strategic planning of the future course of the university. Included are two appendices, one containing a questionnaire for use by large universities in industrialized countries around the world; the other for use by the university community to convey their perceptions of their HR department. The paper recommends that survey results be subjected to chi-square and t-tests for discussion and applicability to proving three of the five stated hypotheses. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
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COPLEY, OVERPLANNING AND CASE STUDY
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This 4-page paper focuses on the importance of strategic management by examining a case study of the fictitious Copley Company. Biblliography lists 6 sources.
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Core Competencies and Hewlett Packard
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12 pages in length.
Hewlett Packard realized early in the beginning that of all their
assets and most important tool to get ahead in business, it was
their human capital that would be the most valuable. For years
companies have done studies on efficiency, equipment and other
ideas in order to get the most value for their dollar. Hewlett
Packard noted that these studies indicate they are finally
understanding that if they take care of the employees, as well as
the employers, their human capital, that it is that endeavor
which will make the biggest improvement in the bottom line.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Corporate Culture
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This 12 page paper defines what corporate culture is and how it can change. The paper argues that corporate culture can change through personal and corporate experience. Also include are references to age discrimination, racism and sexual harassment. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Corpcult. rtf
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Corporate Culture and Competitive Advantage at southwest Airlines
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This 4 page paper looks at the concept of competitive advantage and considers the way that the cooperate culture at Southwest Airlines supports the competitive advantages that the airline leverages. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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CORPORATE CULTURE AND ELECTRONIC ARTS (EA)
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This 10-page paper provides an overview of software game developer Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) the paper also discusses the importance of creativity and innovation in the corporate culture. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Corporate Culture; Definition and Measurement
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This concisely written 3 page paper defines what is meant by corporate culture, the six stages of integration and the three different concepts of culture measurement described by Edgar Schein; Survey Research Approach, Analytical Descriptive Approach and Ethnographic Approach. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Corporate Downsizing
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A 7 page paper on the growing problem of downzing corporations in America, and the effect it has on disslocated workers. The writer provides a clear picture of exactly how and why a company downsizes,and also gives some suggestions for disslocated workers. Bibliography included.
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Corporate Entrepreneurship
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An 8 page paper that begins with an explanation of what corporate entrepreneurship is. The major part of the paper reports examples of corporate entrepreneurship in four companies. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Corporate Ethics in Hard Economic Times
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This 5 page paper focuses on the problem of downsizing and why corporations should be more responsible to their employees. What obligations the employers have to their employees is the focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Corporate Management of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
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An 8 page paper evaluating various approaches to detecting and eradicating substance abuse in the workplace. Workplace testing has increased dramatically in the past decade, and positive results for both employee and job candidate testing have declined significantly. In light of executive drug abuse and widespread availability, however, it is believed by some researchers that the observed declines more represent increased sophistication in escaping detection than reflecting a true decrease in prevalence of drug use. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Corporate Network Groups: A Proposed Policy for Treating all Groups Equally
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A 5 page paper based largely on Raymond Friedman’s 1999 article “The Case of the Religious Network Group”. Defines a network group and provides background information. Describes the evolution of such groups from entities which were at first viewed skeptically by their respective corporations to entities which were eventually supported and even encouraged by these corporations. Notes that all was well with network groups (whether composed of a racial minority or a homosexual membership) until Christian groups tried to establish their own groups. Addresses each of the objections to Christian groups, dismissing each in turn. Emphasizes that internal policy which discriminate against one type of network while encouraging the other can reflect negatively on the corporation. Bibliography lists 2
sources.
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Corporate Training Skills: Changes Over The Last Decade
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5 pages in length. The skills required of corporate trainers have changed quite significantly over the past ten years due in great part to the concept of total quality management (TQM), a methodology that encourages a more comprehensive and empowering approach to the overall success of any business environment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Cosmos Chemical Case Study
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This 6 page paper examines a case study supplied by a student, Cosmos Chemicals are in crisis, they have a senor staff shortage and the only potential candidate is dictating difficult terms that existing employees will resent. This paper examines the situation and issues, outlines the problem and then develops a solutions and alternatives and makes recommendations. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Cost Cutting and Employee Morale
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This 8 page paper looks at cost cutting measures that companies take and how that affects the morale of employees. Some recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cost Of Quality
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8 pages in length. In todays international business community, the pursuit of and quest for quality is essential; managers and employess must be focused and determined to work together as a team. As such, organzations must make a financial commitment to implementing and improving Total Quality Management (TQM) techniques. Utilizing Feigenbaum's cost of quality techniques, Demings' approach to Total Quality Management and Six Sigma, it becomes clear the extent to which organizations must invest in both the monetary and lastingness aspects of improving their employee base. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis of Flexibility
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An 11 page paper building a business argument
for flexibility in the workplace and then analyzing the cost effects. The tight labor market is
easing some, but it is still difficult to find qualified and experienced employees. Retaining those
already present is much more cost-effective than replacing them. Innovative means of enabling
employees to balance work and home life can have a greatly positive effect both on employee
morale and on the organization's bottom line. This paper applies cost-benefits analysis to Chubb's
innovative approach to absenteeism, a measure that gave the company a 495% return on
investment (ROI) in its first year. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Counseling and Human Resources Practices
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central views of how individuals help others, from the perspective of a corporate counselor. This paper assesses the correlation between counseling perspectives and management practices as they relate to this issue. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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COURTS, CONTRACTORS AND EMPLOYEES
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This 3-page paper focuses on the legal differences between an independent contractor and employee. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Cox/Creating a Multicultural Organization
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A 5 page book review that profiles Taylor Cox's text Creating a Multicultural Organization (Jossey-Bass, 2001) is a comprehensive guide to business leaders and professionals who are interested in maximizing the human potential of their workforce. The foreword for this text sums up the general thrust of the book by saying that it "captures the leading-edge theory and practice on how to leverage diversity for the benefit of individuals and the organization in which they work" (xiii). Terry Cox approaches this topic from the perspective of twenty years of experience working with directly with companies in regards to maximizing the benefits available in a diverse workforce. This examination of his text shows that Cox is thorough in providing a useable model for multicultural diversity that draws on his extensive experience in this field. No additional sources cited.
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CPR Training Program Proposal
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(5 pp) In reviewing the statistical data from
1998, according to the United States Department of
Labor, 5.9 million employee injuries and illnesses
were reported-which translates to 6.7 incidents
for every 100 full-time employees. And although
work injury deaths declined in 1999, that still
averages about seventeen fatal injuries a day.
This proposal will help you and your employees be
more than statistical numbers. Bibliography
lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBcprpro.doc
Craig Parks Case Study
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This 5 page paper looks at a case study provided by the student where an executive is unhappy in his work and needs to rethink their future. The paper outlines the problems and then suggests some actions that may help with a solution. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Creating and Implementing a Corporate Motivational Plan
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This 5 page paper provides an overview on how to develop and implement a motivational plan in any organization. Examples regarding the use of incentives are provided. Motivation is explored and corporate culture is taken into consideration. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Creating and Implementing a New Employee Appraisal System
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This 9 page paper looks at the way in which a company may look to develop and implement an employee performance assessment tool. The paper looks at the reasons the company may want to introduce such a system and then undertakes a literature review considering different types of appraisal tools that may be used. The paper then outlines the way in which the new system may be introduced on longer final recommendations and the conclusion. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Creating Effective Training and Orientation Methods
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This 4 page paper provides an outline of a three day training and orientation session. Specifics are noted and the reasons for the implementation of exercises are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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CREATING HIGH-PERFORMANCE TEAMS
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This 4-page paper discusses how high-performance (and high-functioning) teams are created. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Creative Benefits For Working Parents
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A 14 page paper. Employees have always had difficulty balancing work needs with personal and family needs but today, many companies are offering creative benefits for working parents. Typically referred to as family-friendly benefits or policies, companies are offering flexible work schedules, child care, adoption assistance and a variety of other benefits to help the worker balance family life and responsibilities with work responsibilities. This essay provides an overview of the benefits, who is offering them, and what research findings support family-friendly benefits. Outline included. Some statistics included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Creative Job Hunting
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A 3 page paper providing two methods of gaining access to the "hidden" job market, those 85% of available jobs that are never advertised. The ideas presented in the "Push, Pull and Maintain" philosophy at JobHunt.org can help to open the hidden job market to a greater number of individuals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Creativity in the Workplace; Bureaucracies and Modern Structures
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This 4 page paper discusses the statement " modern organisational structures are just as limiting of creativity and discretion as bureaucracy ever was". The paper starts by looking at what a bureaucracy is, its features, strengths and main critiques and why bureaucracy still attractive to employees and managers. The paper then considers alterative structure how they may be more encouraging of creativity and the different barriers that are seen. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Crisis Management; Investigating Health Risks
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This 13 page paper examines a case study provided by the student. The first part the paper uses figures supplied to investigate the causes of illness in a workforce following a works barbeque. A link between illness and age is considered using a chi squared test. Then the different foods are examined to identify the source of the problem, demonstrating how correlation may not indicate causation. The second part of the paper looks at an ongoing situation where it appears there is a serious health risk to employees causing heart attacks. The paper outlines the steps that should be taken to investigate this risk and protect the employees.
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Criteria for Employee Drug Testing
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A 2.5 page paper which examines two specific conditions in which a company should be allowed to test its employees for drugs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Critical thinking case study: hospital policy
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An eight page paper which looks critically at a case study requiring analysis and decision-making, and offers an overview which might be used by the CEO in the example as the basis for a presentation on policy-making to the organisation's staff. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Critique of Performance Appraisal Criteria
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A 4 page paper assessing the value of performance appraisal documents. Developing specific job descriptions can be a tedious task, but it is necessary for everyone to have a point of reference on what is expected and required of any position. The purpose here is to evaluate a job description for a school guidance counselor, along with the evaluation criteria resulting from the job description. Analysis notes that neither portion addresses legal requirements for students with disabilities or makes any provision for assisting students with any form of continuing education or local job placement. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Critique/Study on Organizational Culture & Narrative
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A 5 page essay that critiques an article which details the research study conducted by Meyer (1995). In this article, Meyer states that his research goal is to demonstrate how organizational culture, via narratives obtained from members of that organization, can be used to better comprehend points of harmony and conflict within a specific organization (1995). This critique of Meyer's study seeks to evaluate his account of his research and argues that his research protocol provides a useful tool for enhancing organizational communication, but that it does possess certain limitations because it does not consider its topic in greater depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Cross Culture and Differences; Japan and the UAE
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This 4 page paper looks at what is meant by the term cross culture, and considers the differences in culture between two nations; Japan and the United Arab Emirates using Hofstedes cultural dimensions framework. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
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Cross-Cultural Management
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A 4 page paper that begins with examples of cultural faux pas that can be made. The writer comments on the importance of understanding meanings of words, phrases and gestures and discusses corporate culture. The writer also outlines Hofstede's five Cultural Dimensions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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CrysTel; A Case Study in Organizational Change
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This 16 page paper looks at the way in which change may be introduced into an organization. Using a case study supplied by the student and the writer discusses suitable models of change which may be used to create a culture that will accept ongoing changes, the problems which may be faced when implementing change, the way in which resistance could be overcome, suitable leadership styles and ends by considering challenges the organization may have to deal with in the future. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
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Cultural Differences In Negotiation And Conflict Management
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A 14 page paper. As businesses continue to expand globally, the ability to negotiate and resolve conflict in different cultures successfully becomes essential to success. This essay discusses how culture affects conflict management and business negotiations. The four approaches to researching this topic are outlined as are different ways of understanding culture and how those approaches can interfere with communication and conflict management. Specific examples of how company managers in other cultures approach conflict management are provided. For example, U.S. managers often approach conflict as competition while many Asian managers either try to avoid conflict or try to compromise. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Cultural Diversity and Communications in Corporate America
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This 10 page paper looks at cultural diversity and how it has impacted communications in the United States. Affirmative action is looked at as well. The paper argues that cultural diversity programs have failed and explores why this is the case. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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