The following is a summary of James O'Connor v. ... After discovery, the District Court granted respondent's motion for summary judgment, and petitioner appealed. ... Finding that petitioner's claim could not survive a motion for summary judgment without benefit of the McDonnell Douglas presumption the Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of dismissal. ...
Summary Over the last two decades, many individuals were compelled to stay employed with one company for the rest of their working years. Starting in an entry level position and working upward was a common practice in the 20th century However, the workforce has changed in the new millennium with m...
Career Expo Summary The Florida A & M University's Career Expo offered numerous opportunities to the students that attended this Spring. There were many companies who participated in the expo from all over the country. When I first entered he building a police officer approached me about havi...
Included in appendix I is a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of union and non-union environment. Thorough analysis of this summary will confirm the writer's belief that proper working conditions, sufficient pay, high morale, efficient performance and production can be achieved in a non - unionized environment. ...
Article Summary's Article # 1- Is a story coming from the perspective of Paty Leyva who works in a sweatshop in Mexico. Paty say's " with maquiladora wages, we can't afford milk, meat, chicken, fruit, or new clothes, and building a house with more than two rooms is luxury" she added. There are...
Nike And Asian Labour There has been much deba... Nike And Asian Labour There has been much debate and controversy recently concerning Nike's Asian labour practices. This is a very complex issue and one that is a long way from being solved. It is very difficult to determine which side of this argu...
With all the skills needed to acquire a career, it is imperative for one to be able to write a brief written summary of his/her education, work experience, and accomplishments in order to convey to the recruiter that he/she is the most qualified person for the position offered. ...
There has been much debate and controversy recently concerning Nike's Asian labour practices. This is a very complex issue and one that is a long way from being solved. It is very difficult to determine which side of this argument to defend, as both sides acknowledge the facts, yet put a completely ...
Interviewing Everybody wants to have the job of his or her dreams and you can. To enhance you can of getting the job you want are cover letters, resumes, and preparing for interviews. There are key fundamentals to write a cover letter and resume to enhance your chance of an interview and ways to pr...
Try to imagine it is Wednesday afternoon you are at work and are thinking about what you are going to have for dinner when you get home. Your boss unexpectedly calls you into his office. He asks you to sit down and doesn't waist any time in telling you that you are being "let go."" You are shock...
Career planning is a multi-step process that starts with self-assessment and ends with a successful interview and a subsequent job offer. In between these first and last steps come other phases such as regarding ethics, writing powerful cover letters and resumes, and following up with an employer af...
The key to managing conflicts is first to recognize that conflicts are inevitable. On the job, there will always be different personalities, tasks, and issues that arise, that may all ultimately lead to conflict. Conflicts can, however, be resolved to a level where everyone is agreeable. To get different individuals to agree is not an easy task and managing conflict does require both experience and knowledge. Organizations that do not manage or deal with conflict can end up with workers feeling that their opinions are not important or appreciated. ...
Case Summary The Briarwood Industries case depicts a difficult decision that one of their current employees, Diane Williamson, is facing. Diane is frustrated that another employee, Larry Jaccobi, was chosen over her for the promotion to Vice President of the company. Throughout her career Diane r...
Mike Judge's film, Office Space, gives the viewer insight into the everyday struggles of the working class, through our observations of the relationships between the employer and employees, as well as through the coping mechanisms and resistance strategies utilized by employees. Relationships between the employer and employees show the hierarchies present in the workplace, rendering employees with little power. Employees thus use coping strategies to come to terms with their powerlessness, or acts of resistance to attempt to undermine the hierarchy of employment rendered necessary withi...
Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...
Abstract Western governments around the globe have become increasingly focused on the successful transition of young people from school to further education and/or training. It could be suggested that for many countries this is the key focus of their youth policies. Nevertheless, the divide between those young people who manage to successfully transition into a meaningful careers pathway and those who do not continues to widen. Establishing stronger welfare safety nets and better youth services that can respond more effectively to the needs of young people as they reach fruition have all been ...
Abstract Business losses due to employee theft are estimated to approach $200 billion annually in the US. Experts pose many reasons for employee theft, but provide few prevention strategies for human resource managers. The various causes of employee theft are explored, from employee personality characteristics, to the social environment, to flaws in the organization's control system. From this analysis, guidelines for theft prevention strategies are offered. Since strategies may involve top-down control or trust-building experiences for employees and managers, HR managers are encouraged t...
