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. ...
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. ...
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Morgan Stanley performance assessment and management system. A critical factor related to an organization's long-term success is its ability to measure how well employees perform and to use that information to ensure that performance meets present standards and ...
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 ...
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. ...
Executive Summary Job design related applications came into limelight with the scientific management theory of Taylor and Gilbert. One of these is "Job redesign". Later on this terminology was broken down into other components named as job rotation, job enlargement, job enrichment, job engineering,...
Abstract This paper discusses major reasons that workers are absent. It looks at absenteeism trends that have emerged in recent years and examines ways that an employer can combat this phenomenon. The paper also discusses several predictors of absenteeism including age, education, and health. Prob...
Introduction. Nike is a well-established supplier of sports clothing and equipment (www.nike.com). Nike has successfully opened franchised chains of department stores all over the world. Athens is the host of three of these department stores (www.nike.gr), one being located in Glyfada. The Nike s...
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 ...
Discuss the ADA laws, who is covered, how can citizens qualify and what do employers need to do to respond to these laws. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-Simply Stated The ADA prohibits any type of employment related discrimination on the basis of disability. When the ADA was first implemented on July 26, 1992, only employers with 25 or more employees were bound to its laws and regulations. The law was amended to include compliance of those employers with 15 or more employees effective July 26, 1994. The ADA is administered by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC...
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...
