The various causes of employee theft are explored, from employee personality characteristics, to the social environment, to flaws in the organization's control system. ... In this article, the authors explore the various causes of employee theft, from employee personality characteristics, to the social environment, to flaws in the organization's control system. ... Second, it discusses the causes of employee theft as they apply to three levels of analysis in organizations: (1) the personal level, (2) the social level, and (3) the systemic level. ... Social psychologists examine the r...

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In organizations and on the home front, the challenge of work/life balance is rising to the top of many employers' and employees' consciousness. ... These initiatives can be found at the core of the new social contract being negotiated between employers and employees. "The basic outline of the social contract, as it has emerged during the past several years, calls for workers to commit their best contributions and greatest energies to the job in return for interesting work, respectful treatment, developmental opportunities, and an environment that responds to individual needs. ......

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Today, it is vital that organizations prove their impartiality in order to be successful in a constantly changing business environment. ... The link between diversity and performance was recognized by 87% of organizations in the public sector and by 71% in the private sector. ... Homogeneous environments and social groups rarely produce new thinking. ... Even David experienced exclusion when he went to work for an all-female organization. ... To really win minority recruits over, organizations are having to offer more than a generous financial package. ...

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History of Labor in America The Industrial Revolution was dawning in the United States. At Lowell, Massachusetts, the construction of a big cotton mill began in 1821. It was the first of several that would be built there in the next 10 years. The machinery to spin and weave cotton into cloth would be driven by water power. All that the factory owners needed was a dependable supply of labor to tend the machines. ...

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Main reasons are a low female adult literacy rate, social and cultural barriers, such as various forms of discrimination to female employees at the workplace. ... Nevertheless, India government tend to substitute pro-worker labour laws for social security programs and shift the welfare burden on to firms. ... According to NCEUS(2007), more than 90 percent of the workers without privileges are working in non-agricultural industry, they do not write contracts with the companies and often be paid less than the social minimum wages. The organized labour market encourages organizations offer emplo...

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This connection, if successfully positive, can develop resiliency, community links, social capital and an economic future for young people. ... Successful career programs also sketch out the trajectories of young people who in the process achieve a status as social, political and economic agents. ... The fostering of what Cohen (1985) refers to as 'communities of meaning' (pp. 70) that awaken a young person's desire to formulate life-long goals and a realistic vision for the future is only possible in the presence of teachers, school leaders and community agencies who can boast...

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Abstract This dissertation is attempting to delve into the prevailing attitudes and employee engagement with Topaz South Dublin service stations. The importance of employee engagement is highlighted in relation to the concept of Human Capital Management. The data collection was based on a survey which was carried out by the CIPD (2006) on employee engagement in the UK. The research seeks to understand aspects of working life at the Topaz service stations within the South Dublin catchment area. Aspects such as meaningfulness of tasks within the role, aspects of feelings towards the role, indivi...

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Weaknesses (Internal) OG has a different organizational culture than IDEAL. ... IDEAL used a bureaucratic system of management with decisions/policies being very slowly filtered from the top to the bottom of the organization. ... IDEAL's organizational structure is ill prepared to settle corruption. ... Social and lifestyle changes will occur that make consumers consider purchasing more electronic household equipment. ...

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History of Women in the Labor Force The United States economy has endured many changes throughout history. It was once primarily based on agriculture. In this era crops were grown and sold in the marketplace as a means of income. This agricultural industry was a time in which men took on certain roles and women took on others. Typically men and boys were responsible for doing the heavy farm work and working with the large stock animals, while women and girls worked in the gardens and homes. ...

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Humanity has evolved in a male-centered, patriarchal society. Historically, men were always the main suppliers of food and money. Women were the ones who had a duty to look after the home and raise the children. Women were financially dependent on men and lost their financial support as a consequence of separation, divorce and/or death. Over the last century, Canadian women have increasingly participated in paid employment; however, women continue to struggle for equal opportunities such as job advancement and pay equality. ...

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