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To help ensure that affected personnel had an opportunity to communicate their needs for the solution, a telephonic interview with a work coordinator at Ames Central Travel Office was conducted recently; in addition, this Continue Reading...
Therefore, it seems as though it would be involved in less negative publicity if it merely concentrated on maintaining and actually improving the locations it already has open -- starting with its domestic ones.
Lastly, it is worth noting that one Continue Reading...
In other respects, however, the evidence does not readily conform to theoretical predictions. For example, if gross job turnover is taken as a rough proxy for labor market flexibility -- and since stringent EPL reduces both hiring and firing -- it i Continue Reading...
" (Rouillard, 1987) There was a desire to "humanize the economy" based on the value of work being "more important than capital since the individual had to take priority over the accumulation of goods." (Rouillard, 1987)
VIII. LIBERAL HUMANISM & Continue Reading...
Ethical Dilemmas
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The workers have a right to unionize; however, the boss wants to do everything possible to divert people away from the union because the union will drive up costs for company. The ethical issue is that the boss wants to undermine t Continue Reading...
Childcare Facility at Nichols Corporation
Transmittal Letter
The Chief Officer, Nichols Corporation
Report Submittal on Benefits of On-Site Childcare Facility at Nichols Corporation
This letter is a transmittal notice of the Benefits of On-Site Continue Reading...
Business Summaries
This chapter addresses the reasons that one should study business and businesses to begin with. The authors make the point that they do not intend for this to be a narrow study that just focuses on particular examples of successiv Continue Reading...
In this regard, Ouchi points out that, "If there are rival business associations or if the ethnic organizations are in conflict with each other, you must get them together for their common good and for the good of the children" (20).
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Riordan Manufacturing has faced a number of operational issues that have forced the hand of the company to make drastic changes to the methodology it uses to operate. Attrition rates in the IT department have increased and with a number of major reve Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples
1. The Impact of Minimum Wage Increases on the Hospitality Industry:
This essay could explore how raising the minimum wage affects the hospitality sector, focusing on aspects such as employment rates, pri Continue Reading...
Walmart Inc.: Social Media Solutions Implementation Plan
Social Media Solutions Implementation Plan: Walmart Inc.
Walmart, the world's largest retailer, faces a number of productivity issues that if not resolved could affect the company's ability t Continue Reading...
Union Trends Such as Consolidation of Unions Through Mergers, or the Development of a Competing Labor Federation
The topic of unions in the United States is truly a significant one, given the fact that trends and defining characteristics which impa Continue Reading...
Unions in America today
The document outlines the pros and cons of unions in America. It takes into consideration how unions improve the working environments for workers. The paper considers the power of unions on law makers, collective bargaining Continue Reading...
This strike was also characterized by violence. The management of the company brought numerous strikebreakers. But this was not sufficient, because the union undoubtedly won the dispute. This success determined the AA to organize another strike in 1 Continue Reading...
All of the employees on an airplane, for example, could form themselves into a vertical bargaining unit if they chose, the unit including stewards and stewardesses, as well as pilots. Similarly, in a school, teachers, janitors, and office staff coul Continue Reading...
How Universities Benefit From College AthletesIntroductionCollege sports is practically an industry all by itself: it rakes in more than $11 billion in revenues annuallywhich is more than professional sports (Edelman). Universities thus make a great Continue Reading...
Labor Unions
Discuss your opinion regarding whether unions are still relevant and necessary in today's work environment. What other means might be used to ensure the "employee voice" in the workplace? Use a reference.
Labor unions are still viable, Continue Reading...
Status of the Labor Movement
While labor movements are not as conspicuous today as they were in previous years, they still assume an essential part in representing and protecting the American workforce. Sweatshop conditions that were eradicated at s Continue Reading...
Democratic Education
Question No.
What are the principles of democratic education? How are these principles and values in tension/contradiction with our social construction of children and youth? For example, what assumptions do we make about teac Continue Reading...
Wal-Mart is also deemed to be a company that greatly mistreats and discriminates against its employees but there has apparently been no reliable empirical data to back that up (Van Riper, 2008).
The article concludes by conceding to some Wal-Mart c Continue Reading...
Labor Relations & Globalization
Argue for or against the use of the "school voucher program." Which do you believe is right? Explain your answer.
Both the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) identi Continue Reading...
As they felt that his tactics were designed to reduce their wages and compensation for the benefit of the stockholders. This would change the way the firm is working with their unions and the current labor agreements that were in place. If Joyce had Continue Reading...
Presidential Elections
Because of the extreme conditions of the 1930s depression, the New Deal under Franklin Roosevelt went further in expanding the powers of the federal government than any previous administration in history, certainly far beyond Continue Reading...
Human Resources Management
If what is learned in an important college or university course is not put to use in some pragmatic way -- or understood in the larger social context -- then that learning may be viewed as meaningless time spent. No doubt Continue Reading...
At the same time, there will be increased amounts of compensation. This will ensure that all employees are treated equally by: receiving a salary that is in line with their skills. Over the short-term, this means that there will be a decrease in ear Continue Reading...
They also stand to receive more from collective bargaining arrangements, because they are often negotiating with public officials who have a direct role in allocating funds for projects and salaries, versus the private sector, where wages and demand Continue Reading...
Unions are various organizations are formed by and for workers to practice collective wages, objectives, rules and benefits in a workplace environment. Unions started to grow mainly after the civil war as one of the reactions to contemporary industri Continue Reading...
5. How have the trade unions in the industry responded to the changes in employment relations in the industry?
Since 1991, both Labor and Liberal-National governments have encouraged enterprise bargaining, marking a major shift away from a more ce Continue Reading...
Ehrenreich notes how girls who must work for hours cleaning houses often select a bag of Doritos over a sandwich for lunch, presumably because the Doritos are cheaper and taste good.
Of course, for the workers at the lowest end of the pay scale, Do Continue Reading...
Case Study 6.3 - "Unilateral Work Rule Changes"
The deceptively simple zipper clause included in the labor contract is profoundly powerful in its effects, or would be so if the legal exceptions of such a clause were not so prohibitive of its seemi Continue Reading...
What needs to first be improved upon is the lack of ownership on the part of the unionized workers, yet even more systemic is the challenge that Perrier management has in how workers are accustomed to prosperity in an era of economic downturn. Gain Continue Reading...
In case of a competitive market model, the implementation of the minimum wage for all workers would result in a decreased demand for labor force. Therefore, the reduced employment would generate increased unemployment. If the demand and supplies ar Continue Reading...
Strikes in particular have been used as a bargaining chip during collective bargaining negotiations. Players unions can use the threat of a strike to motivate owners to capitulate to their demands. If this is unsuccessful, then players can follow t Continue Reading...
While pregnancy per se is not a permanent condition, there are long-term consequences of the state. (M kel, 2005) the issue of work/life balance and quality of life can become important factors in the life of the female employee. Many organizations Continue Reading...
According to one recent study there is little for the employees to fear concerning outsourcing.
The results show that although service outsourcing has been steadily increasing it is still very low, and that in the United States and many other indus Continue Reading...
(Southwest Airlines Corporation)
The employees are always put first at Southwest Airlines, and according to the CEO Herb Kelleher, who was responsible for founding the company Southwest Airlines, the philosophy that employees come first is deeply e Continue Reading...
Human Resources as Critical Investments
IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FUTURE
The purpose of this paper is to explore whether or not the human resources (HR) within an organization should be used as critical investments. To support this exploration, the term Continue Reading...
employees resist integrating new technologies into workplace duties, and what can be done to prevent employee resistance to technology changes?
You know, I'm all for progress. It's change I object to." - Mark Twain
The Key Question to be addressed Continue Reading...
Corporate communications involves not just the message, but the idea that communications are managed, and are connected to corporate objectives (Cornelissen, 2004). Therefore, when communication possibilities were limited, corporate options were lim Continue Reading...