B.R. Richardson Timber Culture and Innovations
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10 pages. Like many timber companies, the B.R. Richardson Timber Products Company has ignored innovative management trends that have emerged over the last decade and is now finding itself caught in the trap that comes from not taking advantage of new efficiency systems. By having waited, several cracks in the structure have been identified within the organizational structure as a whole and it is having a negative impact on operations. The structure is weak due to many factors from lack of technology integration to inability to establish teamwork within the organization, which would allow the introduction of new ideas and innovations on a consistent basis for the continual improvement of operations. 9 References. jvBRRich.rtf
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Background Checks: Inherent Obligations
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A 5 page exploration of the obligations that are inherent in background checks. Companies have an obligation to both that individual being investigated and themselves to use background information in the most effective way to conduct as thorough as possible of a background investigation. Companies must comply with law and check and recheck information so that a decision regarding the security clearance will be based on fact rather than fallacy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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BACKGROUND OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
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This 5-page paper focuses on the scope of personnel management (human resources) and determines what the role is in recruiting, hiring and retaining employees. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Balancing Employee Layoffs and a Company’s Future
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This 14 page paper explores a case study involving NDR, a manufacturing firm that is being forced by difficult times to lay off employees. The author discusses the various options that are available in terms of the human resources plan, new hires, and the layoffs themselves. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
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Balancing Management Control with a Positive Workplace
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This 3 page paper considers the way in which a manager may achieve a good balance between control and a positive environment in the workplace. The paper suggests a combination of a democratic leadership style and the use of the human relationship school of thought. The bibliography cites 2 sources.
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Barbara Ehrenreich and Reference to Marc Linder and Ingrid Nygaard’s “Void Where Prohibited”
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This 5 page report discusses Barbara Ehrenreich’s Nickel and Dimed and her use of a reference to Linder and Nygaard’s Void Where Prohibited: Rest Breaks and the Right to Urinate on Company Time. The effectiveness of using that reference is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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BARRIERS AND EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
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This 4-page paper discusses questions about working groups and teamwork. Topics discussed include how two diverse teams can work together and the benefits of working groups for the company. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Basic HR Definitions
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A 5 page paper going back to the basics. Many use and hear terminology that appears to be well understood, but it is always beneficial to define terms. Terms and concepts defined here include teams and teamwork; human resource management (HRM) process and strategy; job analysis and description; equal opportunity; testing; and types of interviews. Includes an abstract. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Behaving as a Consultant
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A 3 page paper discussing differences in employee relations with consultants and lower-end outsourced employees such as temporary production workers. Focusing on the consultant, the paper discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the relationship from both the consultant and the contracting company perspective. Because outsourced individuals are or represent suppliers, the organization is free to dismiss them for any (or no) reason and with no notice.. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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BEHAVIOR IN ORGANIZATIONS
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This 23-page paper examines certain theories about organizational behavior. Models examined in this paper included achievement motivation, affiliation motivation, competence motivation and the expectancy and equity models. The paper also uses some of these models in business examples. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Behavioral Approach To Leadership Case Study
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A 3 page paper that presents a hypothetical case study of a vice-president's approach to bringing a company together. The paper reports how this leader used 10 of the 17 behaviors of successful leaders identified by Zenger-Miller. These include: vision, empowerment, managing change, dealing with individuals, making credible presentations and others. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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BEING FIRED “THE RIGHT WAY”
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This paper examines the Peabody/Stybel article "The Right Way to Be Fired." Using the article as a jumping off point, the paper discusses why firing is so traumatic for an employee and how he or she should react when fired. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Belasco & Stayer/ "Flight of the Buffalo"
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A 6 page summation and analysis of Flight of the Buffalo by authors James A. Belasco and Ralph C. Stayer. The writer offers a synopsis of the book before offering a personal assessment of this book's place in the vast amount of literature available today on business leadership. No additional sources cited.
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Ben & Jerry's Home-Made Ice Cream / Human Resources
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This 10 page paper discusses human resources at Ben & Jerry's corporation. A SWOT is offered describing the many strengths of the company and discussing the weaknesses. The paper concludes with a discussion of their current strategies for human resources. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: BenJerHR.wps

Benefit Packages: Stock Options, Defined Contribution, Etc.
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This 15 page tutorial paper discusses different kinds of benefit plans. The target question is which types of plans would be recommended for which employees. The writer discusses and explains: defined contribution plans, defined benefit plans, profit-sharing plans, employee stock option plans and a combination thereof and the writer also explains what vesting means. Examples of the results of specific plans in particular companies are offered to support the value of different plans. The writer then makes recommendations regarding which benefits should be offered to which employees in this hypothetical company. The essay also comments on record-keeping. Tutorial comments are embedded in the text. 1 Table included. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Benefits and Weaknesses of Internal and External Recruitment Policies
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This 10 page paper examines the advantages and disadvantages when a company choose to either recruit new staff internally or externally. The paper looks at the overall differences and then considers the strengths and weaknesses by looking at the recruitment process. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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Benefits of Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions
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A 6 page paper discussing the "people-centered" benefits of international mergers of business. Globalization frequently is criticized for "westernizing" other cultures or attempting to, without acknowledging that cross-border merger activity can bring about benefits for workers that otherwise would not have occurred. Example is accusation of sweatshop labor in developing nations by companies such as Nike and Gap, and the resulting insistence of these and other companies that overseas operations be conducted under the same labor laws that apply in developed nations. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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