Bureaucratic Models and their Inherent Conflict with Modern HRM Practices
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This 8 page examines the bureaucratic model and examines the conflicts between bureaucracy and dominant models of current human resource management which look to the human relations school. The paper considers aspects such as the psychological contract, teamwork and the way in which they may or may not be seen within bureaucratic organisations. The bibliography cites 13 sources.
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BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCE CHALLENGE
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This 16-page paper defines human resources as it exists in corporations today. The essay touches on four areas of HR -- human resources planning, recruitment and selection, training and development and performance management -- and examines performance management in depth. Also covered is how a company should deal with potential conflicts between these areas. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Business Coaching
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This 20 page paper looks at the value and role of business coaching and uncovers some of the myths surrounding business coaching arguing that it is not just a “soft” intervention. The paper looks at what actually happens in sessions, why and how it works and considers the application of coaching in the real world. The bibliography cites 16 sources.
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BUSINESS FAILURE AND TURNAROUND
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This 4-page paper details the way to help turn around a failing business. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTbusfai.rtf

Business Implications Of The Americans With Disabilities Act
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This 17 page research paper investigates the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and its effect on small businesses. The paper addresses the Act itself, its intent, the cost of compliance, litigation, and case histories of small businesses who made accommodations to comply with the law. Bibliography lists 14 references.
Filename: Ada1990.wps

Business Psychology; Team Work For Effective Organizations
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This 5 page paper looks at theories concerning the way that individuals will interact and develop into teams, including the influences on their behavior and perceptions with a team environment. The paper looks at theories including those of Jung, Belbin, Le Bon and systems theory. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
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Business Solutions for Systems Downtime
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This 8 page paper talks about what a company should be cognizant of in respect to downtime. Tangible and intangible costs are just some concerns of any company which is likely to experience computer problems from time to time. The use of logs and questionnaires are tools which are recommended in coming up with a plan for future occurrences. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Business Strategy and Human Resource Management; Different Approaches
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This 5 page paper considers the different approach to strategy and how they reflect on human resource issues. From the classical schools of Taylorism and the ideas of Sloan, through to the evolutionally, or emergent strategy of Michael Porter, and the emergence of the Japanese styles, including Kaizen. The writer discusses the attributes and theories and argues they may not be as far apart as they appear. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEstrtmg.rtf

BUSINESS' SILENT PARTNERS: TRAINING, INCENTIVES AND COMMUNICATION
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This 5 page paper discusses the problems that can occur when a company lacks adequate training for employees, or when departments develop independently from the company's goals. Solutions offered include increased communication, incentives and cross training of personnel. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Mbbizcom.rtf

Businesses Are Responsible for Workplace Violence
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This 7 page paper takes a look at workplace violence. Suggestions are made. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Cafeteria Benefits Menu / Health Plans
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A 12 page research paper on some of the choices of benefits employers have made available to their employees over the last several years. The changes have greatly reduced the employers' costs of benefits, and employees enjoy the ability to choose plans that will best suit their needs at any point in their lives, whether they are young and single, married with small children or nearing retirement age. The paper discusses traditional major medical insurance, the rise of the HMOs and the reasons behind it, the new Medical Savings Accounts, and gives an example from a large automotive afterservice business. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cafplan.wps

Cafeteria Plans vs. Traditional Health Insurance Plans
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An 8 page analysis of traditional medical health plans and cafeteria/flexible health plans. The writer provides employer and employee costs, and makes a comparison of advantages and disadvantages for employers and employees under both types of plans. The writer agrees with experts who maintain that the plans are most effective when used in combination. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Helplan.wps

Call Center Recruitment
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses recruitment, minimum skill requirements, motivational factors, attrition and diversity as they relate to call centers. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCCallCntrR.rtf

Cameras and Surveillance in the Workplace
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This 12 page paper provides an overview of the issue of camera use and surveillance in the workplace setting. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Can Affirmative Action Still Be Justified?
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A 7 page paper discussing whether affirmative action truly is as dated as some believe. The place to which business has come today is the realization that it must have a diverse workforce. Affirmative action rules still are useful in that laws still exist and are in place in the case that unfairness does begin to grow once more. Justification of affirmative action is more difficult now than in the past, as has been shown in those states ending their quota programs and other affirmative action issues. At this point, it appears that market forces are more efficient in ensuring fairness than are laws and government intervention. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Can Economic Theory Explain Occupational Pay Diversity
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This 6 page paper responds to two general questions: Why do occupations that are more vital to the society paid so little, e.g., nursing, while occupations that are not as vital, such as financial advisors, paid so much more? Does economic theory explain this type of disparity in wages? The answer to the first question must look to reports and articles addressing the wage/salary disparity between men and women because the answer has to do with gender-based jobs. The answer to the second question is: Economic theory cannot explain this difference. In fact, the writer explains this situation defies economic theory. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Can Leaders Be Made Or Are They Born?
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This 16 page paper discusses the question, are leaders born or made? The paper defines the role of a leader and then considers different theoretical opinions on what makes a leader, personality traits and characteristics or learned practices, and then looks at the measures taken by different companies to identify and train or guide their potential future leaders. The bibliography cites 11 sources.
Filename: TEbrnleaders.rtf