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    Human Resource Policy

    Human resource policies are established by organizations in order to govern the human capital that works for an organization. Every individual company usually creates its own human resource code based upon both internal and external factors that influence the company.

    Human resource policies help organizations regulate the interactions between employees and the interactions between employees and the company as a whole. The policy can include: what employees expect to receive from the company (and vice-versa), what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior, and the consequences if rules are broken. The policies of a company are constantly changing as organizations expand and contract. Policies are also changed and manipulated as companies become international entities.

    Additionally, human resource policy can be very specific or general. An example of a specific code might be a dress code, where employees are told what is and what is not acceptable to wear in the work environment. An example of a general code might be the hiring policy enforced by an organization that encompasses all company positions.

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    Legal and Legislative Developments in HR

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    Legal and legislative developments in HR are codes and practices enacted by a state to protect workers and organizations from abuse, malpractice, and other negative consequences.

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    Questions During an Interview

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    legal Implications in Human Resources

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    US Labor Laws

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    Companies Operating in Foreign Countries

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    HR Laws for Organizational Use

    What are some HR laws that organizations can use to develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices? Name and describe at least three laws that would drive policies, procedures, and practices.

    Gifts from Employees

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    Framework for Ethical Decision Making in Business

    Analyze the framework for ethical decision making in business and make at least one (1) recommendation for improvement. The authors state that their framework for ethical decision making in business does not describe how to make ethical decisions, but rather helps one understand the factors and processes related to ethical

    Easy Spa & Compensation Professional

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    Person Focused Pay Systems

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    Pros & Cons of Employee Turnover

    Review the major negative consequences of employee turnover, and also consider the potential positive consequences of turnover. What is the "turnover train?" What are the factors that lead people to start the process of turnover at each stage, and what can organizations do to try to encourage people to get off the train at ea

    Workforce Planning and Staffing

    Describe some of the most common pitfalls in using metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of a selection system. What are the four main stages in developing effective policies and procedures? Why is each stage important?

    Integration of Knowledge Management and Dynamic Capabilities

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    Gambini v. Total Renal Case

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    Selecting Effective HR Strategies for Future Success

    Analyze the opportunities and threats in the external environment that could have an impact on HR within the next three years. Recommend two strategies that will take advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the threats. Then, select one that will provide the most value and competitive edge to your organization's HR strategie

    Performance Improvement Road Map

    Because of your great efficiency and expertise in performance improvement, you have been reassigned to a project that is behind schedule due to the loss of several key staff members. Before taking any action, what information are you going to ferret out about the project and how will you use it to get the project back on track?

    Age and Disabilities/Disability Discrimination

    What does the ADEA do: A. Protects all persons against age discrimination in employment. B. Protects all employees who are at least 40 years of age, against age discrimination in employment. C. Protects all persons who are at least 40 years of age, against age discrimination in employment. D. Protects all employe

    Employee Skill Inventories

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    The Doctrine of Fair Representation, Employee Stress and Burnout

    1) Under the doctrine of fair representation, unions are required to represent both members and nonmembers in the bargaining unit. Do you think unions should be required to represent nonmembers? Explain. 2) How do you think that stress affects employee health and productivity in the workplace? As a member of management, what

    Performance Appraisals & Multi-Rater Use

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    HR Organizational and Training Development: The Environment

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    Using key training components to make a new program

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    Faculty Unionism in Universities

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