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    Union Membership Compared to U.S. Population

    According to one source, "In 2013 there were 14.5 million members in the U.S., compared with 17.7 million in 1983. In 2013, the percentage of workers belonging to a union in the United States (called total labor union "density") was 11.3%, compared to 20.1% in 1983." What should we make, if anything, of this trend?

    Using Technology as a Learning Tool

    Technology and social media (LMS, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) are constantly changing, and it can be difficult for organizations to keep up and effectively use technology as a training tool. Choose one new piece of technology (within the last five years), and discuss the pros and cons of this technology as a learning tool. Give a s

    Human Resource Equity and Fairness

    It can be said that equal employment opportunity (EEO) is focused on ensuring that all employees are operating on a level playing field, while affirmative action (AA) is focused on creating an un-level playing field, thereby intentionally and proactively giving those employees that are members of underrepresented protective clas

    Grooming and Personal Appearance

    HRM 510 Business Employment Law Discussion Question: "Grooming and Appearance" 1.) (a.) Ladies how do you define "grooming"? (b.) What make this special to one company over another? (c.) How do you explain this as part of your recruitment process? Please note this is not an assignment, just a discussion question

    Diversity, Employee Retention, and Best Pratices

    1) What are some practices in place that aim for diversity and employee retention? Identify a best practice that might be implemented to improve those areas. Explain why and how your organization would benefit from it. 2) How is organizational behavior linked to organizational effectiveness? What might managers do to ensure o

    Alcoholism, religious advocacy, and English only policies

    1.) In light of the ADA, how should employers deal with employees afflicted by alcoholism? How should employers deal with religious advocacy or proselytizing by employees? 1.) Would you advise employers with multi-lingual workforces to adopt English-only rules? Under what circumstances?

    Information Resource Management at Hydro-Québec

    FILES ATTACHED Please read the Hydro-Quebec case: Dube, L., Bernier, C. and Roy, V. (2007) Information Resource Management At Hydro-Quebec. International Journal of Case Studies in Management. 5(2):September. HEC023. QUESTION Your answer to the following will be assessed: Describe the external factors and internal

    Drug Testing, Grooming and Appearance

    I need some help with these questions: 1.) Would you advise an employer that operates retail clothing stores to drug test? If so, under what circumstances? Using what procedures? What should be done regarding applicants or employees who test positive? 2.) Are workplace appearance and grooming policies necessary? If so, what

    BUSS: Labor negotiations

    IWithholding Information a. Identify ethical systems that may guide the parties to a negotiation. b. Examine the substantive fairness of the negotiation. c. Examine the procedural fairness of the negotiation. d. Differentiate between concealment behaviors in negotiations that are ethical and those that are unethical amo

    Human Resources Planning and Training Development

    Having specific goals will give you a better opportunity to set a plan in action for achieving organizational success. Do you think that a organization effectively integrates HRP in order to meet long-term goals and objectives? What are some benefits and challenges in HR Planning? As a member of management or a future member of

    Systems Analyst salary information (Texas)

    Using the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, research salary information for a Systems Analyst. Use information that is specific to Texas. Describe the current conditions that either positively or negatively impact that salary

    Human Resource Management and Communication

    Based on your case study, discuss selection testing by focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of using testing and specific techniques for ensuring the reliability and validity of selection testing devices. - Describe HR support positions. Discuss the support positions you have proposed for the HR department. Pres

    Human Resource Management in Recruitment

    If there are two applicants for an HR director position, and they are equally qualified, how would you decide whom to hire? Discuss EEO/AA regulations and issues of "good fit" in the overall organizational structure. Additionally, comment on the possibility that two candidates will be equally qualified. I need help with these qu

    Human Resources Organizational and Training Development Performance

    1) What are your thoughts on employees not receiving performance reviews or appraisals? Do you think by not having the performance reviews this can affect an employee's actual performance because he or she is never given an opportunity to discuss their strengths and weaknesses? From an HR perspective, do you think that an employ

    Human Resources Organizational and Training Development

    1) Why are performance appraisals important for employee and organizational success? What method of performance appraisal does a organization use? In your opinion, what are the two most effective appraisal methods and why 2) Discuss the importance of an organizational reward system. Describe the organizational rewards system

    Patagonia: A Case Study

    Patagonia: Turning a Profit without Losing Your Soul Yvon Chouinard wanted to be a fur trapper when he grew up. Instead he founded Patagonia, a clothing and outdoor gear company that revolutionized the climbing industry while pioneering corporate consciousness and sustainability. Putting the Earth first, questioning growth, ign

    Vision and Mission Statements Evaluation

    Consider the mission and vision statements for Harley-Davidson (http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/Company/company.html) we fulfill dreams through the experience of motorcycling, by providing to motorcyclists and to the general public an expanding line of motorcycles and branded products and services in selected

    Human Resources Organizational and Training Development

    Do you find mentoring programs effective? Are there any benefits or challenges to mentoring, if so what are they? What challenges and positive effects do you think diversity brings to an organization? From an HR perspective, how does diversity impact an work environment?

    Pre-hiring assessment of an accountant

    Another important aspect to finding the best person to hire is pre-hire assessments. After reading— Fisher, D. R., and Nobile, R. J. Employee selection: Best practices for reducing legal risk in pre-hire assessments. WorkLab Consulting, retrieved August 19, 2011, from http://podiaconsulting.com/pdfs/legal_selection_pape

    Gender Inequality in the Workforce: A Human Resource Management Quandry

    Regarding the attached article: 1. Do you think there will ever be equal employment in the workforce? 2. Do you think there is a correlation between how women are treated in society and how women are treated in the workforce? 4. What recommendations do you have for women in the workforce? 5. Do you think there will be a ne

    Human Resources Organizational and Training Development

    What is organizational development and why is it important? How is management development connected to organizational development? What are three organizational development strategies that you would recommend within an organization? There are four levels of analysis for determining the needs that training can fulfill (Byars &

    Quantitative Research Techniques/Statistics

    The plant opening is only a few months away and the Board of Directors for ABC Complete Kitchens, Inc. is interested in learning more about what you recommend for plant productivity analysis. Specifically, the board members want you to identify and describe the tools and techniques that are available that will help the plant's e

    Janice Colangelo: Breakeven number of workshops, variable vs fixed costs

    Janice Colangelo heads the Training Centre of the large HR Consulting firm EMT Consulting. The firm has three major departments: Recruitment, Training and Career Services. The Training Centre provides management training for employees of various businesses. Recruitment provides recruitment services and Career Services assist

    Internet Restrictions and Monitoring. Policies for Diamond Express

    The following case study provides an example of an ethical/legal issue faced by many HR professionals. The issue of technology in the workplace and employee use of the technology has become an increasingly common challenge, and you have seen how this may be an issue with the jewelry company. After reading and researching othe

    Prevention of Breach of Organizational Information

    •Select any three of the following security threats described in the textbook (human error, damage by employees, misuse of computer systems, theft, computer-based fraud, viruses, hackers, and natural disasters) and recommend a control for each threat that can be put into place to mitigate the breach of organizational informati