Change Initiative
Case study - 3 pages - Human resources
According to Fiedler's contingency theory, managers do not have a defined most effective strategy to lead organizations. On the contrast, a leadership strategy arises from different prevailing circumstances. This implies that the leadership strategy is contingent on the factors that influence the...
Employee attitudes toward change initiatives
Case study - 4 pages - Human resources
The cognitive aspect of one's attitude refers to the belief system an individual has regarding a particular project or idea. In the case of Kudler Foods, it is noted the resistance factors include the notion by employees that the previous system was adequate for the needs of the company, thus...
Why is it particularly necessary for HR managers in national companies in China to focus on protecting female employees. working rights? - published: 31/10/2013
Case study - 5 pages - Human resources
Gender inequality is a problem among the workplace globally, female employees tend to be paid fifteen to fifty percent less than male employees when they are working the same job. (Burnett,2010) In terms of the situation in China, although the Constitution in 1982 has reinforced laws and...
Preparing for a job interview
Case study - 1 pages - Human resources
Some of us dread job interviews, without having any particular reason. After all, an interview is the best way to demonstrate to the employer that you are the ideal candidate for the offered position. All other forms of checking the employees, like questionnaires and tests, are not as effective...
Shotokan Karate and Leadership Characteristics: Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Competencies
Case study - 15 pages - Human resources
Karate as a martial art consists of various components that make it attractive to all age groups and all ability levels: it is a group activity—providing socialization skills, it teaches self-defense skills as well as self-awareness skills, it provides an exciting outlet to competitive...
The Layoff
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
If ever placed in a supervisory position I would be forced to make decisions such as cutting employee hours, hiring, and firing employees. Each supervisor may choose a separate pathway to follow when making such decisions; they are given the option to make the fairest decision as possible. As a...
Developing your leadership style through mentorship
Case study - 1 pages - Human resources
There is an old saying that leaders are made, not born. While some may disagree with this saying, I personally feel that nobody can truly be a “born leader” and that our individual leadership styles are developed over time, through trial and error. It is the manager's responsibility to...
Team building exercise for conflict resolution
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
At some point in our lives we have all been part of a team and chances are we are still part of those teams, whether they are at home, at work, or at school, we are all part of some team. Unfortunately, within any team conflicts can and do arise. The trick then is to figure out the best way to...
PBL: Human resource management
Case study - 5 pages - Human resources
AsiaAir has a very diverse workforce that is made up of flight attendants, pilots, maintenance workers, baggage handlers, cleaners, office workers and the call center operators. All the groups of the employees at AirAsia that is a low cost carrier in the South East Asia region all want flexible...
Business ethics: Issues within an organization and employee behaviors
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
As unfortunate as it may sound, it is in this writer's opinion that the term “business ethics” seems to be more of a punch line than it does a guiding light within the working population. With our news agencies constantly covering such topics as government bailouts, Presidential...
Personnel Profile
Case study - 1 pages - Human resources
An organization has to have a plan for the future; future needs of clients, staff, and community. This plan is called a personnel profile. According to Kettner (2002), there are four steps involved in making a personnel profile: (1) conduct a current human resources audit, (2) forecast human...
Developing a performance appraisal system
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
All organizations and agencies try to encourage maximum employee performance. This is done by developing a performance appraisal system. There are many aspects to look at when developing this kind of system. I want to discuss several of these aspects including day-to-day supervisory activities,...
Designing a rewards system
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
To design a rewards system I am using experience as a line supervisor, previous managers I have worked under, ideas from the text, sources from the university library, and personal ideas I have thought of. I will cover all nine of the motivation factors found to be important to people from the...
Conflict identification and resolution
Case study - 3 pages - Human resources
Every individual perceives and identifies situations differently. A situation that may not necessarily affect one may be more significant to another. Conflict arises in every organization because of differing opinions that generally lead to arguments and will most likely lead to uncomfortable...
HR performance issues and motivation
Case study - 3 pages - Human resources
Motivation could be described as an individual's desire and energy focused on achieving a specific goal. When correct motivation is applied, it can cause individuals to behave in a way that raises the performance of employees. Motivation is a very critical force that plays an essential role in...
Development meeting planning guide
Case study - 6 pages - Human resources
After working through this Planning Guide you will be prepared to successfully guide a meeting focused on helping your counsel see and commit to the concrete opportunities to significantly increase his or her impact and effectiveness. This guide includes: •A Suggested Agenda showing timing...
Scenario One: Cost Club
Case study - 4 pages - Human resources
This paper will show a review of the messages forwarded to the human resources department. In addition, this paper will show the issues that arise in the messages, answer the questions and requirements presented, and reference the legal principles or statutes where possible. Message 1:...
A report on human resource management
Case study - 4 pages - Human resources
This report draws on an investigative and deductive analysis research paradigm, which seeks to define the various concept dealt in human resource management. In this concept, a brief definition of what connotes a contract of employment will be outlined. The discussion then emphasizes on the...
Human resource management
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
The concept of human resource management over the years has stressed, the importance of employee a sound employee relationship in the organization .Imagine a situation where an employees works for long hours without proper compensation, is constantly abused and harassed by the boss and lacks a...
BMW: Human resources
Case study - 10 pages - Human resources
International firms are more and more dealing with an International orientation by developing the business in new emerging markets and consolidating the loyal ones. In order to be effective, they have to control the financial structure and the Human Resources in the same time. Both of these...
Human resource management in context of change management
Case study - 8 pages - Human resources
Multinational Corporations operate in more than one country. They have production facilities in different countries around the world. Often they operate in countries which have entirely different culture than the culture of their home country. This impacts the company's human resource management...
Entrepreneur interview an analysis- Michel Et Augustin
Case study - 15 pages - Human resources
Michel Et Augustin is an innovative French food brand created in 2005, with activities on several food markets: biscuits,crackers,yogurts and desserts. Different products are sold, such as “little round and good biscuits”, sweet and savory, fresh mixed fruit juices, drinkable yogurts...
What are the key features of hard and soft models of HRM? Critically evaluate and compare each model. Illustrate your answer using examples of HRM in practice
Case study - 3 pages - Human resources
To clarify the approach to HRM, in 1992 Storey has defined two variants, the soft HR management and the hard one. The soft model rests on the purpose of “enhancing the commitment quality and flexibility of employees” (Beardwell J., Claydon T., 2007). Legge refers to this as...
Debate and critique the relative importance of cultural differences and national business systems on the development of HRM. What are the implications of your conclusions for convergence and divergence? Use examples of HRM across the globe to illustrate y
Case study - 10 pages - Human resources
Over time, groups and civilizations have evolved differently; what can be seen as a perfectly normal conduct in one country for example is not necessarily the same in a country at the other side of the globe or even in for its neighbouring country. This is more visible today with globalization...
How to attract, recruit and make loyal employees in the software firms?
Case study - 60 pages - Human resources
Recruitment in a company is an obligated part when we are looking for a job. It is necessary to pass job interviews, and a selection is made before the interview in order to select the best candidate. Recruitment involves costs, but not just financial costs. We have the cost of time, cost of...
Examine the concept of total reward and explore the reasons for its increasing prominence in organizations
Case study - 10 pages - Human resources
This coursework examines the concept of total rewards in the context of today's competitive business environment. There are many different total rewards concept in the existing literature and therefore the primary focus must be to choose the most appropriate concept and to examine it and...
The company incentive plans: Case of Cessna
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
The company incentive plans of Cessna can also be seen as performance goals to the workers of the organization. Compensation and benefits offered by Cessna are basically given to all workers after the completion of the six month probation period. The corporation's incentive plans can be found...
Google's total compensation plan
Case study - 4 pages - Human resources
Google is a monopoly in itself, an Internet giant, and it has a different and special structure. Employees maintain a link among them, while simultaneously retaining a sense of autonomy. In this paper, we will examine Goggle's Total Compensation Plan, and its relevance in this company. Firstly,...
Human Resources and strategic tools
Case study - 8 pages - Human resources
The management of jobs is a tool that is used for managing human resources. It consists of the projection for the medium and long term needs and staff resources of an organization. It is composed of qualitative approaches of management planning skills and workforce planning. The management of...
Theories of motivation
Case study - 2 pages - Human resources
This document is presented in tabular form and presents a synthesis of the theoretical trends, key authors and special theories of content and process. For example, the authors Maslow (1954), McClelland (1961), Atkinson (1964), Alderfer (1969), Schein (1975), Herzberg (1971), and McGregor...
