Essays Tagged: "Absenteeism"

Testing for Honesty

when taking into consideration compound problems, such as the cost of employee drug use in terms of absenteeism, lost initiative, inattentiveness, accidents, diminished productivity, and employee viol ...

(7 pages) 249 2 3.3 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

This essay is about drinking and industrial work discipline. Drinking on the job was normal until the rise of industrialization in Europe, this essay explains why the change in attitude occured.

m; it created an obstacle to industrial work and discipline. Alcohol in their eyes was conducive to absenteeism, accidents, inefficiency, and insubordination. The reasons for the changes in the workpl ...

(4 pages) 44 0 2.3 Mar/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Failure of Prohibition in the US.

heir young men are at the front lines in the war, alcohol makes workers less efficient and leads to absenteeism and a ban on alcohol production would bring great savings on barley and other raw materi ...

(1 pages) 41 0 3.0 Oct/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Problems with Industrialisation during the first 5 year plan

ent. This was a problem because it was contributing to workers discontent to work. This led to more absenteeism which was not only a social problem, but was slowing production and had brought up econo ... t concentrating enough on things like housing, textile and consumer industries bringing problems of absenteeism, and no content to work with no incentive and rewards. Another example of an economic pr ...

(2 pages) 27 0 3.5 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Breastfeeding and the Workplace

workplace lactation programs. "Workplace lactation programs reduce health care costs and em-ployee absenteeism caused by infant illness because breast-fed infants are healthier, ac-cording to AAP". " ... children and therefore lower health insurance costs. A healthier child in turn means less employee absenteeism. It can also be a boost to employee morale. Diane Cushman, a manager at a property-casua ...

(3 pages) 58 0 2.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Does Job enrichment work?

satisfied with their job? Does job enrichment work for managers? What happens with factors such as absenteeism, turnover, quality, productivity and profits? Is it compatible with new technology? Is j ... work" (Thompson, McHugh, 1990: 182) emerged, which peaked in the early 1970s through strike waves, absenteeism, high labor turnover and sabotage. It was then that companies started thinking of job re ...

(15 pages) 447 2 4.8 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

A Guide to Human Resources

company legislation is adhered to. They monitor and make recommendations to the General Manager on absenteeism and labour turnover trends. They also give the managers advice on performance issues wit ...

(7 pages) 396 0 4.2 Apr/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Flexible working

f skilled candidatesRetain valued employeesImprove services to customersIncrease productivityReduce absenteeismImprove staff motivation and loyaltyBuild reputation as best practice employerReduce unpl ...

(7 pages) 121 0 4.5 Oct/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

A Guide to Ergonomics

re design, and equipment design) can affect the speed at which employees work, workers' health, and absenteeism. Good ergonomics means creating a healthier, safer, and more comfortable work area for e ...

(3 pages) 37 0 3.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Human resource :Certification of employees

mechanism, a set of suggested procedure to cover disputes and grievances, and suggested policies on absenteeism, inappropriate use of company equipment on company time and.We have supplied the formal ...

(2 pages) 20 0 3.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Truancy in Our School's: A Growing Problem

the major problems facing schools today (Garry, 1996). Schools in some larger cities have reported absenteeism rates as high as 50 percent per day (Allen-Meares, 2004). The issue of truancy compromis ... would be beneficial for youth to experience interventions for truancy heavily in elementary school.Absenteeism usually shifts at some point in a student's career, from being a symptom of a problem to ...

(9 pages) 198 2 5.0 May/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

Absenteeism and Employee Turnover

Introduction to AbsenteeismAbsence is a phenomenon that is present in organizations that are large and small, public ... are often shorter in duration and are considered within the employee's control. Causes of voluntary absenteeism are more likely to be consistent over time than are causes of other absenteeism. An exam ... ore likely to be consistent over time than are causes of other absenteeism. An example of voluntary absenteeism may be when an employee has an appointment for a car tune up and, rather than changing t ...

(9 pages) 289 1 5.0 May/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

XYZ Alternative Solutions

of gross sales on the staff. After the owner leaves the staff identifies the low morale, high rate absenteeism, poor work quality and late deliveries. The result of these symptoms is high rate return ...

(4 pages) 47 0 0.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Relate employee motivation, and managerial attitudes and behaviors, to employee attitudes and job satisfaction in your organization. Relate this to the motivation theories in your readings.

'model employer' status that makes the trust attract high caliber employees, have low incidence of absenteeism and low turnover of staff compared to other trusts in the region.Motivational organizati ... leads to job satisfaction this will affect the team's performance, and may result in an increase of absenteeism, official (sickness) or unofficial (attending meetings / appointments which take the emp ...

(6 pages) 278 0 5.0 Aug/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Understanding and Controlling Worker Absenteeism.

Absenteeism affects every organization in different ways. There seems at times to be no clear culpri ... ganization in different ways. There seems at times to be no clear culprit and to have no easy cure. Absenteeism does not discriminate and affects individuals no matter their sex, race, or religion. It ... and affects individuals no matter their sex, race, or religion. It is important to acknowledge that absenteeism has consequences and most importantly that it costs organizations money. By understandin ...

(9 pages) 144 0 4.0 Sep/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

Industrial Relations: Strikes and Employee Satisfaction.

d most visible expression, but conflict with the employers may also take a more covert form such as absenteeism or sabotage.Conflict and Strikes.Relationships in the workplace involve conflict because ... ay. Industrial conflicts are increasingly being displayed in less dramatic individual forms such as absenteeism and sabotage. These more covert actions can also be costly and damaging to a company.Abs ...

(7 pages) 208 0 3.0 Oct/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Management Planning and Ethics for Respiratory Care.

procedures, which in turn will decrease employee misunderstandings about pay, vacations, overtime, absenteeism, discipline and medical safety regulations.Another employee retention technique is incor ...

(5 pages) 99 0 3.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Explain briefly with examples on the three theories in motivation and how it applies to business organisation today.

n, employees will increase to focus on organizational objectives, and maybe it can also reduced the absenteeism of the employees.There are many methods of employee motivation have been developed. The ...

(5 pages) 195 0 5.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Explain briefly with examples on the three theories in motivation and how it applies to business organisation today.

n, employees will increase to focus on organizational objectives, and maybe it can also reduced the absenteeism of the employees.There are many methods of employee motivation have been developed. The ...

(5 pages) 87 0 0.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

The Impact and Cause of Absenteeism

Executive SummaryFirstly it became instantly clear in this report highlights poor levels of absenteeism, and it is obvious that management and supervisors act on absenteeism as soon as possibl ... epartment, organisation and the employees. It is also tremendously important for staff to know that absenteeism should and will not be tolerated anymore; otherwise it would lead to worsening absenteei ...

(8 pages) 161 0 0.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers