Essays Tagged: "Labor Relations"

Corporate Development During the Industrial Revolution in the US

ful in different ways due to the actions of their different owners. The companies differed in their labor relations, market control, and structural organization.In the steel industry, Carnegie develop ...

(2 pages) 100 0 4.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Capitalism in the U.S, Necessary Evil or Blatant Oppression?

trialization was also regressing the country to a time when the people werepoor and ruled by a few. Labor relations were tense to say the least. This was aresult of people being worked for long hours ...

(3 pages) 83 0 3.0 Mar/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Challenging Topgrading concepts of maximizing human resources and reduces cost.

Selection4.2 Training and Development4.3 Performance Appraisal and Feedback4.4 Pay and Benefits4.5 Labor Relations5.0 Effects of Topgrade to Organizations6.0 Effects of Topgrade to Individuals7.0 Eff ... As profits eventually levels, the cost effectiveness to retain A players will be put to question.4.5Labor RelationsOrganizations operate human resource within the national legal requirements that diff ...

(13 pages) 355 0 4.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Wage Discrimination in the Workplace (Note: Received a Grade of B)

Wage Discrimination in the WorkplaceLabor RelationsMarch 2004Whether you are male or female, most Americans seem to think that quality j ... ore women than men are skeptical about their job prospects. As of March 2, 2004, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the 2003 annual unemployment rate standing at 6.0% is at its highest p ...

(7 pages) 255 0 3.7 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Entrepreneurs in American History

ful in different ways due to the actions of their different owners. The companies differed in their labor relations, market control, and structural organization. In the steel industry, Carnegie ...

(3 pages) 67 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Michigan pontiac case

ree divisions of the product line and low volume products, what'll happen with the actual costumers?Labor relations at Pontiac were described as goodTraining cost is low, operators can specialize on o ...

(2 pages) 42 0 0.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Industry Overview paper (Automotive)

d with profits and competition; with consumer demands for styling, safety, and efficiency; and with labor relations and manufacturing efficiency. The first successful self-propelled road vehicle was a ... f the year (Porter & Bajaj, 2006).Unemployment RateAccording to the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in April 2006 was 5.1% in Texas, 4.6% in San ...

(7 pages) 1062 0 5.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Labor Relations Paper

IntroductionLabor relations as defined in the text is the field that emphasizes the skills managers and union le ... in dealing with employees (Noe, et al, 2003, p 441). In this paper, I will identify how unions and labor relations impact organizations. I will also examine the impact of changes in employee relation ... lot is distributed to each eligible employee and the votes are verified by a member of the National Labor Relations Board. If a union is voted in, it then is certified and contract negotiations can be ...

(4 pages) 1003 0 3.9 Aug/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Labor Relations

Human resources and labor relations are critical factors in the operation of any organization. Managing organizations of ... ployee benefits, and employment law and policy. For those in a unionized workplace or who represent labor unions it is important to study collective bargaining, labor law and legislation, union organi ... h consideration from management. One response to this is to act collectively by forming and joining labor unions. An organization formed for representing members' interests in dealing with employers i ...

(5 pages) 361 0 4.6 Aug/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

Unions and Labor Relations

Unions are the organization of employees for the purpose collective bargaining with employers. Labor relations is the management specialty emphasizing skills that managers and union leaders can u ... ions to disagreements (Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhart, & Wright, 2004, p.470). This paper will review labor relations, unions, and their effect on an organization.An employment union is defined as organ ...

(5 pages) 585 1 3.3 Aug/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

How much of an effect do unions and labor relations impact organizations?

IntroductionIn today's labor market the threat of union organization is not often at the top of employers' lists of priorit ... ved in the interest of both. Open, honest communication is a key strategy of effective employee and labor relations. In this paper, I will identify how unions and labor relations impact organizations. ... t of changes in employee relations strategies, policies and practices on organizational performance.Labor RelationsLabor relations are a broad field encompassing all the myriad interchanges between em ...

(5 pages) 545 0 5.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

Labor Relations Paper

Many organizations today are concerned with establishing positive and effective labor relations. Maintaining positive labor relations will ensure employees will produce a quality p ... duct, resulting in increased revenue for the organization. Therefore, managers whom foster positive labor relations are well informed and interested in the issues which will benefit both the employee ... n the issues which will benefit both the employee and the organization.The origination of organized labor was designed to protect the employee from unfair often harmful business practices. Prior to th ...

(6 pages) 703 0 4.8 Nov/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

President Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal

constant efforts in those areas, as well as others. His Square Deal plan targeted trust regulation, labor relations, and public health and conservation, the three most reform thirsty areas. His plan t ... oosevelt managed.Another important aspect of Theodore Roosevelt's Square Deal was the management of labor relations. This portion of his plan was put to the test when the Anthracite Coal Strike of 190 ...

(3 pages) 25 0 0.0 Jan/2007

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Labor Relations

ADVANCE LABOR RELATIONS�CONTENTSABSTRACT…………………&hell ... lip;………………………page 7THE DEFINITION OF LABOR MARKET…………………………… ... ATIVE SIDE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING……………….….page 10LABOR RELATIONS PROCESS IN ACTION……………………&he ...

(10 pages) 201 3 4.7 Oct/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Labor Relations Paper

rm unions due to the necessity for safety and security of workers. During this time, workers formed labor unions to improve their situation as a direct response to intolerable working conditions, low ... his provided a way to manage conflict through systems for hearing complaints raised and negotiating labor contracts (Noe, Hollenbeck, Gerhert, Wright, 2003). Modern day labor unions in the U.S. are le ...

(4 pages) 310 0 3.5 Jan/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Human Resource Management

Organizational Behavior--A Definition

and Economics, along with applied fields of study such as Industrial Psychology, Political Science, Labor Relations, Human Resource Management, and Organizational Development. For this reason, it is a ...

(3 pages) 50 0 1.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology > Psychological Theories & Authors

Caterpillar Case Analysis

maker of heavy industrial engines and earth-moving equipment, faced mounting financial losses, poor labor relations, and a lackluster market. The previous decade saw the company post its first loss ca ... ng Cat?s largest competitor, Komatsu, a 40% price advantage. In addition to these economic factors, labor relations reached a crisis point culminating in a seven-month strike in 1982.Caterpillar manag ...

(10 pages) 213 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

Personal Management

ed properly.The most common functions of a personnel department are wage and salary administration, labor relations, training and development, medical services, management and leadership development, ... ly every facet of the employment relationship has been modified at one time or another by organized labor (even in the cases of firms not unionized) or by governments. How persons are recruited and hi ...

(4 pages) 15 0 5.0 Dec/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Employee Relations

oyee Relations PaperMany organizations today are concerned with establishing positive and effective labor relations. Maintaining positive labor relations will ensure employees will produce a quality p ... duct, resulting in increased revenue for the organization. Therefore, managers whom foster positive labor relations are well informed and interested in the issues which will benefit both the employee ...

(7 pages) 131 0 5.0 Mar/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

Personal Management

ed properly.The most common functions of a personnel department are wage and salary administration, labor relations, training and development, medical services, management and leadership development, ... ly every facet of the employment relationship has been modified at one time or another by organized labor (even in the cases of firms not unionized) or by governments. How persons are recruited and hi ...

(4 pages) 28 0 5.0 Apr/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management