Abstract In this article, the writer looks at the Dallasworks and presents a case study. The writer discusses that this is a facility that is owned by AT&T. The writer describes the efforts made to change the facility from a marginal facility to a world class operation.
From the Paper "The Dallas Works facility is disorganized and fundamentally in disarray. At this time AT&T does not have a plan or a process to correct even the most basic problems. The new senior manager has put together an ad hoc committee with a mandate to correct the problem. This committee has received limited guidance but virtually unlimited authority to make the necessary changes. AT&T's Dallas Works is a dysfunctional facility and is poorly organized. Stock outs in critical parts result in ... "
Tags: At and T, DallasWorks, Deregulation, reengineering, layoff, downsizing, TQM, total quality management, dysfunctional organization-
Abstract This paper examines the experiences of being Hispanic-American in Dallas, Texas. Among other things, the paper looks at how Hispanic-American community leaders view their own people as well as non-Hispanics and how the community at large views insiders and outsiders. In addition, the paper assesses the treatment of Hispanic-Americans in the media and what inequalities are most obviously in need of attention in this great city. Finally, the paper concludes by looking at what can be done to make Dallas a better city within which to work and live.
Abstract This paper examines the 1985 decision to reach out to East Dallas' burgeoning Asian community via the establishment of a "Storefront" initiative in which the Dallas police force became more involved in the local community. The writer argues that, despite some shortcomings, the initiative has narrowed the gap between police officers and civilians and made the lives of both more secure.
From the Paper "Neighborhood policing has grown in stature in recent years as police forces have become more receptive to new techniques aimed at addressing the particularistic concerns of neighborhoods bedeviled by crime. This paper will examine neighborhood policing by looking closely at "East Dallas Storefront" and how this approach to police work has brought the community and local police together for a common good. In particular, this paper will describe the program East Dallas Storefront and also describe in some detail the area/neighborhood it serves. The paper will also explore the precipitating factors that made a police response of this sort necessary and look also at how the program was implemented and accepted by local police. Finally, the paper will critically assess the program and determine whether or not it has been a success or an ambitious failure."
A discussion regarding how employers currently treat their employees with respect to working hours and family life with specific statistical references.
1,490 words (approx. 6 pages), 5 sources, 2001, $ 49.95
Abstract In this paper the author addresses the issue of how the work environment, particularly in large companies, can meet the demands of family life. He looks at the different areas that people work in and assesses how accommodating employers are to the needs of the employees with specific reference to flexible working hours. The author also looks at how employers treat employees returning to work after maternity leave and allowing parents to attend to children during regular working hours. The author then moves on to discuss stress levels at work and how this directly relates to hours worked and time that the employee can spend with the family.
From the paper:
?However, despite the fact that today's work/life movement has its roots in dependent care, the percentage of companies that provide assistance for dependent care remains remarkably low. For example, only half (50%) have set up pre-tax accounts that help employees set aside money for child care or elder care expenses. One-third (36%) provide employees with information that help them locate child care in their communities. As we might expect, less than 1 of every 10 workplaces either has a child care center at or near the work site (9%) or helps defray some of the costs of child care (9%).?
Abstract The writer of this paper attempts to define the true meaning of work while questioning whether or not people actually value their work or if they're in fact averse to it. The writer contends and explains why the concept of 'meaning of work' refers to the effectiveness of an enterprise as well as a sense of significance in a larger structure. This paper analyzes the pivotal role of work in comparison to leisure, community, religion and family activities. This paper details the views and perceptions of various social scientists, in American and around the world, regarding this specific topic. This paper delves into the elaborate research of William Whitely regarding work values in England, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Yugoslavia, the U.S., Japan and Israel. This paper discusses an analysis by Alexandre Ardichvili which indicates one of the first attempts to explore the meaning of working in countries that move from centrally planned to market driven economies. This paper also examines the Meaning of Work (MOW) Study as well as its results, which gathered proof relating to the manner in which cultural, societal and individual factors form the work ethic. The MOW International Research Team has created a work centrality index that prioritizes the responses from people in different nations in terms of their commitment to work and the magnitude of their identity with their work, which is detailed in this paper.
From the Paper "Allocating responsibility, building a varied and interesting work environment and particularly permitting autonomy all supplemented considerably to enhanced level of work centrality. Neither, positive work incidents like enhancement in salary and working environment along with developed interpersonal associations not negative work incidents like elimination of employment and extended unemployment result in individual work centrality. The life incident of marriage did not influence work centrality of men or women. The pregnancy and birth gives rise to the decline of absolute work centrality among women like that in 1993 work centrality was considerably lower among women those experienced childbirth, in contrast to those who did not."
Tags: sociology, research, perception, israel, mow, meaning, of, work, study
This paper addresses key issues in clinical social work, centering on the interview and case management process, and also discussing the use of time, silence, and information in the social work process.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 124.95
Abstract This paper addresses key issues in clinical social work, centering on the interview and case management process, and also discussing the use of time, silence, and information in the social work process. It defines interviewing skills that a social worker must have, as well as describing the environment that would be ideal for therapeutic work or interviewing. Foremost among the issues that interviewing raises are trust and responsibility in the client-social worker relationship.
Tags: PSYCHOLOGY / COUNSELLING, SOCIAL WORK, social work relationships
Abstract This paper analyzes the song "Working Class Hero" for what it says about work and workers, and for how it might help a vocational counselor. This paper notes that the song "Working Class Hero" celebrates the members of the working class who do their jobs for their families and who do not get the respect they deserve. The song does not single out one type of worker but instead celebrates the class of workers who do most of the work for society.
From the Paper " The song begins with a reference to retirement, to the end of the working life, showing how little the worker receives in terms of praise for what he has done. He is given a gold watch and holds it in his callused hand. The song also indicates, however, that the working class hero does not want more than this and instead has worked his whole life for the good of his family, giving his wife a house and his children a start in life. "
Abstract This paper discusses how Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class" can be considered 'bottom up' history in its concern to rescue the working people of the Industrial Revolution from the economic conditions of the time. It looks at how, central to Thompson's work, is the theme of the emergence of a conscious working class between 1780 and 1832 in the context of the proletarianization and political repression. It also examines how Thompson's work fits into Marxist thinking and how Thompson is a good example of a cultural Marxist.
From the Paper "Marx does not focus on cultural history either, but rather economic history and class relationships for this "grand, overarching evolutionary theory of human history rested upon a dialectic of economic transformation" . For Marx what we do is the basis of who we are. Marx's theory is also an example of a 'systematic theory', in that it tries to explain how all parts relate to the whole in their system. There are several main tenets of Marxist theory which I will explain now in order to establish a framework in order to evaluate E.P. Thompson's work. Marx saw society as being evolutionary in that it moved and would continue to do so through successive stages of economic development or modes of production."
This paper is a research proposal, including an extensive literature review, which explores the relative importance of non-economic factors in predicting the level of difficulty unwed mothers will experience in moving from welfare to work.
Abstract This paper is a proposal for a research project that evaluates the non economic factors faced by unwed mothers as they go to work: Personal health limitations, personal mental health problems, health and behavioral problems of dependent children, substance abuse, child welfare, domestic violence, housing instability, inadequate transportation and very low social skills. This paper includes a literature review that covers many areas such as economic issues of mal-distribution and political issues of welfare legislation especially the Welfare-to-Work Partnership. The author plans to collect data through the administration of survey questionnaires to both subjects? case workers and to the subjects themselves. Includes questionnaires.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Introduction to the Proposed Research
Description of the Issue
Research Questions
Significance of the Study
Definitions of Major Concepts
Overview of the Study
Review of Literature
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Relevant Literature
Welfare State Concept
Welfare Reform
Employment and Welfare Reform
Welfare Reform Outcomes
Other Non-Economic Factors and Work The Conclusions Relevant to the Study
Problem and Statement of Hypotheses
Methodology
Introduction
Research Design
Population and Sample
Data Collection
Instrumentation
Case Workers
Subjects
Subject Confidentiality
Data Analysis
From the Paper "Past social legislation guaranteed all American citizens entitlements to food, shelter, and other basic necessities. This social contract, which prevented the need for triage, was the foundation of the American state for fifty years. In the name of personal responsibility, welfare reform has destroyed the entitlements of dependent populations. According to the welfare reform scenario, Americans would survive only by taking responsibility for themselves?the shiftless and irresponsible would lose their life-support system and sink or swim on their own."
Discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare and the controversy regarding the suspicion that some works attributed to Shakespeare were not really his.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, 2002, $ 44.95
Abstract This paper discusses the life and works of William Shakespeare. Shakespeare was undeniably the best playwright in English literature but his life has always been a mystery and his works have often been eyed with suspicion as quarters are of the view that Shakespeare was not the author of some of the plays.
Abstract Gives a description of the concept of Quality of Work Life and TQM. This paper reviews some of the ways Saturn created an ideal work place where employees felt proud of what they were doing. It also looks at why corporations are turning to "greenfield projects" when wanting to implement a change in management styles.
From the Paper "People want to experience meaningfulness in and from their work. When it occurs employees are more likely to experience increased motivation to work, greater productivity, and job satisfaction. Employers benefit by increased production, less absenteeism and turnover, and higher-quality of work as well as having a more effective organization. (Fenner, Elizabeth 2004) The concept of Quality of Work Life and Total Quality Management is not new; but it is difficult to trace back to when the concept was first developed. The ideal is that individuals are paid and treated according to their individual worth; to develop one-on-one equal relationships between workers and management; (Braun, 1995, p. 18) to treat employees as an asset, not a burden."
Abstract This paper relates that in America, even the wealthiest Americans, such as Bill Gates, who certainly do not need to work hard, seem to revel in overwork and even pride themselves on being considered "work-alcoholics". The author points out that, despite the use of technology to do many of the more routine work functions, many people are working longer hours because they want more material goods. The paper explains that another reason for overwork, which is not be mandated by the company, is the competition for a promotion and other bonuses.
From the Paper "Schumacher is far more concerned with the quality of life- no matter the number of hours increasing or decreasing. As he says: "People are worrying their heads about their standard of living when the world around them, where it really matters, is collapsing." Schor, on the other hand, is not worrying about a standard of living as much as a reduction in working hours. What would be useful, in an updated version of this book, would be to determine what the working people would do with extra leisure hours. Surely, some would do repairs on their homes or cars, mow or seed their lawns, even just relax with a beer and watch TV sports. But, what have we- as a society gained- from increased leisure time."
Abstract This paper discusses social work as a profession. The paper first defines social work. Next the paper identifies and delineates the attributes of social work as a profession. Then the paper discusses how knowledge/value dilemmas impact on social workers in the workplace.
From the Paper "The National Association of Social Workers NASW defines social work as a helping profession in which individuals, groups and or communities are assisted by social workers to enhance or restore their capacity to function..."
Abstract This paper explains that Karl Marx described and interpreted the organization of work emerging with industrial capitalism. The author points out that Rinehart theorized about why people work in dimensions of alienation. The paper argues that Rinehart's theory does apply to the author's personal work experiences at MacDonald's.
Abstract In this paper, three different article about work choice initiatives in Australia are reviewed. These include 'Submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005', "Business Council of Australia ," "Workchoices: Myth Making At
Work." as it appeared in "Journal of Australian Political Economy" and finally "Workchoices and Women Workers." from the "Journal
of Australian Political Economy." The major ideas presented in each article are then compared and contrasted in a chart. The issues analyzed in the chart include the stand of work choice initiatives, views on external involvement in business processes, primary objectives, management reforms, and reform agenda. The paper gives a concise and well-organized review of the articles.
From the Paper "The authors primary focus is suggesting that national workplace relations systems should be developed that make modern workplace relations simpler to achieve. The authors suggest that industrial relations policies are often complex and that many arguments for changing policies bypass various complications associated with change including difficulties arising from change itself and industrial relations. It is important that government agents pay attention more to legislative factors including economic changes or changes in the structure of various markets and the role these factors have in shaping relations outcomes in the work environment. This study is also significant in that it enforces the need to introduce a single national industrial relations system, supports the removal of the Australian Fair Standards from inclusion in legislation, which include minimum standards for annual leave, sick leave and unpaid parental leave among others, suggests that a fair pay commission be established and works to reduce the total number of allowable matters with the intent of limiting the complexity of the award review process. "
