Labor Studies papers

A review of Bryant Simon's "A Fabric of Defeat" which discusses South Carolina textile workers and their perception of the world.

Examines ethics and the duty of professional engineers to public needs.

An overview of the history, implementation, age discrimination and judicial decisions surrounding this act.

Examines the effects of employment on the Individual and on society.

A look at alternative forms of employment.

Examines the job content of flight attendants - their role and duties.

Discusses the negative impact of the Industrial Revolution on the world, especially social problems.

A study into what is needed to retain employees in the healthcare industries.

A study into the conflicts faced by working parents.

Discusses the importance of using trustworthy and reliable sources when conducting research, using as an example a research study on gender differences in the workplace.

A review of the current state and possibilities for ergonomic furniture in the workplace.

Discusses the growing problem of violence of in the workplace.

Presents a book report on Sam Leaonard's "Mediation: The Book. A Step-by-Step Guide for Dispute Resolvers".

Discusses the historical face-off between labor and management.

A research design proposal about the different systems and strategies employed by business to reward their employees.

Discusses the pros and cons of affirmative action.

A study which suggests that discrimination against obese people should be curbed.

Explores the possibilities of instituting an on-site childcare program into urban planning.

An examination of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America's (UAW) involvement in Ford's members domestic lives.

An analysis of how a temporary business employment service for youths aids the transition from school to the workplace.

A discussion about the role of provocatively dressed women in sexual harassment cases.

A comprehensive overview of the legislation that protects employees from accidents at work.

A report on the need for improving the pay and status of New York City police and fire officers, following September 11.

A look at the causes of unemployment and the effects of September 11 2001.

A review of the challenges facing managers to motivate their employees in the public sector.

An examination of the 35-hour work week law in France and its effects on the economy.

Focuses on the problem of sexual harassment in the securities industry.

Describes a hypothetical employee-supervisor workplace dispute and examines some of the ways in which it could be resolved.

An examination of the career options available for a graduate of dental school.

A discussion of sexual harassment in the workplace and what the employer can do to minimize the possibility of it happening within their confines.

An examination of how the internet can be used as a tool to train unskilled labor.

A paper which argues in favor of affirmative action and which calls for its reinstatement.

A summary of laws relating to racial discrimination and an analysis of a case study.

This paper examines whether it is ethical to pay workers according to their seniority or their skills.

An examination of the differences in trade union characteristics then and now.

This paper examines the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace, and what can be done to prevent it.

This paper discusses that one arena for class struggle has been the presence and activity of the labor union.

Examines the growing fiscal health problem many women face upon retirement.

Presents an overview of the problem and offers solutions for the business manager.

Introduces the arguments for and against child labor.

A discussion of the issue of sexual harassment, focusing on how this effects workplace relationships.

An examination of a company "Company Blue" and how an organizational shift in the company caused major dissatisfaction.

An examination of the manner in which graduating students can be better prepared for the contemporary workplace.

This paper studies the history and impact of the Great Delano Grape Strike of 1965 on the American labor movement.

This paper looks at the differences between the workforce habits and leadership styles of male and female managers.

Examining the advantages and disadvantages of affirmative action.

Discusses affirmative action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO)and the hiring process in America.

This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of unemployment among Native Americans.

Examines the problem of employee retention in a long-term care facility.

Cites the history of workers compensation in the United States and why it was created.

An examination of California's labor laws and their effect on the economy.

A brief history of the role of the unions in the U.S. with an emphasis on collective bargaining.

The paper provides a book review of Susan Schaefer Davis' 1985 work
"Patience and Power: Women's Lives in a Moroccan Village", which presents an account of the economic activity of women in the small village of Sidi Embarek, Morocco.

An investigation into the experiences related to protege perceptions of mentoring quality.

A research proposal which examines the effectiveness of the organizational approaches of employee assistance programs (EAPs) and health promotion programs which are implemented to deal with the problem of alcoholism in the workplace.

This paper discusses the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which was signed into law in 1993, one of the most important pieces of labor legislation ever enacted in this country.

A look at the frightening statistics of workplace violence in the United States, focusing on homicide.

This paper compares the "Technical Preparation" program and "School to Work Opportunities Act" (STWOA) - both designed to help high school student integrate better into the job market upon graduation.

The paper explores the high level of joblessness in China, the reasons for the rise in unemployment and China's solution to the problem.

In-depth examination of issues related to training based on interaction with sites on the World Wide Web.

This paper shows the process of becoming a doctor from high school through getting your medical license.

An examination of the history and the achievements of the labor unions in California.

A discussion on employment law and the use of labor unions in a global economy

An examination of global child labor practices.

An examination of ten important factors of human resource management which would be vital in a call-center set-up.

This paper addresses efficiency problems when an organization attempts to globalize.

Examining whether the theory of the "melting pot society" works in practice, focusing on the Hispanic community.

Examines the relationships among employees' work perceptions of expectations, opportunities, fulfillment and performance.

A discussion of the racial bias against African-Americans in the American workplace.

Examining the moral and ethical question regarding the right of a company to institute video surveillance of its employees.

A literature review on the characteristics of CEOs and whether these are an indicator of their future occupation.

An examination of various studies about different factors which lead to stress and/or job satisfaction in the superintendency field.

The paper discusses the mandate by Congress to deport immigrant felons and the problems encountered by the INS in carrying out this law.

An examination of stress factors in the workplace and in college.

A report into the lack of human resource management at the IDEA-X corporation.

Examines how gender work issues are managed in two companies in two countries.

An investigation of the issue of implementing an AWS-based work arrangement policy for immigration inspectors assigned to international airports in the Washington, DC district of the United States.

A review of the paper "Workforce 2000", written in 1987 as a study of the American workforce.

A review of "The Communist Manifesto" by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

A proposal for a research study to examine training based on interaction with sites on the internet.

This paper looks at the ways in which the components of effective leadership have changed.

An analysis of the relevant statutes, agency decisions and major court opinions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

A look at the hiring of temps for more permanent roles in the workplace.

This paper examines the effectiveness of a thought field therapy technique as a method of reducing stress of hairdressers.

Examines how the concept of sexual harassment has evolved and the new laws governing this issue.

Uses a university library as a case study to discuss problems with the system of predetermined salary steps within an organization.

Examines the experiences and difficulties of immigrants to America, especially in the nineteenth century.

Examines the issue of HRM and how it applies in the field of hospitals. Looks at how performance management (PM) is directly linked to HRM.

This paper looks at the PMSA area of Fort Lauderdale, Florida as a career opportunity in optometry and related fields.

The advantages and disadvantages of changing the way nurses work their shifts.

Analyzes this collection of articles on union activism, edited by Jo-Ann Mort.

A literature review concerning the changes which have transformed the American economy during the past 25 years.

An overview of the FLSA, the Fair Labor Standards Act that protects employees.

Explains why job descriptions are such important tools for human resource managers.

Offers an opposing view to an article that claims that Japanese firms invest in human capital because the external labor market is restricted.

Examines the idea of a promise of permanent employment in the Japanese labor market.

Compares human resource development in the U.S. and Europe.

Examines the influence of national cultures on training and human resource management (HRM) practices.

Examines the idea that human resources management solves the problems created by industrial relations.