Labor Studies papers

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.

A research proposal dealing with the link between stress in the work place and communication skills.

This paper uses the Ford Corporation as a specific example of how a company can effect a community and in turn, change the literal and figurative face of American industry.

A study of the history, causes and effects of unemployment in the U.S.

Examines the management of the End State Renal Disease (ESRD) patients by licensed and unlicensed practitioners.

A proposal for an effective strategy to deal with substance abuse among workers in the work-place.

Examining the effects of job satisfaction on productivity among behavioral care employees in private mental health care provider organizations.

Examines the connection between adults studying for higher education degrees and the effect on the workforce.

Examining the education system of children of migrant workers who travel with their parents.

Examining the types of discrimination experienced against people suffering from AIDS, especially in the workplace.

The phenomenon of sexual discrimination against women within the workplace, despite their holding increasing senior positions in companies.

The following essay discusses the development, problems and politics of workplace discrimination by race and gender.

This paper discusses involvement of the Cosa Nostra in industrial racketeering, which makes the Italian-American mob a unique form of organized crime.

This paper studies the current trends in the consumer and labor market in America.

How TQM might be implemented in a community policing situation to solve some of the issues confronting a Brooklyn precinct.

Examines the effects of job satisfaction on productivity among behavioral care employees in private mental health care provider organizations.

Examines the reasons behind the high levels of stress at the Volvo car plant and suggests steps to improve the situation.

Examines the life of Russian laborers under the Tzarist Regime.

This paper is a literature review on the topics of career counseling and job satisfaction.

A look at the impact of information technology on the life of the American worker.

A discussion of the history and the economic effects of the minimum wage.

This paper reviews the article "Empowering Employees Through Training" by Jerry Fireman, which recommends that companies utilize e-learning as a method of providing employee training.

A look at the assimilation of people of Irish descent into the American work force.

Examines how cultural differences affect the success of business mergers.

Examines the technology needed to facilitate virtual teams and what unique managerial features this set up entails.

Discussing how remote management is quickly becoming a common issue with medium to large companies, and usually occurs when two companies merge or expand.

This paper looks closely at the current state of jobs related to the internet, computers and technology.

Examining the phenomenon of the gaps in wages between men and women in the United States.

This paper discusses African-American and Chicano women and their roles as domestic servants.

Position of African-Americans in major corporations.

Discusses the thesis of the book.

Discusses causes of urban poverty and an economic underclass.

Discusses individual psychology and sociology in analyzing how individuals define their place in society through their careers.

Discusses the goal of continuous improvement and sharing of responsibilities between employees and employers.

Compares and contrasts social theorists' viewpoints on the specialization of functions.

Discusses the uniqueness of the staffing industry that supports the energy service industry.

Discusses the challenges faced as a minority.

Discusses the importance of hiring minorities.

Examines consequences on the American society of older workers.

Discusses changing labor management and relations in China.

Examines whether pay/wages is a useful method of improving employee motivation.

A discussion of both sides of the issue.

An examination of the differences between French/European and Arab cultures and how these cultural differences carry over into the workplace.

An examination of the escalation of various kinds of violence in the workplace.

Discusses whether free market principles can be applied to the labor market.

A discussion of the themes of oppression and revolution in Friedrich Engels' "The Condition of the Working Class in England".

Defining the issue and examing solutions for this increasing phenomenon.

This paper is a detailed presentation of the different guidelines that might be followed when deciding which elements should be included when conducting a quantitative research report.

This paper discusses certain aspects of the current trend of a dual wage earning family, where both parents are earning enough money to sustain their life. It also deals with the relationships taking place within a family.

Discussing the conditions of employment for the average American worker since 9-11 and how these have changed in the past two years.

This essay deals with the various effects of stress on characteristics of group dynamics and how it was a contributor to the Tenerife air disaster.

This paper presents a discussion of what rights and treatment managers receive under Canadian Labor Law.

This paper discusses the need to reform capitalism based on the ideas of Marx.

A discussion of Karl Marx's theory of capatalist exploitation.

A discussion of the different approaches towards studying women's role in the economy.

An analysis and discussion of the book "Which Side are you on? Trying to be for Labor When it's Flat on its Back," by Thomas Geoghegan.

A review of the book "The Division of Labor in Society" by Emile Durkheim.

A paper which studies the reasons behind the steadily rising employee turnover rate in the American hotel and restaurant industry.

This paper presents the history of labor unions, labor law and labor relations in the United States.

A look at the history, make-up and goals of the ILWU - the International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

Examines its development since 1965, pros and cons, constitutionality, politics, minority status, Clinton policy, race-neutral solutions and the future.

Discusses a job search plan for college graduates. Explores the cover letter, resumes, the interview, follow-ups and references. Includes a table of contents and executive summary.

Analyzes Article 118a's provisions, objectives, authority, legislation created, measuring effectiveness, employer punishment, enforcement limitations, justification for, costs, Court of Justice and economic criticism.

Discusses its history and development in U.S. in the mid-1930s, late 1950s through 1960s and since the 1960s. Examines concepts, legal cases, legislation, need for and counter-arguments.

Describes how the law defines disability, discrimination in hiring, requirements for accommodations and employer compliance.

Discusses safety and regulatory issues, industrial use, function and effectiveness of air-purifying and atmosphere-supplying respirators.

Discusses obstacles hindering women from reaching high management positions. Examines the history since WWII, pay, social bias and the old boys' network.

Assesses a fully-insured, defined-benefit plan. Discusses the hHistory of plans, types, taxation and accounting issues, funding, cash value, withdrawals and risks.

Examines the novel's portrayal of labor unions, Progressive reform and social relations in the context of capitalist exploitation of immigrant workers.

Examines the history and application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discusses court interpretations, Congressional intent, harassment and homosexuality.

Discusses statistics, minority women, subtle and blatant bias, career vs. family, stereotyping, double standards, sexual harassment and networking.

Analyzes a 1995 Supreme Court decision on after-acquired evidence in employment discrimination, background, antecedents and ramifications.

Reviews this work on the cultural clash between American hourly workers and managers and Japanese corporate managers at Michigan Mazda plant.

Discussion of the practice of government mandated affirmative action. Includes advocacy of a libertarian, free market approach as an alternative.

Discusses the situation of Latin American workers in the United States and Central/Latin American countries. The focus is on social unrest and economic distress.

Attempts to explain the trend of eroding blue-collar wages and closely examines theories and indicators.

A research proposal to solve problems (lack of sleep, drug abuse and accidents) created by shift work.

A legal study of force used on guests, patrons and other employees in the private industry. Discusses atypes of torts, assault and battery, examples, reasonable vs. excessive force and self-defense.

Examines sources, sexual harassment, techniques of managing and resolving, training programs, mediation and negotiation, counseling, role of the family and group conflict.

Reviews this work on an innovative workplace approach giving greater input to employees.

Examines the need for daycare, public policy issues, youth violence in the U.S. vs. Japan and a recommendation.

Examines the problems of definition, legal examples, incidence, motivations, types, employer liability and responsibility.

This paper discusses the International Labor Organization (ILO): Creation in 1919, protection of workers' rights, evolution, structure, membership and functions.

This paper discusses sexual harassment and employer liability: Civil rights issues, problems of definition, types of harassment, laws and court decisions.

This paper discusses collective bargaining in the nursing profession: History, Amer. Nurses Association, public trust, strikes, autonomy, professionalism and economics.

This paper argues that affirmative action is needed to achieve workplace opportunity and diversity: Benefits and drawbacks, case studies, discrimination and utilitarian rule theory.

This paper discusses labor unions in the U.S. and Canada: History and development, goals and effects, political significance, legislation, standard of living and future.

This paper compares techniques, applicability, advantages and disadvantages of structured & unstructured employment interviews.

This paper discusses the economic consequences of Minimum Wage legislation: Pros and cons, examples, history, statistics, theory, wage subsidy and impact on workers.

This paper discusses the causes, types, theories and organizational aspects of occupational stress.

An examination of the definition, economics, recession, unions, layoffs and recalls, permanent vs. temporary workers, training, benefits and technology.

A look at the advantages and disadvantages including prejudice, language problems, immigration issues, productivity and unions.

An analysis of the factors shaping government wages including labor competition, cost vs. funding, types of benefits, merit pay, the Civil Service Reform Act, Senior Executive Service, performance measurement and politics.

An examination of the President's approach to strikes, labor-management conflict, relations with Congress, legislation and politics.

A look at the effects of the flexible working hours concept and practice on employee productivity, job satisfaction and absenteeism in the workplace.

A look at discrimination and the legislation to protect the disabled. Includes types, demographics, politics and the Americans with Disabilities Act (technical requirements and implementation).

An examination of the law protecting workers in workplace. Includes provisions, social welfare aspects, objectives, costs and effectiveness.

An examination of the evolution in the 20th century including the role of the 1910 Revolution, politics, leadership, reform, unions, strikes, government opposition and the impact of NAFTA.

Traces trends in correlation to governing styles, inflation, changing nature of the workforce, type of work demanded, legislation, and gender issues. Concludes that government should not attempt to control unemployment, but allow open market to do so.