Labor Studies papers

This paper looks at the 2007 strike by the Writers' Guild of America (WGA) and discusses its impact on television.

This paper discusses the changing nature of macroeconomic performance between Europe and the United States since 1997.

Explains the need and benefits of implementing a plan to retain employees at RadioShack, Corp.

This paper discusses the issue of employee performance while studying "Performance Planning and Review: Making Employee Appraisals Work" by R. Rudman.

This paper looks at the meatpacking industry and focuses on the issue of the safety of workers within the industry.

This paper presents an exploration of the introduction of health initiatives in the workplace.

A look at the influence of labor unions on an organization's management.

This paper looks at five key considerations regarding outsourcing best practices.

This paper looks at the working environment for women in the United States and discusses sexual harassment in the workplace.

This paper shows how the issue of unemployment in America is complete with rhetoric and stereotypes.

A brief look at the nursing labor market in California.

An analysis of Dunlevy and Hutchinson's study "The Impact of Immigration on American Import Trade in the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries".

This paper discusses the viability and significance of labor unions in the United States today.

Reviews A. De Jong, K. de Ruyter and M. Wetzels' research article 'Linking Employee Confidence To Performance: A Study Of Self-Managing Service Teams' in a 2006 issue of the "Academy of Marketing Science Journal".

This paper explores health and safety at work, with a specific focus on gender issues.

A study on the best way to inform employees of the decision to outsource jobs.

Discusses the labor history of the Studebaker Corporation.

An analysis of the work-family conflicts that impact the career paths of women and what can be done to address them.

An analysis of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and how changing laws in state and federal immigration reporting requirements will impact company human resource offices.

An exploration of the dynamically evolving role of training and knowledge management in an organization.

A discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing relative to the business environment today.

This paper discusses international trade, outsourcing and the effects of outsourcing on domestic jobs.

This paper discusses current reform of workers' compensation specifically brought about by Senate Bill 899.

This paper explores the factors affecting the decline in union membership in the US.

A discussion of international contract management and the importance of satisfied suppliers.

A discussion of the influence of both human and social capital on a modern economy and their positive correlation to the wealth of a nation.

An in-depth examination of why working mothers are leaving their professional fields and what can be done about the situation.

Reviews the article, 'Firm Structure, Multinationals, and Manufacturing Plant Deaths', by Andrew Bernard and J. Bradford Jensen.

This paper argues for the legalization of immigrants in the US and an elimination of the illegal labor market.

An analysis of the role of the human resource manager in labor-related legal considerations in the Maquila environment.

This paper looks at the importance of first aid training in the workplace.

A review of the importance for companies to promote a healthy lifestyle for its employees.

This paper highlights the negative impacts of offshoring/outsourcing on the American economy.

A research proposal to investigate the reasons why employees place the importance of work over their own health and safety.

This paper evaluates if Wal-Mart is beneficial for America from the perspectives of its social and community impact, economic impact and political impact at the local level.

This paper discusses operations and manufacturing at the Nike company.

An analysis of the purpose and limitations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

An analysis of the problems caused by absenteeism in the workplace and how the problems can be minimized for organizations.

This paper provides a research proposal to assess whether financial and other incentives influence the retention of highly performing, desirable employees.

This research paper discusses organizational development (OD) impact on cultural change during mergers and acquisitions.

This paper explores the problem of youth unemployment in Canada.

A research proposal to explore turnover causes at a small help desk.

This paper discusses how the involvement of American women in World War II led to a dramatic change in the labor force.

An application of Mintzberg's theory of managerial roles to the job of ship's engineer.

A complete research project to identify the primary factors that affect employee moral during downsizing and organizational change.

This paper researches the effects of international trade, immigration and the decline of unionism on income inequality.

This paper discusses what teamwork means and what kind of barriers cause inefficiencies in team integration within US companies.

A discussion on the ethics of Wal-Mart's employee compensation programs.

An analysis of the increasing participating rates of women and decreasing participation rates of men in the Canadian labor force.

An analysis of the development of labor unions and their successes in the United States from the 1920s.

This paper considers conflict resolution through the team dynamic and discusses effective strategies towards resolving conflict while building a cohesive team.

A review of the extent to which behaviorism offers a viable account of employee motivation and reward.

A discussion on sexism in the workplace using the example of President Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.

An analysis of the reasons for and the solutions to the underemployment problems among African Americans since World War II.

This paper discusses the lives of working women who need to combine the demands of a job and the needs of home.

This paper discusses the effects of stress-related illnesses caused by various elements within the workplace.

A look at how availability of leisure time in the U.S has changed.

Looks at human resources management (HRM) in public agencies.

A descriptive account of the problems of stress and how it is affected in a work situation.

An analysis of the exploitation of child labor in the global world market.

This paper analyzes the book "Race, Gender and Work: A Multicultural Economic History of Women in the United States" by Teresa Amott and Julie Matthaei.

Explores employee motivation at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and its National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM).

Looks at the rank structure and respect for non-commissioned officers (NCOs) in the U.S. Army.

A look at why nurses working for Happy Trails are considering joining a union.

A discussion of the impact of the unique political and socio-economic situation in South Africa on labor relations and human resource management.

A discussion on the requirements of employers and employees to provide a balanced and motivated work environment.

An examination of what empowers employees to do the best they can for their company.

A look at the role mediators can play in employee dispute resolution.

An analysis of the issues that contribute to the current nursing shortage in Canada.

An outline of methods that may be employed to encourage community service amongst the youth.

This paper looks at the importance of human resources strategy and different relevant options available.

Looks at the connection between age discrimination and company downsizing.

Looks at the way technology in the workplace is invading employee privacy and affecting employers.

This paper discusses the issue of gendered careers and the role of technology.

A case study analysis of five candidates for dismissal by FastServe and the employment law that relates to each case.

An analysis of the change in the relative bargaining power of factory and industrial workers from the 1800s to the present day.

This paper looks at the "brain drain" phenomenon in Africa.

This paper discusses gender differences in wages in Canada.

This paper looks at organizational behavior and discusses the matter of socialization at Coca-Cola.

This paper is a research analysis of how a flexible work schedule can benefiti organizational productivity and a positive work culture.

This paper discusses job growth in uncommon professions and takes a look into professions in the 21st century.

This paper reflects on Canadian gender inequalities in the workplace and asserts that a proactive approach in policy is needed in order to achieve positive change.

This paper discusses the housework and unpaid domestic work that is mainly completed by women.

A discussion regarding working women in Canada.

A discussion on the methods of improving productivity and relationships between labor unions, employer and employee.

A descriptive essay evaluating character traits with respect to the employment of suitable personnel in the business world.

Looks at equal labor opportunities as part of the Civil Rights Movement.

A commentary on the reasons why so many women, particularly in their mature years are seeking employment today.

Looks at the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA), which requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to twelve weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave "each year for specified family and medical reasons."

This paper looks at collective action for advanced practice nurses (APN)today.

This paper discusses management development and training within the current business environment.

An analysis and evaluation of two opposing viewpoints on the living-wage laws debate.

An overview of various types of white-collar crime.

A discussion of how minority groups in Canada are treated within labor unions.

This paper looks at the issue of workplace privacy and discusses trends in workplace surveillance.

This paper is a policy analysis directed at the problem of bullying nurses.

Examines President Clinton's acceptance of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) through a discussion of Robert Putnam's two-level game theory.

This paper addresses the issues facing labour unions in Canada today.