Labor Studies papers

This paper discusses employment rights and examines the concept of the at-will contract.

The paper examines the agenda of protest groups who protest the "free trade" movement in general.

This paper discusses public sector employee assistance programs.

This paper discusses the challenges facing American workers today.

This paper discusses whether efforts to remove the glass ceiling have been effective in creating equal opportunities for women in business.

An in-depth examination of the issue of gender compensation disparity at America's colleges and universities.

This paper discusses the correlation between performance measures, reward systems and job satisfaction.

An analysis of legislation associated with the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace and institutions of education.

This paper presents an overview of the differences between American and European workers' vacation time.

An analysis of the role of social work in assisting the unemployed individual.

This paper discusses the implementation of an employee performance management software system.

This paper discusses migration in the global market focusing on women's part in this issue.

A critical analysis of the affirmative action policy.

This paper looks at the issue of collective bargaining and at labor organizations.

This paper investigates the correlation between corporate learning orientation and profit.

This paper discusses the U.S. economy and looks and its impact on the global market.

This paper provides an analysis of outsourcing in China today.

This paper discusses diversity concentrating on the workplace.

A review of issues of discrimination and class distinction, as described in Barbara Ehrenreich's book, "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America."

An analysis of an employee dispute at Red Lobster-Olive Garden, according to "Negotiation," by Roy J. Lewicki and David M. Saunders.

This paper discusses Japan as an enduring economic miracle in the world.

This paper assesses the business ethics associated with Ben and Jerry's Inc.

This paper discusses issues surrounding the changing of a contract using the example of the Rexam, Inc. company and company retirees.

This paper looks at problems and possible solutions related to construction subcontractors.

This paper presents a biographical look at the life of Cesar Chavez.

This paper looks at direct and indirect costs associated with employee turnover.

An analysis of human risk-taking behavior in the workplace and how it affects workplace safety.

This paper looks at the value of attachment theory within career counseling.

A look at the management roles of the nurse, and the effect that union strikes have on these roles.

A discussion of the contributions of unions to American workers.

A discussion of employee retention in the hospitality industry.

This paper discusses the subject of job satisfaction, focusing on blue collar workers.

An in-depth look at the taxonomy of the salesperson when interacting with the customers.

This paper discusses conflict management and argues that this is not a contradiction in terms.

An examination of the ethical aspects of international sweatshops.

This paper discusses gender as it affects career development.

This paper discusses tensions and anger in the workplace.

A review of a human resources management plan and job aids for a
medical office manager.

A discussion of the advantages of outsourcing in information technology.

This paper looks at nurse-to-patient ratios and discusses their importance.

This paper discusses the subject of labor in the poems "The Chimney Sweeper" by William Blake, and "Hard Work" By Stephen Dunn.

This paper examines theories and concepts of employee motivation.

A discussion regarding unemployment as a constructive aspect of economic life.

A look at safety recommendations for the meatpacking industry.

A discussion regarding collective bargaining and the human resource management (HRM) approach to people management.

A study on the effects of the employee cost-cutting measures at American Airlines (AA).

This paper looks at the trend toward working after retirement and some of the obstacles encountered in this trend.

This paper discusses the practice of outsourcing from the perspective of a multi-national firm, focusing on General Motors.

A discussion regarding the necessity of safety in the workplace.

An analysis of case laws that protect the rights of employers and employees.

An analysis of the legal and civil litigation process for discrimination complaints.

An analysis of the history and evolution of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and its applications to the workplace.

A review of the literature concerning sex discrimination in career advancement.

A review of Alice Hamilton's autobiography, "Exploring the Dangerous Trades: The Autobiography of Alice Hamilton, M.D.", and the outcome of her work.

This paper studies the economy of Colombia and discusses the effects of the economy on everyday life.

This paper discusses the book 'Discounted Labour-Women Workers in Canada' by Ruth A. Frager and Carmela K. Patrias.

An in-depth discussion regarding trust in a law enforcement workplace.

This paper discusses how Wal-Mart lost a law suit in Pennsylvania regarding work breaks.

This paper discusses the cause and effect of offshore outsourcing on the American economy.

An analysis of America's workers and their work lives as portrayed in "Working" by Stud Terkel.

An analysis of the events surrounding the death of firefighters in California, with particular emphasis on the tools they used.

This paper is a step-by step research proposal to explore gender stereotyping in the workplace.

A research proposal regarding flexible working hours (FWH).

This paper discusses the increasing female workforce in Australia.

This paper examines the unfair standards that the United States' corporations condone in the foreign industry sector.

A look at how the US economy benefits from the international outsourcing of jobs.

A discussion of the "Blood, Sweat and Fears: Workers' Rights in U.S. Meat and Poultry Plants" report by the Human Rights Watch about the hazardous working conditions in the meat packing industry.

This paper describes various approaches to compensating employees.

This paper examines the outsourcing of U.S. information technology jobs to other parts of the world, such as Southeast Asia.

This paper discusses employee safety, health and welfare in the US, focusing on the Occupational Safety and Health Act.

This paper examines the beliefs of German philosopher Karl Marx.

A review of management strategies that help Starbucks motivate employees and customers.

A review of the history of affirmative action.

A comparison between federal employment laws and New Hampshire state laws of employment.

A review of the "spatial poverty trap".

A look at the poverty levels in the USA.

An analysis of performance standards and guidelines in the medical field.

A discussion regarding the labor practices in Chinese sweatshops.

An argument for the reduction in retirement age for the general population.

A review of the history and the decline in union membership.

A discussion on the state of early 20th century labor in John Dos Passos' experimental novel, "The 42nd Parallel".

A review of the article "It Did Happen Here" by Mark Levitan.

A discussion of the article "Differences in Occupational Earnings by Sex" by Derek Robinson.

An analysis of the fairness of the introduction of minimum wage in America and how Wal-Mart applies the law.

A critique of the article "Theories of Occupational Segregation by Sex: An Overview," by Richard Anker.

A discussion regarding the issue of pilot fatigue and the dangers it represents.

An analysis of Hernando De Soto's "The Other Path" and "The Mystery of Capital".

An examination of workplace safety improvements, including a discussion on the safety of the meatpacking industry.

Analyzes current trends for off-shoring and staff augmentation.

Questions what is stopping women from breaking through the corporate glass ceilings.

An analysis of people performance management, using Electrico Manufacturing as a case study.

A research proposal on sexual harassment, and whether women report incidents of harassment more than men.

Motivation management in the cross-cultural setting of Asian expatriate employees in a Norwegian workplace.

Examines the pros and cons of social work to address the problem of unemployment.

A review of various studies published, discussing the long working hours of a nurse.

This paper is a research proposal to study job satisfaction of workers in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers as related to organizational leadership.

A discussion regarding the concept of quality of work life (QWL).

A review and criticism of E.P. Thompson's "The Making of the English Working Class".

A critical review of the article, "How to Investigate and Prove Discrimination Based on Race/Colour" by Deidre Takeyama and Brian H. Kleiner.

A discussion regarding the Cyropeaedia in relation to modern day business ethics.