Abstract This paper discusses three articles on data collection and analysis tools and their applications. This includes data mining, data warehousing and software packages used in the collection. This paper also analyzes the needs of the business upon which the correct data collection and analysis tools are selected.
From the Paper "Business today has more and more need for external consultants to use data collection and analysis tools in order to make assessment of business operations and processes. Many of the methods used today are computer-based, including software that does much of the job but still requires an able human operator to make decisions and input the correct information. Various analysts have made assessments of these methods to see how they are used and how effective they may be. Such tools are also used for analyzing performance in education, for assessing public programs, and for other tasks requiring a decision as to the value of a program or process. Bielski (2001) discusses the use of CRM, or Customer Resource Management system, which is used to track customer purchases while providing access to customer information using the computer. "
Abstract This essay discusses collective bargaining at the European level. The paper answers three questions posed by the customer: What are the main challenges to collective bargaining at the European level, what are the main legal challenges at the European level and finally, is collective bargaining at the European level possible today and in the future and if not, why not.
From the Paper "European nations have made a lot of progress in recent year in moving toward a more unified Europe. The countries have already converted to a single currency, the euro. Now as they state to think about increasing globalization even further, many trade unions from the differing countries would have and interest in coming together and collective bargaining jointly. However, there several hurdles in the way of this goal."
Abstract This paper debates the collection efficiency of child support by the government or private industry. It illustrates in detail the government's collection backlog and its inability to handle the immediate needs of families. The paper explores the possibility of overhauling the government system and setting up cooperation between the government and yet to be established private agencies.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Pulling Strings, Pulling Hairs
III. Combining the Best of Both Worlds
IV. Conclusion
V. References
From the Paper "The holiday season is upon us. Many consumers are currently participating in a frenzied shopping attempt to find just the right gifts for just the right purpose. It is a time of joy, a time of giving and a time of watching children's faces light up as they open their gifts. This is the way it is in most American households but for millions of children across the nation it won"t even come close. Children who live in single parent households and do not receive their child support on time or in many cases at all, will be facing a bleak holiday. And while the absence of holidays will be hard enough for these children, the struggle to pay for life itself faces their parents each and every day. Child support is not a luxury. It is the absent parent's contribution to the living needs of their children. It is rent, it is food, it is haircuts and sports, it is water, it is the phone bill and it is the braces on their teeth. Millions of non-custodial parents are currently behind in their child support payments. The government seems overwhelmed with the task of collecting the funds and private companies have begun to spring up throughout America. Is it a good idea for the government to release its hold on the child support collection issue and allow private industry to step in" Or should the government concentrate on fixing its problems and maintaining control? The best answer may be to utilize the best of both worlds and combine the two. "
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Examination of the collective bargaining process in state and local government according to John Piskulich in his book "Collective Bargaining in State and Local Governments".
Abstract This paper is a review of John Piskulich's book "Collective Bargaining in State and Local Governments". The paper covers Piskulich's discussion of policymakers, the role of unions, the various dimensions of the bargaining process, the history of the policy making process and the obstacles policy makers face.
From the Paper "In his book John Piskulich attempts to uncover why and how to manage collective bargaining. "Collective Bargaining in State and Local Governments" discusses how the collective bargaining process in the public sector has grown from a state of infancy to maturity. He makes note that policymakers are currently in a state of flux, constantly changing and modifying current regulations to keep up with the dynamic environments in which they work. John Piskulich emphasizes in his work that public-sector unions act as a significant force in operating government agencies."
Abstract This paper examines whether or not it is professional and ethical for nurses to engage in collective bargaining. In particular, the paper focuses on the appropriateness of nurses going -- or threatening to go -- on strike. The paper asks whether striking is an abandonment of the patient. The paper also reviews the purpose behind collective bargaining -- what it is intended to achieve and how it functions, particularly in unions for health care professionals.
Abstract The following assignment is for a third year sociology course. The topic discussed is collective social behaviour. The collective social behavior examined in this assignment is anti-war demonstrations. The writer uses social contagion theory and emergent norm theory in order to examine the nature of anti-war demonstrations.
From the Paper "Collective behavior is a very broad area of study. For example, in Collective Behavior Erich Goode states, 'Rumors and legends, fads, and collective protest- these and other social phenomena make up the subject matter of the field of collective Behavior'. Collective behavior is the relatively spontaneous, unstructured, extra institutional behavior of a fairly large number of individuals. The fact that collective behavior is such a diverse area of study means that many activities can be used to examine it. For this paper, demonstrations against the war in Iraq or anti-war demonstrations as they are commonly called will be used to examine many of the theories about collective behavior."
Abstract This paper presents an overview of the trash collection and waste-hauling industry. The paper focuses on the niche available to 1-800-Got Junk within this industry.
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Abstract This paper examines how collective bargaining is the process by which a group of people gets together and bargains together for a common goal that concerns all the people involved. In particular, it looks at how the concept has been gaining in popularity over recent years and how professionals are beginning to truly understand the role of unions and the role they play in the making of decisions in a company.
Outline
The Process of Collective Bargaining
Collective Bargaining in the Private Sector
Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
Why is Collective Bargaining Limited?
History of the Collective Bargaining Process
Norris Laguardia Act
NLR Act
Fair Labor Standards Act
Taft-Hartley
Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act
Certification and De-Certification
How Does a Labor Management Contract Affect the Budget of an Organization
Conclusion
From the Paper "Collective bargaining in Germany takes place at the regional level, but can also in some cases take place at the company or even at the national levels. The trade unions may sign up 'collective contracts' either with employer's associations or with individual employers, and these contracts are legally binding for everyone who has been involved in the negotiations -in part due to the principle of 'equal treatment' wherein all workers of the company are bound under any contract signed by the company after negotiations with employees and unions. The industry level collective bargaining efforts in Germany covered the construction business and the consumer non-durable business, and also the transport and communication industries, to quote a few. "
Abstract The paper discusses labor relations and the relative merits or weaknesses of certain collective bargaining agreements. The paper explains that when an employer and a union representative engage in a bilateral decision making process, it is termed labor contract negotiations, or more recently a collective bargaining situation. The paper relates that the effect of the collective bargaining agreements on major league sports in the United States has been very significant to all labor relations. The paper offers a recent example of the uses of collective bargaining as was seen in the application of a contract for the players of the National Football League. The paper concludes that ultimately, the advent of the collective bargaining agreement within sports has been beneficial since it decreases the number of strikes and lockouts and keeps the players, owners and fans happy.
From the Paper "For many years, players of team sports were not considered to be workers who labored in a way that would be covered by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). In fact, in 1922, the Supreme Court stated that baseball clubs were accepted from anti-trust regulations and this effectively thwarted any attempts by baseball players to unionize for even the most basic protections. What one must remember is that these sports teams, while generally only focusing on the players, have other employees and so sport protection came with the allowance of the baseball players to engage in collective bargaining in 1969."
Abstract This paper examines how employees? unions have traditionally sought fairer wages and working hours and more humane working conditions through the formal process called collective bargaining between a union and the employer. It discusses how under federal labor laws, most private sector workers have the right to collective bargaining but not to those who work for state governments and institutions. Policemen and firefighters are exceptions. It looks at how in recent years, however, public-sector employees have slowly gained the right to collective bargaining by forming coalitions and only after quasi-collective bargaining "meet-and-confer" efforts with public employers for many years.
From the Paper "In recent years, however, public-sector employees slowly gained the right to collective bargaining by forming coalitions and only after quasi-collective bargaining "meet-and-confer" efforts with public employers for many years (Malfaro). Teachers? unions have tried engaging in non-binding negotiations with school board through the process called consultation, sometimes fruitfully, sometimes not. But even when fruitful, the grant of their demands is not a matter of legal right on their part but only a favor on the part of the officials. These teachers? unions, nevertheless, resort to consultation and "meet-and-confer" arrangements in coming to terms with their employers on wages, teaching hours and working conditions. All in all, these efforts by the public sectors? unions have managed to secure fair bargaining laws in recent years. Besides collective bargaining rights, workers? unions have also sought equal rights for part-timers, family and paternity leaves, limits on working hours and a national minimum wage (BBC News 2000). "
Abstract This paper discusses collective actions, including both collective behavior and social movements, as sociological ideas; the place of collective behavior in warring society; and analyzes current literature on the subject. The paper demonstrates that, although collective behaviors are sometimes irrational and may violate several social norms, they are a very large part of war.
From the Paper "The second element of Smelser's theory is that of structural strain. For true collective action to occur there must be various sides of the situation that are in disagreement with one another. In times of war, great stress is felt by most members of society. This added stress makes individuals more likely to act in ways that are not defined by their existing social structure. This brings about social malaise, defined as a feeling of dissatisfaction and unhappiness (Smelser, 1962). It is these feelings of dissatisfaction that give rise to the actions that occur within collective behavior."
An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of collective bargaining and a discussion of the role of the human resources professional in professional sports.
Abstract This paper discusses the importance of human resources within in organization. It discusses the role of collective bargaining as a means to resolve conflict and negotiate some satisfaction for each side. The paper specifically discusses the role of collective bargaining within professional sports organizations and looks at the advantages and disadvantages of collective bargaining for sports.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Collective Bargaining: Significance, Advantages & Disadvantages
Contracts and Owner Control
Unions
Strikes and Their Causes
Employer-Employee Relations
Conclusions
From the Paper "The strikes that occur in professional sports can almost invariably be traced back to underlying labor policies placed on players, specifically those restraint systems that are designed to restrict players' mobility among teams. In addition to a draft, human resources policies are designed to improve the overall competitiveness of the industry as a whole (McCormick, 1989). Of course, by competitiveness, I am not referring to the usual types of economic competition, but rather inter-team competition. The draft, for example, works in inverse order based on the success of the teams the previous years. The purpose is to allow weaker teams to theoretically pick up stronger players and enhance the excitement of upcoming games. The intent is to increase the strength and popularity of all teams, not merely those that are the most successful."
Abstract This paper is written on collective bargaining contracts. Collective bargaining lies at the very foundation of today's industrial relations. It is the relationship between employers and employees via which contracts of employment are negotiated, under the aegis of a labor organization such as a trade union. The union tries to highlight the collective demands of the workers under its auspices, and the employer tries to negotiate a suitable contract that does not contravene existing labor laws.
Abstract This paper describes how the Wagner Act, officially known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, established a permanent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) with the authority it needed to protect the right of most American workers, with the notable exception of agricultural and domestic laborers, to organize unions of their own choosing and to encourage collective bargaining. It looks at how this act represents the most important single piece of labor legislation enacted in the United States in the 20th century. It provides a comprehensive overview of the controlling legislation, preparation for and rules guiding collective bargaining, and the administrative issues of collective bargaining after negotiations take place. A summary of the research is provided in the conclusion.
From the Paper "The modern rules for collective bargaining developed from controlling legislation that emerged during the early part of the 20th century, including the Wagner Act (officially known as the National Labor Relations Act, 1935) (the "Act"). This legislation was enacted to in an effort to eliminate employers' interference with the autonomous organization of workers into unions. To this end, the Act established the federal government as the regulator and ultimate arbiter of labor relations in the United States. The Wagner Act also established a permanent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) with the authority to protect the right of most workers (with the notable exception of agricultural and domestic laborers) to organize unions of their own choosing and to encourage collective bargaining."
Abstract The notion of collective security has evolved from a simple system of mutual protection for nation states, to a comprehensive understanding that all people deserve to have their fundamental human rights upheld. This paper discusses collective security: What the term means and how it has been implemented with specific examples from United Nations peacekeeping operations, highlighting the successes and failures of UN collective security in the twentieth century.
From the Paper "A sizeable US peace enforcement mission took control from the UN and had some initial success but the force was reduced and handed back to the UN after which the situation got out of hand. The UN forces in Mogadishu were unable to carry out their mandate effectively and found themselves in a state of urban warfare rather than peacekeeping, as their attempt to establish democracy undermined the warlords' goals. Essentially, peacekeeping forces were inserted into a society where there was no peace to keep. Peace enforcers with military might to show, followed at a later stage by peacekeepers accompanied by a civilian administration and police force, would likely have met with more success in this situation."
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