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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, 2004.
A discussion of the legal implications of sexual harassment in the workplace.
2,148 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper looks at how sexual harassment is a profound violation of the respect with which each individual should be treated by others. In particular, it examines the problem of sexual harassment in the workplace and some of the legal remedies to this problem, which can ruin careers, damage relationships with family and friends, and force victims into years of therapy in an attempt to regain the sense of wholeness that they once possessed.
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Introduction
What Is Sexual Harassment?
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission?s Guidelines
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"The effect of both the EEOC guidelines and changes in the law have been that workers have more rights to complain ? and more chance of being heard when they do): Complaints about harassment in the workplace have risen sharply since Congress amended the Civil Rights Act in 1991 to allow victims of job discrimination to win as much as $300,000 in damages from their employers. More than 15,600 sexual harassment charges were filed with the EEOC in fiscal 1998, a slight decline from the year before but more than double the number filed in fiscal 1991. (Racial harassment charges rose to nearly 10,000 in fiscal 1998 from nearly 5,000 in fiscal 1991.) (Brooks C5)."
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Women in the Labor Movement, 2004.
A look at the role of women and minorities in the history of the labor movement.
1,987 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper outlines the historical development of the labor movement, especially focusing on role of women and minorities. It describes how women and minorities have suffered in the past and are presently still in process of being granted equal opportunity in labor.
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"The formation of gender and minority roles is prompted by changes or developments in economic conditions, and this can be seen in the way that different some cultures face problems with gender and minority status even though they are economically advanced countries. The economic status of individuals may not necessarily rid them off their stereotyped roles, as even today, as it was in the past, women and minorities still strive for equality in labor."
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Workplace Diversity, 2004.
A look at diversity in the workplace with a focus on ethnic males.
9,258 words (approx. 37.0 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 191.95
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This paper describes the current status of the change in the composition of the US workforce, in particular, in terms of ethnic diversity amongst males. Much research has been conducted on this subject, and much of this is discussed here. Policy documents have also been adopted, according to changes in laws regarding equal opportunities, and these are also discussed here. The implications of the changing ethnic make-up of the workforce on businesses is discussed, as are the consequences for businesses if they do not keep up with this demographic shift. The positive impacts, such as ideas generation and transplantation to other countries, are discussed, as are some negative impacts of an increased ethnic diversity in the workforce of the US. Overall, it is concluded that an increase in ethnic males in the workplace will be an excellent input for many businesses.
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"The organization that competes successfully in today's business marketplace makes it a priority to provide capital or responsive, market-oriented products and services to clients and customers (Foster et al., 1988). The way an organization communicates these priorities is by tying them to the company's mission through a series of goals and action plans: successful companies know that without such policies they fail to remain competitive (Foster et al., 1988). What American business isn't certain of, however, is how workforce diversity affects a company's competitive abilities: will the ability to manage diversity become yet another factor in a company's success (Foster et al., 1988)?"
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Construction Industry Unions, 2004.
A research proposal about ways to increase employee job performance and satisfaction in the construction industry for those who do not belong to unions.
1,308 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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A research proposal designed to study the primary tasks and considerations that are necessary to implement an effective strategy for increasing non-union employee performance in the construction industry. Includes a statement of the problem, scope, limitations, literature review, and methodology.
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"In the construction industry, a large majority of the work that is performed is completed by members of a closely knit group of individuals that form a construction union. With a modest contribution to union membership dues, members are entitled to a variety of benefits, including competitive wages, healthcare benefits, and other incidentals. As a result, it is most feasible for construction employees to join the local union rather than to serve as independent workers, or what are commonly known as field employees."
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Equality in the Workplace, 2004.
A look at the development and fight of women for equality in the workplace.
1,374 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how, in this new generation of globalization and multiplicity, individuals subsist even with various differences like gender, race, religion, ethnicity or culture, disability or immigrant status. It looks at how, all through history women, have had to fight for their rights against inequality, discrimination, injustice, and subjugation of all sorts and how, in the past forty years, women have progressed enormously. It discusses how, although a woman can now easily get elected to office or hold a proper job and financially support herself and her family, it does not mean that women are given equal opportunities and rights in the United States.
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"All through history women have had to fight for their rights, against inequality, discrimination, injustice and subjugation of all sorts, though most of the time their fights have either not been given any attention or have been just hidden. The working class women have had to face various kinds of impediments in history to gain a position of equality. Along with having to face their household responsibilities and also work in horrible working condition where at every opportunity they are exploited, they have had to struggle with ? one hand tied behind them?, as stated by a working class suffragist. They have also had to compete with an ideology that had assigned them a particular position in the society and a pattern as to behave in the society."
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Gender Bias in the Workplace, 2004.
An analysis of the problem of gender discrimination in the workplace.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses gender bias in the workplace and focuses on the distinction made between a man and woman in a working environment on the basis of professionalism, integrity, and respect. This paper emphasizes the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 and how several women have used it to fight for their rights. The paper gives real examples of organizations that suffered as a result of gender distinction and represents the true scenario of gender bias in today?s world.
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"Even after great advancements made by mankind in possibly all the fields of life, gender distinction between a man and woman still exists. The portraiture of power and the roles of gender in a prevalent culture reverberate meaningful patrimonial control, with the maneuvering of a female gender an appurtenant element of its objective. Women working in a professional environment have to prove their importance within the acrimonious periphery created by men. Despite the changes, which have been brought in by many laws and movements, women today still do not enjoy a working environment where they would be given a status equal to that of a man."
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Immigrant Labor Contributions, 2004.
Cites evidence and statistics that negate the argument that foreign-born workers take jobs from American citizens.
1,806 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper provides anecdotal and statistical evidence to counter the argument that foreign workers that move into metropolitan areas in the U.S. are supplanting native-born workers and are "stealing?" wages the native-born workers might otherwise enjoy. The paper also discusses some of the negative stereotypes regarding immigrant workers that persist and cites several studies that claim that the immigrant workers actually have a positive effect on the U.S. economy.
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"Some figures regarding the effect of immigration on cities are relatively easy to obtain; they were developed by the United States Census Bureau, most recently in the year 2000. Other figures are much more difficult, although anecdotal evidence abounds. In Race and Ethnicity in the United States, author Richard T. Schaefer shows that although immigration benefits the United States in many ways, there are still negative stereotypes. These stereotypes account for unequal, and often disturbing treatment, despite the contributions."
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Labor Conditions, 2004.
A look at the importance of labor conditions and how these can be improved. Includes a technical plan.
757 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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Labor conditions have been at the center of debate for many generations. The Fair Labor Act indemnified the rights of American workers and the responsibilities of employers. However, there are still certain issues that face the current labor force in each of the various industries. This discussion explores the ways in which labor conditions can be improved. It discusses a technical plan, management plan, capabilities, and costs associated with this improvement.
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"The improvement of health and safety conditions and the implementation of training and educational programs are also essential to the improvement of labor conditions. The firm will implement programs to carefully monitor the health and safety conditions in the workplace. These programs will ensure that bathrooms, workplace cafeterias are clean and that machines are being used properly. Training and educational programs will aid in employee advancement and also guarantee that the company is operating at maximum capabilities. Much of the training that will be available to employees will be conducted by the company to improve the skills of the labor force. The firm will reimburse tuition costs for employers seeking undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and career training."
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Motivation as a Factor in Nurse Retention, 2004.
A look at how motivation in the work force, in particular in the nursing field, creates lower job turnover.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This study explores the effects that motivation has on the job satisfaction of nurses and on nurse retention. It is hypothesized that nurses who are more motivated in their jobs are more satisfied, and are thus less likely to leave the profession. The findings from this study provide information as to what changes can be made so that nurses are more motivated in their profession.
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"Nursing retention is a prominent factor in the current nursing shortage, and it has been found that nurses change jobs and careers because of issues in the workplace, including the culture of the hospital (Donley et al., 2002). Recently, several studies have explored the growing trend of nurses leaving the profession. Why is nurse retention becoming increasingly difficult? Several theories have been posited. Sumner and Townsend-Rocchiccioli (2003) suggested that the cause of nurses? abandonment of the profession might lie more in intrinsic factors rather than overtly expressed reasons. These authors cite various reasons, such as bureaucratic factors, issues related to the medical profession and scientific discourse, and factors within the nursing profession, as contributing to dissatisfaction that causes nurses to leave. Also, nursing is emotionally stressful work, which may add additional stresses to influencing factors. The above authors suggest changes in the work environment to make nurses feel valued for their skills and therefore increase nurse retention."
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Structural Change of the Working Mother, 2004.
Proposal for a study that would examine the changes women and businesses have had to make so that both can accommodate the demands of motherhood and job performance.
4,453 words (approx. 17.8 pages), 20 sources, APA, $ 116.95
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This paper is a proposal for a study that, in contrast to many earlier studies, hypothesizes that, as more and more mothers have entered the workforce, both women and business have had to change in order to accommodate the trend. The paper explains that the purpose of the study is to shed some light on the fundamental relationship between family and business in a working mother?s life and suggests that understanding this relationship will help further our understanding of society as a whole. The types of variables used, data collected, literature on the subject, and methodology to be employed are described as well.
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"The challenges, due to the increase in working mothers, has continued year after year, for more than five decades, and continues to this day. As the mother is still the foundation of most children?s lives, it is imperative to see how this change will affect our future generations. As these same women become an even more important cog in the American workplace machinery, our understanding of how they affect business can only lead to increased efficiency and efficacy."
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Barbara Ehrenreich's "Nickel and Dimed", 2004.
Review and discussion of Ehrenreich's book about the lives of low-wage workers.
1,908 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper is a critical review of Barbara Ehrenreich's book, "Nickel and Dimed: On Not Getting By in America". It discusses Ehrenreich's account of her undercover experience as a non-skilled, low-wage worker, and the challenge presented in the book to minimum wage legislation and its perceived benefits. Ehrenreich's interesting assertion that low-wage workers represent the biggest, most philanthropic section of society is also discussed and explained.
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"Low-wage earners are probably one of the most neglected sections of the American workforce. While minimum wage is a highly controversial subject and often sparks hot discussions in social and political circles, no one is really interested in the lives of the real recipients of this legislation. When an increase is made in minimum wage, the government and others are more concerned about the reaction of the employers instead of the response of the low wage section. This says a great deal about social discrimination and division that prevails in our society and which severely hurts the cause of unskilled workers."
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The Role of Trade Unions, 2002.
Looks at the impact that economic and labor trends in the international arena have had on the role of trade unions.
1,929 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper attempts to explain some of the economic trends we have experienced in post-industrial societies by comparing and analyzing unionization and the power of collective bargaining in the United States, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.
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"Overall, it can be said that union membership is the strongest among the democratic, industrialized nations of the west. Democracy and union membership in these countries can be said to be complimentary: countries such as Germany have strong worker participation both in corporate management and in the country?s legislature. Whereas the experience of unions in the 19th and early 20th century was one of adversity between industry owners who wished to maximize profits and laborers who wished to maximize their benefits, concessions to the latter group have lead them to invest in the companies they work for. This has lead in many cases to a convergence of interests between the management of a company and its work force."
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The Internet at Work, 2003.
An analysis of ethical issues that arise when utilizing computers and the Internet at work.
3,421 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper examines how computers and the Internet have undoubtedly changed the way that businesses and their employees communicate and how these tools have also created new ethical problems for the employer and employee who rely on them. It looks at the problems of the employee using the Internet for private use during work hours as well as other ethical problems this technology has caused.
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"It is hard to believe that just twenty-five years ago there were only fifty thousand computers worldwide. But in 1997, that number grew to an estimated one hundred and forty million computers. Today, there are more than one hundred twenty million people who have Internet access at home and at work. Experts have estimated that in 1997 alone there were about two trillion e-mail messages sent through the Internet. And, according to some industry experts, Internet traffic doubles ever one hundred days so it is clear to see that the Internet revolution has significantly impacted the workplace."
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Psychological Testing in the Workplace, 2002.
A discussion of the application and effectiveness of psychological testing in the workplace.
2,067 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper examines how workplace psychology is a relatively new dimension within the industry of psychology, and within this new field is a list of important motivational reasons for the administration of psychological testing to both existing employees and potential employees. It shows how the motivation for the application of psychological testing within the workplace can range anywhere from the desire to apply psychological science to work style varieties and, therefore, job descriptions, to assessing the psychological health of workers in potentially stressful roles. It also looks at how other reasons why psychological testing may occur within the workplace may include use as a tool for the recruitment of new employees or as a tool to assess productivity or workplace problems some associated with social issues and some associated with nonsocial problems.
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"It must be made clear to the employee that the responses and results of the testing are not conditional to their continued employment and that changes made to benefit them and the workplace are the intended results of any assessment. An employee must understand that it is his or her work that will determine continued employment and not his or her answers on any survey. Whether problems are associated with a social situation or a logistic situation may be assessed through the tools of workplace psychology. It is important with this type of psych testing to make clear to all employees through a wide distribution of the assessments that everyone will have an interest in the results. Employees must not feel singled out as if the results of the test that only they take will determine his or her continued employment."
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Affirmative Action and Business, 2002.
An opinion paper that discusses the reasons why businesses should not promote affirmative action.
1,903 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper discusses the negative affects of affirmative action, which it states is an ineffective, racist policy that violates the United States Constitution, favors the middle and upper classes, allows unqualified entry to academic institutions and businesses, promotes racism, and fosters further discrimination.
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"Affirmative action is the set of public policies and initiatives designed to help eliminate past and present discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Affirmative action was set into place during the 1960's. Focusing in particular on education and jobs, affirmative action policies required that active measures be taken to ensure that blacks and other minorities enjoyed the same opportunities for promotions, salary increases, career advancement, school admissions, scholarships, and financial aid that had been the nearly exclusive province of whites (Brunner, Bakke and beyond). However, despite its good intentions to remedy past discrimination and to promote diversity., affirmative action has actually created more problems than it has solved, explaining why so many are now calling for an end to its policies."
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