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Workplace Environment, 2006.
A review of "Saturday's Child" by Countee Cullen, "The Boy and the Bank Officer" by Philip Ross and an essay on corporate culture, all of which discuss and reflect issues pertaining to the workplace environment.
893 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper takes a look at the theme of workplace environment in three different types of literary work - a poem, an essay and a fictional story.
The work reviewed is "Saturday's Child" by Countee Cullen, "The Boy and the Bank Officer" by Philip Ross and an essay on corporate culture.
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"One other important theme within the story has to do with how those outside a business often misunderstand it. This theme is revealed when the narrator realizes that his initial distrust of banks was misplaced. Initially, he based this distrust upon his friend's belief that banks did not care to look out for their customers' best interests. His witnessing of the argument between the boy and banking officer further fueled his distrust. However, the distrust dissipated as soon as the narrator discovered that the bank did indeed have its customers' best interests at heart when it attempted to protect the boy from the bully."
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Effective Listening Skills in the Workplace Environment, 2002.
An examination of the important contribution effective listening skills can have on the workplace environment.
1,058 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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The paper begins by discussing the necessity of good communication in workplace for maximum efficiency. One of these tools of communication is classified as good listening and the writer explains the difference between hearing and listening. It then describes what an active listening process is and how this increases clearer communication in general and in the workplace in particular.
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"In the work place environment, there are many factors that help determine an organization?s ability and skill in maintaining the stability and organization among its employees/members. One of these factors includes attaining an organizational communication process through effective communication skills. The most prominent forms used by most organizations are the development of verbal and non-verbal communication since these are the most obvious ways of communication that provide a dialogue for employees and the management in an organization. However, what is not realized by both the employees and management is that listening is one important communication aspect that precedes verbal and non-verbal communication. This means that in order to attain effective communication verbally or non-verbally, communicators must first learn to listen in order to assess carefully the issues at hand and the required action that must be taken."
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Discrimination in the Workplace, 2005.
Examines how to create a non-discriminatory workplace environment.
1,007 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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To effectively deal with the problems of discrimination in the workforce, a workplace environment must strive to prevent discriminatory behavior from occurring between employees It must also ensure that when discriminatory behavior does occur the participants involved in the conflict have a venue in which to express their differences and grievances. Finally, leaders in the workplace must make an effort to ensure that it doesn't occur in the future. This paper explains how preventing discrimination, therefore, requires an efficacious three-pronged attack for both public and private enterprises.
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"When individuals work in a diverse workforce, and see others who are different than they are, excel, they are more apt to become tolerant of clients and customers as well as fellow employees on a subordinate and superior level whom are of diverse backgrounds. But even in the best workplace environments, conflicts will occur. Thus, it is important for employees to know they have someone to talk to, and somewhere to go, to address their grievances in a timely manner, before the conflict becomes dangerous to productivity. Trained, in-house counselors versed in discriminatory laws are necessary on the part of the firm, for issues of legal liability, to keep company staff abreast of potential illegalities. Trained HR staff must be aware of the firm's internal policies regarding non-discrimination."
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Quality of Life and the Workplace, 2002.
A look at how the quality of life in a workplace environment can be improved.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will discuss the quality of life in the work place and create a design that can reveal the methodology of this process. By examining different examples of this process in the work place, we can see how this can be applied in a real life situation by the different ways of doing this that are available. By uncovering the problems that may exist in the work place, a more solution-geared format can be given to the environment that people have to work in. The analysis will deal on a large-scale inquiry into the betterment of quality of life in the work place and seek answers to the problems that arise.
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Diversity in the Workplace, 2002.
This paper is a study of how globalization has affected the workplace and examines how this diversity has transformed the face of the work environment.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses how diversity in the work place has affected business practices in the United States. The author explores different diverse populations such as gender, age, race and personalities and discusses the problems and benefits of having such diversity in any given company. Using different examples, the author also presents some solutions to various problems that may arise as a result of this new diverse work environment.
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"As the world continues the process of globalization workplace diversity is becoming more and more common. The world will only become grayer as cultural and geographical walls are dismantled and in their place a blended society will emerge. The diversity in the workplace is something that has been addressed in seminars and theory classes for many years but the actuality of its existence on a day-to-day basis is something that is fraught with benefits as well as negatives. Diversity in the workplace can be a positive aspect for any company if it is cultivated as a positive aspect, or it can turn negative with the wrong handling. There are many ways to encourage and grow positive diversity in the workplace and with that success the workplace will flourish."
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Scientology and Unity Religions in the Workplace, 2006.
This paper discusses the beliefs of the Scientology and Unity Religions, and how they interact in a business environment.
2,487 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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The author describes the basic tenets of belief of these two faiths according to their websites. The writer discusses how Scientologists behave towards a workplace environment, implying that its motives of helping a company's employees are really a backdrop for religious recruitment. The paper also shows how members of the Unity Church can sometimes find it difficult to be accepted among their colleagues, when topics of religion are discussed at the workplace.
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"Acceptance amongst one's peers in the workplace means a great deal for many people. When an employee feels as though they are not accepted because of their religious beliefs, they may find themselves sitting at the lunch table alone, driving by themselves to a company outing, or to an off site meeting. This can make that person feel as though they are far less superior to their coworkers, which could cause their job performance to suffer."
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Computers in the Work Environment, 2002.
A study of the revolutionary changes in the work place as a result of computer technology.
2,705 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 81.95
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This paper considers how computers have influenced the workplace environment and provides a competitive advantage to its users. The paper also examines how the value may not be as great as perceived by considering the productivity paradox. The author notes that the computer technology is only as good as the programmers running it.
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"The commercial environment has changed over the last few decades. One of the most influential factors has been the development of the computer. The technology has created a social and commercial revolution, increasing the speed and accuracy of communication reducing man hours for tedious tasks and creating new methods of analysis and business practice. However, there are many conflicting reports regarding the way that computers have been used and the benefits they may bring. Therefore, computers in the workplace may be seen as essential, but the value they add is sometimes questionable. In this paper we will consider the way that computer technology may be used and some of the problems we may find in seeking to assess the way it will adds to the value chain. However, when we look at computers, we must understand that it is not only computers that we need to consider, but the programmes that they run, as without these they have no value."
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Privacy in the Workplace, 2008.
This paper looks at the issue of workplace privacy and discusses trends in workplace surveillance.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the issue of workplace privacy and the concerns that accompany this issue. Several individuals were interviewed via email for the purpose of this paper and their opinions are noted. Additional research regarding workplace privacy and future trends in workplace surveillance are discussed in detail. The suggestion is made that existing legislation regarding employee privacy protections are insufficient and clearly weighted towards the employer.
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Abstract
Interview One-HR Administrator
Interview Two-IT Administrator
Additional Research Related to Workplace Privacy
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"Additionally, as technology continues to advance and new and novel ways of monitoring employees are conceived, the threat to workplace privacy seems certain to crossover directly to employees' personal privacy domains. One example of such new technologies being gradually adapted to employee surveillance and monitoring is the use and application of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. RFID technology is a radio enabled computer chip that is now in widespread use in the retail and foodservice industries among many others, which allows for more accurate and better types of data regarding products to be tracked and recorded by allowing easy reading and scanning of these products without ever being handled. While the use of RFID technology in the workplace might seem far-fetched and it certainly is not in widespread use by any stretch of the imagination, the fact that some foreign governments such as Mexico's judicial branch have implanted an RFID chip in some workers in order to control access to sensitive areas of its facilities should be alarming."
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Non-Verbal Communication in the Workplace, 2004.
This paper discusses that non-verbal communication in the workplace not only affects the transfer of information, but also affects the whole emotional atmosphere of a workplace.
1,450 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains that studying the effects of non-verbal communication in the workplace is more important than ever in today's multicultural world because each ethnic group brings their own culture into the workplace. The paper points out that one of the most common uses of non-verbal communication in the workplace is by supervisors and others with high status, who use non-verbal symbols of their status and authority, either consciously or not, to remind those below them of their high position. The paper relates that, in some workplaces, because non-verbal communication can differ so greatly between cultures, management has introduced cultural sensitivity training.
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"Latinos are one of the fastest growing cultural groups in American workplaces today. Therefore, it is of particular importance for both Anglos and Latinos to each understand the others' nonverbal communication styles. Latinos have several nonverbal communication devises particular to their culture that Anglos do not use. For example, Latinos have a much smaller realm of what is considered personal space. In Anglo cultures, this personal space is between eighteen and thirty inches, while in Latino cultures it is between eight and eighteen inches. This sharp difference in acceptable personal space can cause huge discomfort and misunderstanding for both parties if it is not understood and acknowledged on both sides."
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Workplace Monitoring, 2004.
An overview of workplace monitoring and the prospects involved in workplace surveillance.
1,477 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how, as technology advances, employers worldwide are faced with the problem of employees' ill usage of the communication media and how, in order to reduce these risks, employers are now turning towards technology monitoring, which would enable them to keep a strict watch over their employees. It examines how many issues have arisen as a result of workplace monitoring, as well as the debate on whether this act by employers is ethically correct or not. It highlights the advantages of workplace monitoring and proves how it may become beneficial for both the employer and the employee. It also looks at the different types of workplace monitoring and the results obtained from them.
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"Workplace monitoring can be divided into various categories. The first category is concerned with Call monitoring. Call monitoring basically involves listening to live phone calls and recording one's observations. ?The most important aspect of this system is the observer. The observer can sit next to the person making the call, which can be helpful with new employees who need training tips. The observer can also be a secret caller and judge the phone representative by playing a customer role? (Kristin Morgan, Types Of Employee-Monitoring Systems In The Workplace). As a result of call monitoring, an employee would be well aware of the surveillance and would always try his/her best not to violate the company?s policies."
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Discrimination in the Workplace, 2006.
This in-depth paper analyzes the issue of discrimination in the workplace, while supplying a comprehensive evaluation to key issues relevant to this topic.
3,067 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The writer of this well-researched paper contends and explains why discrimination in the workforce is a growing problem that has affected thousands of organizations, large and small operating in today's global marketplace. This paper defines discrimination in the workplace as any type of behavior, action, belief, value or attitude that impacts another individual in a negative manner, that is based on one's racial identity, gender, sex, disability status, age or some other personal factor. This paper cites the many laws and acts that have been enacted to protect individuals from various forms discrimination. The most basic law that protects employees from discrimination on the job is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits job discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, age, gender, religious belief or national origin. The paper also details the impact of affirmative action in the workplace. Depending on the organization, affirmative action is necessary in an environment where one population or subgroup of people has been continually underrepresented or disadvantaged. This paper analyzes the impact these laws have on human resource departments. Human resource departments have an obligation under the law to inform all employees of their legal rights relating to discrimination in the workplace.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Discrimination
Discrimination Laws
Affirmative Action in the Workplace
Human Resources and Discrimination
Conclusions/Recommendations
References
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"Affirmative action may be necessary in an employment environment where one population or subgroup of people has been continually underrepresented or disadvantaged. It truly depends on the organization. It can be a means of protecting certain classes or groups of people and ensuring that everyone in the workplace is afforded the same access to employment and the same employment opportunities. It is not designed to be a form of reverse discrimination. There is adequate evidence suggesting that discrimination still exists in the workplace. Until discrimination is completely abolished and is no longer an issue, a need for affirmative action programs and other programs geared toward eliminating inequities continues."
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Music and the Workplace, 2002.
An examination of the current research on music and the workplace and exploration of the effects on performance of places that play music as opposed to places that don't, upon the worker.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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To understand the question as to whether or not music has an effect upon performance in the workplace one must understand that music can and does have an effect (both positive and negative) upon the performance of anyone in any environment. Many studies have been completed that highlight the effects of music production upon the long-term educational process, of music listening and the types of music listened to on laboratory animals, adults, children, and even agricultural crops and house-plants. These studies have provided for a general consensus that music, the right music at the right volume, can help people relax, focus more intently upon their tasks, absorb material and information at a higher rate, and be, in general, more productive. The problem is, however, that what is and what is not conducive to work environments depends wholly upon the type of work being done, the personalities of the workers, and the level of flexibility offered by the employer in relation to the playing / listening to and of music while at work. What we can derive from these studies is that most businesses that do not require their workers to be in a constant state of intense communication that requires full attention for give and take in the conversation (i.e. phone service-related employees) that do provide for music in the workplace will find that workers are more prone to be productive. But, there is a caveat as stated previously - it depends upon the music itself and the relative receptiveness of the audience as to whether or not mass-music is appropriate or if individualized (i.e. headphones or speakers playing quietly at a desk) music playing is better. The wrong music / personality combination can result in negative results, greater levels of frustration and irritation, and lower levels of productivity.
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Workplace Safety, 2005.
A discussion regarding the necessity of safety in the workplace.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses how it is vitally important that the workplace incorporate a safety program to ensure the well being of its employees, and indeed of all citizens living or moving within the premises of any specific workplace. The paper further discusses several issues of humanity that should be taken into account when formulating a workplace safety program.
Outline:
The Importance of a Well-Written Safety Program
Steps to Establish a Safety Program
Creating and Maintaining a Safety Program
The Role of Cultural Diversity in Workplace Safety
The Written Safety Program
Ensuring a Healthy Work Environment: Employee Assistance Programs
Other Issues: Public Safety
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"Another important matter is how the variety of cultures integrate with the general corporate culture. Each organization distinguishes itself by means of culture, which is delineated by the values and norms to which the company adheres. These need to be integrated with the safety culture framework, and the implementation of the safety program."
"As part of the corporate culture, group norms have to be clearly delineated. This also should be integrated with the various languages and cultures within the workplace. It is important that each employee be able to function within a group, especially in terms of the safety program. This is another aspect that will ensure the longevity of such a program. This is especially true in cases where a large part of the workforce is not used to functioning as a group, and where the work is of such a nature that individuals within the company perform their duties alone. "
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Workplace Privacy, 2003.
Proposes a new law called the Workplace Privacy Productivity Act to standardize workplace privacy.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper proposes a new law called The Workplace Privacy and Productivity Act to standardize workplace privacy issues rather than having the courts resolve them on a case-by-case basis. The paper discusses balancing the needs of the organization with the needs of employees.
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"Employees and employers have long struggled to balance the needs of the organization with the personal needs of workers. As employees work longer hours they may feel entitled to use the phones provided by the employer for ..."
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Crystalline Silica in the Workplace, 2004.
A study of the effects of exposure to crystalline silica in the workplace.
23,700 words (approx. 94.8 pages), 38 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This study provides a discussion of silica, the evolution of crystalline silica dust exposure concerns, an overview of the various uses of crystalline silica in the workplace, a summary of the various governmental regulations and standards that currently govern crystalline silica in the workplace, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluation process for classification of silica, a discussion of how the presence of crystalline silica is currently determined and measured in the workplace, as well as what can be done to protect workers from exposure to this hazardous material. Additionally, the various health risks resulting from crystalline silica exposure are discussed, including the relationship between crystalline silica exposure and the incidence of silicosis, cancer, and various autoimmune disorders. Finally, the specific dangers of exposure in the construction industry and among heavy-equipment operators are explored, and the growing body of legal actions resulting from crystalline silica exposure is discussed.
Contents
Introduction
Problem Statement
Purpose of Study
Importance of Study
Scope of Study
Rationale of Study
Definition of Terms
Overview of Study
Review of Literature
History of Crystalline Silica Exposure
Use of Crystalline Silica
Measurement of Crystalline Silica
Determining the Presence of Silica in the Workplace
Measuring Workplace Exposure to Crystalline Silica
Protection Against Crystalline Silica
Silicosis Resulting from Crystalline Silica
The IARC Evaluation Process
IARC Classification of Silica
Amended IARC Evaluation of Silica as a Carcinogen
Crystalline Silica and Autoimmune Diseases
Exposure to Silica in Construction
Exposure to Silica Among Heavy Equipment
Exposure to Silica in Sandblasters
Legal Actions
Death in the Workplace
Regulation
OSHA's Hazard Standard
Relevant OSHA Regulations
Methodology
Approach
Data Gathering
Database of Study
Validity of the Data
Originality & Limitations of the Data
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"Silicon is classified as a nonmetal, but it has many of the properties that are associated with metals. Some scientists refer to this type of an element as a metalloid. Silicon acts like a metal and conducts electricity at high temperatures, but at low temperatures, it behaves more like an insulator and does not conduct electricity. Therefore, it is referred to as a semiconductor. This particular property is what made silicon the perfect element to propel technology into the world of transistors, then integrated circuits, and finally today's computer chip (Boegel, 1968).
Silica is a chemical compound, as opposed to an element, and is formed from silicon and oxygen atoms. A chemical compound is defined as ?a distinct and pure substance formed by the union of two or more elements? (USGS, 1992, p. 3). Due to the abundance of the elements of oxygen and silicon, the natural formation of silica is quite common. Silica sand, the substance from which pure silicon is derived, is made of quartz. Quartz is the most common form of silica found in nature."
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