Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at changes that have been brought about in the workplace due to the emergence of gender equality. The writer then looks at the first inclusion of women to the workforce and discusses the issue of equal pay and gender inequality. The writer maintains that the gendered stereotypes have fallen one by one as women and men have interacted in the workplace. The writer points out that both women and men have reacted to their situation as their skills and abilities have required, rather than through the prism of some supposed stereotypical response that is driven by gender. The writer concludes, however, that certain stereotypes, based as they are on some form of fact, may prove more difficult to accommodate in the culture until new technologies and alternate arrangements that negate the effects of these differences are implemented.

Outline:
Background Information
Change
Operational Definition: Corporate America
Operational Definition:Traditional Organizational Cultures
Theories
Glass Ceiling
Gendered Stereotypes

From the Paper
"In Roe v Wade the woman's right to make decisions about her own body through abortion was considered. The justices of the Supreme Court concluded that women were given individual rights as citizens of the United States through the Bill of Rights and the United States Constitution. According to the justices, those individual rights included the ability of women to determine what would or would not happen to their own bodies through pregnancy or any other occurrence. Women across the country took this decision as a landmark decision that supported the control women had over their own lives and their quest to implement that control in all areas of existence."

Tags:Roe, v, Wade, equality, stereotypes, female, leadership

Abstract
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

From the Paper
"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."

Tags:chemical, cancer, danger, toxic, toxin

Abstract
This paper discusses this law, which bans discrimination, including sex-based discrimination, by trade unions, schools, or employers that are involved in interstate commerce or that do business with the federal government. It describes how important this law is in the workplace and entire economy.

From the Paper
"The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in a broad array of private conduct including public accommodations, governmental services and education. One section of the Act, referred to as Title VII, prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, religion and national origin (Milestones 2). The Act prohibits discrimination against the aforementioned protected classes in the areas of recruitment, hiring, wages, assignment, promotions, benefits, discipline, discharge, layoffs and almost every aspect of employment (Milestones No Date)."

Tags:discrimination, employee, racism

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that laborers have been viewed as tools to increase company profits and as pawns that could be pitted against one another in order to create competition. As time has elapsed, however, a concern for ethical business practices has begun to emerge in the workplace. The writer discusses that this concern exists not only in the manner in which business is conducted, but in the manner in which the company embraces the diversity of the laborers, consumers and stakeholders. The writer maintains that because of the vast expanse of the new globalized business community consumers are beginning to realize that they have the power to support any organization that will meet their needs.


American industry has experienced a vast evolution since the beginning of industrialization. The workforce that has supported these industries has continually changed, to include diverse cultures within the nation and cultures that exist across the globe. This diversity within the working class has often led small firms to become multi-million dollar corporations, although workers have often had to struggle to be recognized as significant in the tasks that they have accomplished. One of the primary reasons for this struggle has been the lack of ethics that have been used by industry leaders in their approach to the workforce. Laborers have been viewed as tools to increase company profits and as pawns that could be pitted against one another in order to create competition. As time has elapsed, however, a concern for ethical business practices has begun to emerge in the workplace. This concern exists not only in the manner in which business is conducted, but in the manner in which the company embraces the diversity of the laborers, consumers and stakeholders. Because of the vast expanse of the new globalized business community consumers are beginning to realize that they have the power to support any organization that will meet their needs.

From the Paper
"American industry has experienced a vast evolution since the beginning of industrialization. The workforce that has supported these industries has continually changed, to include diverse cultures within the nation and cultures that exist across the globe. This diversity within the working class has often led small firms to become multi-million dollar corporations, although workers have often had to struggle to be recognized as significant in the tasks that they have accomplished. One of the primary reasons for this struggle has been the lack of ethics that have been used by industry leaders in their approach to the workforce. "

Tags:business, ethics, diversity

Abstract
This paper discusses how America's working environment might be if the Civil Rights Act of 1964 had not been enacted. Title VII is one section of the Act that prohibits employers from discriminating on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. This paper highlights the evolution of Title VII, its impact in the workplace, discusses who is covered and who is not, and examines what types of policies a company should implement to avoid violations of Title VII.

From the Paper
"This act protects all employees, regardless of classification or managerial level, in both the private and government sectors. In 1991, the act extended to all U.S. citizens employed by American employers outside the United States, except where it violated the law of the hosting country (Bennett-Alexander et al., 2003). In addition, it also protects foreign nationals employed within the United States and its protectorates. Unfortunately this act does not cover everyone. Employers with less than 15 employees are not require to follow the guidelines set by Title VII."

Tags:Martin, Luther, King, EEOC, EPA

Abstract
Arguably, the development and evolution of the team paradigm in the modern workforce is the greatest management development in the last fifty years. The paper shows that the team paradigm has literally meant that businesses no longer treat individual workers as cogs in a larger machine or even relegate workers to secondary status behind expensive machinery and new technology. Instead, the team paradigm has proven to be most effective at not only motivating the human side of any business, but also in helping businesses in all fields maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly complex economic climate.

Tags:team, workforce, development

Abstract
The author states that, in the United States, the evolution of labor law has reflected a greater concern for the well being of the employee. Many labor laws such as the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and American with Disabilities Act (ADA) are presented. The paper concludes that the recognition of the fundamental rights of workers has lead to a safer and more employee friendly work environment.

From the Paper
"The Equal Pay Act of 1963 requires employers to provide equal pay for equal work regardless of sex. This act has become more and more important along the years since its implementation because in today's market woman are working and providing for families along with men. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits the discrimination of employees on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, or national origin."

Tags:labor, law, union, discrimination, American, with, Disabilities, Act, (ADA), pension, disabilities, privacy

Abstract
This paper summarizes the scope of Title VII and its applications to the workplace. The paper includes details pertaining to the history and evolution of Title VII, the impact of Title VII in the workplace, who is covered and not covered under Title VII and its amendments. The paper then goes on to discuss policies that companies should have in place to avoid Title VII violations.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Title VII
The History and Evolution of Title VII
The Impact of Title VII in the Workplace
Title VII Coverage
Avoiding Title VII Violations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Understanding the rights of employers and employees is critical to the success of any organization. Employers have a responsibility to ensure equality for people of all races, religions, genders, ages, and disabilities and should not tolerate discrimination of any form. This paper provides a summation for provisions associated with Title VII. The history and evolution of Title VII will be detailed along with workplace application, who is and who is not covered under Title VII and policies that companies should enact to avoid Title VII violations."

Tags:civil, rights, Disabilities, ADA

Abstract
This paper summarizes the provisions associated with Title VII. It details the history and evolution of Title VII and how it aims to ensure equality for people of all races, religions, genders, ages, and disabilities. The paper discusses Title VII's workplace application. It details who is and who is not covered under Title VII and describes policies that companies should employ in order to avoid Title VII violations.

Table of Contents:
Abstract
Title VII
The History and Evolution of Title VII
The Impact of Title VII in the Workplace
Title VII Coverage
Avoiding Title VII Violations
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Understanding the rights of employers and employees is critical to the success of any organization. Employers have a responsibility to ensure equality for people of all races, religions, genders, ages, and disabilities and should not tolerate discrimination of any form. This paper provides a summation for provisions associated with Title VII. The history and evolution of Title VII will be detailed along with workplace application, who is and who is not covered under Title VII and policies that companies should enact to avoid Title VII violations."

Tags:provisions, discrimination, harassment

Abstract
This paper reviews the inadequate and sometimes non-existent workplace regulations that led to the development of better rules and laws in the twentieth century. The paper looks at several instances of litigation that basically established fair and/or unfair standards of safety at work and outlines the 1970 landmark Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) legislation.

Outline:
Introduction
Background: The Need for Safety Regulations
History of Safety Movement in Construction Work
Milestones in the Evolution of the Workplace Safety Movement
OSHA - What it Means for Construction Sites and all Workplaces
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Of course the most prominent work safety legislation in the history of the United States is the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), passed and signed by the president in 1970. But there were many steps in terms of safety laws and regulations leading up to OSHA. Indeed, in reviewing the history of construction workplace safety issues Radford University professor Bill Kovarik goes back to ancient Greece and Rome (45-125 AD) and to the ruler Plutarch, who said it was not "just" to expose "non-criminals to the poisons of...lead and mercury mines" (Kovarik, 2003, p. 1). Bernardino Ramazzini (1633-1714) was considered the "Father of Occupational Medicine," Kovarik writes; Ramazzini, a professor of medicine at the university of Modena, Italy, published a book (De Morbis Artificum Diatriba) which "examined the diseases and problems" that resulted from 52 occupations.
"Health and medicine are among the many fields that Benjamin Franklin dabbled in, Kovarik explains; and Franklin was so concerned about lead poisoning in the printing trade workplace - and in the distilling of rum in lead vessels - that he published a health warning (which was not a regulation, but a bold move through a respected publication).
"The safety movement had its roots in England, Goetsch writes (p. 5). The Industrial Revolution in Great Britain was a time of booming economies and plenty of jobs. It was also a time when child labor was being used indiscriminately in England - and in the United States as well. Children as young as 9, 10, and into their low teens worked "hard" and "long" - in "often unhealthy and unsafe" conditions, Goetsch explains."

Tags:litigation, OSHA, contractor, fatalities