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S/L/264. Regulation of industrial relations in UK

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2700
DATE:
2010
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The paper looks into the theory of industrial and employee relations in the UK reviewing Industrial Relations Act 1971, Employment Act 2002, and Dispute Resolution Regulations (DRR) 2004. The impact opf DRR 2004 on improving employee relations within organsiations is discussed identifying factors that contribute to the success of the Regulations and discussing possible measures to enhance disciplinary proceedings.

 

KEYWORDS: Employment Act, Industrial Relations Act, Dispute Resolution Regulations, employee relations,

 

C/HR/638. Use of motivation theory in dealing with disruptive employee behaviour

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1500
DATE:
2010
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the use of the motivation theory in human resource (HR) management. A scenario of disruptive behaviour within the organisation is analyzed identifying the problem and analyzing the behaviour of the employee in the context of the expectancy theory, equity theory and two-factor theory. Recommendations for the management are suggested including immediate and long-term actions.

 

KEYWORDS: motivation theory, HRM, employee relations, disruptive behaviour,

 

C/HR/557. Proposal. Psychological Contract and Economic Crisis: Case Study of Estate Agencies in Manchester

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2000
DATE:
2009
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29.99 GBP

The paper is a research proposal into the impacts of the current financial and economic crisis on the psychological contract between employees and employers with the focus on Manchester estate agencies. The aims and objectives of the research are outlined, Literature is reviewed on the concept of psychological contract as a central measure of employee relations, the job losses and job uncertainty in UK estate agents, etc. The methodology of the research is described including the research design and the techniques of data collection thorough interviews and questionnaires, the research timetable is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, psychological contract, Manchester estate agents, job loss, job uncertainty,

 

C/HR/556. Proposal. How has psychological contract in the company been affected by the current financial crisis?

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850
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine the impact of the current economic crisis on psychological contract between employer and employee in a given company. The topic, aim and objectives of the proposed research are defined, a review of related literature is suggested including theoretical approaches to financial crisis and its impact on employee relationship. Research methods and strategies are described, data collection techniques are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Psychological Contract, Economic Crisis, employee relations,

 

C/HR/536. Reflection on relationship between employers and employees

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3300
DATE:
2009
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the nature of employment relationship reflecting on the causes of conflict between employers and employees, the role of rewards, and the actions that can effectively manage the employment relationship.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee, employer, employment relationship, conflict,

 

S/HR/270. The conflict of interest within an employment relationship can never be resolved. Discuss

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of employment relationship providing the definitions of the concept, describing its different dimensions, discussing the nature of psychological contract, and exploring the reasons behind the conflict of interests.

 

KEYWORDS: Conflict, employment relationship, psychological contract,

 

C/HR/413. Industrial Relation, Employee Relations, Trade Unions

WORDS:
650
DATE:
2009
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9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the consequences of the decline in Trade union (TU) membership in the UK examining innovative practices of human resource management that replaced TU and discussing employee relations, new models of employment, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Trade Unions, human resource management, employee relations, industrial relations,

 

C/HR/417. Proposal. Staff Motivation and Retention in Tesco

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
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19.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the impacts of the current economic downturn on staff motivation and retention in Tesco. The aims and objectives of the research are outlined, a review of literature is presented touching on the theory and practices of employee motivation. The design and methods of the research are described outlining sample questions for the interviews, the time schedule is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Tesco, Employee Motivation, Recession, economic downturn,

 

C/HR/273. 'Conflict is inherent within the employment relationship. ' Discuss

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
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19.99 GBP

The paper analyses whether conflict is inherent within the employment relationships looking at employee relations from three perspectives, i.e. unitary, pluralist and Marxist, and arguing the ways of dealing with conflicts between employers and employees.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM, Unitary, Pluralist, Marxist, Employment Relation, Employee Involvement,

 

C/HR/287. Managers and Work Relationships: Empathy, Trust and Development of Others

WORDS:
4000
DATE:
2008
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49.99 GBP

The paper examines empathy, trust, and the development of others, all of which are considered to be emotional competences that are essential to successful people management. Two critical incidents from the author's experience are described with reference to emotional competences, and subsequently analysed using self-diagnostic tools.

 

KEYWORDS: social awareness, self-awareness, relationship management, empathy, trust,

 

C/HR/310. Leadership, Conflict, and Cultural Problems at ELECO

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2000
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines a number of problems experienced by the energy company ELECO caused by the conflict within the firm, employment relationships, and cultural issues brought about by regular company acquisitions. Each of these issues is discussed, both practically and in terms of the relevant academic literature, with recommendations being provided throughout.

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, conflict, psychological contract, culture, mergers and acquisitions, M&A,

 

C/HR/313. Employee Relations in UK Steel Industry

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the impact of globalisation and new technology on employment relations in the steel industry in Britain. The background and history of the steel industry in the UK are described in terms of sales, employment costs, etc. Industrial and employee relations in the steel industry are examined with respect to unitary theory, collective bargaining, teamwork and training. The role of trade unions within the steel industry is analysed. A foresight of the industry development and trends over the next five years is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee relations, collective bargaining, unitary, teamwork, training, trade unions,

 

C/HR/316. What are the effects of socialization processes on workplace culture and what does this matter for HRM as a function and an activity?

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of HRM defining its basic activities, reviewing HRM characteristics with the focus on strategic HRM and exploring the role of socialisation in the workplace. Theoretical approaches to organisational culture are reviewed arguing that strong socialization leads to harmonious individual behaviours that assist in maintaining competitive advantage of the organisation.

 

KEYWORDS: Socialisation, HRM, workplace, organisational culture,

 

C/HR/361. To what extent has the role of the state changed in UK Employee Relations since 1979?

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2400
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper analyses the policy of UK governments toward managing employee relations (ER) since 1979 considering various ER approaches, i.e. 'collectivism', 'individualism', 'third way approach 'and 'neo liberalism'. References are made to relevant academic literature and laws.

 

KEYWORDS: Unitary, Pluralist, Collectivism, Thatcherism, Individualism, Third Way, Labour, Neo,

 

C/HR/388. Employee Relations: Employee Commitment, Engagement and Participation

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2700
DATE:
2008
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of employee engagement (EE) and the techniques used to achieve EE. Factors influencing EE are identified and evaluated in the context of the chosen organization discussing the methods of enhancing employee participation and decision making. Differences between employee commitment, engagement, participation and involvement are explained.

 

KEYWORDS: hr, employee, relations, employee, commitment, engagement, participation,

 

S/HR/252. Employee Relations: Trade Unions and HRM

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the changes in the role of UK Trade Unions and their collective bargaining processes highlighting political and economic factors that brought about these changes, discussing the origins and practices of Human Resource Management (HRM) from the perspective of employee relations and union involvement, and explaining the contradiction between collective bargaining and HRM principles.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee relations, Trade Unions, collective bargaining, HRM, Thatcherism, New Labour,

 

C/HR/129. RyanAir: Employee Relations

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1100
DATE:
2007
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19.99 GBP

This discussion focuses on the low cost airline RyanAir and as a case study of employee relations within a corporate setting. Employee relations is an important aspect of human resource management and considering RyanAir's focus on serving both its customers and its employees, 'people management' would be central to the discussion and analysis of RyanAir's policies. Employees are the major stakeholders within RyanAir and the company's employee strength has also increased in recent years. In fact it can be said that the quality of its service and productivity of the airline are largely dependent on the employees and their relationship with the management. A detailed analysis is done here.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee relations, human resource management, RyanAir, airline industry, business en,

 

C/HR/136. Employee Relations and Organizational Performance

WORDS:
5000
DATE:
2007
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59.99 GBP

This paper is aimed at understanding the relationship between employee relations and organizational performance. It has been divided into three major sections for the ease of navigation and understanding. First section highlights different important topics surrounding employee relations and how they affect organizational performance. Second section points out different typologies of organizations and the impact of employee relations on their performances. The third section is a case study that provides a practical insight into the relationship between employee relations and organizational performance.

 

KEYWORDS: Organizational Performance, Employee Relations, Organizational Typologies, Unionism,

 

C/HR/138. Case Study of Workwell Organisation: Issues of Employee Relations

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

This report examines the low productivity, union hostility, communication and consultation issues in an organisation undergoing change. Recommendations are given on how to improve ongoing communications, the management of change and employee morale. In addition, it is recommended that a redundancy policy is implemented immediately due to legislation, to develop 'good practice' and inform and aid employees and management.

 

KEYWORDS: Communication and consultation, change, redundancy policy and procedures,

 

C/HR/146. Power of Unions and Wage Inflation

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2007
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39.99 GBP

It has been highlighted by researchers that factors like wage comparisons and spillovers between the negotiated settlements of different collective barraging groups have intensified the wage inflation process. On the other hand, there are evidence that properly managed collective bargaining can be fruitful at the macro and micro level by boosting performance of important sectors. This discussion has therefore been aimed at understanding the relationship between collective bargaining and wage inflation with the help of different perspectives and schools of thoughts.

 

KEYWORDS: Wage Inflation, Industry Relations, Employee Relations, Unionism, Collective Bargaini,

 

C/HR/149. Management of Communication and Decision Making: Case Study W. L. Gore & Associates

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1000
DATE:
2007
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19.99 GBP

The aim of this report is to critically analyze the factors that will influence the management of communication and decision making within W. L. Gore & Associates (Europe) Ltd. It has been suggested by the case study that the company is aimed at the development, manufacture and engineering of products and technology based on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFF) and other fluroplastics for a wide range of applications for electronic, medical, fabrics and industrial products. The paper is based on the case study 'W. L. Gore & Associates' from: Boddy, D. (2005), Case Study: W. L. Gore & Associates, taken from: Management, An Introduction, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education Ltd, 2005, Harlow

 

KEYWORDS: Communication, Decision Making, Strategic Management, Case Study, Teams, Structure,

 

C/HR/164. Role of USA Government in Employee Relations

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520
DATE:
2007
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9.99 GBP

The following work briefly summarizes role of USA state in employee relations. It includes historical and legislative factors through which state in USA influences employee relations.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee Relations, USA, NLRA,

 

C/HR/166. Comparing Role of State in Employee Relations- UK and USA

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2000
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

The following work compares role of government in determining employee relations in UK and USA. Three dimensions of comparisons are historical perspectives, state as public employer and legislation work.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee Relations, UK, USA, Unions, Public Sector,

 

C/HR/179. The psychological Contract

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2900
DATE:
2007
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29.99 GBP

This essay is written to present the argument for the importance of the psychological contract in terms of the employment relationship and the problems that arise when there is a violation of this contract. Theorists have discussed whether this contract is a socially construed, part of labour relations, the need for a common interest and purpose or the un-written section of the employment contract. Dunlopian theorists believe that the employment relationship is formed through the business the organisation is in, and not through the management style that is used. Other theorists disagree with some of the content of this argument, they believe the psychological contract is not industry specific, it is individual to each employee/employer relationship. Therefore all organisations construct their own contract of employment both written, spoken and they parts that are accepted without being communicated. The paper concludes on the importance of the contract, and the negative effect of any violations. Common interest amongst the players is vital to keep the psychological contract in tact, and build a relation ship of trust and respect.

 

KEYWORDS: Employment relationships, social contract, common interest, Dunlopian theory,

 

C/HR/198. A strategy to help employees relocate with the company

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3100
DATE:
2007
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39.99 GBP

ABC Ltd decided to relocate its operations to a new site outside the city centre. The employees are understandably concerned and some of more skilled staff members have already started to look for new jobs. The paper presents a fictitious report by the HR director to the ABC board of managers outlining a strategy that will enable the company to relocate but continue to achieve its employee relations objectives. The problems faced by employees are identified, and suggestions are outlines for how these might be overcome, including suggestions of how to secure the support of other managers for the strategy.

 

KEYWORDS: Employee relations, problem solving, human resources, relocation, incentives, retenti,