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C/HR/669. Innovation management in Intelligent Energy

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the innovative practices of the clean power systems provider Intelligent Energy (IE) reviewing the company’s background, and discussing their strategic initiatives in knowledge management, leadership, flexibility, social networking, teamwork, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Innovation management, Intelligent Energy,

 

C/HR/664. Approaches to organisational leadership in Google and McDonald's

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper reviews the theory of organisational leadership highlighting the classical and humanistic approaches to management and applying them to the analysis of HRM practices of Google and McDonald's

 

KEYWORDS: Leadership, Organisational Theory, Google, McDonald\'s,

 

C/HR/655. Strategic HRM: Case of Phillips Electronics

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the strategic decisions in human resource management (HRM) implemented by Phillips since 2001 establishing the link between HR and organisational culture, and examining factors that brought the company from near bankruptcy in the 1990s to a currently strong performance. The HR policies of the company’s CEO are described including teamworking, downsizing, control measures, performance management, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Strategic HRM, Performance Measurement, Philips Electronics,

 

C/HR/647. John Lewis Partnership: UK Most Desirable Employer

WORDS:
2400
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the employment practices used by John Lewis department store, ranked as one of Britain’s top employers. The paper provides an overview of the company including their reward system, culture, HRM strategy, pay and benefits.

 

KEYWORDS: John Lewis,

 

C/HR/644. Diversity as Valuable Organisational Resource: Integration of HR Planning and Strategic Planning

WORDS:
5150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper looks at the concept of diversity examining the reasons why a diverse workforce is a valuable resource in gaining competitive advantage. Recommendations are suggested for a productive utilization of a diverse workforce. The issues of diversity management are addresses highlighting the importance of Human Resource Planning (HRP) and its role in the strategic development of the company.

 

KEYWORDS: Diversity, Human resource planning, strategic planning, diverse workforce,

 

C/M/1380. HRM practices used by Hilton hotels to enhance their service quality

WORDS:
2350
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the correlation between service quality, customer retention and the profitability of service firms. The SERVQUAL model of service quality management is described, a case study is conducted of HRM practices used by Hilton Group to enhance their employee satisfaction and motivation in the delivery of high quality services.

 

KEYWORDS: Hilton hotels, HRM practices, Service Quality, Employee motivation,

 

C/HR/631. Role of ICT in human resource management at Barclays bank

WORDS:
1450
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the influence of information and communication technology (ICT) on human resource (HR) function in Barclays Bank providing background information about the company, and discussing the benefits of the ICT integration with human resource practices.

 

KEYWORDS: ICT, human resource, HR, information communication technology, Barclays Bank,

 

C/HR/625. HRM in Flybe airlines

WORDS:
4300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper examines the contribution of Human Resource Management (HRM) to the organisational performance of Flybe domestic airlines analysing their recruitment, selection and employee retention policies. The effectiveness of the recruitment procedures is evaluated, HR planning, training and development methods are detailed, the ways to enhance HR performance are explored.

 

KEYWORDS: Flybe airlines, HR planning, training and development, employee retention,

 

C/HR/624. Dissertation. Devolution of HR Functions to Line Management in Saudi Arabia and its Impact on Staff Motivation

WORDS:
17950
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
179.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the effect of the devolution of the Human Resources (HR) function to Line Management (LM). The review of literature touches on the HR function, HR devolution to line managers, the theory of change management and line management, new approaches to LM, etc. A case study of HR devolution in Saudi Arabia is conducted. The methods of the research are based on secondary data sources combined with the analysis of the primary data collected via questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the correlation between the devolution of the HR function to line managers and employee motivation in SA departments.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Devolution of HR Function, Line Management, Saudi Arabia, Employee Motivation, Saudi Arabia,

 

C/HR/622. Organisation Development at BR Richardson

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers a case study of organisational development (OD) in BR Richardson Timber Products Corporation faced with high employee turnover and absenteeism rates. The diagnosis of the situation at Richardson is provided at the organisational level, group level and individual level. OD interventions are recommended including team building intervention, safety intervention, stress management intervention, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Organisation Development, BR Richardson, employee turnover, absenteeism,

 

S/HR/291. HR policies in Fastening Technologies Ltd

WORDS:
5150
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper looks at the HR policies related to the change of the managing director in Fastening Technologies Ltd (FTL), reviewing theoretical underpinnings of employee relations and communication, reward management, employee training and development, human resource outsourcing, etc. The least effective HR policies used by FTL are identified and analysed. Recommendations are suggested about HR planning with regard to resourcing.

 

KEYWORDS: HR policies, Fastening Technologies Ltd, FTL,

 

C/HR/618. Proposal. Treatment of part-time workers and full-time workers: case study of Elmbridge Borough

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper offers a proposal for a dissertation on the differences in management’s treatment of part-time and full-time workers with a case study of Elmbridge Borough organisation in Surrey. The aims and objectives of the research are formulated, literature is reviewed on the conflict between the needs of full-time and part-time staff, the methods and sources of the proposed research are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Human resources management, HRM, full-time workers, part-time workers,

 

C/HR/604. HR practices at Foster Wheeler Corporation

WORDS:
2250
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines human resource (HR) practices of Foster Wheeler Corporation (FWC) describing their organisational background, and detailing the policies and procedures of HRM in the areas of recruitment and selection, performance management, compensation, training and development, etc. HRM systems at FWS are evaluated suggesting recommendations about the ways of raising organisational effectiveness.

 

KEYWORDS: Human Capital, Foster Wheeler Corporation, FWC, human resource management, strategic HRM, SHRM,

 

C/HR/601. Succession Planning and Mentorship at Land Registry

WORDS:
2450
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the career management in Land Registry (LR) analysing their practices of succession planning and mentorship. Definitions surrounding succession planning and mentorship are reviewed, the effectiveness of the local accelerated module (LAM) and central accelerated module (CAM) are evaluated, recommendations are provided to enhance these HRM techniques.

 

KEYWORDS: Succession Planning, Mentorship, Mentoring, Coaching, Land Registry, Human Resource Management, HRM,

 

C/HR/600. Barclays' HR strategy: current situation and performance improvement plan for 2010-2012

WORDS:
5450
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the current human resource (HR) practices at Barclays Group describing the structure of the organisation and critically examining the problems related to the performance appraisal system, employee recruitment, training and development (T&D), motivation, and reward management. A performance improvement plan (PIP) in the identified problem areas is developed suggesting the methods of employees’ performance evaluation, recruitment, T&D, and reward.

 

KEYWORDS: Human resources strategy, Barclays Group, performance appraisal, recruitment, training and development, motivation, reward,

 

C/HR/593. Evaluation of Google's HRM policies relevant to work and employment

WORDS:
2050
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the HRM policies and procedures used by Google to select and shortlist suitable candidates through telephone and face-to-face interviews. Theoretical underpinnings for HRM practices are provided reviewing Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Key success factors of Google’s strategy are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Google, HRM, Selection, Motivation,

 

C/HR/591. HRM Issues at Treadway Tire Company: Analysis and Strategic Recommendations

WORDS:
2550
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the problems of human resource management (HRM) in Treadway Tire Company (TTC) in North America. The ‘wellness’ survey of the organisation is presented, the causes for the high employee turnover in TTC Lima Tire Plant are identified, recommendations are suggested about the changes in human resource strategy regarding compensation management, recruitment, training, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Treadway Tire Company, Lima Tire Plant, Human Resource Management, HRM,

 

S/HR/283. Issues of human resource management in Headrow Hotel

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper addresses the issues of human resource management (HRM) faced by Headrow Hotel seeking to explain the high rate of their staff turnover, and discussing the company's poor recruitment and selection management, the absence of training and development programmes, etc. Recommendations are suggested about the ways to improve the hotel's HRM practices.

 

KEYWORDS: Headrow hotel, HRM, staff turnover, recruitment and selection, training and development,

 

C/HR/585. Holistic approach to HRM: case study of Mattel

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the changes in the HRM strategy of Mattel brought about by their CEO Robert Eckert. The effectiveness model he introduced in the company and the strengths of the holistic approach to performance management (PF) are discussed. Theory of PM is reviewed and applied to the case of Mattel.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM, Performance Management, Mattel, Robert Eckert,

 

C/HR/572. Dissertation. Role of HRM in meeting strategic challenges posed by globalisation: case study of Barclays PLC

WORDS:
15000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
159.99 GBP

The dissertation looks into the human resource management (HRM) practices in Barclays Bank used through the process of the bank’s global expansion. The review of literature touches on the phenomenon of globalisation, the factors contributing to its evolution, the impacts of globalisation on economies, the challenges of globalisation for companies, the theory of HRM and the role of HRM in meeting globalisation challenges. A study of HRM in Barclays Bank is conducted considering their motives for going global and the approaches to performance management and change management. The methods of the research combine deductive and inductive approaches, analysis is based on secondary data and primary data obtained from questionnaires aimed to identify whether human resource (HR) disciplines facilitate globalisation. Conclusions are made about the strengths and weaknesses of Barclay’s HR policies under globalisation and in the current conditions of the UK economy.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, HRM, human resource, globalisation, Barclays Bank, change management, performance management,

 

C/HR/569. Dissertation. HR practices in India and their contribution towards business success in Indian pharmaceutical industry

WORDS:
19700
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
199.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the influence of human resource management (HRM) practices on the individual performance and organisational outcome of the pharmaceutical companies in India. The Introduction provides the rationale for the research subject choice describing the situation within Indian pharmaceutical industry and related HRM issues. The review of literature touches on the theory of HRM including strategic HRM, HRM tools and practices, etc. The methods of the research are based on qualitative and quantitative analysis including statistic analysis of the primary data obtained via an online questionnaire. Conclusions are made about the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of managers and employees in Indian pharmaceutical companies regarding the impact of HRM practices on the organisational performance.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, HRM, pharmaceutical industry, India, organisational performance,


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C/B/2069. Presentation. Crossroads Inc: HR policies in Tradco and Hardpharm before the merger

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0
ADD-ONS:
14 Slides
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This is a presentation of the research into the human resource policies of two companies, Tradco and Hardpharm that are planning to merge into a new company Crossroads Inc. Information is provided on the strengths and weaknesses of HRM in each company, their system of performance management, organisational culture, etc. Recommendations are suggested about new approaches to HRM in Crossroads.

 

KEYWORDS: Presentation, Crossroads Inc, Tradco, Hardpharm, merger, HRM,

 

C/HR/560. Human resource strategies in Etisalat, UAE

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the HR strategies used in the UAE (United Arab Emirates) telecommunications corporation Etisalat describing the company’s background, conducting analysis of their internal and external environment within the framework of SWOT, analysing the employee life cycle, and critically reviewing the effectiveness of their policies in recruitment, performance management, succession planning, training and development, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Etisalat, HR Strategy, SWOT, employee life cycle,

 

C/HR/555. Impact of Employee voice mechanisms on organisational performance

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the concept of ‘employee voice’ discussing the development and application of employee voice mechanisms (EVM) used to enhance communication and interaction between management and employees. The types and functions of EVM are outlined, EVM impact on the organisational performance is examined, obstacles to its implementation are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM, organisational performance, employee voice mechanisms, EVM,

 

C/HR/552. Human Resource Management in TESCO

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the success factors of the HRM in TESCO, the UK largest food retailer, showing the correlation between the increase in the company’s intellectual capital and revenue growth. The orientation of the company’s HRM strategy is described analysing their organisational culture, the use of information systems, tangible and intangible motivational tools for the employees, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: TESCO, Organisational Culture, Diversity, Human Resources, HRM, employee motivation,