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(2008, 17 000 words)
The dissertation examines the relationship between flexible working practices in the NHS and the levels of work-related stress amongst nurses and doctors. The review of literature touches on work-related stress, flexible working, etc. Research approach and methodology are identified conducting a case study of the levels of work-related stress and employee attitudes towards flexible working. Conclusions are made about the potential links between flexible working and work-related stress.
(2008, 34 100 words)
The dissertation investigates the features of collective bargaining (CB) as a method of negotiating agreements between employee and employer about the terms and conditions of employment. CB is considered from the legal and procedural perspectives describing the techniques of negotiation and offering a case study of CB practices at Lyondell Petrochemical Company. The influence of the European Union (EU) on the UK domestic model of industrial relations is analysed discussing examples of employee involvement strategies in British companies. Predictions are made about the future of the HRM.
(2008, 2100 words)
The paper offers a research proposal into the employee motivation techniques on the basis of a Wetherspoon pub case study. The methods of research are described including the use of a focus group interview as a primary research method. Details on the research background, literature review, data collection and project timetable are provided.
(2007, 20 000 words)
The dissertation investigates the implementation of performance management (PM) system in the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) in Peshawar, Pakistan. The review of literature touches upon the theory of HRM, including HR development and training, employee communication, motivation and rewards, psychological contract and engagement, performance management and appraisal, organisational culture, etc. An overview of Pakistani culture is presented focusing on the HRM programme introduced by the Pakistani government. Research philosophy is described as positivist incorporating deductive and inductive approaches. The methods of research include the analysis of secondary data and primary data obtained through online questionnaires and interviews. Conclusions are made about the impact of introducing the PM system in IMS. Recommendations are made to help the organisation implement the change in their management practices.
(2008, 4000 words)
The paper presents a proposal for analysing employee motivation within a small Filipino company. Literature is reviewed on the major theories of motivation including Maslow's hierarchy of needs and Hertzberg's motivator-hygiene theory, discussing the drivers of employee motivation. Research philosophy and research methods are outlined.
(2008, 2900 words)
The paper proposes to investigate how employees' job satisfaction and performance are influenced by their perceptions of their employer. A review of literature is suggested on the theory of job satisfaction (JS), a relationship between JS and performance, strategic management, operational management, etc. Research philosophy and methodology is outlined; the methods of data collection are described; the limitations of research are defined.
(2008, 5000 words)
The paper is a project proposal focusing on employee absenteeism for the Wonder World Mega Super Market in India. An overview of the company is presented; literature is reviewed on the causes and consequences of employee absenteeism, employee motivation and human resources management. The methods of research and data collection are outlined; the research timetable is proposed.
(2007, 20 500 words)
The dissertation investigates the challenges of introducing modern Human Resource Management (HRM) in a developing country choosing Jordan as a case study. Literature on the international HRM is reviewed touching on the HRM practices in Jordanian organizations, the issues of HRM in multinational corporations (MNC), the industrial relations between local workers and their foreign managers, etc. The study is based on primary research carried out through questionnaires and interviews with foreign and local employees in Jordan, and on secondary research into HRM related literature. Conclusions are made about the influence of Jordanian HR practices on HRM in MNC and the applicability of the 'Best Practices' theory to the MNC operations in Jordan.
(2007, 3000 words)
The paper is a project proposal to investigate the key motivating factors of employees in Tajima Gunung Mas, an Indonesian firm. The background and rationale of the project are discussed formulating the aims and objectives of the study, discussing the related literature, describing the research methods and outlining the project timetable and resources.
(2008, 3300 words)
The paper offers a research proposal into the policies of work-life balance stating the aim and objectives of the research, discussing research methodology and prospective data collecting techniques, providing a review of literature related to HRM with the focus on the communication between employees and their employers, etc. The time plan and costing of the research are outlined.
(2007, 15 000 words)
The dissertation investigates the benefits and drawbacks of introducing a performance management (PM) system at the Institute of Management Studies (IMS) in Peshawar, Pakistan. Literature is reviewed on the theory of HRM focusing on the problems of PM as a tool of managing individual employees. Secondary research is combined with primary research conducted through email questionnaires, and validated through follow up phone calls. Conclusions are made about the role of HR intervention for organisations and the implementation of the PM system in IMS.
(2007, 11 100 words)
The dissertation investigates the strategic role of HRM in modern international business examining HR practices in Indian and UK organisations and focusing on the issues of employee commitment. Literature is reviewed on contemporary management and HR theories, the practices of call centres, organisational culture, cross-cultural management, etc. An inductive research approach is used including primary methods of data collection through questionnaires and interviews in the case studies of the analysed organisations. Conclusions are made about the correlation between organisational HR policies and their employee commitment.
(2007, 12 700 words)
The dissertation investigates the relationship between organisational performance and employee training and development, focusing on small and medium sized firms in Kosovo. Literature is reviewed on the theory of HRM including the role of training and development in strategic organizational structures, employee participation, leadership, etc. Primary research is conducted through questionnaires and sampling. Conclusions are made about the relationship between organisational size and organisational performance, staff training support, and managerial skills. The limitation of this research are analysed; further research topics are suggested.
(2007, 2400 words)
The paper presents a research proposal addressed to senior management for the approval of a HR plan for St. Benedict's School in Ealing. Analysis is performed of the external and internal demand and supply of labour required by the school; HR issues existing in the organisation are identified; the options to address the issues are evaluated and supplied with recommendations about the best solutions. An implementation plan for the research is outlined.
(2007, 16 500 words)
The dissertation examines the organisational change process at the Rhema Group that is facing a period of economic difficulties. The research objective is to understand how effectively the company's leadership communicated the change initiative to the employees and what the outcome was. Literature is reviewed on the theory of leadership and organisational change. Research methodology includes primary data collection through interviews and secondary source analysis. Conclusions are made about the role of leadership in communicating change initiatives. Recommendations to the company management are suggested.
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