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(2008, 14 800 words)
The dissertation examines the causes and consequences of employee absenteeism for the Indian supermarket retailer Wonder World Mega Supermarket (WWMSM) exploring the major factors that can impact upon employee absenteeism. The review of literature touches on HRM approaches to job satisfaction, employee commitment, motivation, occupational stress, and flexible working. Qualitative and quantitative methods of research are employed including primary research conducted through the case study of WWMSM supermarket via a questionnaire. The data obtained through the study are statistically analysed. Conclusions are made about the causes and consequences of employee absenteeism suggesting recommendations for WWMSM. This dissertation has a matching proposal: C/HR/251. Proposal. Causes and consequences of employee absenteeism case study of Wonder World Mega Super Market.
(2007, 17 400 words)
The dissertation investigates the challenges faced by expatriate employees in multinational corporations (MNC) examining the solutions that can contribute to their successful adjustment in the foreign environment. The review of literature touches on the theory and practice of International human resource management (IHRM), the strategic role of expatriates in cross cultural knowledge transfer and coordination, the reasons behind expatriates' failures, the effects of cultural distance on their life and work, the strategies used to facilitate expatriates' adjustment including cross-cultural training, etc. The methods of the research are based on primary and secondary data collected through related sources and computer business simulation. Conclusions are made about the value of expatriates' international experience as global managers, and the tools that can be used to facilitate the adjustment of expatriates and their families in cross-cultural business environment.
(2008, 10 800 words)
The dissertation examines the importance of motivation in small catering firms evaluating the factors that induce employees to work hard and with commitment. Literature is reviewed on the theories of motivation and personal growth. Perceptions and attitudes of workers toward management are investigated in the context of employee motivation and the preferences of small catering firms' staff. The research methods include the analysis of primary data obtained from focus group interviews with the employees from 5 small catering firms. Conclusions are made about the role of communication in workplace, position distance, employment relationships, and other factors that can effectively motivate employees.
(2008, 15 100 words)
The dissertation examines the importance of motivation in Burger King and McDonald's studying the factors that motivate employees to work hard, and evaluating the expectations and attitudes of subordinates in Burger King and McDonald's toward their management. The issues of human resource management (HRM) in fast food restaurants are addressed. The study is based on the secondary data obtained through the review of academic literature on HRM theory and theories of motivation, and primary data collected through the use of focus group interview and questionnaires. Conclusions are made about the influence of employee relationship, communication within workplace and personality of mangers on the employee performance.
(2008, 2800 words)
The paper proposes research based on the IMCL (Inter Marine Container Lines) acquisition of BCL (Baltic Container Lines), and their human resource integration that followed. The methods and rationale of the research are outlined; the management models that could be used to facilitate the process of integration are described including the resource based theory, socio-technical model, etc.
(2008, 6700 + 1000 words)
This dissertation examines HR policies and practices in small catering companies reviewing literature on the HRM theory, identifying the basic patterns of HRM within small companies and offering a case study of HR theory applications in Heinz Catering Limited. The methods of research include primary data collected from questionnaires. Recommendations on HR policies in small catering organisations are suggested. Proposal for this dissertation is available in the appendix.
(2007, 1000 words)
The paper offers a research proposal into the relationship between HR policies and practices and organisational performance with the focus on small catering firms. Research aims and objectives are stated; literature is reviewed on the HRM theory; the design and methods of the study are outlined.
(2008, 2500 words + 11 Slides Presentation)
The paper is a proposal for the implementation of a new information system for human resources that will move the company from a paper-based employee record-keeping system to an electronic one. The business scenario and the methods used in the research are outlined; the options for the system are described in terms of hardware and software. The plan for the project implementation is presented; business benefits and expected management challenges of the system are highlighted. The paper comes with a simple Microsoft Access database of six suppliers, an Excel file detailing the components of the system and their cost, and a Power point presentation for a talk to convince employees of the benefits of the new system and allay their concerns (11 slides).
(2008, 15 200 words)
The dissertation investigates the issues of employee motivation in Burger King and McDonald's exploring the factors that influence employees' commitment to work, the perceptions and attitudes of subordinates in Burger King and McDonald's toward management, the expectations and preference of fast food restaurants' staff towards their managers, etc. Literature on the theories of motivation is reviewed. The methods of the research are based on the primary data obtained form focus group interview and questionnaires, and secondary data collected from text books, newspapers, journal articles and the Internet. Conclusions are made about the factors that can influence the motivation of workers in McDonald's and Burger King with reference to employee relationship, communication within workplace and the personality of mangers.
(2007, 1900 words)
The paper proposes research into the problems of career barriers for women in financial organisations. The aims and objectives of the research are formulated; academic literature is reviewed on the issues of work-life balance and gender related problems of employment; the methods of the research are described; the project timetable is outlined. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: S/HR/227. Dissertation. Why are there so few women in senior positions within the Financial Services sector?
(2008, 7400 words)
The dissertation addresses the problem of gender inequality in the workplace examining the position of women as senior managers in the financial sector. A case study is conducted of equal opportunities and work-life balance policies at Financial-Co. Literature is reviewed on the position of women in the labour market, career barriers for women in management professions, the features of an ideal manager, self-limitations of women in professional careers, etc. The methods of research are based on secondary data obtained through literature and personnel records of women in management, and primary data collected via semi-structured interviews with the company's women employees. Conclusions are made about the policies of the organisation towards women managers. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: S/HR/226. Proposal: Barriers to Female Career Progression in the Financial Services Sector.
(2008, 7400 words + 1900 words)
The dissertation addresses the problem of gender inequality in the workplace examining the position of women as senior managers in the financial sector. A case study is conducted of equal opportunities and work-life balance policies at Financial-Co. Literature is reviewed on the position of women in the labour market, career barriers for women in management professions, the features of an ideal manager, self-limitations of women in professional careers, etc. The methods of research are based on secondary data obtained through literature and personnel records of women in management, and primary data collected via semi-structured interviews with the company's women employees. Conclusions are made about the policies of the organisation towards women managers. Proposal matching this dissertation is available in the appendix.
(2008, 17 000 words)
The dissertation looks at the role of Herzberg's theory of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in understanding employee motivation in a firm. A review of literature on the theories of motivation is provided examining the utility of Herzberg's theory and applying it to the study of the current levels of employee motivation in Wahana Komunikatama. The methods of research are based on the secondary and primary data obtained through open-ended interviews and questionnaires distributed among the company employees. Conclusions are made about the drivers behind employee motivation within the company.
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