...The implications of health, safety and security legislation and regulations for a business in a workplace environment. An example of a Job role in HRC is the role of a lecturer in Construction. Health and safety rules would affect this job role. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 “These regulations are concerned with the working environment. They place a duty on employers to make sure that the workplace is safe and suitable for the tasks being carried out there, and that it does not present risks to employees and others.” Impact on job role: A construction lecturer is responsible for the welfare of their students and others around that come into the construction site. Walkways must be clear, objects must not be obstructing the entrance. Lecturers should pull students up on the rules such as always having an ID badge and making sure bags are not in the way. Tutors are responsible for telling students what is waste and make students aware of cleaning facilities. Implications if the regulations are not followed effectively: Students and staff might be harmed. They could slip, trip or fall over. Waste material left out unnecessarily could become an obstruction. It is essential for students and staff to clean up after working in construction so they are not irritated and do not risk others; such as if they handle certain chemicals they must wash themselves off. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 “a duty on all employers "to ensure, so far as is reasonably...
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...Understand equality and diversity law, legislation and internal policies in relation to own area of responsibility. The Equality Act 2010 was brought in as one single act to make the law simpler and easier to understand, the act covers nine protected characteristics, which cannot be used as a reason to treat someone unfairly, every person has one or more of the protected characteristics, so the act protects everyone against unfair treatment, the protected characteristics are, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. There are also 7 types of discrimination, direct discrimination, associative discrimination, discrimination by perception, indirect discrimination, harassment, harassment by a third party, and victimisation 1.1 Explain the implications of the legal requirements for Equality and Diversity on own area of responsibility. The implications of not following the Equality and Diversity Act can have serious consequences if the employee was to bring a claim at a tribunal court and as there is no timescale for a discrimination claim unlike unfair dismissal (which is now currently set at 2 years service before it can be taken to a tribunal), a discrimination claim can be brought immediately after employment or even before employment if a potential candidate believes they were discriminated against in the interview process which lead to the reason why he/she wasn’t...
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...Affordable Care Act NUR/571 Affordable Care Act: Description The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted March 2010. The Act is to provide better health security for Americans by putting comprehensive health insurance reforms in place that will •Expand coverage •Hold Insurance companies accountable •Lower health care costs •Guarantee more choice •Enhance the quality of care for all Americans (medicaid.gov) “The Affordable Care Act expands Medicaid coverage and makes numerous improvements to both the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and Medicaid ” (medicaid.gov). The actual document is a 974 page compilation of the major provisions put together by the office of the legislature. The major provisions as related to Medicaid and CHIP focus on the following: 1. Eligibility requirements – will fill gaps in current coverage for lower income Americans by minimizing eligibility levels for Medicaid across all states (medicaid.gov). 2. Financing - Starting January 2014 adults newly eligible for Medicaid will be fully funded by the government for a period of three years, then gradually reducing funding to 90% by 2020 (Medicaid gov). 3. Information systems and data management – Government financing will be provided for investment in data technology systems needed to get Medicaid systems up and running in time for the projected start date of January 2014 and for expanding Medicaid eligibility (medicaid.gov). 4. Coordination with affordable insurance exchanges...
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...principal employer by contractor where contractor is not involved in specified activity. “Outsourcing” conveys more or less same meaning. When an employer engages somebody else to deliver a specified result where employer is not involved with the man power engagement or supervision or control activity over such man power. If any activity which is outsourced to someone and carried outside the premises of the principal employer, such manpower engaged will not be termed as “workman” under Contractor Labour Act. It is not the nomenclature of the term but the real intent to decide when it is a Contract Labour or outsourcing. It can also be said like contract labour reflect manpower where as outsourcing reflects the job or the activity. Bombay High Court in the case of Sudhir Kondiram Jadhav (2002 I CLR 97) has held that workers employed by agencies will be the Contract Labour under the Act. Q. Is Contract Labour Act applicable when jobs and services are outsourced? Ans. When the jobs and services are outsourced and are carried out in some other premises not being premises under controlled and management of the principal...
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...President Bush’s “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” policy achieved the desired socioeconomic leverage for the people of color in America? Introduction The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 was enacted by President George W. Bush to give socioeconomic leverage to the people of color in America. The Act which was successfully passed by the U.S. Congress in 2001, sought to make quality elementary and secondary education accessible to disadvantaged students, particularly, the children of color people. The Act is an upgrade of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) passed during President Lyndon Johnson’s time in office in 1965 to help states create a leveled field for children living in poverty. The primary goal of the Act was to...
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...Affordable Care Act Myer Mikan Alden University Abstract The Affordable Care Act (ACA) in North Carolina: Discussion points; 1) The impact of this act on the population. 2) The economics of providing care to patients from the organization point of view.3) The effect of cost of treatment, quality of treatment and access to treatment. 4) Examining the ethical implications of this act for both the organization and the patients. Affordable Care Act Impact As we all know before the Affordable Care Act came into existence in 2010, the federal and state programs that provided health insurance, and social welfare funding are the Medicaid and Medicare. However, a new legislature was enacted into law by President Barack Obama in 2010 to extend health insurances across all demographic ladder as well as all income levels thereby making health insurance flexible and affordable. “Over 45 million Americans who are uninsured speak volumes about the problems with our present Healthcare system” (Rashford, 2007). This new law that is widely referred to as the Obamacare aimed at providing Americans with affordable quality health insurance and to reduce the high cost of healthcare spending in the United States. This new insurance as argued by the government offers a lot of new benefits, rights and protection rules for insurance companies, tax breaks ...
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...Assignment 3 Shuronda Hampton MBA6014 Financial Accounting 215 Paula Drive West Monroe, La 71291 Telephone: 318-397-5608 Email: shampton18@capella.edu Instructor: James Shelton There is an ongoing debate about the cost-benefit relationship or internal controls and their ethical implications. The New York Times posted an article in 2012 describing the burden and high cost that this implication takes on small companies. It is the fact that the system takes an approach that size fits all, that smaller firms have a much bigger burden. In this article, it states that the costs of developing the required internal controls can run as high as $5 million to $10 million for a small company once it goes public because private firms do not have to have the same accounting and compliance structures in place as larger corporations. As you can see, this can be a problem for new startup companies that are not bringing in the revenue to cover this price. In response to this problem, Congress passed the JOBS Act that would help smaller public companies avoid this for a few years the internal controls reporting and audit requirements put in place. All these acts and rules were put in place to prevent a repeat of the scandals that cost investors billions. Companies are now required in annual reports to have chief executives and chief financial officers attest to the effectiveness of the internal control structure and procedures of the issuer for financial reporting...
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...the United States have mandated certain benefits, mostly related to health insurance. Employee benefits can consist of a variety of benefits that could become a great addition to an employee package. The article analyses the economic impact of these benefits. Article Summary There are certain benefits which have been mandated by the government which an employer must provide to its employees. Businesses use benefits to attract new employees and give current employees a greater sense of job satisfaction. The United States government has mandated certain benefits for employers to provide to their employees. Employers mostly and in some cases employees need to pay for these benefits. This article analyses the reasons behind the choices the government has made. Employee benefits are much more than health insurance, vacation time, and 401 (k) plans. Companies with 50 or more employees must also provide workers with unpaid family and medical leave benefit under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Health insurance is typically a matter of agreement between an employer and employees. The article talks about efficiency of mandated benefits. It is argued that companies could provide the employee benefits in terms of money or insurance as negotiated upon by both parties. This type...
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...Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior People differ from each other in their needs and values. Group effort eases their task of achieving organizational goals effectively. Human relations can be defined as motivating people in organizations to work as a team. Although human relationships have existed from quite some time in the past, the study of human relations has developed only recently. Social sciences like sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics and political science have contributed to the development of OB and human relations. Human relations and OB play a significant role in the development of the skills of employees and the improvement of organizational performance. Various studies and theories in the field of organizational behavior have given new insights into the behavior of people at work. The most important studies are the Hawthorne studies, Theory X and Theory Y, and Theory Z. The Hawthorne Studies, conducted by Elton Mayo at the Western Electric Company, was the first systematic study that recognized the significance of informal groups in the workplace and its impact on productivity. The conclusion drawn from these studies was that it was security and recognition, not just good physical working conditions that bring a drastic improvement in productivity. Moreover, informal groups operating within the work settings exert strong control over work habits of individual workers. Douglas McGregor formulated two theories called Theory X and Theory...
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...with the aim of inducing fear or intimidating some other group of people into a specific course of action for political, religious, philosophical, or ideological aims. In my paper I want to examine the implications of my definition with regard to my assertion that terrorism is only carried out against innocent people. In my definition I define terrorism as actions or threats of actions against innocent people. To me this is a very important idea. I feel that terrorism works because it induces fear in the general public and people become afraid because they are faced with the fact that even though they have done nothing wrong they could be attacked. I feel that violence is never legitimate when used on innocent people and thus a terrorist is never legitimate because they are attacking innocent people and that can never be seen as a justified act. The idea that the victim of terrorism has to be innocent has many implications. I think the biggest implication is that, through my definition, some forms of terrorism can be justified. This is a tricky issue though and it reminds me of the discussion we had in class on whether violence could ever be justified. Many students believed that violence against a tyrant or unjust leader could be justified when the leader had engaged in acts against humanity. As...
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...Unit 13: Unit code: QCF Level 3: Credit value: Recruitment and Selection in Business A/502/5434 BTEC National 10 Guided learning hours: 60 Aim and purpose The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to recruitment and the importance of ensuring that the best people are selected to work in organisations. Learners will study selection and recruitment techniques and will set up, and take part in, a selection interview. Unit introduction Recruiting the right people is the key to the success of many organisations. These organisations ensure that the processes and procedures involved in recruitment and selection meet their needs and are legal. In this unit, learners will develop an understanding of the impact of the regulatory framework on the recruitment process. Potential applicants may decide to apply for a post based on the quality of information that they receive. Details of the post will usually be the first communication they have with the organisation. It is important that the organisation makes a good first impression on potential applicants to ensure that they attract sufficient applicants of the right calibre. Learners will develop their knowledge of the types of documentation used in an interview process. A structured and planned selection procedure is crucial to the success of the selection process. The impression a business makes may determine an applicant’s decision to accept an offer of appointment. Staff conducting the interview will also be forming their impressions...
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...apparel that have gotten bad press for using the “Made in the USA” label because the brands only make a portion each piece of their apparel in the USA. The purpose of this memorandum is to examine the possibility of bringing to the USA neighbor by working with “Maquiladora”, the Spanish word for manufacturer, in Mexico. Aspects of US law, international legal implications, as well as the ethical implications of moving this portion of the company to Mexico are the primary focus areas of research. Domestic Legal and Ethical Implications: Narcissus Denim was founded and gained success because of the quality of the product, in great part because the apparel is “made in the USA”. In order to create a portion of the product in Mexico and keep the “made in the USA” label, Narcissus Denim must ensure at least a portion of jeans be manufactured in the United States. The Federal Trade Commission is the governing body and requires certain standards be met. These standards are also monitored by the commission, “The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is charged with preventing deception and unfairness in the marketplace. The FTC Act gives the Commission the power to bring law enforcement...
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...Aim and purpose The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to recruitment and the importance of ensuring that the best people are selected to work in organisations. Learners will study selection and recruitment techniques and will set up, and take part in, a selection interview. Unit introduction Recruiting the right people is the key to the success of many organisations. These organisations ensure that the processes and procedures involved in recruitment and selection meet their needs and are legal. In this unit, learners will develop an understanding of the impact of the regulatory framework on the recruitment process. Potential applicants may decide to apply for a post based on the quality of information that they receive. Details of the post will usually be the first communication they have with the organisation. It is important that the organisation makes a good first impression on potential applicants to ensure that they attract sufficient applicants of the right calibre. Learners will develop their knowledge of the types of documentation used in an interview process. A structured and planned selection procedure is crucial to the success of the selection process. The impression a business makes may determine an applicant’s decision to accept an offer of appointment. Staff conducting the interview will also be forming their impressions of the applicant. It is important that interviewers are well organised and prepared. They will need to be familiar with the...
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...change. When the people in organization realize that their current organizational culture required to transform to support the organization’s success and progress, change can happened but it is not so easy. Change can be affect the people by following ways 1. Fear of the unknown 2. Fear of failure 3. Disagreement with the need for change 4. Losing something of valu 5. Leaving a comfort zone 6. False beliefs 7. Misunderstanding and lack of trust 8. Inertia 9. Job insecurity 10. Feel job pressures 11. Loss of commitment to the organization 12. Survival problem in changed situation 13. Adjustment problem in changed management 14. Job satisfaction 15. Lack of guidance in changed scenario Q.2 (a) What are some of the current forces for change in your workplace? (b) What are the implications for you as an employee, as a manager, and for the HR manager? (c) Consider yourself as the HR Manager in your organisation, how can you act as a change agent? a.Current forces...
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...The purpose of the Employment Equity Act was created to ensure that there are equal opportunities for individuals living in Canada. The Employment Equity Act mainly targets four groups of individuals which include; women, aboriginal peoples, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. The Employment Equity Act serves an important role in the workforce as it seeks out discrimination and removes it effectively. When the Employment Equity Act is enforced correctly the act will ensure that individuals in the workforce have equal access to job opportunities as well as equal treatment in the workplace. Many individuals believe that employers are not very likely to battle situations of discrimination while going through the hiring process, as well as properly implementing the act in a particular workforce. Therefore the complexity of the Employment Equity Act is fair, however it is not necessary to have the act implemented in various Canadian workplaces. The Employment Equity Act was first introduced to Canada in 1986, and was later updated in 1995. “The Act stated in the legislation: The purpose of this Act is to achieve equality in the workplace so that no person shall be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability and, in the fulfillment of that goal, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment experienced by women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities by giving effect to the principle...
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