...Model for labor relations * Evaluating labor relations * Assignments Orientation Hello. This is our first stop on the semester long tour of Employee and Labor Relations. By now, you should have reviewed the Read Me First document, Read Me Second document, Syllabus and Course Schedule. You should have completed the Getting Started tasks in the Read Me Second document, which includes your introduction in the “Student Introductions” conference. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you have already started reading ahead, too. (That isn’t a bad idea since this course includes lots of material—both in the textbooks and through assignments.) Finally, if you haven’t already, please be sure to read the Research Paper Instructions in the Course Content area. You will need to do that in order to complete the Week 1 assignment. Today, we need to orient ourselves by looking at several basic questions: · What is labor relations and what does it strive to accomplish? · Why do we care? · How did labor unions come into being? · Are labor unions effective? What is the first thing you think of when you hear the term “labor relations?” I would venture to bet that some of the plausible responses would be: * labor unions * strikes * collective bargaining * protesters * conflict The aforementioned all seems to conjure up images of labor unions. It is important to stress here that labor relations is not merely labor unions...
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...Human Resource Management (MGT501) VU MGT - 501 T his subject/course is designed to teach the basic principles of Human Resource Management (HRM) to diverse audience/students, including those who are studying this as a supporting subject for their bachelor degree program. This course is designed to provide you the foundations of HRM whether you intend to work in HRM or not, most of these elements will affect you at some point in your career. Either you will be working with some organizations or having people working for you, in both cases you will be dealing with people. To be understandable and lively means that we need to communicate you. We start every chapter with learning objectives. The most important thing you will get out of this course are the basic skills required to succeed in today’s environment which are, you must be able to communicate, think creatively, plan effectively and deal with people. Copyright © Virtual University of Pakistan 1 Human Resource Management (MGT501) INTRODUCTION TO HRM After studying this chapter, students should be able to understand the following: Describe HRM? Explain why are we concerned about HRM? Discuss Road-map of HRM VU Lesson 1 LESSON OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the students with the basic concepts of the human resource management (HRM). During the lecture, we will be discussing the three main things, i.e. the introduction to HRM, the importance of HRM, and a brief discussion of the Resource topics...
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...Human Resource Management (MGT501) VU MGT - 501 T his subject/course is designed to teach the basic principles of Human Resource Management (HRM) to diverse audience/students, including those who are studying this as a supporting subject for their bachelor degree program. This course is designed to provide you the foundations of HRM whether you intend to work in HRM or not, most of these elements will affect you at some point in your career. Either you will be working with some organizations or having people working for you, in both cases you will be dealing with people. To be understandable and lively means that we need to communicate you. We start every chapter with learning objectives. The most important thing you will get out of this course are the basic skills required to succeed in today’s environment which are, you must be able to communicate, think creatively, plan effectively and deal with people. Copyright © Virtual University of Pakistan 1 Human Resource Management (MGT501) INTRODUCTION TO HRM After studying this chapter, students should be able to understand the following: Describe HRM? Explain why are we concerned about HRM? Discuss Road-map of HRM VU Lesson 1 LESSON OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the students with the basic concepts of the human resource management (HRM). During the lecture, we will be discussing the three main things, i.e. the introduction to HRM, the importance of HRM, and a brief discussion of the Resource topics...
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...Chapter One: Introduction to Organizational Behavior Chapter Synopsis This chapter launches the students' study of organizational behavior by providing an overview of management history and the OB field, and by identifying forces that promise to reshape the nature of management. It exposes the how, what, why, and when of organizational behavior, as viewed and practiced by managers. It also identifies the skills and competencies that leaders will need to create the ideal 21st century work atmosphere, such as intelligence, passion, a strong work ethic, a team orientation, and a genuine concern for people. Learning Objectives After completing this chapter, students should be able to: 1. Define in applied terms organizational behavior. 2. Describe the disciplines that have contributed to the field of organizational behavior. 3. Discuss the importance of understanding behavior in organizations. 4. Explain the time dimension model of measuring effectiveness. 5. Explain the relationship between quality and organizational effectiveness. Key Terms power of human resources—The ability to get things done in the way one wants them to be done. globalism—The interdependency of transportation, distribution, communication, and economic networks across international borders. cultural diversity—The vast array of differences created by cultural phenomena such as history, economic conditions, personality characteristics,...
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...CHAPTER 19 International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations Chapter Objectives After studying this chapter, students should be able to: 1. Describe the nature of human resource management in international business. 2. Detail how firms recruit and select managers for international assignments. 3. Explain how international businesses train and develop expatriate managers. 4. Discuss how international firms conduct performance appraisals and determine compensation for their expatriate managers. 5. Analyze retention and turnover issues in international business. 6. Explain basic human resource issues involving nonmanagerial employees. Describe labor relations in international business. LECTURE OUTLINE OPENING CASE: An Emerging Voice for Workers The opening case discusses the changing nature of the Chinese workforce, as workers become more aware of their value to employers. Key Points 1. China is becoming the largest manufacturing center in the world, providing a large number of workers who are willing to work long hours for low pay. 2. Although this is changing, as the workers become more aware of their value to the employer. 3. Wages and working conditions have been improving, which in turn leads to more spending on the part of workers, serving as an economic stimulus...
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...The number of Chinese overseas students has been increasing at a dramatic rate, especially since the early 1990s. The “going abroad heat” has never slackened among mainland China’s young people. China is the world’s second largest economic entity and Chinese people are getting better off with the globalization and opening reform, thus studying abroad is no longer mysterious and unachievable for the average families in China. In contrast, the “return-to-China heat” wave has caused the “American Dream” to fade rapidly among young Chinese who are now casting their eyes towards their motherland. Kellogg(2012) concludes that surveys conducted in 2001 and 2005 of Chinese students enrolled at American universities showed that the intention to return home after graduation is indeed rising.(p.83-104) Chinese contemporary economics, especially social economics, is giving more and more attention to such factors as manpower and talent. Wang (2004) states that the New York Times estimates that this large-scale reflux of talent will be a major phenomenon in China in the next decade.(p.7-11) So, an analysis of the incentives for international graduates returning back to China reveals that the tangible benefits offered by the Chinese governmental policies as well as the intangible benefits in a form of psychological satisfaction are the two main aspects of the returnees’ motivation. China is becoming the largest source of international students for the higher education in the...
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...Place as Lecture Textbook: Required: Principles of Microeconomics, 18e, McConnell, McGraw-Hill, ISBN: 0077354230 (or loose leaf - cheaper: 00773441678). Study Guide: Highly recommend student study guide: 0077341678. Instructor: Alan Osman, 411 Arps Hall, Phone: 247-0092, E-mail: osman.1@osu.edu Instructor Resume: Brief resume on Carmen Instructor SEI: Student Evaluation of Instruction for various courses taught by the instructor, 2007-2010, available on Carmen Office Hours: TR: 4:00-5:00 (no appointment needed), other times by appointment. Communicating With the Instructor: In this day of instant communication, the urge to communicate with the instructor at any time of day or night and expect an immediate response is very tempting. Please note that if the information you seek by emailing this instructor is available on this syllabus, on Carmen, or was provided in class, or available from the course TA, the inquiry may not receive priority, if at all. However, if communication with the instructor is unavoidable, please make sure you indicate your course name and subject matter (if you do not get a response within a day, it’s because this info was not provided). Your cooperation in this regard would be greatly appreciated. However, this instructor is committed to helping his students in a timely manner. There are some 500 of you in...
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...Career Contents 1. Abstract ..............................................................2 2. Introduction.........................................................3 3. Body * How to choose a Career.......................................5 * Choosing Economics as a Career.......................11 4. Conclusion..........................................................18 5. Bibliography.......................................................20 6. Appendix ..........................................................22 Abstract This paper explores how should an individual choose the career for his or her life as well as choosing career in economics. Online (web-pages, online journals, NBEA yearbooks) and offline (books, magazines, dictionaries, research) materials are used in the research that are shown in bibliography. Apart from these, there can be seen the Myers-Briggs Personality Test that helps people to take first idea when choosing future career. This article clearly explains the definitions of career, job, and occupation. At the end in appendix part, example resume and tables are shown that mentioned in body part. It contains below listed keywords: career, job, occupation, personality test, resume, interview, search strategies, search engines, salary, economics, theoretical economist, business economist, government economist, academic, personal qualities, work conditions, education Introduction Many people ask "How do I pick the right career?" In the...
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...of the most significant problems is “the gap in incomes …has grown from 30 to 1 in 1960 to 82 to 1 in 1995” (APEC Study Centre n.d., para.1). According to another report, “the richest 85 people in the world are worth more than the poorest 3.5 billion” (Global Wealth Report 2003). Additionally, the richest one fifth of the world’s population had approximately 78% of the word GDP (Gross Domestic Product), foreign direct investment, export markets and telephone lines, whilst the bottom fifth barely had nearly 1% of those (APEC Study Centre n.d., para. 2). Section2: The causes of global inequality primarily involve free markets, the proliferation the Internet, some historical events, the instability of nations or societies, the weakness of human nature (greed) and the disadvantages...
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...opportunities and legal rights and than men. In this paper, we look at how women are discriminated against based on their gender in public life, employment, politics, religion, education, marital status and family, social services, and before the law. Introduction Research data have revealed that discriminatory practices against women prevail in approximately all parts of the globe. Discrimination against women based on their gender occurs in public life, employment, politics, religion, education, marital status and family, social services, and before the law. Women make up half of the population of the world and carry out two-thirds of the globe’s labor hours. Women obtain a tenth of the income of the world and possess less than a hundredth of the world’s property. Women usually bear the heaviest weight of exploitation and marginalization by society as a whole. In addition, women also often suffer from exploitation and oppression by men. For example, women perform 50 to 70% of all agricultural work in Africa and Asia. Women are faced with discriminatory behavior in all stages of their adult life. Discrimination is the main reason why so many women go through so many problems than equally skilled men to enter into and stay in the labor market. Discriminatory Practices against Women Throughout history, women normally have had less career opportunities and legal...
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...Instructor’s Manual for Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 4th edition Chapter One: Managing Human Resources [pic] Welcome to your guide to teaching Chapter One, Managing Human Resources! This guide will provide you with a chapter summary, learning objectives, lecture outlines, solutions to in-chapter case questions, suggested use of internet exercises and self-assessments from the online learning center, video resource notes and discussion questions, and suggested uses for the PowerPoint slides contained in your Instructor Resources. Instructor’s Manual Highlights: Chapter One Roadmap We hope you find each chapter of your Instructor Manual practical and useful, but also, exciting! You can adapt the chapter text, the PowerPoint, and the video to work in an online class environment, a guided independent study environment, or a face to face or on-ground environment. ✓ When presenting Chapter One, have the students first read the chapter and encourage them to absorb the “big picture” of Human Resource Management. ✓ Use the PowerPoint for Chapter One to frame your lecture. This Instructor’s Manual will provide you with a suggested placement of the PowerPoint alongside your Lectures. ✓ Then, have your students watch the Video Case on the “Creative Corporation,” and facilitate an in-class or an on-line discussion highlighting the lessons contained in that Case. ✓ Have students read and discuss the end-of-chapter Cases...
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.........................pg3 2.2 Reasons for migration……………………………………………………………………………pg4 2.3 European Policy about migration…………………………………………………………pg7 2. Immigration: Costs and Benefits………………………………………………………………..pg8 3.4 Analyze of the social-economic and political effects on the EU by migration ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….pg 8 3.5 Cost and Benefit Table………………………………………………………………………pg10 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………...pg12 Introduction Migration is an actual and controversial topic that is a complex phenomenon that concerns the new as well as the future generations. Migration can be describes as “move to survive!” . The move towards opportunities for life, tied to the human spirit, seeking adventure, pursuing dreams, and finding reasons to hope even in the most adverse circumstances. This is the reason for migration!...
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...evidence that the upsurge of immigration into the Europe will not be calmed down within a short time. The European Union has developed its competences in the fields of policies and regulations regarding the immigration issue. But the problems still exist and more things need to be done for creating a better balance. The report will first quickly go over the history of human migration and reasons for the recent large scale of immigration into Europe will be analyzed. After, the policies and regulations implemented by nations of Europe and the European Union will be introduced before going deep into the problems brought up by immigration. Then some solutions as to how to settle the current problems will be provided and concessions will be made to maintain a balanced and objective knowledge of the influences of immigration. 2. History While there is no doubt that migration has been there for hundreds of thousands of years, it would be a mistake to argue that migration as it is practiced or experienced today is exactly the same as it has been throughout the history. Academically speaking, the development of human migration could be dated back to prehistory. It is widely accepted by historians and anthropologies that the development of...
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...Reflective Summary: Review and reflect on the Health Insurance Billing and Reimbursement Discussion Board. Based on your review and reflection of new learnings in this course, write at least 400–600 words on the following: * What have you learned from others' responses? * What were the most compelling points from the interaction with your fellow students? * How did participating in this discussion help in your understanding of the Discussion Board task? * What approaches could have yielded additional valuable information in the students' networking? * What is still unclear after the discussion with your classmates that needs to be clarified? During week ones discussion board assignment, we discussed the different types of health insurance billing and reimbursement methods. This discussion board assignment required taking the time to research the history of health insurance and how it has evolved over the years to the system that we know it as today. By utilizing the discussion board portion of this class, I was able to learn many things from my classmates’ postings. I learned the many different methods of healthcare reimbursement that is still currently used today. I learned the history of health insurance, and why it was developed for the patients in the first place. I also learned many different views and opinions of my classmates that allowed me to reconsider and further educate myself on the views of the future of the healthcare industry. The most...
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...the way forward Pawan S. Budhwar, Arup Varma INTRODUCTION Over the last decade or so, India has emerged as a major player on the global economic front. To a great extent, India’s enhanced global economic importance is due to the economic reforms that were initiated in 1991. The reforms have been instrumental in creating tremendous opportunities for businesses, in particular for foreign operators. Bodies like the World Bank predict that if India can sustain its economic growth over the next decade, then it is likely to become one of the leading economies of the world. Needless to say, there are many issues that still need urgent attention — among these, development of infrastructure, control over corruption and bureaucratic red tape, opening-up of key sectors for foreign investments, political and legal reforms, enhancing employable skills in new graduates, control over increasing poverty, internal and external security, and divestments in the public sector, etc. In addition, issues related to the management of human resources have become crucial for India’s sustained economic growth. The liberalization of economic policies calls for a switch from labor intensive to more capital-intensive methods of production, and thus requires organizations to remove surplus labor and generate new sustainable employment systems. In the new economic environment, there are additional challenges relating to the need to increase productivity, reduce costs, improve quality, reduce voluntary and...
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