Executive Summary Human resource management is a sensitive issue in an organization. The performance of any organization is determined by the workforce management practices in place. Owing to the competitive nature of workforce management, human resources are managed strategically (Aghazadeh 2003, p. 201). In this paper, a case study of strategic human resource management has been done. The company considered is called Home Depot. The paper briefly explores the company and its human resource strategy
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Human Resource Management Introduction What can be done to minimise and resolve conflict within the workplace? What factors create alienation amongst employees? When people hear the word conflict, automatically adjectives that come to mind are controversy, clash, to come into collision, quarrel. However, these findings are not always likely to be the only cause. It was always so easy for theorists to automatically assume that every aspect of conflict should be negative. As D. Jordan (1996)
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Ethical Organization Profile MGT/216 Larry Henry Phoenix Toys is a toy manufacturer that strives to provide the consumer with superior customer service and merchandise for the entire family. In a workplace, there are several moral and ethical issues that may arise and it is responsibility of management to outline and enforce a code of ethics for employers to follow. Phoenix Toys will ensure that moral, ethical and social issues adhere to the applicable state and federal laws. Phoenix Toys
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Group 4 Business Ethics March 16, 2013 Question #1 What steps you would take to change an organization culture? Changing an organization’s culture is one of the toughest tasks to take on. This is so because the organization culture was formed over a period of years with interaction between customers, and employees of the organization. Culture change requires commitment, understanding and tools. These are some steps to take in changing an organization culture:- • Be aware of the
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incidents he responded in a tone that was unprofessional in nature and quite frankly made statements that furthered the harassment and hostile environment. 3. The company is not safeguarded by it’s current sexual harassment policy and fails to provide employees with proper avenues to report sexual harassment, quid quo pro, or any conduct that creates a hostile work environment which in turn leaves the company severely liable to future claims. Teddy’s has a significant amount of exposure of liability
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known and referred to as ‘Title IX, Plaintiff must show that (1) Plaintiff was subjected to harassment based on sex; (2) the sexual harassment was so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it could be said to deprive the plaintiff of access to the educational opportunities or benefits provided by the school; (3) the funding recipient had actual knowledge of the sexual harassment; and (4) the funding recipient was deliberately indifferent to the harassment. Plaintiff’s allegations are insufficient
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"offer of settlement" to Virginia. Back up your offer using your analysis of the case against Teddy's Dear Mr. Moore, After an independent study and review of this case, it is my judgment that Teddy's Supplies is indeed liable for workplace and sexual harassment against Virginia Pollard. A careful review of the case also indicates that the plaintiff, Ms. Pollard, was placed in a "hostile" environment under the supervision of Steve King. While it is not illegal for one woman to work among
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from what someone else would agree to or disagree to. Most people have a good sense of ethics and values. Knowing between right and wrong is a good foundation to practicing good ethics and morals. Business ethics in the workplace is about prioritizing moral values for the workplace and ensuring behaviors are aligned with those values. 2. Discuss
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then the respondeat superior rule applies. In Barnett v. Clark, Debra A. Barnett sought damages against Camille Clark, Trustee of Pleasant Township in Steuben County, Indiana for the acts committed by a Trustee employee. Barnett suffered rape, sexual battery, and false imprisonment by Donald Clark, a deputy trustee, when seeking assistance from the Trustee’s office. The Indiana Court of Appeals determined that for respondeat superior to be imposed an employee must have inflicted harm while acting
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A Code of Ethics DB Management Consultants is in business to serve non-profit clients with excellent management consulting skills and expertise that are essential for pursuing our client's goals. Our honesty and service is what we are all about and honest ethical behavior is our main priority. At DB Management Consultants we expect all of our employees, managers to behave ethically to company standards. If company ethical standards are violated than the employee can face disciplinary action and
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