Business Project – HMV Chan Ho Yeung 13431908 Context 1. Introduction 2 2. Comparative Analysis of the company’s competitive position in its various markets 3 2.1 PEST 4 2.2 Porter 5 forces 5 2.3 Value Chain 7 3. Considerations for the company’s position in relation to cross-cultural issues 10 3.1 Hofstede Cultural dimensions 10 3.2 Iceberg model of culture 14 4. The company’s position in relation to corporate social responsibility 16 4.1 Carroll’s CSR Pyramid 16
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Re: Employee Discharge Finding As you are aware, a lawsuit was recently filed by a former employee. The suit against us is being filed under the constructive discharge section of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In essence, the section states that we made working conditions completely intolerable for the employee, through some form of hostility, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or humiliation (Sommerville, 2007). Said employee quit after our policy change on expanded production
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Industrial Regulation is the regulation on an entire industry by the government. This form of regulation exists to safeguard industry prices and to prevent the formations of monopolies. One of the key reasons of industrial regulation is to protect the consumer from being taken advantage of. Industrial regulation can affect the market by passing on higher prices to the consumer as a result of higher production costs. Do to the lack of competition in certain industries industrial regulation could
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disabled or veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics,” is an area of legitimate alarm in the American job market, and is prohibited by Federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws. According to these laws, discrimination extends to harassment, retaliation against an employee who files a claim about unfair treatment, and “employment decisions based on stereotypes” (EEOC). While viewers of The Office may laugh at the antics of “Diversity Day,” the episode also portrays how to handle discrimination
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management entail Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action, Human Resource Planning, Recruitment, Selection, Human Resource Development, Compensation and Benefits, Safety and Health, and Employee Labor and Relations. By studying each area, one can comprehend how they can be used in one’s career ambitions and prepare for a productive, prosperous future. One area of Human Resource Management is the understanding and implementing of procedures to have Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) According
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The “Hosanna-Tabor” Case in the US Supreme Court Introduction “Evangelical Lutheran Church and School Hosanna-Tabor v. Commission for Equal Employment Opportunities-CIOE” is a famous case decided in January 2012 by the United States Supreme Court. It addressed the right to religious freedom and the establishment clause, the "ministerial exception" and the limits of state intervention in the internal affairs of a church. Arguably, "Hosanna-Tabor" is the most important case on religious
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My Utopian Society In my Utopian Society there would be many differences from the society we live in today. All people would have equal opportunities when it comes to work and relationships. There would be no judging a person because they are of a different religion, race or sex. Unlike the society we currently live in there would be no wage difference because the person happened to be a female. Wages would be based on the person’s ability and education level. I would encourage all businesses to
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employees, as well as the appropriate action managers can take aligning with employment laws. Also we will discuss the practices for working with a diverse work environment I would like to say how lucky I am to be working with all of you. This memo is to discuss how far we have come as a group. It also will serve as a reminder of all the great things we have accomplished in the past. It will help us reflect on the task that made us who we are today. I look forward to continue to grow as a group with all
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A major responsibility of Human Resources is to create a productive and safe work environment. Human Resources must ensure that the workplace is free of harassment and bullying. Employees should feel comfortable and safe in their place of employment. Creating a productive working environment is beneficial to both the employee and the organization. Failing to take action in regards to workplace harassment and bullying leaves the organization liable for legal repercussions. Workplace harassment and
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workers have enjoyed perks such as 40 hour work days, certain benefits and better working conditions. Over the years, the labor force has undergone multiple changes. Laws were enacted to protect employees and hold employers accountable for their abuse of personnel. With the creation and passing of the multiply employment laws, one must ask, does the need for unions still exist? Do they still serve a function or have they out served their purpose? You may associate
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