...TOPIC SUBJECT HEADINGS For use in Online Catalog (OPAC) SUBJECT HEADINGS For Sample Database Searches Abortion Abortion; Pro-Choice Movement; Pro-Life Movement Abortion Acid rain SEE ALSO Pollution Acid Rain Acid Rain Adoption (interracial, unmarried persons, gays) Adoption; Gay parents; Interracial adoption Adoption AIDS AIDS (Disease); AIDS (Disease) in children AIDS (Disease); Pediatric AIDS (Disease) Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease Animal rights Animal experimentation; Animal rights Animal experimentation; Animal rights Anorexia and Bulimia SEE Eating disorders Athletes and drugs Doping in Sports Drugs and Athletes Banking Bailout (2008) Bailout Battered women SEE ALSO Wife Abuse Abused women Conjugal abuse Birth control Birth control; Contraception Birth control; Contraception Black Reparations Movement Reparations; Slavery--Law and legislation Reparations Body language Body language; Gesture; Nonverbal communication Nonverbal communication Bullying Bullying Bullying; Cyberbullying Business ethics Business ethics; Corporations - Corrupt practices Business ethics; Business enterprises, Corrupt practices Capital punishment (Death Penalty) Capital punishment; Death row Capital punishment Cancer Cancer--Prevention SEE ALSO types of cancer, such asBreast--Cancer Neoplasms--Prevention and Control;Cancer Treatment Censorship SEE ALSO Freedom of the Press Censorship; Prohibited...
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...SR-RM-012 Team A Week 3 BAS/310 March 23, 2014 Anastasia Jakubow Systems in Review We have been asked to review current and future systems for Riordan Manufacturing’s Human Resource and Legal departments. We have done an evaluation of the systems as they are today. The goal has been to identify areas that need improvement. Our suggestions are as follows. Human Resource The present Human Resource Information System (HRIS) was installed in 1992. Here is a short rundown of what the system does: stores employee information (pay rate, hire date etc.), contains separate excel spreadsheets for training/development and job analysis/salary compensation, job openings and resume filing, and employee relations (complaints, grievances etc.) ("HRIS", 2005). Upon review, it is concluded that Riordan Manufacturing is operating on an outdated HRIS. This has at least two disadvantages. First and foremost, the current system has security concerns. Second, the current system is not efficient. A survey of HRIS systems users has shown that lack of efficiency is one of the biggest problems with old HRIS systems, and therefore one of the top priorities in a new system (“Top HRIS challenges,” 2002). Security concerns include the following: employee information changes must be submitted on paper creating a possibility for loose papers with personal information, resumes are stored in multiple unsecured locations, and employee files are kept in multiple unsecured locations...
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...HRIR 2440 Group Project This is a group research-based project on a topic area of Human Resource Management. You are to arrange into teams of 4 to 5 students. Your team task is to choose a specific topic, research that topic and present your findings to the class. There are two parts to this assignment: 1) Written Overview Project Report and 2) Presentation. Teams can choose a topic from a list provided by your instructor or choose your own topic, as approved by the instructor. Note that there are to be only two teams per topic. Your instructor will bring to class a group project sign-up sheet in which you are to list your team member’s names and topic area. The expectation for this assignment is for solid research and analysis of your topic area. Your research is to include information from a wide array of resource material, include an interview(s). (Refer to information in the instructions below pertaining to bibliography and interview expectations). Assertions and insights should be substantiated with scholarly research, relevant course material, based on human resource management concepts and themes and interview material. Individually, students will have opportunity to complete a team assessment form to evaluate your own and team members’ participation on the group project. Each team will be assigned a team to conduct a peer evaluation of that team’s presentation. Once teams are formed, your instructor will provide teams with the presentation that you are responsible...
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...of Globalization: A Comprehensive Overview and a Proposed Definition Dr. Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan Senior Scholar in Geostrategy and Director of the Program on the Geopolitical Implications of Globalization and Transnational Security Geneva Centre for Security Policy Ambassador Gérard Stoudmann Director Geneva Centre for Security Policy June 19, 2006 To comment, please email Ms. Bethany Webster at b.webster@gcsp.ch. All copyrights are reserved by the authors. Avenue de la Paix 7bis P.O. Box 1295 CH-1211 Geneva 1 Telephone Telefax www.gcsp.ch +41 22 906 83 17 +41 22 906 16 49 info@gcsp.ch Dr. Nayef R.F. Al-Rodhan Ambassador Gérard Stoudmann Definitions of Globalization: A Comprehensive Overview and a Proposed Definition Abstract Many authors have attempted, with relative success, to define globalization in a variety of ways. Some claim that it cannot be done, others claim that it would constrain the meaning to do so, and still others have defied these two beliefs and have constructed a working definition. Despite differing opinions about developing a definition, all authors agree on one thing: that defining this term is anything but easy. This paper will attempt to provide a comprehensive overview of the existing definitions of globalization and introduce our proposed definition: “Globalization is a process that encompasses the causes, course, and consequences of transnational and transcultural integration of human and non-human activities.” All copyrights are...
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...the research paper: ‘Human Rights Protection in the Post-Communist Countries: the Disquieting Case of the Baltic States’ Why this topic? 1. The Baltic States, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, are ex-communistic countries that were reborn as self-determined nation-states 16 years ago, in 1991. Major economical, political and social changes that were caused by the ’Big Bang’, i.e. the collapse of USSR, have resulted in several legal and social issues in the societies that need to be researched and analysed. 2. The Baltic States are the member states of the United Nations and European Union and thus face serious obligations concerning human rights protection arising from several ratified international treaties. So far the feedback from the UN has pointed out various important shortcomings in the population policies and legislation, particularly concerning minorities’ issues. 3. Russia, as the official succession state of the former USSR is interested in keeping the constant pressure on the Baltic States by sending out signals to the international community about alleged on-going discrimination of Russian minority groups. 4. The topic has become the target of both, international and national interest, due to the recent events (e.g. April riots in Estonia) which requires Estonia, but also other Baltic States, to reconsider and revise the whole population policy and human rights legislation. These aforementioned reasons and the overall need to develop human rights protection, to...
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...Personality Overview PSY/405 December 16, 2013 Personality Overview Introduction For several years philosophers continue to find explanations behind an individual’s personality. Trying to understand a person’s personality is complex. Personality is one side of the behavior. Placed in the category of misconception, debate and underrated, behavior is as distinct as a fingerprint. It has taken extensive learning from philosophers through time regarding personalities and has given the culture different hypothesis and philosophies. Even with the numerous philosophies and propositions during the study of behaviors the insinuation on personality is still the same. As time is moving on an understanding takes place in regards to personalities, although many people still remain to have their techniques and add valuable input to the culture of behavioral philosophies. Klein’s object relation theory and Fromm’s humanistic psychoanalysis are considered the better illustration of giving important inputs that help with explaining and the mistreatment of behaviors and what influences behavior. Humanistic Psychoanalysis Erich Fromm was a psychotherapist that implemented his profession in a typical psychoanalytic method. After ten years of Freudian style methods he created his own style, one with more powerful and demanding techniques. Humanistic psychoanalysis from Fromm starts with the fundamental...
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...nagHuman Resource Management Overview Whitney Griffin HRM 300 August 29, 2015 Angela Oden Human Resource Management Overview Introduction Employees have a tendency to go through their day without knowing the behind the scenes work that others handle. Without these behind the scenes people, their day will not go smoothly. From making important business calls on personal time or personal cell phones, to getting lunch in a timely manner so they can get back to work. Without these positions in a business nothing would be possible. Once the human capital is removed from a business, it is empty. Just a big empty building. This is the job of the Human Resource Management, HRM. They must make sure people they are hiring are qualified for the positions at hand to make business flow smoothly. Every single day their goal is to make the best experience they can when employees are at work. Within this paper I will address what Human Resource Management is, their primary functions within the department, and lastly the role the HRM plays in a strategic plan. What is Human Resource Management? Human Resource Management is a group of people within a department that has several primary tasks. Some of these primary tasks are recruiting, training, and compensating employees. As well as ensuring all rules and regulations are followed and that all tasks are completed in line with the organizational goals. All this is completed through the six core functions of HR which are: Workforce...
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...Evaluating the Strategic Role of Human Resources in Modern Organisations Stephen Smith (Student Number 43266932) Keenan Gillespie (Student Number: 43271200) Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 The Evolution of HRM 4 Significance to the business model 4 Summary 5 The Employment Relationship 6 Overview 6 Evolving Frameworks and Models 6 Recommendations 7 Legal Context 8 Overview 8 National Legislation & its importance to Australian business 8 Impact of Legislation on the Business 9 Recommendations to Bytes Electrical 10 References 11 Bibliography 11 Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to identify the importance of strategic human resource management to Bytes Electrical. This role of strategical management in regards to a businesses most important assets – its employees, is heavily influenced by a number of stimuli outlined in this report, including the evolution of human resource management to what it is today, the employment relationship and the environment and legal context that the business must operate within. By outlining these influences on Bytes Electrical, this shall allow for the management team to clearly understand the importance of HRM in today’s context. The result of this report is to highlight and convey a summary of these influences and present a number of recommendations to Bytes electrical to ensure the continued and/or increased...
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...Human Resource Management Overview Name HRM/300 Date Instructor Name Human Resource Management Overview Human resource management (HRM) has a role that supports organizations in achieving their goals by hiring and maintaining effective employees. The human resource manager is in charge of the staffing, defining and designing work, and employee compensation and benefits. The goal for HRM is to make the most of the production of an organization by improving the success of the employees. Human Resource Management According to DeCenzo & Robbins (2007), human resource management will deal with the changing world and how it relates to the work field. HRM must “understand globalization, technology changes, workforce diversity, labor shortages, changing skill requirements, continuous improvement initiatives, the contingent workforce, decentralized work sites, and employee involvement” (DeCenzo & Robbins, 2007). Primary Function The primary functions of human resource management are overseeing department functions and managing employees. This includes strategic and functional responsibilities, compensation and benefits, training and development, recruitment and selection, and employee relations. Strategic Plan The strategic planning is when a company defines objectives and addresses any internal and external factors. The strategic planning process includes the mission and objectives, situation analysis, strategy formulation, strategy implementation, and...
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...International Human Resource Management product: 4273 | course code: c252|c352 International Human Resource Management Centre for Financial and Management Studies, SOAS, University of London First Edition 2008, 2010 All rights reserved. No part of this course material may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, including photocopying and recording, or in information storage or retrieval systems, without written permission from the Centre for Financial & Management Studies, SOAS, University of London. International Human Resource Management Course Introduction and Overview Contents 1 Course Objectives 3 2 The Authors 4 3 Course Structure 4 4 Learning Objectives 5 5 Study Materials and Resources 6 6 Teaching and Learning Strategy 6 7 Assessment 7 International Human Resource Management 2 University of London Course Introduction and Overview Centre for Financial and Management Studies 3 1 Course Objectives This course aims to introduce you to the study and practice of International Human Resource Management (IHRM). To benefit from this, you need, of course, to have a basic understanding of Human Resource Management (HRM) itself. HRM has developed from personnel management, but instead of concentrating primarily on the hiring and firing of staff, it is the strategic and coherent approach to the overall management of an organisation’s most valued assets – the people working there who contribute...
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...Enquiries Concerning Human Understanding and Concerning the Principles of Morals Section I Of the General Principles of Morals Overview: In this section Hume focuses on the contributions that moral sense and reason make in moral judgments that we make every day. He argues that moral sense is the tool that enables us to make the distinction between vice and virtue but both moral sense and reason contribute to the formation of our moral judgments. Reason becomes very useful when a judgment needs to be made weather something is useful or not. Basically reason enables us to determine how and why something is useful to us or others. Further in the section Hume talks about what moral judges tend to include in their lists of virtues, what is left out and how those lists are being created. Towards the end of the section he goes back to the classification of virtues he proposed in the Treatise of Human Nature. p. 169, 133 – All humans are obviously very different and same concept applies to our morality. Hume explains it by the example of a stubborn person who likes to argue just to “show off”. He concludes that the only way for such person to realize that he/she is an antagonist of the group is by leaving him/her alone. Through observation or experience the given individual will realize that in general more people are on the common sense and reason side. p. 170, 134 – Here Hume starts to discuss the “foundation of morals”. He refers to ancient philosophers and points...
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...ACCOR HOTEL ORGANISATION CHART OVERVIEW This document contains a brief outline of the departments within a hotel and the various position available within each department. If you have any questions please contact the following: Felicia Giordimaina Diversity Coordinator Phone: +61 (0)2 9280 9615 Felicia.Giordimaina@accor.com Accor Hotel Organisational Chart General Manager Finance Sales and Marketing & Conference & Catering Sales Executive Assistant Manager Human Resources PA to the General Manager Rooms Division F&B Kitchen Technical Services Housekeeping Front Office Revenue / Reservations Duty Management Food and Beverage Department Food & Beverage Director Restaurant Manager Bar Manager Banquet Manager Supervisor Supervisor Supervisor F&B Attendant F&B Attendant F&B Attendant Front Office Department Front Office Manager Assistant Front Office Manager Communications Manager Bell Desk Manager Concierge Manager Guest Relations Manager Front Office Supervisor Communications Supervisor Bell Desk Supervisor Concierge Supervisor Guest Relations Supervisor Receptionist Communications Team member Porter Concierge Guest Relations Officer Housekeeping Department Executive Housekeeper Assistant Executive Housekeeper Supervisor Room Attendant Technical Services / Engineering Department Technical Services Manager/ Chief Engineer Assistant Chief Engineer Trade Person / Supervisor Handyman Chefs Department Executive Chef** Sous Chef**...
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... Psychology has many divisions including abnormal, cognitive, developmental, comparative, educational, experimental, and a multitude of others. It is a diverse and complex field of study, with each branch focusing on its own perspective of human thought and behavior. Social psychology spotlights human behavior as it relates to social interactions, influences, and relationships. It seeks to understand why people in society behave the way they do with each other and to determine the cause of societal conformities, beliefs, and trends. The following paper provides an overview of social psychology; its definition, how it differs from other branches, and the role of research in the discipline. Social Psychology Defined Social psychology is defined as "the scientific study of how people think about, influence, and relate to each other" (Myers, 2010). The main concepts studied within the field of social psychology include social thinking, influence, and relations. Social thinking encompasses how people perceive themselves and others, their attitudes, beliefs, and judgments. Social influences encompasses how culture, social situations, groups of people, and the accompanying temperaments manipulates behavior. Finally, social relations refers to how relationships (attraction, intimacy, family), feelings toward others (prejudice, hostility, kindness), and biology relate to behavior (Myers, 2010). Social Psychology Differs From Other Disciplines Social psychology...
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...Human Resource Management Roles HCS/341 Human Resource Management Roles Introduction The human resources department in a health care setting is vital to the organizations success and plays a major role to on how successful the organization is. The human resources department will ensure the delivery of health care services and are responsible for optimal patient outcomes (Gomez-Mejia, 2010). Human resources is also responsible for the safety and welfare of the employees it hires and retains and is also responsible for the continued education and accreditation of the organization. This paper is a brief overview of the human resources department and the functions it provides to an organization (Gomez-Mejia, 2010). Nine Functional Roles of the Human Resource Department: * Recruitment and selection: This role deals with the retention of staff, reducing staff turnover, and ensuring the professional growth of staff. * Compensation and benefits: Employees receive payment and health benefits in exchange for their labor. * Regulatory compliance: Regulatory compliance is concerned with ensuring the facility is compliant with all regulations the Federal Government imposes. Such regulations and laws are for instance HIPAA, and ARRA (American Regulations and Reinvestment Act). * Risk management: According to Gomez-Mejia (2010), Risk management is the process that identifies, analyzes, and treats potential hazards in a hospital, clinic or other form of...
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...1 The Foundations of International Society 2013-2014 Part I: Politics 2 (International Relations I) Paper organiser: Professor Christopher Hill (POLIS): Room 105, Alison Richard Building Email: cjh68@cam.ac.uk Lecturers: Professor Hill (CH), Dr Elisabetta Brighi (EB), Dr Aaron Rapport (AR) and Dr Stefano Recchia (SR). Aims and Objectives The course aims to introduce students to the subject of International Relations (IR), whose main focus is the nature of politics at the international level. Students will acquire the empirical and conceptual foundations needed to understand a world political system which cannot be accurately described as either pure anarchy or a coherent form of ‘global governance’. The starting point is the notion of ‘international society’, which refers to the set of institutions and common procedures generated by states over the last three and a half centuries in their attempts to achieve some minimal form of co-existence, but which has gradually evolved to include many non-state actors and different levels of activity – diplomatic, economic and cultural, as well as that of military competition. By the end of the course you should be able to have an informed discussion about: the historical origins of the present system; what is distinctive about international politics as opposed to politics inside the state; and the main challenges which confront humanity in the twenty-first century. You will also acquire a basic familiarity with the main theories needed...
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