Monthly Archives: March 2023

Supporting Lectures:

Review the following lectures:

• Management and Labor Relations
• Legal Influences and Union Representation

Discussion Questions

Before beginning work on this discussion forum, please review the link “Doing Discussion Questions Right” and any specific instructions for this topic.

Before the end of the week, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates’ responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.

Introduction:

By the due date assigned, respond to the assigned discussion questions and submit your responses to the appropriate topic in this Discussion Area. Respond to the assigned questions using the lessons and vocabulary found in the reading.

Select any one of the following starter bullet point sections. Review the important themes within the sub-questions of each bullet point. The sub-questions are designed to get you thinking about some of the important issues. Your response should provide a succinct synthesis of the key themes in a way that articulates a clear point, position, or conclusion supported by research. Select a different bullet point section than what your peers have already posted so that we can engage in several discussions on relevant topics. If all of the bullet points have been addressed, then you may begin to reuse the bullet points with the expectation that varied responses continue.

Tasks:

Question 1:

Analyze the elements in the labor relations process and explain the connection.

Question 2:

Evaluate the purpose of the Labor–Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA).

To support your work, use your course and textbook readings and also use the South University Online Library. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format.

Your initial posting should be addressed at 500–1000 words as noted in the attached PDF.

1. In U.S. politics the Democratic party has generally been more supportive of labor unions than the Republican party. Explain why it makes sense that the Wagner Act was sponsored by a Democrat, the Taft-Hartley Act by two Republicans, and the Landrum-Griffin Act by one of each.
2. In both the private and public sectors, a sharp increase in union membership coincides with the passage of protective legislation. A longstanding debate is whether increased demand for unionization causes new legislation or vice versa. Explain how causality can work in both directions. In which direction is labor law more important? Which direction do you think is more realistic?
3. Employees might respond to workplace injustice in one of five ways: quitting, individual voice (such as complaining), collective voice (including forming a union), resistance (including work withdrawal such as absenteeism, reduced work effort, and work avoidance, or perhaps even sabotage), and silence. How might union strategies, managerial strategies, and the external environment shape which response an individual worker chooses? What else might affect whether workplace injustice causes an individual to support a labor union over the other options for dealing with injustice?
4. Describe the pros and cons of union mergers for (a) two unions that represent workers in the same industry, and (b) two unions that represent workers in different industries. Should U.S. law encourage, discourage, or remain neutral on union mergers?

Four questions with credible references.  Minimum of 4 pages.

Letting People Go

You have identified an individual in your department who falls into the bottom 10%. Using Jack’s advice on no surprises and no humiliation, how would you approach the conversation with the individual? Specifically outline how you would prepare for the meeting. Where and when would you have the conversation? What documentation or other resources will you want to have with you at the meeting?

Post your initial response by Wednesday, midnight of your time zone, and reply with suggestions for improvement to at least 2 of your classmates’ initial posts by Sunday, midnight of your time zone.​​

1st class to respond to

 Tiara Collins RE: Week 6 DiscussionCOLLAPSE

Hello Professor and Class,

 You have identified an individual in your department who falls into the bottom 10%. Using Jack’s advice on no surprises and no humiliation, how would you approach the conversation with the individual?

My goal of the meeting and approach would be to find out why are they falling in the 10% (1). I want to understand and have empathy with the subordinate. I would want to make sure it is in private because the chance that others could over hear the conversation is not a good thing. I would make sure I could have it over maybe the morning coffee with them in the conference room to make them feel more comfortable (2). I would ensure I am actively listening.  

Specifically outline how you would prepare for the meeting.

I would make sure I set the time aside to show the person that they are important. I also would make sure I am using facts to show them that this wasn’t the same level they were performing at. I would show them the level I wanted to encourage to get them to that level.

Where and when would you have the conversation?

In a conference room or in their office. I would make sure I sit next to them so it shows we are on the same side of this improvement. I would want them to feel comfortable to understand I am trying to work with them and we are on the same team. I would have the meeting mid-morning.

What documentation or other resources will you want to have with you at the meeting?

I would have any training items that I could suggest for them to get out of the 10 percent. I also would have the documents that show the difference in the levels. I also would have a calendar to try to put a timeline together if we were brainstorming to make the subordinate better. I also would have a not book and pen to take notes. I also will have the questions I want answered written down.

Tiara Collins

1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/07/17/14-ways-to-approach-conflict-and-difficult-conversations-at-work/?sh=1d44d7ee3cfd
2. https://www.bustle.com/articles/181666-11-tips-for-making-people-feel-comfortable-around-you

2nd response to classmate

 Laryssa Wilson RE: Week 6 DiscussionCOLLAPSE

Good Afternoon Professor and Class,

I have first hand experience with this.  The way I approached, my non-performing staff  was with continued communication.  I set precedence when I took over for the last manager and did my due diligence.  I reviewed the previous year’s performance appraisals, and observations. I had a good idea of who the weakest links were. 

When I started, I gave everyone a clean slate with the new objectives that they were to meet. I advised that we would touch base at the end of each week. Out of the gate they knew  to expect me to be very communicative. It was up to me to be consistent with the communication because my manager held me accountable for that.

The meetings were weekly in my office. It was the norm so no one felt they were being singled out or was in trouble. The conversations were not a surprise when and if  I had to deliver A hard message.  If they were not meeting the objectives, at the regular “base touch” I brought it  up. I  would let them know  I am noticing a negative pattern and would show them the reasons why, eg.. drawer out of balance, sales goals/efforts not attempted or at meets standards.  I’d always ask  if they are struggling personally with any thing  or needed my help with anything. If necessary we, the employee and I would  set up an action plan for improvement.  Documenting  areas of improvement and expectations and me documenting the interaction as well. The meetings continued  weekly, as they normally would. I had two employees that actually resigned, because they knew they were not improving or lost the desire to. They knew I would be “managing them out”.  With these two recognizing that, instead of me terminating them, it made the transition easier because there was a notice to resign, not a no call/no show but an understanding even had a goodbye potluck. 

Experts of Practice Videos week 5

Winning,  Jack Welch

Charlie Tharp-Managing People Out 

Jack Welch -Performance Appraisals are Continuous

How to gain A new habit by using 10 minutes for 40 days ?

I need the very recently resources .

10 pages.

Experts in Time management are Preferred .

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 Using the problem you identified in your Module One journal and the feedback you received, describe the research problem including the context in which it exists. Using the problem statement, describe the stakeholders and research objective. Based on the research objective, develop a research question that clearly and concisely articulates in one sentence the purpose of the study. Consider the key real or potential ethical issues or challenges of the study.

After describing your business problem and research question, prepare a comprehensive literature review that carefully and thoughtfully examines the research problem from a scholarly perspective using a minimum of seven quality sources. A minimum of three of the sources must be selected from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Other quality sources can be professional publications or magazines, internal corporate publications such as annual reports or white papers, or established news sources. 

Hello i need a human resources essay done, 450 words ( Good and normal level grammar )

Two slides need to be read ( chapter 05, chapter 07 )Then you need to answer question 1&2 in ( final HR 1 )the 450 words essay.

i need this to be finished in 3 hours max.

Prepare a communication draft for your organization that outlines a freeze on salary increases or benefit reductions for the upcoming calendar year.

• State the company’s rationale for this action and point to external forces that make this action necessary.

Choose one title from the following:

1. Describe and evaluate some of the major factors that have been influencing the supply and demand for food in recent years. What are the main reasons for some of these factors? You could include such topics as food scarcity, food prices and volatility. 

2. Discuss the important aspects of food related to a religion with which you are familiar.

3. Evaluate the factors that influence food habits and culture. 

4. Explain the rationale behind “California cuisine”. Assess the role of different chefs in the development of California cuisine.

5. Present a reasoned argument for and against the fast food industry in the US. You may include the advantages such as economic and social advantages, along with the disadvantages including increases in obesity, types of employment, etc.

6. Should the fast food industry be regulated in a similar manner to the tobacco industry? Explain the factors behind your reasoning.

7. In your view, how sustainable is the so called “western diet”

8. Describe and evaluate Native Americans’ perspectives on life. This may be from a particular tribe or more generally.  You may include such aspects of the environment, health, the family, religion and diet.

9. Describe some of the most important changes that have taken place in wine production in the new and old world over the past three to four decades.

10. Evaluate the major effects that prohibition had for the American wine industry

11. What were the major effects of the Judgment of Paris of 1976 on Californian wines?

12. Taste a sample wine and use the deductive tasting structure explained in class. Comment specifically on clarity, brightness and other color characteristics, along with the nose and the palette. Give details of the grape varity(ies), vintage, producer etc. Does the wine have the characteristics discussed in class? Which types of food would you recommend to compliment/contrast with the wine? (Note you must be of legal age to be able to consume alcohol (21 years old) and to complete this assignment.

13. Explain some of the norms with food and wine pairing and put together a sample menu showing dishes with the wines chosen. Explain your reasoning behind the choice of wines for the food. Are they meant to complement or contrast the food? This could be a classical menu, fusion food or food from your own country.

14. Evaluate one of the new food movements such as FRESH!, slow food, raw food, etc. Amongst other things you may explain the aims and objectives of their organization, the method of getting their message across, the prime prospects for the organization and future direction of the movement.

15. Investigate urban farming. Outline some examples and evaluate the major advantages and disadvantages of urban farming.

16. Read the following article  on farm – to- table available at:http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/07/30/539112692/a-chefs-plea Discuss the major themes in the article on authenticity of farm-to-table, immigrant labor, food affordability etc. You may supplement the reading with your own research.

Research chronic diseases, (diabetes), as well as the prevalence of high-risk behaviors seen in today’s older adult population.

Prepare 200-word outline that identifies a health issue affecting the aging population, as well as the health promotion program your team will design to address that issue. In addition, prepare a reference list with at least 3 sources of information.

Include the following elements in your outline:

· Overview of your chosen health issue, including prevalence and effect on clients

 Assignment Content

1. This internship is turning into a great hands-on learning opportunity for you. Your manager has tasked you with proposing a talent management plan for pilots at Southwest Airlines. Your proposal will be considered by the Director of HR to make a formal plan.

   Develop a 3- page proposal that include the following:

   • A recommendation of 3 recruitment sources that are best suited to recruit pilots. Consider the quantity of resumes generated, the percentage of resumes likely to result in accepted offers, the time to fill a position, and the cost to fill a position.
   • An evaluation of common methods used to select a candidate
   • Recommend 3 methods for selecting new pilots.In your evaluation, consider reliability, validity, utility, and legality.
   • An evaluation of common methods used to train and develop employees
   • Recommend 3 methods for training pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider learning and development outcomes, cost of training and development, effectiveness of training and development, and risks.
   • An evaluation of common performance management systems
   • Recommend 1 method for performance management of pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider strategic congruence, validity,reliability, acceptability, and specificity.
   • An evaluation of common methods to minimize voluntary turnover
   • Recommend 1 approach to retain pilots at Southwest Airlines. Consider methods for retaining employees, meeting pilot needs, and cost.
   • Cite all sources.

     Format your citations according to APA guidelines.