Lay-offs and downsizing

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   09/25/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « years dovetailed with the rise of the service and knowledge economies and the decline of manufacturing, widespread layoffs and downsizing accompanied by the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction – the knowledge economy and culture.. Downsizing vs. layoffs.. Ratuonale.. The problems of downsizing.. Blue-collar study.. Morale (and a white-collar study).. Conclusions.....»

Marxist and Weberian lenses: GM layoffs

Business & market   |   Management   |   Presentation   |   07/21/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « time directly discussing layoffs or unemployment; nonetheless it is clear that a good deal of his theory has implicit applications to corporate downsizing. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Event summary.. Theoretical concept: Marx.. Theoretical re-definition and explanation of event: Marx.. Analysis of the evidence: Marx.. Theoretical concept: Weber.. Theoretical re-definition and explanation of event: Weber.. Analysis of the...»

Globalization and jobs

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Downsizing and rationalization of production through technological and labor process changes have But critics argue that two-thirds of Canadian layoffs in the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The impact of global transformations on the Canadian labor market.. New type of globalization.. Deindustrialization and high unemployment.. Capital's drive to regain control over labor markets.. The 'end of Canada' as a result of the...»

What would Marx say? Labor agreement with the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW)

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   07/22/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « issues, as well as possible downsizing and job cuts. The finalized agreement for Ford employees includes minor wage increases as well as 1,100 layoffs in the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Marx's writing on on union negotiations in Canada.. capitalist, his competition and selling more.. This grand conflict between capitalists and workers.. Ford.. CAW struggle. . Conclusion.....»

Fair labor

Law & contracts   |   Labor law   |   Term papers   |   04/16/2009   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « conditions is only increasing; Chinese sweatshops and Ford layoffs immediately come as companies are being forced to increase efficiency by downsizing, but the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A typical consumer. Minimize labor costs by 'playing the market'. Fair Indigo and the principle of 'fair labor'. Fair Indigo's abidance by all national laws . Criticizm for not being organic. Conclusion. Works cited....»

HRM training development and appraisals

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Research papers   |   05/27/2009   |   .doc   |   33 pages
Document abstract : « Adjustments Promotion Motivational tool Transfers Retention or Termination Dismissal Downsizing Recognition of Individual Performance Layoffs Identification of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The performance management system – Beyond appraisals. Identifying and measuring employee performance. Factors that influence performance. Assessing the person, not evaluating the job. Objectives of performance...»

An overview of the AT&T and Cingular merger and its potential future outcomes for both companies

Business & market   |   Business strategy   |   Presentation   |   07/07/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « is that the merger is expected to trigger a wide range of layoffs that will save and profits, employees in both organizations face pay cuts and downsizing as a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. AT&T and Cingular?An Overview of the Merger.. Challenges of the Merger.. Problems at Cingular.. Was the Merger the Right Choice?. Conclusion.....»

Offshore outsourcing and its impact on America

Business & market   |   Marketing   |   Presentation   |   01/22/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « profits and cost reduction benefits are counteracted by the downsizing, unemployment, and Weidenbaum also claim that the cause for major layoffs lay not in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Impact on the US economy.. The term outsourcing according to Dr. William Llewellyn.. High profits as the motivating factor.. The manufacturing industry.. Experts at McKinsey Global Institute: Identifying sunk costs in physical and...»

A study on human resource (manpower) planning in organizations

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Term papers   |   06/07/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « in the wake of the recent market recession, for companies downsizing without a proper or mergers on the other hand, would usually entail layoffs, since they ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Meaning of planning. Meaning of manpower planning. Advantages and applications of manpower planning. Manpower planning process. Analyzing the existing human resources. Reviewing the existing human resources . Demand and supply...»

Effect of psychological contract forms on employee attitudes toward Affirmative Action

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   71 pages
Document abstract : « by Wiesenfeld and Brockner (1993) such as retrenchment, downsizing, promotions, re Finally, retrenchment and layoffs not only create a violation of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Background to the study.. Chapter outline.. Hypotheses.. Research model.. Limitation of the study.. Psychological contract.. Introduction.. Components of psychological contracts.. Changes in psychological contracts.. Subjectivity in...»

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