Collaboration Workplace Essays and Term Papers
300 Essays on Collaboration Workplace. Documents 26 - 50
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The Value of Diversity in the Workplace
The Value of Diversity in the Workplace The Value of Diversity in the Workplace The world is becoming smaller every day. The Internet, mass media, telecommunications and mass transportation have all contributed to the shrinking of international market. Because of these technologies, there is a continuing necessity for companies to address the needs of a very diverse market so that they can be competitive. Companies must now ask themselves what they can do to
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Ethical Practices in the Workplace
ETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE ETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE ETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE WORKPLACE Are Ethics practiced every minute of every day and by everyone? The Oxford English Dictionary (2006) defines ethics as, “Science of morals; the department of study concerned with the principles of human duty.” There are two roles of ethical reasoning. One is good and the other is bad. It is for each of us to decide if an action preformed
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Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity in the Workplace "Diversity refers to human qualities that are different from our own and those of groups to which we belong; but that are manifested in other individuals and groups. Dimensions of diversity include but are not limited to: age, ethnicity, gender, physical abilities / qualities, race, sexual orientation, educational background, geographic location, income, marital status, military experience, parental status, religious beliefs, work experience, and job classification." (Foothill-De Anza Community College District, 2006)
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Free Speech in the Workplace - the First Amendment Revisited
1 FREE SPEECH IN THE WORKPLACE: THE FIRST AMENDMENT REVISITED By: Karen Sutherland A. Background I spend a substantial amount of my practice on employment law issues, including workplace training on sexual harassment, discrimination and workplace violence. One question that frequently comes up during the training sessions sounds something like this: "What about my right of free speech? The short answer to this question is "Yes, you can be disciplined or even fired for saying
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Automated and Group Collaboration Software
Automated and Group Collaboration Software The current military office environment that is worked in can be cut into two sections when talking about office automation and group collaboration tools; the deployed and non-deployed office environment. Each section has its’ own unique qualities and usually requires the same technology to operate, but each gets different support based the deployed environment being more of a priority. To first answer this topic, one must understand that collaborative software
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Non-Monetary Rewards in the Workplace
Non-Monetary Rewards in the Workplace The purpose of this paper is to discuss methods that can be used to motivate employees, and their effectiveness. Motivators, such as non-cash incentive programs, are commonly used methods to motivate employees. Non-monetary motivators, such as praise and recognition, a work environment of trust and respect, and professional growth and development are the most effective methods to motivate employees. Many companies choose non-cash incentive programs to motivate employees. When used
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Ethics in the Workplace
When I was first in college I found quickly that I needed a job. The only job I could find within walking distance of my college campus was at Subway making a dime above minimum wage. Within a few months of starting I learned that even the Assistant Manager wasn’t making lots of money; she only made a dollar above minimum wage. The Assistant Manager had a family to support and was working as many
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Maslow and Jung: Life and the Workplace
Maslow and Jung: Life and the Workplace Personality Theories: Steve Domalik PSY 250 Psychology of Personality Instructor: Pamela Poynter January 24, 2006 Maslow and Jung: Life and the Workplace We work, strive, succeed, and sometimes we fail. What drives us to succeed, or in some cases keeps us from success? Perhaps a better understanding of our motives, and the motives of our colleagues would help us make the personality changes we need to succeed.
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Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity in workgroups has received an increased amount of attention from researchers and professionals from different disciplines in the past decade. Many different areas of diversity in workgroups have been studied such as process variables, conditions, percentage of effectiveness, conflict and performance (e.g., Dansby & Mickey 1999; Eisenhardt, Pelled, & Xin, 1999). Demographic diversity is an area that is also receiving additional research attention. The term demographic diversity speaks about the age, gender, or
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Health and Wellness in the Workplace
RUNNING HEAD: Health and Wellness in the Workplace Health and Wellness in the Workplace Kenathius Finch University of Phoenix Health and wellness in the workplace depends on stress level and how comfortable you feel at work. Stress in the workplace can be anything that cause strain on your mental, emotional, or physical well-being and can manifest itself in many forms; it can come from the physical work environment, the organizational structure, the job demands, interpersonal
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Databases in the Workplace
Workplace Database Organizations use databases to keep maintain various forms of data such as payroll, vacations, inventory, customer information, and various other tasks. Essentially, organizations require databases when data must be maintained, easily retrieved, and categorized. The end user as well must be able to recall and interpret this information. Database management systems are a group of programs that are used as an interface between the database and its users and other application programs. Within
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Understanding Burnout Associated with the Workplace
Burnout in the workplace doesn’t happen overnight but it’s a slow process. It is a condition that developed over time due to many things at work. Employees can be burnout over time due to unfavorable work conditions, dealing with deadlines, and uncooperative workers. The burnout doesn’t stay in the workplace only. Employees experiencing burnout at work will have a big impact on their efficiency at work. Their job’s performance will drop, relationship with other employees
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Income Disparities of Women in the Workplace
Income Disparities of women in the Workplace The existence of male-female income and gender discrimination in the workplace has been noted in countless countries. Over the past few decades, laws barring discrimination in education and employment have helped give workingwomen many opportunities that our mothers never had. Because of these opportunities, women began working in many different fields, each requiring different skills and experience with different pay wages. Although these opportunities has opened many doors
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Gender Inequality in the Workplace
Pacifism is the opposition to war or violence as a means of settling disputes or gaining advantage. Pacifism covers a spectrum of views ranging from the belief that international disputes can and should be peacefully resolved; to calls for the abolition of the institutions of the military and war; to opposition to any organization of society through governmental force (anarchist or libertarian pacifism); to rejection of the use of physical violence to obtain political, economic
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Safety in Global Workplace
Brad Wisdom INDM 5043 Nov 23, 2004 Safety in the Global Workplace Introduction Advierta este papel entrarб en llamas en diez segundos ! If you can read Spanish you might have already dropped this paper. However, if you cannot, let me translate the first line for you. It reads…”Caution, this paper will burst into flames in ten seconds!” Imagine yourself as a foreigner working in a country without being able to speak or read the
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Collaborative Practice Paper
Collaborative Practice Paper In today’s world of healthcare, collaborative efforts are in place between all members of the healthcare team. Collaboration exists to help initiate improved outcomes for the patient in the healthcare delivery system. Today, providers and patients work together in care. At one time, the healthcare model was doctor dominated and solely focused on just the pathophysiology of the patients illness, not the patient as a whole. Doctors, nurses, physical therapists, social workers,
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Avoiding Discrimination in the Workplace
Aileen Serge Professor Goldsmith Week 6 Simulation April 20, 2006 GM 520 Avoiding Discrimination in the Workplace Background of the Simulation The objective of this simulation was to face workplace situations where possibilities of discrimination (whether it was intended or unintended) were present. There are many different cultures, races, and religions that make up today’s workplace. Whether on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, national origin, disability, or affinity orientation managers must avoid discrimination
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Spirituality in the Workplace
Spirituality in the Workplace ENG 320 Submitted by Tanisha Jones A SPIRITUAL CULTURE There is a spiritual awakening in the American workplace. In the 1990s, more than 300 titles on workplace spirituality flooded the bookstores. Many corporations are encouraging the development of this new trend because they believe a humanistic work environment creates a win-win situation for both employees and the organization. If members of an organization are happy, they will be more productive, more
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Workplace Delimna
Living in a seasonal resort town there is always plenty of opportunity for part time jobs. One summer I worked at a hotel as a desk clerk manager. That summer I was asked to do something unethical that I was really uncomfortable with doing. The owner of the hotel asked me to lie to the police. The people involved in the incident were the hotel owner Clara, the hotel general manager Don, the employee in
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Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in the Workplace and Its Effect on Employment
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 in the workplace and its effect on employment Introduction The act was introduced with the view to eliminate discrimination amongst disabled people in employment, throughout the assignment I will critically analyse the different areas of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and find out what effect they have had on disabled people in employment. Definition of disability A disabled person is someone who has a physical or mental impairment which has a
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Conflict Management in the Workplace
Conflict Management in the Workplace Introduction Conflict management in the workplace is an issue that every leader, manager, or employee has to deal with at one time or another. The basics of conflict management include improving communication, teamwork, and a systematic approach to solving the disagreement. This paper explores various techniques that can be utilized to manage conflict in the workplace. Workplace Conflict Management Conflict is defined by Hellriegel, Slocum and Woodman as “the process
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Do Not Show Me the Money: the Growing Popularity of Non Monetary Incentives in the Workplace
Running head: DO NOT SHOW ME THE MONEY: THE GROWING POPULARITY OF Do Not Show Me the Money: The Growing Popularity of Non Monetary Incentives in the Workplace Latonya Page University of Phoenix RES/ 110 Week Four Rose van Es, Instructor March 29, 2008 Do Not Show Me the Money: The Growing Popularity of Non Monetary Incentives in the Workplace With the growing decline of economy, more employers are using non-monetary incentives to motivate employees,
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Ethics in the Workplace
Ethics in the Workplace Walking into work one morning one notices a 100 dollar bill on the floor outside the office of the most disliked manager at work. The thought passes through the mind that no one likes him and he makes enough money he will not miss the bill. As you go to pick up the crisp new bill you look over at the low paid secretary and think maybe she dropped the bill
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Change in the Workplace
Change in the Workplace: Understanding People in Change Reich (2000) states that change is sudden, nonlinear, and constant. Radical changes in the workplace are those changes that have a dramatic and sometimes traumatic effect on the work environment and personnel. Asking someone to take a different action than what they are used to does not mean they will want to do it. Resistance to change in the workplace means loss of productivity. As a change
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Motivation in the Workplace
Motivation and more specifically, motivation in the workplace cannot be defined simply. From an Industrial/Organizational psychology standpoint, motivation can be defined as “those processes within an individual that stimulate behavior and channel it in ways that should benefit the organization as a whole” (Miner, 1992, p. 54). The challenging subject of motivation has been studied and analyzed for many decades. Such interest and study is in part attributable to the understanding and appreciation of how
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