Industrial Organization Commons^™

The Cocoa Rehabilitation Project In Ghana, Kwane Boakye Dankwah

Theses

Several studies have been done in an attempt to find out the cost involved in establishing an acre of cocoa farm and most of these used the questionnare method to gather the information. However, most data gathered this way did not include detail establishment cost information on inputs as the farmers relied on recollection of cost they incurred.

The study done by C. Okali at Dominasi in the Brong Ahafo Region did not follow this pattern. Data collection for this study was started in May 1971 and ended in September 1972 and there were 45 farms involved. This sample was …

The Issues Facing Filipinos In The U.S. Health Care Industry, Laleh Amighi

Theses

In this paper the involvement of minorities in the health care industry is examined. In particular, Filipino minorities working in nursing homes throughout the U.S. are studied. The various aspects of the lives of these workers and their relationship with the health care industry are analyzed and discussed in detail. These include the workers' legal status, pay scale, working environment and the pertinent legislative laws and regulations. A good deal of attention has been paid to the management-employee relationship and the duties and responsibilities of each party. Another entity affecting this relationship is the labor union; thus, the role and …

The Decline Of Unionism With A Legal Analysis Of The Individual Rights Of Union Members, Maria-Isabel Cubides De Gast

Theses

The American labor movement has been losing power and membership for the last few years. Historical development and several facts have affected American unionism in such a manner that nowadays less than 20% of the labor force belongs to unions.

Among the most important causes of such decline discussed herein, are the following: lack of social role of unions, failure to satisfy new workers' needs, political reality under this Administration, high unemployment rate, and lack of union democracy.

Lack of union democracy is believed to be the most damaging factor for unionism's decline. Therefore it is studied in more detail, …

Black Working Women And Equal Employment Legislation, Barbara Donese Mitchell

Theses

The research for this thesis is undertaken in order to examine whether or not equal employment legislation improved opportunities in the workplace for Black working women. The following areas will be focused on:

- Legislation - Civil Rights Act of 1964, Equal Employment/Affirmative Action, Equal Pay Act, and Title IX.

- Racism/Sexual Harassment

- The Public and Private Job Sector

- Unions

- Academia/Education

- Politics

Some sources for examination will include studies by researchers from various universities on Black women and employment, statistics from the U.S. Labor Bureau, National Research Council and Joint Center for Political Studies, and reports …

Training New Employees In Ecuador's Esmeraldas Oil Refinery, Rodrigo Alfredo Morales

Theses

This thesis comprises an overall review of general methods of training used by two New Jersey oil refineries of similar circumstances to Ecuador's Esmeraldas oil refinery.

The method of research was a survey in the form of a questionnaire. It was sent to the five existing oil refineries across New Jersey. Statewide telephone conversations, and with Ecuadorian personnel executives were made to request pertinent information. Research from current journals, training books, and first hand data from refineries, support the recommendations and the study in general.

The results of the thesis include recommendations as to the most advantageous policies and training …

A Study Of The Human Resources Principles Applied To Telemarketing Programs, Marian Elizabeth Jones

Theses

The objective was to study organizations which have established telemarketing programs to understand the impact of distinct human resources principles used to establish and maintain the sales unit. A questionnaire was developed to determine whether telemarketing programs, which are specifically designed to recruit, select and train inside sales forces, differ from the programs used to do the same with outside sales forces. Furthermore, the sample population was asked whether telemarketing programs contribute to the overall success of the telemarketing force by catering to the special needs of inside sales people. This questionnaire was sent to a sampling of companies who …

Cross-Cultural Study Of Maslow's Need Theory Of Motivation, Jitendra N. Mishra

Theses

Abraham H. Maslow's Need Theory of Motivation was subjected to a cross-cultural scrutiny to see if his theory has universal application. It was thus also intended, to make a contribution to his theory since today, global interdependence is no longer a matter of belief, preference or choice. Rather, it is an inescapable reality.

To achieve this goal, an extensive Literature Survey was undertaken. It was found that his theory is more consistent with American value system. Nevertheless, if care is exercised, his theory can be useful in International context too, with some necessary modifications.

This paper is directed to save …

A Comparison Of Collective Bargaining Issues Within The North Jersey Construction Industry, Edward G. Keane

Theses

This study was conducted in order to explore the recent developments within the Construction Industry Collective Bargaining process which have become evident in the southern, western, and the southwestern states.

Through a comparison of the current developments in the North Jersey area with those in the South and West, it will be suggested that the North Jersey Construction Industry will soon be dominated by Open Shop Contractors. It will be demonstrated that the primary reasons for this shift from union labor to non-union labor is due to the high overhead of union labor created by union fringe benefit funds, and …

The Involvement Of Labor Unions In Policies Of Worker Safety And Health, Kenneth J. Dzierzawiec

Theses

American workers are exposed to many seen and unseen hazards in their working environment. As the potential hazards in the workplace became more complicated, so too did the analysis of these hazards, as well as the means of endeavoring to protect a workers safety and health.

In the period between the 1920's and the 1960's the major thrust of Union demands were in the areas of economic gain. Although there was concern for worker welfare.

The period of the late 1960's through the early 1970's brought with it a new outlook on industrial practices as compared with worker welfare and …

Recruiting Techniques To Detect Truth And Personality, Franklin Keith Howard

Theses

Organizations today increasingly rely upon new measures of detecting employee honesty. Such approachs including lie detectors, handwriting analysis, voice stress tests, have their supporters and detractors.

This thesis will specifically concentrate upon the phenomenon of lie detectors...its origin, application and evaluation.

This thesis covers reasons why employers use these techniques, controversial issues centered around their use, legal implications, and their outlook in the employment setting.