Class Assignment
Required Resources
Text
Korgen, K. O., Korgen, J. O., & Giraffe, V. (2015). Social issues in the workplace (2nd ed.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/
Chapter 3: Socioeconomic Trends and the Workforce
Chapter 4: Workplace Culture and Workforce Diversity
Articles
Penn, S. (n.d.). Cultural communication barriers in the workplace (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Houston Chronicle. Retrieved from http://smallbusiness.chron.com/cultural-communication-barriers-workplace-13888.html
This article explores the ways that misunderstandings can occur in cross-cultural communication. Review this article in order to successfully complete this week’s “Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace” discussion.
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Skinner, W. (1981, September). Managing human resources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/1981/09/managing-human-resources
This article supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by presenting the historical development of human resources management as a practice in organizations. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment.
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Ulrich, D. (1998, January). A new mandate for human resources (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/1998/01/a-new-mandate-for-human-resources
This article supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by presenting the role and effectiveness of human resources management as a practice in organizations. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment.
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VonHoffman, C. (1998, May). Does this company need a union? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Harvard Business Review. Retrieved from https://hbr.org/1998/05/does-this-company-need-a-union
This article supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by sharing a case study which presents the dilemma of a company as it prepares for a union vote and reflects upon its human resources management failings that led to this event. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment.
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Multimedia
Dr Deborah Swallow. (2012, February 20). Intercultural communication adventure with Little Pilot (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/PSt_op3fQck
This video discusses some of the challenges that can arise in cross-cultural communication. Review this video in order to successfully complete this week’s “Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace” discussion. Transcript
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markdcatlin. (2007, April 11). Workplace health and safety history, to the 1920s (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/3eFwNk7I0hg
This video supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by visually depicting the historical issues of worker safety and rights up to 1920. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment. Transcript
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markdcatlin. (2008, June 27). Workplace health and safety history 1930s to WWII (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/e_WUt90rN2Q
This video supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by visually depicting the historical issues of worker safety and rights from 1930 up to WWII. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment.
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markdcatlin. (2008, June 27). Workplace health and safety history WWII to OSHA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/kc-ivXUp6ns
This video supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by visually depicting the historical issues of worker safety and rights from WWII to the creation of OSHA. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment. Transcript
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Monash Business School. (2012, April 22). Human resources management (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/9ZLbSk1Te68
This video supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by visually depicting the unique roles that human resources professionals fulfill in an organization. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment. Transcript
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Oppix Productions Inc. (2008, September 3). America’s heroes at work (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/7HVOsFS99CY
This video discusses the U.S. Department of Labor’s new online resources to support employers in the employment of veterans with traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. Review this video in order to successfully complete this week’s “Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace” discussion. Transcript
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Steve Wolfson. (2010, February 14). Voices of union- Voices of young workers (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/hTfjsKNOc2o
This video supports the Week One and Week Two text readings by discussing the challenges of engaging contemporary workers in union involvement. Review this article to help you complete this week’s “Unions Versus Human Resources” assignment. Transcript
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Websites
The Hofstede Centre. (n.d.). Countries (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html
This site provides country-level data related to the six dimensions of culture. Use this data to make cross-national comparisons in this week’s “Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace” discussion.
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The Hofstede Centre. (n.d.). National culture (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://geert-hofstede.com/national-culture.html
This site describes Professor Geert Hofstede’s research on how values in the workplace are influenced by culture. Review this site to successfully complete this week’s “Cross-Cultural Communication in the Workplace” discussion.
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (n.d.). Understanding your employment rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): A guide for veterans (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/ada_veterans.cfm
This site offers information pertaining to the employment rights of veterans covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Review this video in order to successfully complete this week’s “Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace” discussion.
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