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| For this discussion activity, you will conduct your scavenger hunt by finding two examples of where the organization and management ensured employment and employee laws and workplace rules were clear and consistent for everyone in the organization, and then provide two examples where an organization failed in this area, along with the end result for the organization. Think about examples in your past when there was an employee who was always pushing the envelope and trying to get away with the little things, or even examples where managers or organizations broke the law outright. In addition, I want you to consider what social media and technology are adding to this topic and the issues this creates for the workplace. Remember these examples can come from any organization. If you do find applicable information on your own organization while working on this discussion, use it where applicable in your own SWOT analysis. These examples can be from current events, historical instances, or classic examples, in video or print. Conduct a web search seeking two examples of employment or employee laws that you believe were vital in changing or creating today’s workplace and then share two examples where rules and laws were either not enforced or were not enforced evenly and fairly throughout the organization. Discuss what you found during your web search. Provide a description of your selected key functions and how these functions can and do affect all managers and organizations. In response to your colleagues: Discuss any personal experiences you have had with employee laws and rules (both good and bad) and explain some of the different ways organizations are trying to stay within the rules to ensure they don’t violate the employee’s rights, including issues that social media brings to the workplace. Discuss any similarities or differences with your own perceptions. As with each discussion, when responding to your fellow classmates’ posts, you need to discuss their examples and experiences and present different thoughts and ideas on how best to approach and resolve these issues. In addition, as we work through the discussion, remember your own SWOT analysis and consider the information gained here as you work on your assignments this module. First discussion : Social Media is a major factor in today’s workplace, some companies have specific regulations and policies which explicitly outline the “do’s and don’ts” of the organization while others may not have any. Unless your company specifically outlines no tolerance, e-harassment, or bullying there is not set legislation to protect employees who could be affected. There is protection under the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) if the harassment leads to violation of the protected discrimination categories. Familiarity with EEOC protected categories and understanding how activity on social media could carry over in the workplace is important to avoid legalities, discrimination, and an undesirable work environment. The Navy adopted a social media usage handbook in January 2018. The policy was implemented to evolve with the culture of its employees and address challenges of operational and cybersecurity regarding online conduct (U.S. Navy Social Media Handbook, 2018). Setting the standard for online conduct was essential for the Navy to make sure Sailors understood their responsibility, “do’s and don’ts” of social media, and the consequences of the implemented policy are violated. Employees have annual training in addition to command level training, and routine updates to the policy which all employees are required to adhere to. The policies implemented by the Navy are concise and consistent about social media usage, training, expectations, and zero tolerance. Large companies struggle with enforcing and implementing regulations to protect their employees. In September 2018, hundreds of McDonald’s employees used social media to stage a one-day, 10 city strike inspired by the #MeToo movement, alleging the fast-food giant does not adequately address pervasive sexual harassment at its stores (Whitten, 2018). Additionally, other complaints were filed previously over the years and a request was made to the EEOC to consolidate the complaints into one investigation. McDonald’s alleges it has strong policies and training in place specifically designed to prevent sexual harassment (Whitten, 2018). In my opinion, McDonald’s policies against harassment are nonexistent if not enforced. My selected key functions were harassment policies and social media in the workplace. During my web search, I found stopbullying.gov which I did not know existed but after review, I somewhat understand why maybe I had not heard of it. In my opinion, it is good information, but I do not think it is as effective as it could be if it were backed by legislation. I think equal pay for equal work has ed close the income gap between men and women. If it were not for the implementation of Equal Pay/Compensation Discrimination, there would be an even greater wage disparity and women would not have the protections that have been implemented over the years. References: U.S. Navy Social Media Handbook. (January 2018). Retrieved from: u-s-navy-social-media-handbook.pdf Whitten, S. (September 2018). McDonald’s employees stage first #MeToo strike. CNBC.com . Retrieved from: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/18/mcdonalds-employee… second discussion : Hello Class, Regardless of your organization’s size, developing formal policies and procedures can make it run much more smoothly and efficiently. They communicate the values and vision of the organization, ensuring employees understand exactly what is expected of them in certain situations. Because both individual and team responsibilities are clearly documented, there is no need for trial-and-error or micromanaging. Upon reading the workplace policies and procedures, employees should clearly understand how to approach their jobs. (Snook,2019) For exam ple, Wal-Mart is one of the largest retail corporations in the world. Wal-Mart being a major corporation with social responsibility and moral obligation of ethics to maintain with their employees. Wal-Mart’s ethical structure benefits the community during its day to day business. Wal-Mart has released a report globally stating the responsibility in leading at making a difference in major issues that matter to everyone. The report also states that the size and scale of Wal-Mart Corporation is grand and that it is still committed to make a difference in the world and to make it a much better place to live. (Walmart,2020) During my research, I came across an OSHA article where The U.S. Department of Lab or’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Home Depot Inc. for eight safety violations, including seven repeat, carrying proposed penalties of $150,700 after an inspection at its Reynoldsburg store. The inspection was initiated under the site-specific targeting program that directs enforcement resources to workplaces where the highest rates of injuries and illnesses occur. I believe this is a good exam ple of what employers face in a daily challenge of emphasizing how safety is a top value to employees. It must be implemented in the workplace as well as the home environment to ensure a 24/7 approach. Safety values have the power to protect the well-being of you, your coworkers, and your family if followed diligently. (LSCI,2016) References: Ann Snook (2019) Policies and Procedures in the Workplace: The Ultimate Guide https://i-sight.com/resources/policies-and-procedures-in-the-workplace-the-ultimate-guide/ (Links to an external site.) Walmart (2020) Walmart Associate Information Privacy Policy https://corporate.walmart.com/privacy-security/walmart-associate-information-privacy-policy (Links to an external site.) LSCI (2016) When Employees Don’t Follow Workplace Safety Rules https://lancastersafety.com/employees-dont-follow-safety-rules/ (Links to an external site.) |
Excelsior College Laws and Regulations in the Workplace Discussion
Walden University Business Research Study And Toxic Workplace Discussion
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| Respond to each by: Addressing the content of the statement, including their critical analysis of the chosen research studies OR Pose a follow-up question to the post for further Discussion. #2 Critical analysis is a crucial component of the literature review. When critically analyzing literature, you must assess what is significant to your research and understand that it requires careful thought (Saunders et al., 2015). When writing a critical review, it is paramount that the author shows how the findings they have developed relate to prior research on the topic. My study will be focused on strategies that small business owners use to maintain sustainability beyond the first five years of beginning operations. According to the Small Business Association (2018), only 78.5% of small businesses survive their first year, and by the end of their fifth year, roughly 50% have faltered. The general business problem of interest is that many small business owners do not sufficiently prepare for sustainability. The business research study that I located for this exercise provided the first analysis of management turnover and ownership change as determinants of post-bankruptcy failure of small businesses. The purpose of the study was to examine the issue of little being known about the determinants of small business failure after attempted bankruptcy reorganization. The framework of the study is based on adaptation benefits and disruption costs. The study’s findings cast new light on the ongoing scholarly debate on whether bankruptcy of a firm’s incumbent management should be dismissed or left in control. The study is viable and includes substantive data from court records on bankruptcy reorganizations maintained by the Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Legal Records and Related Services (AJPES). The study is relevant because it analyzes aspects of small business failure that have been neglected. Critical analysis of the study ed inform me of additional factors that can significantly impact the success of small businesses, such as whether the firm has ever been bankrupt. #2 Study’s Key Components The purpose of my study is to investigate leaders’ lack of strategies to address toxic workplace behavior’s impact on retention and health. The research problem is that leaders currently lack strategies to improve unhealthy workplace behaviors that impact employee retention and health. The lack of strategy to improve toxic workplace behaviors causes employee retention to decrease and negatively impacts employee’s health or change the toxic behaviours.. Without working to implement strategies to address unhealthy workplace behaviors effectively, the leadership will fail to improve the retention and health of employees. The current research findings indicate that organizational leaders fail to consider their managerial responsibility in addressing unhealthy workplace behaviours and practical planning approaches that affect strategy implementation. Failure to use the appropriate procedures results in the unsuccessful implementation of strategies (Köseo?lu et al., 2009). Study Viability within Literature Review According to Saunders, Lewis, and Thornhill (2015), a study is considered viable if substantive data, current knowledge, and relevant literature are available. In the case of my study, the focus is on investigating the causes that attribute to leader’s failure to implement strategies to address toxic workplace behaviors that impact retention and which is viable. The viability of the existing research is adequate to the current knowledge of the study. For example, studies have determined various probable factors causing included leader’s failure at implementing strategies addressing toxic workplace behavior on retention and health that offer valuable data. Other researchers revealed that leaders’ failures were associated with poor planning or failing to take leadership responsibility. Furthermore, the existing literature provides substantive data about the study’s outcomes on its impact on employee retention and health. For instance, research from experts discovered several reasons leaders fail to address toxic workplace behaviors are based on the toxic organizational culture. At the same time, other researchers provided insight on leaders who were incapable of determining or securing the most effective strategies for improving unhealthy workplace behavior’s that impact employee retention and health. The existing data and literature also offer another cause of leadership failure directly related to selecting an ineffective strategic implementation process. Moreover, the current literature is relevant to the research subject and provides an opportunity for further research. View of Problem and Research Philosophy Critical analysis of the existing literature on my subject of study will understand the various perspectives of other researchers regarding possible factors that contribute to the failure of leaders to implement strategies to improve toxic workplace behaviors that impact retention and health. (Walden University Writing Center, 2015a). I further posit that understanding positivist research philosophy will increase my ability to pursue my study successfully. Understanding the significance of collecting reliable data within the context of quantitative methodology will be instrumental in supporting, validating long with using reliable data that is critical to the study’s outcomes. |
Stated preference methods are closely related to those used in
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| Stated preference methods are closely related to those used in marketing studies trying to determine whether consumers will buy a new good not yet on the shelves. For instance, consider when personal mp3 players did not yet exist, but people had portable compact disk players. How might the methods of contingent valuation or conjoint analysis be used to determine whether people would buy a personal mp3 player? What, if anything, is different about using these methods for environmental goods compared to goods that can be marketed but are not yet on the market? |
The Internet was born in 1969. For the next 20
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| The Internet was born in 1969. For the next 20 years, mainly scientists in universities and research laboratories used it. But in the 1990s, the use of Internet service increased dramatically and the price per hour of Internet service fell. a. Are there any substitutes for Internet service? If so, provide an example. b. Are there any complements of Internet service? If so, provide an example. c. What are the main developments that brought about the dramatic increase in the quantity of Internet service during the 1990s? d. Which developments that you identified in part (c) shifted the demand curve for Internet service rightward? e. Which developments that you identified in part (c) increased the quantity demanded of Internet service? |
Continuing from Problem 7, we now use the factor price
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| Continuing from Problem 7, we now use the factor price insensitivity result to compare factor prices across countries in the Heckscher-Ohlin model. a. Illustrate the international trade equilibrium on the Home and Foreign production possibility frontiers. Hint: You can refer back to Figure 4-3 to see the international trade equilibrium. b. Suppose that the only difference between Foreign and Home is that Foreign has more labor. Otherwise, the technologies used to produce each good are the same across the countries. Then according to the factor price insensitivity result, how will the wage and rental compare in the two countries? c. Call the result in part (b) “factor price equalization.” Is this a realistic result? You can refer back to Figure 4-9 to see wages across countries. d. Based on our extension of the Heckscher-Ohlin model at the end of Chapter 4, what is one reason why the factor price equalization result does not hold in reality? |
Explain whether each of the following events would cause a
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| Explain whether each of the following events would cause a movement along or a shift in the position of the AD curve, other things being equal. In each case, explain the direction of the movement along the curve or shift in its position. a. Deflation has occurred during the past year. b. Real GDP levels of all the nation’s major trading partners have declined. c. There has been a decline in the foreign exchange value of the nation’s currency. d. The price level has increased this year. |
No- State Insurance Company has made the following estimate of
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| State regulation mandates that every customer must pay the same premium regardless of his or her group, and this premium must be sufficient to cover all expected claims from those who purchase insurance from No- State. There are no additional costs to the company other than paying off claims. All consumers have the following utility function (U): U = W0.5 W is the consumer’s wealth as represented by the value of the car. What premium should No-State offer for full- coverage insurance? |
The income elasticity of money demand is 2/3 and the
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| The income elasticity of money demand is 2/3 and the interest elasticity of money demand is -0.1. Real income is expected to grow by 4.5% over the next year, and the real interest rate is expected to remain constant over the next year. The rate of inflation has been zero for several years. a. If the central bank wants zero inflation over the next year, then what growth rate of the nominal money supply should it choose? b. By how much will velocity change over the next year if the central bank follows the policy that achieves zero inflation? |
Lucy, from Problem 4, spends all her income on lemonade,
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| Lucy, from Problem 4, spends all her income on lemonade, which costs $1 per pint. She earns $300 per month, but is robbed with 25 percent probability, in which case she is left with only $100. She can buy theft insurance to protect herself against that potential loss. The insurance costs 30 cents for each dollar of promised benefits. We can represent Lucy’s preferences with an expected utility function, with the benefit function W(L) = – 1/L. Solve for Lucy’s budget line. Does she buy insurance? If so, how much? What is the value of that insurance to Lucy? |
For each of the following changes (other things equal), has
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| For each of the following changes (other things equal), has the value of the country’s current account balance increased (become more positive or less negative), decreased (become less positive or more negative), or stayed the same? a. Net foreign investment out of the country increases. b. Exports of goods and services increase by $10 billion, and imports of goods and services increase by $10 billion. c. National expenditures on goods and services (E) increase by $150 billion, and production of goods and services (Y) increases by $100 billion. d. To assist recovery from a foreign disaster, the country gives a foreign transport authority a collection of transport equipment that has been produced in this (donor) country and that is valued at $500 million? |
