Choose a topic from the list provided and write a narrative describing why you chose the topic. Instructions: 1. Select one of the topics: a. What is the stereotypical image of unions today, and how is it affecting union organizing? b. What are the typical union organizing strategies and tactics today, and how effective are … Read more
How do you foresee the nursing shortage affecting you as an individual? How do you foresee the shortage affecting the nursing profession and healthcare delivery? – 2 sources needed (no direct quotes)
In order to effectively lobby for or against an issue of concern, the professional nurse must be able to be perceived as informed, professional, and politically aware. This assignment is intended to help you sharpen those skills and perhaps even make an actual change in your community. In a letter to your Legislature Representative, … Read more
Assume an organization is facing a labor surplus. What would be the organization’s consideration for downsizing? Identify why it would be in their best interest to use an alternative method other than downsizing to reduce this surplus? Explain how this alternative method may affect employee behaviors.
Pick a situation where negotiation stopped. Tell me how the parties got to the impasse, what the impasse was over, what tools (strike, mediation, arbitration, etc.) were used to resolve the impasse, and what the outcome was or might be.
Please answer one of the four questions. Discuss the findings from the Murthy and Lewis article. How does or can social media help and hurt your workplace? After reading the provided article, discuss the role that groupthink played in the ‘Challenger’ disaster. What was learned from this experience, and what can be said about the … Read more
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas. Over the years, there has been much debate over the … Read more
In the Week 7 readings, employee rights and responsibilities are discussed. One item briefly mentioned is the OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program. Do some research and see if you can find any current literature about whistleblowing activities as reported by healthcare professionals. Summarize and/or share the information you find. A good place to start is the … Read more
write 350–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. The story of the 1959 Knox Mine Disaster in Northeastern, PA represents a framework for understanding how labor unions, management, and other organizations had engaged in corrupt labor-management relations. Mining too close to the Susquehanna river bed caused the river … Read more
After much labor and management conflict, this integrated managed care consortium and over 25 unions created this labor management partnership (LMP). Today, it is considered a model of union and labor partnerships for the future of labor and management relations. This collaboration involved over 90,000 workers and changed the fabric of union and management relationships. … Read more