Essays on Employment Page 33

Data were gathered from the annual reports of fifteen companies listed on the South Pacific Stock Exchange in Fiji. We find that the levels of voluntary disclosure in Fijian listed companies are low and do not support the assumptions of legitimacy theory. The outright adoption of International Accounting Standards by Fijian public limited companies does…

According to Bertie Charles Forbes, the founder of Forbes Business Magazine, “The man who has won millions at the cost of his conscience is a failure” (“Greed Quotes”). From an ethical point of view, greed is not essential to a successful business. Wanting to have more than what you already have at the expense of…

Undertakings Read the article on positions written by Alan Fox, ( 1966 ) – Industrial Sociology and Industrial Relations, Donovan Commission Research Paper No. 3, HMSO, London. A transcript is available on Moodle. Compare and contrast the two positions ( Unitarist and Pluralist ) . In kernel you will be underscoring the strengths ( rightness…

Employment is governed by numerous laws and statutes which are meant to protect the welfare of both the employee and employer. Common law is founded on the principles of objectivity, support, replicability and responsiveness as explained by Eisenberg (1988, p.8). Furthermore, these principles have emerged over a long period of time and are rooted in…

How do firms and individuals determine if it’s worth it to (a) invest in capital improvements, (b) hire additional workers, or (c) decide where to work? Briefly explain. Answer – Firms and individuals determine if it’s worth it to invest in capital improvements when the marginal product of capital is more than the interest paid…

1. What factors have led to Janice Bowman’s current frustrations? Answer: Janice Bowman joined The Garden Depot in 2005, after working as a general manager for one of the competitors. Although, Janice did not complain working seven days a week, she was concerned about the way the landscaping division was functioning. Some of the major…

First line supervisor is a concept that can either be defined as “a person in first-line management who monitors and regulates employees in their performance of assigned or delegated tasks” or as a manager that reports to middle management. (http://www. businessdictionary. com, 2013) Employee morale is a construct that is known as either a “description…

The seven international environmental forces that impact international business are natural resources and environmental sustainability, economic and socioeconomic forces, political forces, intellectual property and other legal forces, understanding the international monetary system and financial forces, labor forces, and international competitive strategy. While some of the factors mentioned above are completely under the control and maneuverability…

AU 315 is the professional standard that is utilized in order to ensure the importance of client acceptance decisions. The successor auditor is responsible for initiating communication with the predecessor auditor. This communication serves to inform the successor auditor if the client lacks integrity or if there were any issues regarding accounting principles, audit procedures,…

Employee benefits programs are crucial to the recruitment and retention of employees in any industry. Effective programs enable employees to better cope with the demands of home and the workplace. These same policies can also contribute to lower employee turnover rates, retention of qualified employees, and motivation of workers. The computer industry has become the…