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Seminar Research Paper Series

Explore seminar research papers from the Schmidt Labor Research Center at the University of Rhode Island.

Submissions from 2015 2015

Interest-Based Bargainings' Impact on Collective Bargaining Outcomes, Zak Leavy

Submissions from 2014 2014

Teacher Evaluation, Development and Improvement, Mary K. Barden

Outsider CEOs: The Impact on Firm Performance and Employee Commitment, Anna Lockmer

An Examination of the Rising Costs of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance in the United States: What Has Caused This Increase and What Can Be Done to Remedy the Problem?, Sara Manchester

New Employee Onboarding Programs and Person-Organization Fit: An Examination of Socialization Tactics, Kaylee L. Pike

Submissions from 2013 2013

The Motherhood Penalty: How Gender and Parental Status Influence Judgements of Job-Related Competence and Organizational Commitment, Noël Burgess

Institutional Barriers to Employment for Individuals with Disabilities, Laura Chabot

Wellness Incentives: Can the Use of Financial Incentives and Penalties be Effective for Motivating Participation in Wellness Programs and Sustaining Health Behavior Modification?, Donna Moschetti

Leadership Development Programs and Participant Behavioral Change, Katelyn O'Loughlin

Interest Arbitration Impasse Rates, Daniel Ricketson

Submissions from 2012 2012

The Impact of the Use of Favoritism on Work Groups, April Chaput

Employment Testing for Selection and Promotion Post Ricci and Lewis Decisions, William Maccarone

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Development Activities, Eric Smith

Examining the Case for Family Leave and Benefit Policies, Sarah Soares

Submissions from 2011 2011

Diversity Integration, Vanessa Armstrong

Human Capital Investment in the Developing World: An Analysis of Praxis, Adeyemi O. Ogunade

Employee Responses to Job Dissatisfaction, Kristine Vangel

Submissions from 2010 2010

Examining Causes and Prevention of Violence and Aggression in the Workplace, Rachel Roderick

Submissions from 2009 2009

How Will the Proposed Employee Free Choice Act Affect Labor Relations in the United States?, Christopher Stewart

Submissions from 2008 2008

Can Health Promotion Programs Effectively Reduce Health Care Costs, Increase Productivity and Retain Qualified Employees?, Maria Cecilia Dursi

The Expatriate Venture: What Role Does Cross-Cultural Training Play and What Theories Guide Research in the Field?, John Neill

Submissions from 2007 2007

What Impact Does Training Have on Employee Commitment and Employee Turnover?, Scott Brum

Religious Accommodation in the Workplace: Can We Strike a Balance?, Joan A. Evans

Submissions from 2006 2006

How Do 360 Degree Performance Reviews Affect Employee Attitudes, Effectiveness and Performance?, Diane M. Alexander

Workplace Romance and Fraternization Policies, Helena P. Amaral

Do Formal Mediation Programs Work in the Settlement of Employee-Employer Disputes?, Kristina E. Berggren

Balancing the Rights of Employer, General Public, and the Ex-Offender: To What Extent Should Criminal Records Be Considered in Employment Decisions and What are the Implications for Policy, Tyrone Bush

Building Organizational Leadership Through Succession Planning: Can a Standarized Management & Emplyee Model Assess and Develop Line Level Employee Leadership?, Rann Hannigan

Gender and Negotiations: When Does Gender Play a Role in Negotiating?, Karen Harrington

Condition Critical: American Hospitals Face a Severe Undersupply of Allied Health Professionals, J. Richard Rose

Human Resource Policies as a Response to Work-Life Conflict, Leslie Vlastos

Submissions from 2005 2005

Globalization and Industrial Relations of China, India, and South Korea: An Argument for Divergence, Mohammad A. Ali

Ethical Leadership in the U.S.: How Can Business Schools Help to Build and Maintain an Atmosphere of Trust in Business Leadership?, Christine M. Barber

What Effects Do Public Relations Actions Have on Labor Disputes? A Look at Corporate Campaigns, Amie E. Bergin

Is It Necessary to Develop New Performance Motivation and Training Techniques in Response to the Entrance of Generation Y to the Workforce?, Jeffrey A. King

The Transformation of Women to Full Participation in the Workforce, Edith McLaughlin

Union-Management Cooperation: Can a Company Move from an Adversarial Relationship to a Cooperative Relationship and is Interest-Based Bargaining a Necessary Condition to do so?, Jane Ostrowsky

Health Savings Accounts: Are HSA's Beneficial from the Employee's View? Are HSA's Beneficial from the Employer's View?, Rayna L. Paola

Transformational Leader: What Does it Take to be One?, Mac B. Reichenau

A Legal Analysis of ADEA and its Impact on Older Workers, Employer Efficiency and Human Resource Practices, M. Elizabeth Starchura

Submissions from 2004 2004

The Nursing Shortage in the United States: What Can be Done to Solve the Crisis?, Victor F. Caron

Union Avoidance Practices: Differential Effects of Three Strategies, Mark Carter

A Theoretical Examination of Peer Assistance and Review Systems: The Case for Change, Andrea M. Cecconi

The American Labor Movement's Struggle to Remain Relevant, Chris Cobleigh

Should Employers Have the Ability to Monitor Their Employees Electronically?, Danielle Dorval