A very interesting programme about Tesco on Panorama last night. Try to watch it on BBC –iplayer. I have also recently watched the film about the Apple founder Steve Jobs. Lots of good discussion points e.g. innovation, entrepreneurship, management style and the power of shareholders. Unfortunately we don’t have enough time in class to watch just now but recommended for watching at home if you get the chance.
Category Archives: Human Resource Management
Apple I-phone Factory – Working Conditions & Ethics
Just watching a Panorama programme about the extreme working conditions in a Chinese I-phone factory. Useful for your HRM studies. Also highlighted are the ethics of some tin supply sourced from Indonesia. The negative publicity may be damaging to the Apple brand but the global firm is so big, many people won’t be aware so won’t protest. What do you think? Does it change your perception of Apple? Micro market research too! All in one post! Watch the programme on i-player here.
Unite Threaten Another B.A. Strike
Just as the merger was being finalised the Unite union representing B.A. cabin crew announced that their members had voted to take industrial action again. They are protesting against the removal of travel perks from staff who went on strike in 2010. The date(s) of the new strike have not yet been set. BBC
HRM Legislation: Equality Act 2010
A significant new law came into force on 1st October 2010 i.e. The Equality Act 2010, which combines and updates earlier legislation about employment discrimination on issues such as age, disability and pay. The following is an extract from BBC Business News:
The Act has been billed as something of a tidying up exercise, bringing together nine separate pieces of legislation.
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For this course/exam it will still be necessary to learn about some of the earlier equality legislation along with other employment laws to help your understanding. So check your course notes and be prepared for a possible exam question.
