http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/workplace Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:52:47 -0400 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:52:47 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1904/industrial-safety-factors-that-present-barriers-to-reporting-workplace-incidents-and-contribute-to-cultures-of-non-reporting By Rana M. Van Tuyl - This research study explores factors that present barriers to reporting workplace incidents and contribute to cultures of non-report. The research purpose was to explore human, workplace/organizational, and external factors identified by industrial sector personnel working in the oil and gas industry in Northern Alberta, Canada to build an understanding of why cultures of non-report develop as a subculture. The participant organization was a multinational that provides construction and technical services on industrial facilities. Data was collected through one-on-one, semi-structured interviews... Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:52 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1904/industrial-safety-factors-that-present-barriers-to-reporting-workplace-incidents-and-contribute-to-cultures-of-non-reporting http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1729/japan-at-work-in-the-21st-century-an-analysis-of-developing-labor-practices-in-japan-and-institutional-barriers-to-reform By Gregory A. Fedorov - Devastated by an economic collapse at the end of the 20th century, Japan’s economy entered a decade long period of stagnation. Now, Japan has found stable leadership, but attempts at new economic growth have fallen through. A combination of public desire for economic security through lifetime employment, reliance on “economic bureaucracy” of large corporations and pressure from international powers have left Prime Minister Shinzo Abe few options for fulfilling his “Abenomics” dream. Japanese leaders have continuously attempted to restructure the economy in an effort... Thu, 08 Mar 2018 09:44 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1729/japan-at-work-in-the-21st-century-an-analysis-of-developing-labor-practices-in-japan-and-institutional-barriers-to-reform http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1488/sexual-harassment-in-the-federal-workplace-bridging-the-gap-between-genders By Sandra F. Masci - A meta-analytic review was conducted on the adverse outcomes and prevalence of sexual harassment in a federally operated workplace. Both males and females were included in the analysis which fills a gap in prior research. Researchers report a total of 11 studies, nine examining sexual harassment prevalence rates and two examining adverse work outcomes. Results found that sexual harassment was prevalent in the federal workplace r = .60, with women experiencing sexual harassment significantly more than men. Gender harassment had the greatest adverse effects as reported by employees r = .84 and was... Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:54 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1488/sexual-harassment-in-the-federal-workplace-bridging-the-gap-between-genders http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1472/evaluating-the-internal-communications-of-the-triangles-best-places-to-work By Kristen DeMaria - Fun. Creative. Engaging. These adjectives may come to mind when thinking of the best places to work. But what makes a company culture successful? This study evaluated internal communications in companies deemed "Best Places to Work" by the Triangle Business Journal and its influence on corporate culture. Interviews with five professionals from the "Best Places to Work" listing revealed a close connection between internal communications and corporate culture. The study found that providing an environment where open communication and feedback are encouraged reflects the corporate culture and aids... Tue, 31 May 2016 12:00 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1472/evaluating-the-internal-communications-of-the-triangles-best-places-to-work http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1324/addressing-the-gender-wage-gap-in-the-united-states-shortcomings-of-federal-legislation By Nikita Mehandru - The most commonly cited statistic for the gender wage gap in the United States is that women earn seventy-eight cents to every dollar men earn. A great deal of contention however, surrounds the interpretation of this measure as well as others seeking to quantify the gender wage gap. While the number solely represents full-time men and women not necessarily performing the same work, it still captures an economic reality: gender discrimination in wages persists. Further, there are gender differences specific to occupation, number of hours worked, educational attainment, and work experience. Politicians... Tue, 05 Jan 2016 05:06 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1324/addressing-the-gender-wage-gap-in-the-united-states-shortcomings-of-federal-legislation http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/796/falsifying-the-existence-of-women-exploring-marxian-and-gender-theories-in-mad-men-to-examine-roles-of-consciousness-in-the-gender-dynamics-of-the-workplace By Oluwatosin Shenbanjo - One may contend that attaining unadulterated awareness of one’s existence is, in present society, idealistic. Specifically, such achievement is unlikely if, in the midst of oppressive forces, one rests in a state of what sociologists Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels deem “false consciousness.” Defined as a detrimental condition in which members of the proletariat – the oppressed, working class – misunderstand “their real situation in society,” false consciousness nurtures an inverted sense of existence for members of the working class who are dominated by... Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:49 EST http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/796/falsifying-the-existence-of-women-exploring-marxian-and-gender-theories-in-mad-men-to-examine-roles-of-consciousness-in-the-gender-dynamics-of-the-workplace http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/864/barriers-for-women-to-positions-of-power-how-societal-and-corporate-structures-perceptions-of-leadership-and-discrimination-restrict-womens-advancement-to-authority By Dee-Ann Schwanke - Women’s advancement in the corporate workplace has taken significant strides over the last century. Research demonstrates, however, that despite an increased presence of female employees in mid-management positions, executive positions continue to be male dominated. Women are underrepresented in areas of governance, directorship, and executive leadership. This seems to contradict the apparent momentum of the promotion of women. This paper will unveil some of the hidden barriers that stubbornly exist for women in business. It will review research that demonstrates why gender inequality is... Mon, 30 Sep 2013 04:36 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/864/barriers-for-women-to-positions-of-power-how-societal-and-corporate-structures-perceptions-of-leadership-and-discrimination-restrict-womens-advancement-to-authority http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/739/the-gender-wage-gap-in-the-united-states-current-policy-and-an-improved-approach-for-closing-the-gap By Sareen Armani - In 21st century America, newborn Americans are in fact not magically granted equality upon birth. Rather, these children enter a world where society is, even now, infatuated with unequal and simplistic categorizations that hierarchize people based on the genetically determined color pigmentation of their skin, the genitalia underneath their clothes, or the monetary amount attributed to their clothes. The intersectionality that is race, sex, and social class continues to define human beings in America, inhibiting equal advancement in our society. When confronting the elephant in the room and mentioning... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 01:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/739/the-gender-wage-gap-in-the-united-states-current-policy-and-an-improved-approach-for-closing-the-gap