This new edition provides an international and up-to-date perspective of human resource management.
Expanded and revised to include a range of new HR topics, real-life examples and case studies from around the world.
Human Resource Management 4th edition is a comprehensive introductory textbook addressing the needs of
students studying HRM modules on first year courses and beyond. It approaches the theory and practice of people management from
a global perspective firmly placing HRM within a wider context. This delivers a highly accessible introduction to the subject
for students approaching HRM from a range of disciplines. The textbook has a truly international outlook with extensive
real-life material from a range of countries, including the UK, US, Canada and Australia throughout the book illustrating the
practical application of key HRM concepts. This edition includes greater coverage of international HRM, diversity and organizational
culture, and highlights HRM 'hot topics' including the consequences of the global economic crisis and the increasing importance of newly
developing countries.
The central theme
of the book is that dealing with people is now acknowledged to be one of
the major challenges for organizations in the 21st century. Human Resource Management provides
a thorough and comprehensive overview of all the key aspects of people
management. Numerous real examples from actual situations
are used to illustrate major concepts.
The book has a
different emphasis to that found in
many traditional HR or 'personnel' text books. Written by an experienced manager and lecturer,
the practical - rather than prescriptive - approach lets you understand
the issues without getting lost in detail. At the same time, it covers
all the main topics you would expect to find in a Human Resource text.
Human Resource Management provides a
general introduction to the subject for anyone interested in people management.
It is also designed for all students taking HRM courses as part of a wider
qualification.
Features include:
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broad international perspective
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critical approach
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key concepts
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case studies
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detailed instructor manual on publisher's website
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complete set of PowerPoint lecture slides on publisher's website
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chapter summaries and
review questions