Human resource management in a business context
Accessible for anyone approaching HRM from a business-related degree subject, this textbook combine the theory and practice of people management from a global perspective, emphasising the realities of HRM as part of the wider world of business. The textbook has a truly international outlook with extensive real-life material from 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 outsourcing, the aging workforce, and the psychological contract
Print Book, English, ©2007
South-Western Cengage Learning, London, ©2007
xxi, 648 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
9781844805488, 1844805484
613331510
List of Case Studies. Acknowledgements. Preface. PART I: INTRODUCTION TO HRM. 1. Managing People. 2. The Concept of HRM. 3. HRM and Business Effectiveness. PART II: HRM AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. 4. International HRM and the Global Economy. 5. HRM and the State. 6. The Employment Market. PART III: ORGANIZATIONAL HRM. 7. HRM in Large Organizations. 8. HRM in Small and Medium-sized Organizations. 9. Organizational Culture. 10. Commitment and Employer Branding. PART IV: STRATEGIC HRM. 11. People Strategies. 12. Change Strategies. 13. Resourcing Strategies. PART V: THE EMPLOYEE RESOURCING PROCESS. 14. Recruitment and preliminary candidate information. 15. Employee Selection. PART VI: MANAGING DIVERSITY. 16. Equality of Opportunity. 17. Dealing with Discrimination. PART VII: PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION. 18. Performance Management. 19. Reward Management. PART VIII: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT. 20. Human Resource Development. 21. Learning in Organizations. PART IX: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS. 22. Unions and collective bargaining. 23. Conflict, bargaining, involvement and wellbeing. PART X: CONCLUSION. Glossary. References. Index.