Human resource management: a contemporary approach [printed text] / Julie Beardwell, Author ; Tim Claydon, Author  . -  6th Edition . - Harlow : Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2010 . - xxii, 709 p. ; 27 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-273-72285-4
This bestselling text offers an authoritative yet readable introduction to human resource management. Exploring a broad range of perspectives, styles and arguments, the expert authors take a rigorous and critical approach that makes contemporary developments in human resource management accessible and interesting.
Now in its sixt edition, Human Resource Management examines soe of the key issues and debates of today: What is human resource management and how does it affect organisational performance? How do organisations develop and reward their employees - and leaders of tomorrow? How does globalisation affect HRM, and what are the trends in HRM around the world? This text also provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of the theory and practice of HRM, including the latest research. Regular invitations to 'stop and think', questions and activities, and a wealth of relevant and appealing case studies will help you to learn and research effectively. Human Resource Management is written for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students, and is also suitable for those studying for CIPD qualifications.

Class number:

658.3

Contents note:

Part 1: Human resource management and its organisational context 1. An Introduction to HRM; 2. Strategic HRM; 3. Contextualising HRM:developing critical thinking; Case Study Part 2: Resourcing the organisation 4. HRM and the labour market; 5. Talent Management; 6. Managing equality and diversity; Case Study Part 3: Developing the human resource 7. Learning and development; 8. Human resource development: the organisational and national framework; 9. Management and leadership development; Case Study Part 4: The employment relationship 10. The employment relationship and employee rights at work; 11. Establishing the terms and conditions of employment; 12. Performance management; 13. Employee reward; 14. Employee participation and involvement; Case Study Part 5: International human resource management 15. Trends and prospects in HRM systems; 16. Human resource management in China and India; 17. International HRM. Case Study