Human resource management [printed text] / Derek Torrington, Author ; Laura Hall, Author ; Stephen Taylor, Author  . -  7th Edition . - London : Prentice Hall Europe, 2008 . - xxi, 882 p. : ill (col) ; 27 cm.
ISBN : 978-0-273-71075-2
This market-leading text provides thorough coverage of all the main areas of human resource management practice. The book is written from a practical perspective in a clear and engaging style. It includes full coverage of operational issues and introduces the major academic debates of relevance to the field. It is written as an introduction for students of HRM at all levels.

Class number:	658.3
Abstract:	Written from a practical perspective in a clear and engaging style, this book is highly valued as an introduction to HRM for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes, including CIPD diploma.
Contents note:	Part 1 Introduction 1. The nature of human resource management; 2. Strategic human resource management; 3. Planning: jobs and people; 4. The international dimension; Part 1 Focus on skills Part 2 Resourcing 5. Strategic aspects of resouring; 6. Contracts, contractors and consultants; 7. Recruitment; 8. Selection methods and decisions; 9. Staff retention; 10. Ending the contract; Part 2 Focus on skills Part 3 Performance 11. Strategic aspects of performance; 12. Organisational performance management; 13. Employee performance management; 14. Leadership and change; 15. Managing absence and attendance; Part 3 Focus on skills Part 4 Development 16. Strategic aspects of development; 17. Context, competence and competencies; 18. Learning and development; 19. Career development; Part 4 Focus on skills Part 5 Employee relations 20. Strategic aspects of employee relations; 21. Employee involvement; 22. Health, safety and welfare; 23. Equality: the legal framework; 24. Equal opportunities and diversity; 25. Grievance and discipline; Part 5 Focus on skills Part 6 Reward 26. Strategic aspects of reward; 27. Salaries; 28. Incentives; 29. Pensions and benefits; Part 6 Focus on skills Part 7 Emerging issues 30. Ethics and corporate social responsibility; 31. Work-life balance; 32. The changing HR function; 33. Information technology and human capital measurement; 34. The future of work; Part 7 Focus on skills Glossary; Index.