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Human Resource Management in a Business Context 3rd edition is a comprehensive introductory textbook addressing the needs of business 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 business context. This delivers a highly accessible introduction to the subject for students approaching HRM from a range of business-related disciplines.
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.
Sommario
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.
