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Developments in the management of human resources : an analytical review

John Storey

(Warwick studies in industrial relations)

B. Blackwell , Three Cambridge Center, 1992

  • : acid-free paper
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references

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Volume

: acid-free paper ISBN 9780631183976

Description

This unique book is based on thorough research which closely analyses recent changes and developments in the management of human resources. The author draws on over 300 indepth interviews with managers at all levels - including many active 'line' managers, which gives the survey a stong practical approach, rather than the conventional 'personnel' picture. Developments in the Management of Human Resources is particularly important as it:. * Is the first proper analysis of the part played by line and general manager in human resource management. * Uses real named cases throughout from both the private and public sectors. * Considers corporate culture and strategy, and focuses on their impact in industrial relations and human resource management.

Table of Contents

  • Transitions and transformations
  • the HRM phenomenon
  • mainstream companies in transition
  • managing human resources in practice - a thematic analysis
  • managing the process of change
  • the part played by personnel specialists in the management of human resources
  • the part played by senior and middle line managers in the management of human resources
  • the part played by first line managers in the management of human resources
  • trade unions and industrial relations.
Volume

: pbk ISBN 9780631183983

Description

Including case studies from both the private and public sectors, this comprehensive and searching review of the changing shape of employment management is an ideal text for business students studying HRM.

Table of Contents

Preface. List of tables. List of Figures. Abbreviations. 1. Transitions and Transformations. 2. The HRM Phenomenon. 3. Mainstream Companies in Transition. 4. Managing Human Resources in Practice: A Thematic Analysis. 5. Managing the Process of Change. 6. The Part Played by Personnel Specialists in the Management of Human Resources. 7. The Part Played by Senior and Middle Line Managers in the Management of Human Resources. 8. The Part Played by First Line Managers in the Management of Human Resources. 9. Trade Unions and Industrial Relations. 10. Conclusions. Appendix: Research Methods. Bibliography.

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  • NCID
    BA18337165
  • ISBN
    • 0631183973
    • 9780631183983
  • LCCN
    91039200
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Oxford, UK,Cambridge, Mass., USA
  • Pages/Volumes
    xvi, 304 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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