Human resource management : theory and practice
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Human resource management : theory and practice
Palgrave Macmillan, 2003
3rd ed
- : pbk
- : hbk
Available at 28 libraries
Note
Bibliography: p. [490]-520
Includes indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This text is a comprehensive introduction to human resource management which illustrates theory in practice and encourages students to reflect on current thinking in a critical way and challenge assumptions. Up to date with developments, the authors critically evaluate post-bureaucracy organizational forms, workplace violence, European Works Councils, discipline at work, the law relating to union management, knowledge management, e-recruitment and e-learning amongst others.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ARENA - The Nature of HRM - Strategic HRM - PART TWO: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CONTEXT - Global Capitalism and Competitive Advantage - Work and Work Organisation - Health and Safety - PART THREE: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - PLANNING, RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION - Human Resource Planning - Recruitment and Selection - REWARDS AND DEVELOPMENT - Performance Appraisal - Reward Management - Human Resource Development - MANAGING EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS - Communications and Employee Relations - Union-Management Relations - PART FOUR: EVALUATION CONTEXT - Evaluating Human Resource Management - Conclusion: Continuity and Change -
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