Introduction to human resource management / Paul Banfield, Rebecca Kay, Dean Royles.
Material type: TextPublisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018Edition: Third editionDescription: xix, 448 pages : illustrations ; 27 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780198702825
- Human resource management
- 658.3 BA.I 2018 23
- HF5549 .B2593 2018
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Part One: Foundations of Human Resource Management -- 1. Managing People at Work: Challenges and Opportunities -- 2. The Evolution of the HR Function: A Critical Perspective -- 3. A Strategic Perspective on Human Resource Management -- Part Two: Operational Challenges -- 4. Talent Management: Strategies and Models -- 5. Ethics and Leadership in HRM -- 6. International Human Resource Management -- 7. Recruitment and Selection -- 8. Managing Employee Relations -- 9. Managing Misconduct -- Part Three: HRM Processes -- 10. Workforce Planning and Measurement -- 11. Learning, Training, and Development -- 12. Managing Performance -- 13. Managing Rewards.
Using their extensive experience teaching and working in HRM, Banfield, Kay, and Royles succinctly convey the reality of contemporary HRM through expert academic and practical insights. Their balanced approach ensures students are able to fully grasp both the theory and practice of HRM, paving the way for success in their academic studies and future careers. With its engaging writing style, this book is the ideal introduction to HRM for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Key terms, research insights, and review questions help students understand the key theoretical concepts and think critically about the issues discussed. Mini-case studies (HRM insights), longer end-of-chapter case studies, and practitioner insights from real HR professionals at a variety of organizations present different scenarios and challenges experienced in the world of business. This range of learning features ensures students are exposed to both the theoretical foundations and the real-life practices of HRM The book takes a holistic approach to the subject, presenting HR operations and considerations as an integral part of any business. The authors begin by introducing the reader to the challenges and the evolution of the HR function before addressing key operational areas such as talent management, ethics, leadership, recruitment, and misconduct. They go on to explore how these challenges are managed, with an emphasis on practicality.
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