Drawing on the latest research, this classic text provides a thorough coverage of all
the main areas of human resource management practice.
The book is written from a practical management 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.
Suitable for modules on HRM and students following the CIPD syllabus
Table of Contents
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION
1. The nature of HRM and Current issues
2. Strategic human resource management
3. HR Planning
PART TWO: RESOURCING
4. Strategic aspects of resourcing
5. Contracts, contractors and consultants
6. Recruitment
7. Selection methods and decisions
8. Staff retention
9. Ending the contract
PART THREE: PERFORMANCE
10. Strategic aspects of performance
11. Organisational performance: knowledge and learning
12. Individual performance management
13. Team performance
14. Leadership & motivation
15. Managing Absence
PART FOUR: DEVELOPMENT
16. Strategic aspects of development
17. Context, competence and competencies
18. Learning & development
19. Career development
PART FIVE: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
20. Strategic aspects of employee relations
21. Recognition & consultation
22. Health, Safety & Welfare
23. Equality: the legal framework
24. Equality: equal opportunities and diversity
25. Grievance and discipline
PART SIX: PAY
26. Strategic aspects of payment
27. Job evaluation
28. Performance related pay
29. Pensions and benefits
PART SEVEN: CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ISSUES
30. The International Dimension
31. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
32.Work-life Balance
33. Measuring HR: Effectiveness and Efficiency
Features
Chapters 4 & 5 from the 5th edition on Strategic Aspects of Organisation, Planning:
Jobs & People, and Organisational design can be downlaoded from the books companion
website
Strategic aspects of HRM set the foundation for each part
Emphasis placed on the operational issues, whilst examining debates in the area provides
comprehensive coverage
Supports the CIPD syllabus
“Window in Practice” boxes provide a range of illustrative material throughout the
text, including examples of real company practice, survey results, anecdotes and court
cases which bring the content alive for students
‘Activity Boxes’ encourage readers to review and critically apply their understanding
at regular intervals throughout the text – either by responding to questions or by
undertaking a short assignment, individually or as part of a group
Case Study Problems at the end of each part enable readers to apply their understanding of
the concepts to a business scenario
Reviews
The real life examples, quotes and case studies, together with the reference to the
web-site links, will undoubtedly help to enhance the suitability of this text to a range
of courses. I will certainly recommend this text to my students.
Kirsten Krauth, Coventry Business School, UK
I have used this text over many years, both in the UK on undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes and overseas on MBA programmes, and have come to rely on its comprehensive mix
of academic and practical insights into the world of HR. It is easy to follow, engaging in
style, and keeps the reader’s interest up.
John Martin, Fellow of Hull University, UK
The structure of the book invites the student to elaborate self-steering learning and “
learn to learn” .
Jos Weel, University of Professional Education Hogeschool van Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Paperback
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