Human Resource Management - Softcover

Byars, Lloyd L.; Rue, Leslie W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071169385 ISBN 13: 9780071169387

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions), 1999

Synopsis

This work emphasizes the practical aspects of human resource management (HRM) through examples placed throughout the text. It features new or expanded coverage of the impact of current HRM issues. "HRM in Action" boxes include special topics and company examples.

About this title

From the Publisher

75% of the HRM in Action boxes are new in the 6th edition. Each box features special topics and company examples that illustrate how chapter material relates to real world situations. The examples (which average 4 per chapter) discuss small, medium and large businesses with a variety of issues, and help students make the connection between text concepts and real-world situations. Company discussions include: Wendy's International and the American with Disabilities Act; Benchmarking at Xerox; Terminations at Little Caesars; and Campus Recruiting Practices of EDS.
On the Job appendixes follow select chapters and offer practical examples such as sample job descriptions or resumes.
Clear, concise writing style combined with numerous illustrations and applications makes the text very readable for students.
Chapter (2) on "Information Technology for Human Resources" is new to the sixth edition. Because of the significant impact of the 'computer age' on human resource functions, this chapter introduces and gives an overview of information technology and how it can benefit human resource managers.
Where relevant, website addresses have been added throughout the book to give students opportunities for additional learning and research. Internet site examples include job training and recruitment sites.

About the Author

John M. "Jack" Ivancevich is Dean at the University of Houston’s College of Business and Administration. He is known worldwide for his research in stress management.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions)
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071169385
• ISBN 13: 9780071169387
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 576