Human Resource Management - Hardcover

Byars, Lloyd L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 007248585X ISBN 13: 9780072485851

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co., 2003

Synopsis

Byars and Rue's, "Human Resource Management, 7/e", emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of HRM. The theoretical material is presented throughout the text and highlighted via a marginal glossary. The practical aspects of HRM are presented through lively and pedagogically effective examples placed throughout the text, as well as in the end-of-chapter materials. The new edition reflects changes in the business world in general, and the HRM function within organizations, since the previous edition was published.

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 Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 007248585X
• ISBN 13: 9780072485851
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480