Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0136265324 ISBN 13: 9780136265320

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Provides comprehensive, practical description and discussion of the functions of personnel management, supported by extensive illustrative material and evidence from current practice. The text has a logical structure: each part begins with a chapter on the strategic aspects of personnel management within the wider organisation; this is followed by chapters covering the core operational aspects; the final chapter in each part covers the practical skills of interaction needed by a personnel manager. Beyond updating the material to reflect legislative changes, current business practice and emerging issues of professional debate, this revision has introduced a range of assessment material and new illustrative material, pedagogical and text design enhancements, and improved lecturer support material. Instructor's Manual (0-13-626540-5), Overhead Masters (0-13-916271-2), PowerPoint Slides on CD-ROM (0-13-916289-5.

From the Publisher:

This best-selling survey of contemporary human resource management offers a balanced blend of practical, realistic perspectives and techniques and the underlying conceptual HRM theory. It reflects the latest in HRM practices -- featuring numerous company examples that demonstrate how concepts are actually being used in leading-edge organizations today.

From the Back Cover:

The latest edition of this best-selling survey of contemporary human resource management offers a balanced blend of practical, realistic perspectives and techniques as well as underlying HRM theory. It reflects the latest information, including the impact of global competition and rapid technological advances that have accelerated trends such as shared service centers, outsourcing and just-in-time training. Throughout the book, a wealth of actual company examples demonstrate how concepts are being used in today's leading-edge organizations.