Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice - Softcover

John Bratton; Jeff Gold

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9780230001749: Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0230001742 ISBN 13: 9780230001749

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2007

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The fourth edition of Human Resource Management offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of contemporary theories and concepts in key human resources activities. It encourages students to think critically and evaluate the nature of HRM in order to develop a deeper understanding of employment relations.
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'A good up-to-date text, easy to follow and well set out.' -- Dr Paul Cousens, Canterbury Business School, University of Kent

'A thought-provoking book. Will act as a critical text to confirm or challenge students' study of organisational change.' -- Barbara Senior, Nene College

'A very comprehensive text with good diagrams and cases.' -- Jacqui Zinkin, University of Westminster

'A very readable text for the undergraduate, good coverage, excellent examples and attractive material.' -- Dr Ritchie, Manchester Metropolitan University

'A well structured and comprehensive book which exactly meets our needs.' -- Professor Howes, South Bank University

'A well written and comprehensive text dealing with all aspects of HRM. -- Mike Flynn, University of Wales

'An excellent and worthwhile update to a text that has been a favourite with us for some time.' -- Russell Warhurst, Leeds Metropolitan University

'An excellent text, clear and concise with good coverage of the HRM debate and current developments.' -- Dr Trevor Morrow, University of Ulster

'An excellent, up-to-date and comprehensive text on HRM. Theory, context and the operative areas of HRM are all covered well.' -- Martin Dowling, University of Abertay, Dundee

'Comprehensive, modern, British!' -- Mr B. Stone, Manchester Metropolitan University

Synopsis:

"Human Resource Management" offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of contemporary theories and concepts in key human resources activities. It encourages students to think critically and evaluate the nature of HRM in order to develop a deeper understanding of employment relations. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated including new material on: the contemporary context of HRM; new employment-related topics, such as flexibility, emotional labour, knowledge work; diversity in work organizations, a new discussion on workplace wellness; partnership strategies; ethics in HRM; and new legislation. Reflecting the growing emphasis on global management, it features a new chapter on International HRM.

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