Introducing Human Resource Management - Softcover

Foot, Margaret; Hook, Caroline

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0273740989 ISBN 13: 9780273740988

Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall, 2011

Synopsis

This is an accessible and lively introduction to the human resource management, focusing on the frameworks of people management strategies, and covering the basic operational areas and practices of HRM. The sixth edition continues to explore ideas and themes in an engaging style with reference to real-life examples, and offers student-friendly features and activities.

This edition includes new coverage of well-being, equality and diversity, and offers a greater international perspective throughout. It is aimed at students taking an HRM option on a Business Degree, or those studying for an HND, Foundation Degree or CIPD qualification.

About this title

About the Author

Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook have extensive work experience in the field of HRM. They have both been Senior Lecturers in Human Resource Management at Huddersfield University Business School and were founding members of the CIPD Huddersfield group.

From the Back Cover

Introducing Human Resource Management
6th edition
Margaret Foot & Caroline Hook

Introducing Human Resource Management is a lively and engaging introduction to the key topics and issues surrounding people management. Clearly linking HR theory to the work environment, this book explores core areas such as HR strategy, talent management, employee engagement and development.

This new edition has been fully revised to include:

• the latest developments in equality legislation
• greater coverage of the increasingly important concept of well-being and the impact this has on performance
• more emphasis on the crucial role that line managers play in people management
• more international and cross-cultural examples throughout.

This text will help you succeed in your studies through:

• ‘Did you know’ and ‘Pause for thought’ boxes to get you thinking
• ‘What next’ features to encourage you to find out more about a topic
• ‘HR in the news’ features containing articles from the Financial Times to promote discussion of real-life examples of HR in practice.
• Review and self-check questions (with answers) to help you check your understanding of a topic

Introducing Human Resource Management is ideal for a first course in human resource management at undergraduate or professional level, including courses that lead to a CIPD qualification.

About the authors
Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook have extensive professional experience in the field of HRM. They have both had many years of experience as Senior Lecturers in Human Resource Management at Huddersfield University Business School and now focus mainly on their independent research and writing. 

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A wealth of extra activities, quizzes, and multiple choice questions relating to individual chapters are available online at www.pearsoned.co.uk/foothook
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Edition details

• Publisher: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0273740989
• ISBN 13: 9780273740988
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 544