Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice - Softcover

Bratton, John; Gold, Jeffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333588770 ISBN 13: 9780333588772

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 1994

Synopsis

In the 1990s, Human Resource Management has become one of the most dynamic and challenging areas of European Business. In today's demanding business climate, managers are having to utilize their human resources more effectively to gain competitive advantage. This book provides students of this exciting subject a comprehensive knowledge and undestanding of the latest relevant theories, practices and functional activities of Human Resource Management. Using up to date research findings, literature and case studies from around the world it bridges the gap so often found between theory and practice. In its student friendly format, it is the ideal tool for students wishing to develop a broad understanding of the subject.

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Review

'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

About the Author

JOHN BRATTON is Professor of Sociology at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, Canada.

JEFF GOLD is Principal Lecturer in at the School of Economics and Human Resource Management, Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333588770
• ISBN 13: 9780333588772
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 364