Synopsis
This text is designed to be both accessible and challenging providing a comprehensive introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM). Achieving a balance of theory and practice, the text critically evaluates late-1990's developments in the subject, such as strategic aspects of HRM, the challenge of the EU, the learning organization, the impact of technology, gender, and more, within a pedagogy of case studies and clear learning objectives.
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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.
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