Understanding human resource management (Managing Work & Organizations) - Softcover

Kamoche, .

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0335203736 ISBN 13: 9780335203734

Publisher: Open University Press, 2001

Synopsis

* An accessible introduction to the key debates in human resource management
* A fresh critique of taken-for-granted assumptions underpinning HRM
* A pointer to future directions in HRM

Ken Kamoche critically examines contemporary issues in the management of people. He reviews some of the significant themes that have shaped HRM as it has emerged during the course of the last century. The book identifies the definitive role of the tension between the drive for organizational performance and the 'humanization' of work. It argues, however, that our understanding of both strands is inadequate and poorly researched, leading to an incomplete picture of the dynamics of managing people. Understanding Human Resource Management also examines the relevance of such contemporary debates as the resource-based view, appropriation and globalization, and explores how researchers and practitioners can now move towards a more viable conception of HRM.

'...excellent coverage of the essential areas in human resource management today: contemporary human resource management, strategic HRM, and international HRM...a very readable and concise treatment...it is easy to highly recommend this book.' Professor Randall S. Schuler, Rutgers University

'At last a genuinely original new book on HRM that deals with the concerns of the 21st rather than the last century. Ken Kamoche unpacks some fascinating ideas about appropriation, the "community concept" and facilitating resourcefulness. He is to be congratulated on a real tour de force. A book not to be missed by anyone taking a critical perspective on HRM.' Professor Karen Legge, University of Warwick

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About the Author

Ken N. Kamoche was born and brought up in Kenya. He holds a BCom degree from the University of Nairobi, and MPhil and DPhil degrees from Oxford University where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He is currently an Associate Professor at City University of Hong Kong. He has taught at Birmingham University and has been a Visiting Professor at universities in Asia, Australia and Portugal. He has published numerous articles on human resource management, management in developing countries, and a book, Sociological Paradigms and Human Resources: An African Context.

Edition details

• Publisher: Open University Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0335203736
• ISBN 13: 9780335203734
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160