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Synopsis
The second edition of this extensively revised text provides a critical evaluation of current developments in human resource management (HRM) through a fresh user-friendly and international approach. It balances a comprehensive overview of HRM theory--the latest ideas, theories, and research findings--with a close examination of developing HRM practices illustrated by numerous case studies.
Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, Second Edition, was written specifically to fulfill the need of introductory undergraduate and graduate courses for a rigorous analysis of HRM. For some time there has been a tendency of textbooks on personnel/human resource management to be much more prescriptive than analytical. This edition's purpose is to provide the reader with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the latest relevant theories, practices, and functional activities of HRM on a global basis.
This book is divided into five major parts: Part I introduces the nature and role of HRM and addresses some of the controversial theoretical issues surrounding the HRM discourse; Part II reviews the external contexts that affect HRM policies and actions inside the organization; Parts III and IV examine the key human resource practices that comprise the HRM cycle; and Part V addresses some of the developments in communications and employee relations.
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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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