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Human Resource Management in Context: Insights, Strategy and Solutions (UK Higher Education Business Management) - Softcover

Farnham, David

 
9781843983583: Human Resource Management in Context: Insights, Strategy and Solutions (UK Higher Education Business Management)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1843983583 ISBN 13: 9781843983583
Publisher: CIPD - Kogan Page, 2015

Synopsis

<p>HR functions within both internal and external contexts. The understanding of both contexts is crucial for comprehending how and why they drive HR strategies and practices in organizations, as well as the rules and structures within which they work. Built around five major themes which impact upon the HR function, and mapping to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module of the same name, <b><i>Human Resource Management in Context</i></b> enables students to understand the complex and changing organizational context in which HR operates today by providing a comprehensive breakdown of the concepts, theories and issues from globalization and government policy to demographic, social and technological trends.<br><br>This fully updated 4th edition of <b><i>Human Resource Management in Context</i></b> includes a range of pedagogical features, balancing theory with practical analysis to form an engaging insight into the strategic side of HR. It includes enhanced emphasis on the impact of the external environment on the HR profession, a discussion of the impact of technology and social media, increased coverage of ethics and CSR and links to the HR Profession Map. Online supporting resources for lecturers include an instructor's manual, lecture slides, annotated web links and guidance for the chapter activities.</p>

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About the Author

<b>David Farnham </b>was Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, an emeritus professor at the University of Portsmouth and visiting professor at the University of Greenwich, UK. He was a visiting professor at the University of East London, a visiting senior research fellow at the University of South Wales and a visiting senior research fellow at the Catholic University Leuven. He was Chief Examiner for the CIPD and a member of the advisory board of the Personnel Policies Study Group of the European Group of Public Administration, Brussels.

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Publisher
CIPD - Kogan Page
Publication date
2015
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1843983583
ISBN 13 
9781843983583
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
4
Number of pages
484