Human Resource Management in Context

Kew, John and Stredwick, John

ISBN 10: 1843982528 / ISBN 13: 9781843982524

Published by Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 2010

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ex-library book with stamps on the first page, it is also likely to have a small shelf number sticker on the spine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Resource Management in Context
• Publisher: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843982528
• ISBN 13: 9781843982524
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Used; Good

About this title

Synopsis

This textbook has been written for the new CIPD postgraduate module HRM in Context. It is a new edition of Business Environment by the same authors.

Key Selling Points:

Maps on to the new core CIPD module on HRM in Context

Written by John Kew and John Stredwick, the well-respected authors of Business Environment

Written for students with little or no prior knowledge of the subject area

Practical implications of theories are emphasised

New chapters on business ethics and corporate social responsibility

Includes 95 case studies covering issues such as the France Telecom crisis and the MPs' expenses scandal

Includes 78 activities to enable students to draw on their own experiences and apply different theories

New to this edition:

Greater emphasis in each chapter on the impact on HRM strategy and practices

New chapter on the managerial environment and HRM

International examples in each chapter with a high number of internationallly related case studies

Covers business ethics and corporate social responsibility in detail (an increasingly important area of HRM)

Online resources:

For tutors:

PowerPoint slides

Comprehensive lecturer¿s guide (including feedback on the activities in the book, suggestions for assignments and lecture handouts)

Additional case studies

Market:

Students taking CIPD HRM in Context modules at level 7

Students on Business Environment courses (PG & UG), especially those that have a greater emphasis on international aspects

About the Author

Author(s):John Kew Educational consultant Written flexible learning material for the CIPD's Professional Development Scheme John Stredwick Senior Lecturer at University of Bedfordshire Authored 6 books Visiting Associate Professor at Webster University (US) based in Regent's Park Previous titles include Business Environment (2005 & 2008)