Human resource management : theory and practice / John Bratton, Jeff Gold.
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TextPublication details: Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave, 2007.Edition: 4th edDescription: xli, 661 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN: - 0230001742 (pbk.)
- 9780230001749 (pbk.)
- 658.3 BRA
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This text offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of contemporary theories and concepts in key human resources activities. It encourages students to think critically and evaluate the nature of HRM in order to develop a deeper understanding of employment relations. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated including new material on: the contemporary context of HRM; new employment-related topics, such as flexibility, emotional labour, knowledge work; diversity in work organizations, a new discussion on workplace wellness; partnership strategies; ethics in HRM; and new legislation. Reflecting the growing emphasis on global management, it features a new chapter on International HRM.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [589]-630) and indexes.
Pt. 1. The human resource management arena -- pt. 2. The human resource management context -- pt. 3. Human resource management practices -- pt. 4. The evaluation context.
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Part One Human Resource Management Arena
- The Nature of HRM Strategic HRM
- Part Two Human Resource Management Context
- Global Capitalism and Competitive
- Advantage Work and Work
- Organisation Health and Safety
- Part Three Human Resource Management Practices Planning, Recruitment and Selection
- Human Resource Planning Recruitment and Selection
- Rewards and Development
- Performance Appraisal Reward Management
- Human Resource Development
- Managing Employment Relations
- Communications and Employee Relations
- Union-Management Relations
- Part Four Evaluation Context
- Evaluating Human Resource Management
- Conclusion: Continuity and Change
Author notes provided by Syndetics
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.