Human Resource Management (8th Edition) - Softcover

R. Wayne Mondy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130322806 ISBN 13: 9780130322807

Publisher: Pearson Education, 2001

Synopsis

This best-selling survey of contemporary human resource management offers a balance of practical and applied material as well as underlying Human Resource Management theory. It reflects the latest information, including the impact of global competition and rapid technological advances, that have accelerated trends such as shared service centers, outsourcing and just-in-time training. A wealth of actual company examples demonstrates how concepts are being used in today's leading-edge organizations. New chapter on Internet recruiting provides readers with realistic and thorough discussion of how the Internet is changing human resources with specific material on the Internet's influence in this industry such as steps to effective internet recruiting, employment web sites, and much more. Additional Global Perspectives sections throughout the book provide readers with insightful discussions of multinational topics so they can appreciate their impact on human resources management. Additional HR Web Wisdom sections guide readers to three distinct web sites in each chapter related to topics under discussion, enabling them to gain additional insight. Additional HRM in Action brief exercises in each chapter permit readers to make decisions regarding real world situations that could occur in the business world. Companion Website includes hotlinks to all sites featured in HR Web Wisdom sections; monthly updates; an online study guide; and Internet exercises. Current examples and data from over 100 actual companies illustrate the concepts at work in real organizations. An invaluable resource for professionals in the human resources field.

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From the Publisher

This best-selling survey of contemporary human resource management offers a balanced blend of practical, realistic perspectives and techniques and the underlying conceptual HRM theory. It reflects the latest in HRM practices -- featuring numerous company examples that demonstrate how concepts are actually being used in leading-edge organizations today.

From the Back Cover

People Make the Difference in
Human Resource Management

Today, it is the human resources that make the real difference in achieving organizational goals. This edition focuses on the inter-relationship of human resource management functions and the increasing use of technology throughout the organization. Through the use of numerous examples and company research, this book provides helpful insight for those who have a desire to make human resources their career choice, and for all others who aspire to management positions.

The Eighth Edition Features:

• New! An entirely new Chapter 6 dedicated to the latest on Internet recruitment, including topics such as "A New HR Postion—Cyber Recruiters," "Employment Web Sites," and "Designing a Web Site for Job Seekers."
• Custom Videos—appear at the end of each part—highlighting HR issues and skills, to provide excellent starting points for classroom discussion.
• MyPHLIP Web site—www.prenhall.com/mondy—gives students access to online study guides, Internet resources, and related exercises

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson Education
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0130322806
• ISBN 13: 9780130322807
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 608