Human resource management: Theory and practice - Softcover

John Bratton; Jeffrey Gold

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333588770 ISBN 13: 9780333588772

Publisher: Macmillan, 1994

Synopsis

The latest offering of the popular textbook from respected author team of John Bratton and Jeff Gold. Authoritatively and expertly written, the sixth edition builds on the enduring strengths of this well-established book, with important updates and revisions to bring it in line with the ever-changing business world.While exploring the practical implementation of human resource management, the book also exposes and confronts the debates and tensions inherent in the employment relationship, encouraging the reader to reflect critically on the realities of contemporary HRM. The myriad of different theories underpinning human resource management are discussed as well as their impact on organizations, managers and workers.The new edition will continue to be a core textbook for HRM modules on undergraduate business and management degree courses, and may also be used on some postgraduate and MBA courses.New to this - Two new chapters on important key issues of Ethics in HRM and Green HRM- Brand new chapter opening vignettes setting the scene with real-world industry examples and new and updated examples for the popular 'HRM and Globalization' and 'HRM in Practice' features- Expanded suite of 'HRM as I see it' video interviews with real life HR managers from organizations such as Unilever, Springer Nature and insights from the Equality and Human Rights Commission- Coverage of contemporary themes such as line managers' roles in HRM, bullying, diversity and inequality- Over 100 new references, bringing the discussion right up to date

About this title

About the Author

JOHN BRATTON is Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Leadership at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. - JEFFREY GOLD is Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.

Review

A highly comprehensive yet accessible text which successfully presents a critical evaluation of current developments in the subject. This second edition includes an excellent fresh chapter on strategic HRM.
—Stephen Wood
London School of Economics, UK

In a globalising world, Bratton and Gold's new edition narrows the gap between teachers of HRM and the 'Holy Grail' of HRM in a truly international contemporary textbook suitable for both graduate and undergraduate students.
—Bruce McCallum
University of Western Australia

This book provides the most comprehensive textbook in HRM I have seen so far...it should be a 'must' for every course in HRM in the UK and continental Europe and overseas.
—Povl Erik Jensen
Copenhagen Business School

Clearly written, accessible, interesting, and well-referenced with up-to-date sources...
—Jane Thompson
Humberside University, UK

In a word, one of my very favourite texts for the opening of the next millennium.
—Carlos Sanchez-Runde
IESE-University of Navarra, Spain

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0333588770
• ISBN 13: 9780333588772
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 342