Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development - Softcover

Lussier, Robert N.; Hendon, John R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1544324480 ISBN 13: 9781544324487

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2019

Synopsis

Learn by doing!  

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, Skill Development helps students of all majors build the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and develop employees. Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon explore the important strategic function HR plays in today′s organizations. A wide variety of applications, self-assessments, and experiential exercises keep students engaged and help them see the relevancy of HR as they learn skills they can use in their personal and professional lives. The Second Edition includes 13 new case studies and new coverage of the agile workplace, generational differences, gamification, social media, and diversity and inclusion.

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About the Author

Robert N. Lussier is a professor of management at Springfield College. Through teaching management courses for more than 25 years, he has developed innovative methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used both personally and professionally. A prolific writer, Dr. Lussier has more than 425 publications to his credit, including Management 7e (SAGE), Human Relations 10e (McGraw-Hill), and Leadership 6e (South Western/Cengage) and has published in top tier academic journals. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, master’s degrees in business and education from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven. He served as founding director of Israel Programs and has taught courses in Israel.

John R. Hendon is a seven-time entrepreneur and former director of operations for a $60 million company. He brought his experience and interests to the classroom full time in 1994 and has been a Management faculty member at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for over 17 years. An active member of the Society for Human Resource Management, he teaches in the areas of Human Resources Management, Strategy, and Organizational Management, and researches in a number of areas in the Management field, specializing in Entrepreneurial research. John is also currently the President of “The VMP Group,” an Arkansas-based business consulting firm. John’s company consults with a variety of businesses on human resources, family business, strategic planning, organizational design, and leadership. He has provided professional assistance in the start-up and operation of dozens of Arkansas and California-based businesses and non-profits, government agencies, and utilities. John holds an MBA degree from San Diego State University and a BS in Education from the University of Central Arkansas.

Review

"Very accessible and concise." Author: Katina Sawyer

"Gives the basics of HR in a concise and easy-to-understand format." Author: Steven Stovall

"Concise, clearly organized, well-written, no excessive fluff or unnecessarily lengthy, detailed discussion. Provides a lot of little learning activities and assessments throughout each chapter to keep students engaged." Author: Kelly Mollica

"This book cleverly positions and links HRM tightly with other functions of the organization. It gives students a clear overview of why HR should be placed in a strategic role within the organization." Author: Yi-Yu Chen

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1544324480
• ISBN 13: 9781544324487
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 464