Human Resource Management: Concepts, Theories, and Contemporary Practices

Sharma, R. C.; Sharma, Nipun

ISBN 10: 1032623160 / ISBN 13: 9781032623160

Published by Routledge India, 2024

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Resource Management: Concepts, Theories, and Contemporary Practices
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032623160
• ISBN 13: 9781032623160
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This textbook introduces readers to an array of concepts and current practices of human resource management (HRM). It provides an understanding of the current problems in the area that require pragmatic research and realistic solutions.

Using a blend of diverse concepts, theories, tools and techniques, the book discusses contemporary practices of HRM and the challenges related to acquiring and training people, human resource development, compensation and reward, employee relations, technological changes, HR records, audit, research and more. Supported by the authors’ rich experience of over five decades in academics as well as in the corporate sector and case studies, the book will enhance conceptual understanding of HRM, throw light on recent developments in this subject area and offer management strategies for problems and challenges related to human resources.

This book will be an essential textbook for students, professionals, corporate trainers and researchers of business studies, management studies, marketing, human resource management, resource management, work and organisational psychology, human resource development, risk management, economics and finance.

About the Author

R. C. Sharma is the Founder Vice Chancellor of Amity University Gurugram, India, and Ex-Professor Emeritus of Amity Business School, India. His name is featured in the World Scientists and University Rankings (2021) at rank number 14 in the world and at rank number 2 in India and Asia. He possesses over five decades of experience in teaching, research and the corporate sector. He has published works extensively and has been editor-in-chief of Amity Management Analyst for a decade. Besides being honoured with many awards for his research contributions, he was also a gold medallist for securing a First Class First in PGDPM (Kurukshetra University).

Nipun Sharma is CEO of Jeeves Consumer Services and F1 Info Solutions (both Flipkart companies). He brings over 30 years of experience in senior roles at companies such as Flipkart, Airtel, Vodafone, Tata Tele, and Usha. His academic credentials include a BTech (Hons) in Electronics and Communication Engineering, a PGDMM (gold medallist), an MBA, and a PhD in Management. He also has executive education from IIM Ahmedabad, ISB Hyderabad and the University of Michigan. He is a certified Tata Business Excellence Management assessor and a certified SHL internal assessor. He has published many research papers and articles on HR and management-related topics and has been a guest speaker at several institutes and organisations.