Human Resource Management in Context: Strategy, Insights and Solutions

David Farnham

ISBN 10: 1843982595 / ISBN 13: 9781843982593

Published by Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, 2010

About this Item

Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Human Resource Management in Context: Strategy, Insights and Solutions
• Publisher: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843982595
• ISBN 13: 9781843982593
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Used; Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

This textbook has been written for the new CIPD postgraduate module "HRM in Context". Key Selling Points: maps directly on to the new CIPD module on "HRM in Context"; written by David Farnham, one of the CIPD's Chief Examiners and the author of the new "HRM in Context" module; written in a student-centred way, balancing factual material with practical analysis; and, draws on research, good practice and practical examples from the business world, as well as covering issues affecting public sector and third sector organisations. New to this edition: new chapters on contemporary organisations principal environments, the managerial and business environment, developing corporate strategies and developing HR strategies; and chapters on HR strategy and solutions throughout the book in each chapter. Online resources for tutors include: PowerPoint slides; Lecturer's guide including additional exercises; Answers/guidance for the chapter activities and exercises; and additional case studies. Market: students taking new "CIPD HRM in Context" core module at level 7 (combines existing Managing in a Strategic Business Context and People Management and Development modules).

About the Author

David Farnham wrote the unit so this book will follow the syllabus closely. The new edition will include more features than his previous book (Managing in a Strategic Business Context). Professor of Employment Relations Emeritus at the University of Portsmouth Visiting Professor appointments at: University of GreenwichUniversity of East LondonUniversity of Glamorgan (Visiting Senior Research Fellow)Catholic University Leuven Chief Examiner of People Management and Development standard of CIPD Co-director of Personnel Policies Study Group of the European Group of Public Admin, Brussels Chartered Fellow of CIPD Previous titles include: Employee Relations in Context (1999), People Management and Development Revision Guide (2005) with Paul Smith.