Human Resource Management: Developing a Strategic Approach

Human Resource Developing a Strategic Approach encourages personnel professionals to adopt a more dynamic attitude to the strategic role of HRM. Drawing on a wide range of real-life case studies to illustrate best practice, the author provides invaluable practical guidance on the contribution a people-oriented approach can make to today's business processes such as quality initiatives, re-engineering programmes, customer and supplier relationships, re-structuring and cost reduction, globalisation, and strategies for competitive advantage. The extensive range of useful models and ideas presented in the book have been designed specifically to lead to action. The book details the latest techniques as well as looking ahead at potential future developments. Tony Sadler's advice will assist all HRM/personnel managers and professionals, and also line managers with personnel-type responsibilities.