Title: Human Resources Management: Perspectives, Context, Functions, and Outcomes
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0130608548
ISBN 13: 9780130608543
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 4th Edition
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Weight: 2.15 pounds

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Synopsis

This collection of 60 current readings explores the important contemporary perspectives and issues in the field of human resources management—from a decidedly applied, rather than scholarly, orientation. The readings include a mix of recently published articles from journals in the field, along with many articles written specifically for the book. It addresses such issues as corporate culture, values, employee rights and responsibilities, ethics, the nature of the changing employment relationship, mergers and acquisitions, and employee cynicism, and how such factors influence the practice of HRM. Overview of Human Resources Management. Perspectives on Human Resources Management. The Contemporary Legal Environment. The Labor Market and the Changing Workforce. Human Resources Planning and Staffing. Performance Evaluation and Management. Compensation and Reward Systems. Human Resources Development. Labor Relations in Contemporary Work Environments. Rights, Responsibilities, Values, and Ethics. Organization Culture and Change. Work Environment Stressors, Support, Safety, and Health. Employee Attitudes. Organizational Exit. Performance and Effectiveness. For Personnel and Human Resources Managers.

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Taking an applied approach toward today's HRM issues.

In its Fourth Edition, Human Resources Management addresses the needs of graduate and undergraduate courses of HRM with its traditional mission of capturing the key topics in the field. Through the use of current readings and journal articles, the authors successfully conceptualize, identify, and articulate the contemporary issues and perspectives in HRM with a decidedly applied, rather than scientific, orientation.

Features

New! A total of 47 new and updated articles, most of which have been especially prepared for this edition. These articles provide views that are. not only from the contemporary human resources press, but also from top scholars in the field of HRM.
New! New chapters reflecting contemporary issues such as corporate culture, values, employee rights and responsibilities, ethics, and many others, which expose both students and instructors to human resources management today and what to expect in the future.

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