Introducing Human Resource Management

This is an accessible and lively introduction to the human resource management, focusing on the frameworks of people management strategies, and covering the basic operational areas and practices of HRM. The sixth edition continues to explore ideas and themes in an engaging style with reference to real-life examples, and offers student-friendly features and activities. This edition includes new coverage of well-being, equality and diversity, and offers a greater international perspective throughout. It is aimed at students taking an HRM option on a Business Degree, or those studying for an HND, Foundation Degree or CIPD qualification.

"An excellent introduction to the subject - I have not found a comparable

text at this level."

Ron Fisher, Manchester Metropolitan University

 

"Up to date and pitched at exactly the right level ... clear, interesting, well structured and easy to follow."

Norma D'Annunzio-Green, Napier University

 

 

Introducing Human Resource Management presents all the core HRM topics in a clear and lively style, exploring the latest developments in areas such as employment law and strategic HR as well as current applications of HR practice in the workplace.

 

Including a wide range of activities, exercises, case studies and real life examples, this book really involves the reader, helping you gain a good understanding of the theory and of how it applies in practice.

 

This edition includes:

• A thorough update on equality legislation,
• A new ¿What next?¿ feature to point you in the right direction if you want to deepen your knowledge of a topic,
• ¿Did you know¿ and ¿Pause for thought¿ boxes to get you thinking,
• Review and self-check questions (with answers) to test your understanding,
• A wealth of extra activities, quizzes and multiple choice tests online to help you to check your knowledge and revise

 

This book is ideal for a first course in human resource or personnel management at undergraduate or professional level, including courses that lead to a CIPD qualification. 

 

Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook have extensive work experience in the field of HRM. They are both Senior Lecturers in Human Resource Management at Huddersfield University Business School and are founding members of the CIPD Huddersfield Geographical Group.