Examines the links between people management practices and organizational performance. This book takes a critical view of how and why HR practices have had a positive impact on a range of organizations and also considers the implications for theory and practice. Num Pages: 248 pages, 19 black & white illustrations, 24 black & white tables, 19 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: KJMV2. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 498. . 2008. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Title: People Management and Performance
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0415427797
ISBN 13: 9780415427791
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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Do human resource management practices actually work? This timely and engaging volume examines the links between people management practices and organizational performance. Focusing on the implementation and impact of HR strategies, the book puts forward a model, which draws attention to:

The importance of the culture and values of the organization

The needs of professional knowledge workers

The links between human resources and performance

People Management and Performance takes a critical view of how and why HR practices have had a positive impact on a range of organizations and also considers the implications for theory and practice. Incorporating case studies from well known organizations, such as Nationwide and Selfridges, this book will be of interest to graduate students of HRM and business and management, as well as practitioners working in the field.

About the Author

John Purcell is Strategic Academic Adviser at Acas and Research Professor at the Industrial Relations Research Unit, Warwick Business School.

Nicholas Kinnie is Reader in Human Resource Management at the School of Management, University of Bath.

Juani Swart is a Senior Lecturer in Organizational Studies at the School of Management, University of Bath.

Bruce Rayton lectures in Business Economics and Strategy at the School of Management, University of Bath.

Sue Hutchinson is Principal Lecturer in HRM at the University of West of England Business School.

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