Human Resource Management

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131447165 ISBN 13: 9780131447165

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 2004

This best-selling survey of contemporary human resource management offers a balance of practical and applied material as well as underlying Human Resource Management theory. It reflects the latest information, including the impact of global competition and rapid technological advances that have accelerated trends such as shared service centers, outsourcing, and just-in-time training. A wealth of actual company examples demonstrates how concepts are being used in today's leading-edge organizations. For all Human Resources personnel and managers.

From the Publisher:

This best-selling survey of contemporary human resource management offers a balanced blend of practical, realistic perspectives and techniques and the underlying conceptual HRM theory. It reflects the latest in HRM practices -- featuring numerous company examples that demonstrate how concepts are actually being used in leading-edge organizations today.

From the Back Cover:

People Make the Difference in
Human Resource Management

Today, it is the human resources that make the real difference in achieving organizational goals. This edition focuses on the inter-relationship of human resource management functions and the increasing use of technology throughout the organization. Through the use of numerous examples and company research, this book provides helpful insight for those who have a desire to make human resources their career choice, and for all others who aspire to management positions.

The Eighth Edition Features:

• New! An entirely new Chapter 6 dedicated to the latest on Internet recruitment, including topics such as "A New HR Postion—Cyber Recruiters," "Employment Web Sites," and "Designing a Web Site for Job Seekers."
• Custom Videos—appear at the end of each part—highlighting HR issues and skills, to provide excellent starting points for classroom discussion.
• MyPHLIP Web site—www.prenhall.com/mondy—gives students access to online study guides, Internet resources, and related exercises