Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, Skill Development - Softcover

Lussier, Robert N.; Hendon, John R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412992427 ISBN 13: 9781412992428

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2012

Synopsis

Lussier and Hendon′s Human Resource Management engages students in applying HR functions and concepts and developing HR management skills. Each primary content area listed in the Society of Human Resource Management Curriculum Guidebook 2010 for undergraduate students is identified in the text where the material is covered. The authors provide six types of high-quality applications that use concepts to develop students′ critical-thinking skills. Four types of skill-building exercises develop HR management skills that can be utilized right away in students′ professional and personal lives.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert N. Lussier is a professor of management at Springfield College. Through teaching management courses for more than 25 years, he has developed innovative methods for applying concepts and developing skills that can be used both personally and professionally. A prolific writer, Dr. Lussier has more than 425 publications to his credit, including Management 7e (SAGE), Human Relations 10e (McGraw-Hill), and Leadership 6e (South Western/Cengage) and has published in top tier academic journals. He holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, master’s degrees in business and education from Suffolk University, and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven. He served as founding director of Israel Programs and has taught courses in Israel.

John R. Hendon is a seven-time entrepreneur and former director of operations for a $60 million company. He brought his experience and interests to the classroom full time in 1994 and has been a Management faculty member at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for over 17 years. An active member of the Society for Human Resource Management, he teaches in the areas of Human Resources Management, Strategy, and Organizational Management, and researches in a number of areas in the Management field, specializing in Entrepreneurial research. John is also currently the President of “The VMP Group,” an Arkansas-based business consulting firm. John’s company consults with a variety of businesses on human resources, family business, strategic planning, organizational design, and leadership. He has provided professional assistance in the start-up and operation of dozens of Arkansas and California-based businesses and non-profits, government agencies, and utilities. John holds an MBA degree from San Diego State University and a BS in Education from the University of Central Arkansas.

Review:

"I like the idea of taking the students to the next level by applying the concepts through critical thinking. I was impressed with the authors’ presentation and style. I think the text reads easily for a student that is new to the discipline and it is not overly simplified for experienced students that are refreshing their skills. I am a visual learner and I like the charts and diagrams presented. The exercises provided give practical insight into everyday situations.” Author: Roxanne Roske Published On: 2011-10-28

“Beautiful layout invites reader interest―superb graphics, learning aids, self-assessments; excellent theory and research bases; excellent readability, with thorough explanation of terms and concepts; superior chapter on a difficult topic of performance appraisal.” Author: Larry K. Bright Published On: 2011-10-28

"The text is designed to work in sync with SHRM’s curriculum, and it has some nice pedagogical tools included within and at the end of every chapter.” Author: Howard R. Stanger Published On: 2011-10-28

“[The authors] have done a great job of offering a variety of activities and setup. Also, there is so much practical application of materials that corporate HR uses. This is a really good chapter.” Author: Debbie L. Mackey Published On: 2011-10-28

“Excellent organization of the content, I like the use of the questions format for major headings . . . nice writing style.” Author: Frederick Tesch Published On: 2011-10-28

“I was most impressed with the ease of following the points the authors were making. The way they use headings and sub-headings in covering the information, and break the material into informational blocks, will be very helpful to the student.” Author: Gary R. Murray Published On: 2011-10-28

“Love the self-assessments! Few texts actually attempt to ‘help’ the students use what they learn!” Author: Carol Spector Published On: 2011-10-28

“I like the structure and the approach of this textbook. It is more hands-on and will allow me to take my present course to the next level.” Author: Brenda Smith Published On: 2011-10-28

“[Chapter 8] is definitely one of the most creative, pragmatic chapters on performance appraisal of all the textbooks written.” Author: Jack N. Kondrasuk Published On: 2011-10-28

“I really like this text. It has solid content, it is very readable, and succinct.” Author: Barbara A. Crockett Published On: 2011-10-28

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1412992427
• ISBN 13: 9781412992428
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 696