Employment Relations: A Critical and International Approach (Cipd Publications) - Softcover

Dibben, Pauline; Wood, Geoffrey; Klerck, Gilton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843982684 ISBN 13: 9781843982685

Publisher: CIPD - Kogan Page, 2011

Synopsis

Drawing on the latest research, Employment Relations is a key text for anyone studying the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module Managing Employment Relations as well as all those looking to expand their knowledge and understanding in this area. Covering both the conceptual debates and contextual factors relating to employment relations as well as key management interventions, this is invaluable reading for anyone looking to understand both the theory and practice of employment relations.

With coverage of the main players in employment relations - Trade Unions, Employers and the State - and critical discussion of the local, national and global effects on employment relations, Employment Relations provides a thorough grounding in the international context of employment relations. With comprehensive consideration of key workplace issues including employee engagement, discrimination, conflict, downsizing and redundancies, this is ideal reading for students and practitioners alike. Packed with exercises, examples and case studies, this book allows readers to take a critical approach to this crucial topic. Online supporting resources include an instructor's manual, lecture slides, additional cases, annotated web links and further reading.

About this title

About the Author:

Pauline Dibben is Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations at the University of Sheffield, UK.

Gilton Klerck is Professor of Sociology at Rhodes University, South Africa.

Geoffrey Wood is Professor in Human Resource Management at the University of Sheffield, UK.

About this edition

• Publisher: CIPD - Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1843982684
• ISBN 13: 9781843982685
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 392