An Introduction to Human Resource Management
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An Introduction to Human Resource Management

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eBook - ePub

An Introduction to Human Resource Management

About this book

Grasp the fundamentals of Human Resource Management with this engaging and accessible text, ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Covering the key aspects of HRM, this bestselling book will prepare you for the strategic decisions and issues you may face in your HR career.

This updated 6th edition includes current discussions on topics such as the gig economy, gender equality and AI and is packed with useful learning features, including:

·       Case studies from a cross-section of global industries, such as Netflix, Uber and Lego

·       A running case study throughout, allowing you to relate theory to practice as you solve the challenges faced by the HR Manager of a hotel

·       'HRM in Practice', 'Ethical Insight' and 'Global Insight' boxes, which look at HRM in a practical context and stimulate critical debate

·       Self-test questions and a key terms glossary to allow you to check your understanding as you learn.

Nick Wilton is Professor of Applied Human Resource Management, and Dean of Oxford Brookes Business School.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Preface
  6. About The Author
  7. Online Resources For Instructors
  8. Part One HRM in Context Part Map
  9. 1 What is Hrm?
  10. 2 HRM and the Individual
  11. 3 HRM, Strategy and Performance
  12. 4 The Labour Market Context of HRM
  13. 5 International HRM and the National and International Contexts
  14. Part Two HRM in Practice Part Map
  15. 6 People Resourcing
  16. 7 Managing Performance
  17. 8 Managing Reward
  18. 9 Human Resource Development
  19. 10 Employment Relations
  20. Part Three Contemporary Issues in HRM Part Map
  21. 11 HRM, Equality and Diversity
  22. 12 Career and Talent Management
  23. 13 The Management of Workplace Conflict
  24. 14 HRM, Work and Well-Being
  25. 15 Contemporary Change and Hrm
  26. Bibliography
  27. Index