Introducing Human Resource Management plus MyLab access code - Couverture souple

Foot, Margaret; Hook, Caroline

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ISBN 10 : 0273728660 ISBN 13 : 9780273728665

Editeur : Pearson Education Limited, 2009

A propos du livre

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“This book is always popular with students and I will continue to use it as it has everything needed for an introduction to the subject of human resource management.  Congratulations to Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook on this new edition.”

Susan Curtis, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Manchester Metropolitan University

Introducing Human Resource Management is a lively and engaging introduction to the key topics and issues surrounding people management. Clearly linking HR theory to the work environment, this book explores core areas such as HR strategy, talent management, employee engagement and development.

This new edition has been fully revised to include:

• a new chapter on equality and diversity
• new coverage of employee well-being
• more international and cross cultural examples throughout

This reader friendly and accessible text guides you through practical activities, exercises, case studies and examples helping you to understand how HR theory is applied in practice.

This edition includes:

• ‘Did you know’ and ‘Pause for thought’ boxes to get you thinking
• A ‘What next?’ feature to encourage you to find out more about a topic
• A new ‘HR in the news’ feature containing articles from the Financial Times to promote discussion of real life examples of HR in practice
• Review and self-check questions (with answers) to help you check your understanding of a topic

A wealth of extra activities, quizzes, and multiple choice questions relating to individual chapters are available online at www.pearsoned.co.uk/foothook

Introducing Human Resource Management is ideal for a first course in human resource management at undergraduate or professional level, including courses that lead to a CIPD qualification.

About the authors:

Margaret Foot and Caroline Hook have extensive professional experience in the field of HRM. They are both Senior Lecturers in Human Resource Management at Huddersfield University Business School and are founding members of the CIPD Huddersfield Geographical Group.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is an accessible and lively introduction to the frameworks of people management strategies, and the basic operational areas and practices of HRM. The fifth edition continues to explore ideas and themes in an engaging style with reference to real-life examples, and student-friendly features and activities.

This edition includes new coverage of well-being, equality and diversity, and offers a greater international perspective throughout. It is aimed at students taking an HRM option on a Business Degree, or those studying for an HND, Foundation Degree or CIPD qualification.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pearson Education Limited
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0273728660
• ISBN 13: 9780273728665
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Numéro d'édition: 5