The Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management: Short Entries (1) - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0470257733 ISBN 13 : 9780470257739

Editeur : Pfeiffer, 2012

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

The three volumes in The Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management offer a comprehensive review of the essential issues and most important information available on the topic. Each volume in the encyclopedia contains contributions from some of the most celebrated names in the field of human resource management (HRM) and addresses the myriad challenges faced by today′s human resource professionals.

Volume 1 puts the focus on the definition of terms and practices that are most relevant to today′s human resource management (HRM) professionals. The contributors bring an up–to–date perspective of HRM definitions and practices and for ease of access, the terms are presented in alphabetical order. Each contributor includes the most recent research on a particular topic and summarizes a new and progressive definition of these important terms. The book begins with an enlightening discussion of the evolving practice of talent management and contains the following topics: Affirmative Action, Assessment, Business Ethics, Campus Recruitment, Career Development, Compensation, Drug Tests, Employee Relations, Flexible Benefits, Glass Ceiling, HR Metrics and Analytics, Mergers and Acquisitions, National Labor Relations Act, Quality Circles, Recruitment and Selection, Self–Directed Work Teams, Social Responsibility, Strategic Human Resource Management, Training Needs Analysis, Work Family Balance, and more.

The Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management gives human resource professionals the knowledge, information, and tools needed to implement the best practices in the field.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Human resource management is a vital function of any organization, at the nexus of business practice, psychology, and law. This one–of–a–kind and all–in–one print and online encyclopedia offers access to information on all manner of topics and issues related to the "people" side of business. Volume 1 covers an A–Z spectrum of all the key topics and issues related to human resource management, labor, and workplace policy. For professionals in human resource management, the Encyclopedia serves as a must–have reference. For students, researchers, and educators, it is a first stop on the way to more in–depth research.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pfeiffer
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0470257733
• ISBN 13: 9780470257739
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Éditeur: Prescott Robert K., Rothwell William J.