Introduction to Human Resource Management
A Guide to HR in Practice
Janet Fletcher author Charles Leatherbarrow author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Kogan Page Ltd
Published:3rd Oct '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This introductory textbook provides a comprehensive overview of human resource management, covering essential topics such as recruitment, talent management, and employment law, making it suitable for students new to the field.
Introduction to Human Resource Management serves as an essential resource for those seeking to understand the fundamental concepts of HRM. This textbook is particularly beneficial for individuals who may not have practical experience in the industry, providing a solid foundation in the subject. The authors draw from their extensive experiences in both public and private sectors, integrating academic theory with real-world applications. The book follows the employment cycle, illustrating how human resource management is implemented in various organizational settings.
The content covers a wide range of topics crucial to HRM, including organizational culture, the responsibilities of HR professionals, and key processes such as recruitment, selection, and talent management. Additionally, it addresses important areas such as learning and development, motivation and performance, diversity and equality, as well as employment law and change management. The textbook ensures that readers gain a comprehensive understanding of how these elements interconnect within the workplace.
This fully updated fourth edition includes new discussions on contemporary issues like zero-hours contracts, the gig economy, and the impact of social media on recruitment. It is tailored to meet the requirements of the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in HR Practice, making it suitable for foundation and undergraduate students who are new to the field of HRM. To enhance the learning experience, the book features case studies, review questions, and online resources, including an instructor's manual and additional materials for self-study.
"This book does a brilliant job in introducing HRM to entry level students. It is pitched at the right level where it helps the reader in understanding the underlying principles and foundations of the many aspects of modern HRM practice. It also balances that by presenting students with up-to-date examples and case studies which deepen their learning and application of the concepts. There is a nice mixture of activities, theory, questions and case studies to provide a multi-layered learning and teaching platform." * Sterling Rauseo, Lecturer in Human Resources and Organizational Behaviour, Business School, University of Greenwich *
"This text outlines key HR themes through a series of readable chapters, engaging activities and really useful case study examples. I love that the topics draw on academic, practical and professional spheres on the HR world and that there is a focus on how themes link with each other to provide a fuller picture. This produces a book which not only provides a great basic underpinning knowledge but extends learning with self-directed study ideas and review activities." * Dr Frances McGregor, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Huddersfield Business School *
"This is a very good introduction to human resource managementwhich is great for entry level students and also a good basic reference for anyone making a career move into the profession or working with HR. The book is ideal for both online/distance learning and classroom-based students as chapters contain a mix of content including factual information, research-based activity, case study examples, reflective statements and ideas for group work. I will definitely recommend this book to undergraduate students." * Karen Trem, Lecturer in People Management, Leadership and Governance, Leeds Beckett University *
"Holistic, integrated coverage of CIPD standards, particularly for those who want to delve deeper into the wider concepts having an impact on the contemporary HR function. Varied case studies, activities and clearly defined concepts are great for the independent learner." * Andrea Young, Learning and Development Consultant *
ISBN: 9780749483685
Dimensions: 240mm x 173mm x 35mm
Weight: 855g
568 pages
4th Revised edition