Human Resource Management
A Critical Approach
David G Collings editor Geoffrey T Wood editor Leslie T Szamosi editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:28th Aug '18
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- Hardback£135.00(9781138237544)
This textbook critically explores the complexities of human resource management, addressing its evolution and contemporary challenges, making it essential for students and professionals in the field.
Written by an international team of respected scholars, Human Resource Management offers a critical examination of the core function of HRM, delving into its complexities and often overlooked challenges. The text addresses the ongoing debates surrounding human resource management, highlighting the theoretical and practical limitations that persist despite decades of discourse. This critical perspective invites readers to engage deeply with the subject matter, encouraging a comprehensive understanding of HRM's multifaceted nature.
The book begins with a thorough critique of the HRM concept, tracing its evolution and contextualizing its current practices. It systematically explores various aspects of HRM, including its applications in diverse international settings. New chapters introduced in this updated edition tackle pressing issues such as diversity, migration, global supply chains, and the impact of economic crises on HRM practices. This holistic approach ensures that readers are well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the field.
Human Resource Management is designed for advanced students and HR professionals alike, providing essential insights that foster a deeper understanding of the subject. Whether one is a student seeking to grasp the intricacies of HRM or a professional aiming to enhance their expertise, this textbook serves as a valuable resource for anyone looking to engage critically with the field of human resource management.
"This wide-ranging critical text places human resource management appropriately in its broader social scientific and historical contexts. It makes a distinctive and accessible contribution to the field and will appeal to many of those who seek a more reflective and critical approach to the subject."
Richard Croucher, Professor of Comparative Employment Relations, Middlesex University Business School, UK, and Adjunct Professor, Norwegian School of Economics, Norway
"This book delivers detailed and engaging contributions by leading authors. An important point of distinction for the book is the emphasis on critical analysis of topics that matter in HRM. I recommend it for advanced students and managers interested in HRM."
Helen De Cieri, Professor of Management, Monash University, Australia
"This revised edition provides a much-needed critical reflection on HRM covering the field’s most up-to-date challenges. Questioning both content and context, we are provided with a deeper understanding of HRM than hitherto available to both professionals and scholars."
Elaine Farndale, Associate Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, USA, and Tilburg University, The Netherlands
ISBN: 9781138237551
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 674g
432 pages
2nd edition