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Human Resource Management 11e is a comprehensive introductory textbook for undergraduate students. The textbook focuses on the core responsibilities of human resource management and how this function is central to the success of an organisation.

The content reflects the main theories and processes and how these can be applied in an organisation to give it a competitive advantage. The textbook also explores topical issues within human resource management and labour practices.

Human Resource Management 11e is a comprehensive introductory textbook for undergraduate students. The textbook focuses on the core responsibilities of human resource management and how this function is central to the success of an organisation.

The content reflects the main theories and processes and how these can be applied in an organisation to give it a competitive advantage. The textbook also explores topical issues within human resource management and labour practices.

Features

  • Introductory case studies to set the scene for each specific chapter
  • Information and Reflection features assist in stimulating thinking and reasoning and illustrate important points. Experiential exercises and chapter questions evaluates the students understanding of important concepts. End of chapter case studies illustrate the practical application of theoretical concepts covered in each chapter.
  • Detailed focus on job analysis and recruitment
  • Additional information on psychological contracts, career development, performance management, health and safety, changing nature of work, diversity management, equity, harassment, wellness, globalisation, talent management, technology/HRM software, and reward/compensation systems
  • Discussion of the impact of 4IR, the digital economy, globalisation, and Covid on HR and labour practices
  • Updated case studies

PART 1: Foundations of human resource management
1Introduction to human resource management
2Laws impacting human resource management
PART 2: Employment and onboarding
3Talent planning and job analysis
4Recruitment
5Selection
6Induction and socialisation
7Remuneration and reward
8Health, safety and wellness
PART 3: Talent management
9Employee development and career management
10Performance management
11Diversity management and retention
PART 4: Behavioural aspects of human resource management
12Motivation and engagement
13Leadership
14Groups and teams
Part 5: Contemporary issues
15E-HRM, HRIS and HR metrics
16Change and change management
Part 6: Strategic and international human resource management
17Strategic human resource management
18International human resources management
19Future challenges for human resource
This is a core undergraduate textbook written at an introductory level and is suitable for universities of technology diploma courses and a number of university degree courses. The text also has value as a resource to HR professionals
  • Human Resource Management 11e



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