Managing Human Resources

The number 1 textbook on the market, 'Managing Human Resources' covers all aspects of human resource management and its impact on both individuals and organizations. The text not only builds on a foundation of research and theory but also provides a practical framework focusing on critical issues and successful practices. Users and reviewers of the text praise its pleasant writing style, user-friendly design, and highly effective examples that provide meaningful insight into the world of HR. In fact, over 500 different organizations from a variety of settings are used as examples to illustrate key points and make the connection to HR practice.Important issues and critical trends are spotlighted in each chapter and reflected in the comprehensive and chapter ending cases included in the text. 'Managing Human Resources' balance of theory and practice, hands-on activities, applications, and examples helps students develop the competencies to understand and help their organizations create a sustainable competitive advantage through people.

 

PART ONE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PERSPECTIVE. 1. The Challenge of Human Resources Management. 2. Strategy and Human Resource Planning. PART TWO MEETING HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIREMENTS. 3. Equal Employment Opportunity and Human ResourcesManagement. 4. Job Analysis, Employee Involvement and Flexible Work Schedules. PART THREE DEVELOPING EFFECTIVENESS IN HUMANRESOURCES. 5. Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers. 6. Employee Selection. 7. Training and Development. 8. Appraising and Improving Performance. PART FOUR IMPLEMENTING COMPENSATION ANDSECURITY. 9. Managing Compensation. 10. Pay-for-Performance: Incentive Rewards. 11. Employee Benefits. 12. Safety and Health. PART FIVE ENHANCING EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENTRELATIONS. 13. Employee Rights and Discipline. 14. The Dynamics of Labor Relations. PART SIX EXPANDING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENTHORIZONS. 15. International Human Resources Management. 16. Creating High-Performance Work Systems. CASES. GLOSSARY. NAME INDEX. ORGANIZATION INDEX. SUBJECT INDEX. PHOTO CREDITS.