Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice, 5th Edition

This established text provides comprehensive coverage of HRM theory supported by high quality cases. This edition has been thoroughly updated to make it accessible and engaging for undergraduate and postgraduate students. New features include interviews with real-life HR gurus, a focus on the global implications of HR and ESL student support. ~

Table of Contents

Part I: the arena of contemporary human resource management
Chapter 1 the nature of contemporary HRM
Chapter 2 corporate strategy and strategic HRM
Chapter 3 HRM and performance

Part II: the micro context of human resource management
Chapter 4 work and work systems
Chapter 5 organizational culture and HRM

Part III: employee resourcing
Chapter 6 workforce planning and talent management
Chapter 7 recruiting and selecting employees

Part IV: employee performance and development
Chapter 8 performance management and appraisal
Chapter 9 human resource development and workplace learning
Chapter 10 leadership and management development

Part V: the employment relationship
Chapter 11 reward management
Chapter 12 industrial relations
Chapter 13 employee relations and involvement
Chapter 14 health and safety management

Part VI: the global context of human resource management
Chapter 15 international HRM
Chapter 16 recession, sustainability, trust: the crisis in HRM

Appendix A: the European Union Social Charter