
Human Resource Management
Theory and Practice
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 5. April 1994
Book
Hardback
364 pages
978-0-333-58876-5 (ISBN)
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Description
In the 1990s, Human Resource Management has become one of the most dynamic and challenging areas of European Business. In today's demanding business climate, managers are having to utilize their human resources more effectively to gain competitive advantage. This book provides students of this exciting subject a comprehensive knowledge and undestanding of the latest relevant theories, practices and functional activities of Human Resource Management. Using up to date research findings, literature and case studies from around the world it bridges the gap so often found between theory and practice. In its student friendly format, it is the ideal tool for students wishing to develop a broad understanding of the subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
tables, figures, glossary, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
656 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-58876-5 (9780333588765)
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02/1999
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€74.28
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Content
List of Tables - List of Figures - Abbreviations - Preface - PART 1: THE CONTEXT OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Human Resource Management in Transition - Global Capitalism and Competitive Advantage - Restructuring Work: Fordism and Post-Fordism - Employee Health and Safety - PART 2: PLANNING AND SELECTION - Human Resource Planning - Recruitment and Selection - PART 3: REWARDS AND DEVELOPMENT - Performance Appraisal - Rewards Management - Human Resource Development - PART 4: EMPLOYEE AND LABOUR RELATIONS - Communications and Participation - Labour Relations - Back to the Future - Glossary - Bibliography - Index