Contemporary Issues in Human Resources Management
Gaining a Competitive Advantage
Published on 24. May 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
252 pages
978-0-19-571850-8 (ISBN)
Description
The revolution that has taken place in the business environment has forced companies to investigate how to create a new venture from a viable business idea. The theoretical aspects and practical applications are dealt with, and guidelines are given as to how to manage the business and plan for growth. Information is also provided on how to either buy a franchise or franchise a business venture. The book covers all aspects of the business plan: marketing; financial; operational; production; management; and legal aspects.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Goodwood
South Africa
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Tables and figures
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 140 mm
Weight
351 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-571850-8 (9780195718508)
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Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 2: HR AND THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE; CHAPTER 3: HR AND LEADERSHIP; CHAPTER 4: THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; CHAPTER 5: MANAGING FLEXIBLE PATTERNS OF WORK; CHAPTER 6: INTEGRATING TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; CHAPTER 7: THE MANAGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL WITHIN ORGANIZATIONS - THE HR CHALLENGE; CHAPTER 8: INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT; CHAPTER 9: LABOUR RELATIONS IN MULTINATIONAL FIRMS; CHAPTER 10: THE FUTURE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT