Human Resource Management
Functions, Applications, and Skill Development
2nd Edition
Published on 19. February 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
712 pages
978-1-4522-9063-8 (ISBN)
Description
Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, and Skill Development, Second Edition, featuring the 2013 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Human Resource Curriculum Guide, explores important HRM concepts and functions with a strong emphasis on skill development, critical thinking, and application. In this fully-revised edition, all 210 required SHRM topics are noted within the chapter content as Robert N. Lussier and John Hendon prepare students to develop HRM skills they can use in their personal and professional lives. Students stay engaged through a wide variety of activities and tools that allow them to immediately apply HR functions and concepts.
Reviews / Votes
"Robert Lussier, in collaboration with John Hendon, has taken his inimitable writing style to another level in this text. Even the most mundane of HR topics come to life in this active learning text. A multitude of application and skill building exercises 'bring this book to life' and reinforce student comprehension of the field of Human Resource Management." -- Carl Blencke "An excellent source to curious minds...Covers HR topics thoroughly and engagingly." -- Ghadir Ishqaidef "The Lussier & Hendon text sets a new standard for not only HRM textbooks but for textbooks in general through the exceptional approach and unique layout to demonstrate concepts, applications, and skill developments. It offers an effective way of guiding students from theory to practice and also making the topic easier to teach." -- Kern Peng "Prior to reviewing Human Resource Management (Lussier and Hendon), my students were forced to rely on employment law reference books and my lecture notes in lieu of a traditional HRM textbook. Quite simply, I had given up on finding a human resource management text that was current on employment legislation and on HR trends and issues, while written in a style that engaged the typical undergraduate student. This textbook is the answer to my search for a superior undergraduate HRM text." -- Elizabeth Fair "This text is well written; the content is appropriate for under graduate level students. Each chapter is well organized and supported with exercises, summaries and case studies. In addition, the cost is reasonable for the students." -- Eleanore Webster "Human Resource Management, by Lussier provides a path through the labyrinth of current HR Practices, especially the business component governed by more laws than any other business component." -- Harry Whitney "The application exercises and skills inventories will help equip students for a successful managerial career." -- Diane Galbraith "Well-written, easy to read, and full of practical examples, Lussier and Hendon is a must-read for today's HR student." -- Charles Gorman "This HRM textbook has the best pedagogical features I have ever seen. The pedagogical aids, applications, and skill-building activities make the textbook unique in its ability to promote active learning and skill-building." -- Herve Queneau "Lussier and Hendon's text on Human Resource Management is on the "cutting edge" of twenty first century knowledge for the professional HR executive, management personnel and an owner of a business." -- Jerry Sellentin "Human Resource Management offers something different. This book goes far beyond giving just the facts. Students are immediately able to apply what they cover in the text with application and skill builder exercises." -- Susie Cox "The textbook authors' purposeful effort to engage visual, tactile/kinesthetic, and auditory learners shows their determination to foster meaningful learning for students in college classrooms." -- Suzanne Kitchen "Definitely worth adopting..." -- Jeananne NichollsMore details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1255 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4522-9063-8 (9781452290638)
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Robert N. Lussier | John R. Hendon
Human Resource Management
Functions, Applications, Skill Development
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03/2012
SAGE Publications Inc
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Persons
Robert N. Lussier is a professor of management at Springfield College and taught management for more than 35 years. He is a prolific writer, with more than 500 publications to his credit. His articles have been published in the Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal, Business Horizons, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Family Business Review, Journal of Business Strategies, Journal of Management Education, Journal of Small Business Management, Journal of Small Business Strategy, SAM Advanced Management Journal, and several others. He also has a human resources management textbook (with John Hendon) published by SAGE and other textbooks.
More than two million people globally have used his textbooks, earning him an unsurpassed national and international reputation as an author and keynote speaker. Dr. Lussier is the founder of Publish Don't Perish (www.publishdonotperish.com) and through contact, his Publish Don't Perish: The Top Secrets to Get Published book, and workshops has helped hundreds of institutions and individuals in 80-plus countries get published. His presentations inspire comments like: "Bob explains complex business topics in an easy-to-understand language while keeping his audience engaged and spellbound" (Dr. Raj V. Mahto, professor, University of New Mexico)
Dr. Lussier also consults to a wide array of commercial and nonprofit organizations. In fact, some of the material in the book was developed for such clients as Baystate Medical Center, Coca-Cola, Friendly's Ice Cream, National Institute of Financial Education, Mead, Monsanto, Smith & Wesson, the Social Security Administration, the Visiting Nurse Association, and YMCAs.
Dr. Lussier holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, master's degrees in business and education from Suffolk University (AACSB accredited), and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven (AACSB MBA accredited, prior to doctoral accreditation).
John R. Hendon is a seven-time entrepreneur and former director of operations for a $60 million company. He brought his experience and interests to the classroom full time in 1994 and has been a Management faculty member at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for over 17 years. An active member of the Society for Human Resource Management, he teaches in the areas of Human Resources Management, Strategy, and Organizational Management, and researches in a number of areas in the Management field, specializing in Entrepreneurial research. John is also currently the President of "The VMP Group," an Arkansas-based business consulting firm. John's company consults with a variety of businesses on human resources, family business, strategic planning, organizational design, and leadership. He has provided professional assistance in the start-up and operation of dozens of Arkansas and California-based businesses and non-profits, government agencies, and utilities. John holds an MBA degree from San Diego State University and a BS in Education from the University of Central Arkansas.
More than two million people globally have used his textbooks, earning him an unsurpassed national and international reputation as an author and keynote speaker. Dr. Lussier is the founder of Publish Don't Perish (www.publishdonotperish.com) and through contact, his Publish Don't Perish: The Top Secrets to Get Published book, and workshops has helped hundreds of institutions and individuals in 80-plus countries get published. His presentations inspire comments like: "Bob explains complex business topics in an easy-to-understand language while keeping his audience engaged and spellbound" (Dr. Raj V. Mahto, professor, University of New Mexico)
Dr. Lussier also consults to a wide array of commercial and nonprofit organizations. In fact, some of the material in the book was developed for such clients as Baystate Medical Center, Coca-Cola, Friendly's Ice Cream, National Institute of Financial Education, Mead, Monsanto, Smith & Wesson, the Social Security Administration, the Visiting Nurse Association, and YMCAs.
Dr. Lussier holds a bachelor of science in business administration from Salem State College, master's degrees in business and education from Suffolk University (AACSB accredited), and a doctorate in management from the University of New Haven (AACSB MBA accredited, prior to doctoral accreditation).
John R. Hendon is a seven-time entrepreneur and former director of operations for a $60 million company. He brought his experience and interests to the classroom full time in 1994 and has been a Management faculty member at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for over 17 years. An active member of the Society for Human Resource Management, he teaches in the areas of Human Resources Management, Strategy, and Organizational Management, and researches in a number of areas in the Management field, specializing in Entrepreneurial research. John is also currently the President of "The VMP Group," an Arkansas-based business consulting firm. John's company consults with a variety of businesses on human resources, family business, strategic planning, organizational design, and leadership. He has provided professional assistance in the start-up and operation of dozens of Arkansas and California-based businesses and non-profits, government agencies, and utilities. John holds an MBA degree from San Diego State University and a BS in Education from the University of Central Arkansas.
Content
Part 1: 21st Century Human Resource Management Strategic Planning and Legal Issues
Chapter 1: The New Human Resource Management Process
Why Study Human Resource Management (HRM)?
HRM Past and Present
21st Century HRM
HRM Skills
Line Managers' HRM Responsibilities
HR Managers' Responsibilities: Disciplines Within HRM
HRM Careers
Practitioner's Model for HRM
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 2: Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management
Strategy and strategic planning in the 21st century
The External Environment
Strategy
Structure
Culture
An Introduction to Data Analytics for HRM
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
Measurement tools for strategic HRM
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 3: The Legal Environment and Diversity Management
The Legal Environment for HRM - Protecting Your Organization
A User's Guide to Managing People - The OUCH Test
Major Employment Laws
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEO, Affirmative Action and Diversity - What's the Difference?
Sexual Harassment - A Special Type of Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 2: Staffing
Chapter 4: Matching Employees and Jobs - Job Analysis and Design
Employee and Job Matching
Workflow Analysis
Job Analysis
Job Design/Redesign
Designing Motivational Jobs
HR Forecasting
Reconciling internal labor supply and demand
Succession Planning
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 5: Recruiting Job Candidates
The Recruiting Process
Organizational Recruiting Considerations
Internal or External Recruiting?
Challenges and Constraints in Recruiting
Evaluation of Recruiting Programs
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 6: Selecting New Employees
The Selection Process
Looking for "Fit"
Uniform Guidelines on Employment Selection Procedures
Applications and Preliminary Screening
Testing and Legal Issues
Selection Interviews
Background Checks
Selecting the Candidate and Offering the Job
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 3: Developing and Managing
Chapter 7: Training, Learning, Talent Management and Development
The Need for Training and Development
The Training Process and Needs Assessment
Learning and Shaping Behavior
Design and Delivery of Training
Assessing Training
Talent Management and Development
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 8: Performance Management and Appraisal
Performance Management Systems
Why Do We Conduct Performance Appraisals?
What Do We Assess?
How Do We Use Appraisal Methods and Forms?
Who Should Assess Performance?
Performance Appraisal Problems
Debriefing the Appraisal
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 9: Rights and Employee Management
Managing and Leading Your Workforce
Commonly Accepted Employee Rights
Management Rights
Coaching, Counseling and Discipline
Leadership, Management and Change
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 10: Employee and Labor Relations
Labor Relations: A Function of Trust and Communication
Job Satisfaction
Legal Issues in Labor Relations
Unions and Labor Rights
Management Rights and Decertification Elections
Managing Conflict
Negotiations
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 4: Compensating
Chapter 11: Compensation Management
Compensation Management
Organizational Philosophy
Legal and Fairness Issues in Compensation
Job Evaluation
Developing a Pay System
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 12 Incentive Pay
Why Do We Use Incentive Pay?
Individual or Group-based Incentives?
Options for Individual Incentives
Options for Group Incentives
Failure, Challenges, and Guidelines in Creating Incentive Pay Systems
Executive Compensation
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 13: Employee Benefits
Statutory Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Administration and Communication of Benefits
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 5: Protecting and Expanding Organizational Reach
Chapter 14: Workplace Safety, Health, and Security
Workplace Safety and OSHA
Employee Health
Stress
Workplace Security
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 15: Organizational Ethics, Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Ethical Organizations
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Sustainability
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 16: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers
Globalization of Business and HRM
Legal, Ethical and Cultural Issues
Global Staffing
Developing and Managing Global Human Resources
Compensating Your Global Workforce
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 1: The New Human Resource Management Process
Why Study Human Resource Management (HRM)?
HRM Past and Present
21st Century HRM
HRM Skills
Line Managers' HRM Responsibilities
HR Managers' Responsibilities: Disciplines Within HRM
HRM Careers
Practitioner's Model for HRM
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 2: Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management
Strategy and strategic planning in the 21st century
The External Environment
Strategy
Structure
Culture
An Introduction to Data Analytics for HRM
Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
Measurement tools for strategic HRM
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 3: The Legal Environment and Diversity Management
The Legal Environment for HRM - Protecting Your Organization
A User's Guide to Managing People - The OUCH Test
Major Employment Laws
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
EEO, Affirmative Action and Diversity - What's the Difference?
Sexual Harassment - A Special Type of Discrimination
Religious Discrimination
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 2: Staffing
Chapter 4: Matching Employees and Jobs - Job Analysis and Design
Employee and Job Matching
Workflow Analysis
Job Analysis
Job Design/Redesign
Designing Motivational Jobs
HR Forecasting
Reconciling internal labor supply and demand
Succession Planning
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 5: Recruiting Job Candidates
The Recruiting Process
Organizational Recruiting Considerations
Internal or External Recruiting?
Challenges and Constraints in Recruiting
Evaluation of Recruiting Programs
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 6: Selecting New Employees
The Selection Process
Looking for "Fit"
Uniform Guidelines on Employment Selection Procedures
Applications and Preliminary Screening
Testing and Legal Issues
Selection Interviews
Background Checks
Selecting the Candidate and Offering the Job
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 3: Developing and Managing
Chapter 7: Training, Learning, Talent Management and Development
The Need for Training and Development
The Training Process and Needs Assessment
Learning and Shaping Behavior
Design and Delivery of Training
Assessing Training
Talent Management and Development
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 8: Performance Management and Appraisal
Performance Management Systems
Why Do We Conduct Performance Appraisals?
What Do We Assess?
How Do We Use Appraisal Methods and Forms?
Who Should Assess Performance?
Performance Appraisal Problems
Debriefing the Appraisal
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 9: Rights and Employee Management
Managing and Leading Your Workforce
Commonly Accepted Employee Rights
Management Rights
Coaching, Counseling and Discipline
Leadership, Management and Change
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 10: Employee and Labor Relations
Labor Relations: A Function of Trust and Communication
Job Satisfaction
Legal Issues in Labor Relations
Unions and Labor Rights
Management Rights and Decertification Elections
Managing Conflict
Negotiations
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 4: Compensating
Chapter 11: Compensation Management
Compensation Management
Organizational Philosophy
Legal and Fairness Issues in Compensation
Job Evaluation
Developing a Pay System
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 12 Incentive Pay
Why Do We Use Incentive Pay?
Individual or Group-based Incentives?
Options for Individual Incentives
Options for Group Incentives
Failure, Challenges, and Guidelines in Creating Incentive Pay Systems
Executive Compensation
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 13: Employee Benefits
Statutory Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Administration and Communication of Benefits
Trends and Issues in HRM
Part 5: Protecting and Expanding Organizational Reach
Chapter 14: Workplace Safety, Health, and Security
Workplace Safety and OSHA
Employee Health
Stress
Workplace Security
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 15: Organizational Ethics, Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Ethical Organizations
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Sustainability
Trends and Issues in HRM
Chapter 16: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers
Globalization of Business and HRM
Legal, Ethical and Cultural Issues
Global Staffing
Developing and Managing Global Human Resources
Compensating Your Global Workforce
Trends and Issues in HRM