Make That Grade Human Resource Management

Provides a complete overview of Human Resource Management in Ireland, with reference to current developments and the challenges posed by the changed economic environment.




New to this edition:






Outlines the challenges of surplus staff, reduction in recruitment, training and reward budgets within the context of the changed economic environment






Reflects current developments in HR practice, including the use of technology, such as human resource software packages, employee self-service systems, e-recruitment and e-learning






Employment relations section updated with information on unions, employer associations, state dispute resolution facilities, legislation and NERA






Models of 'best practice' and 'best fit' human resource management are outlined, as well as models proposed by Guest and Pfeffer








An updated chapter on employment law in Ireland




Provides easy access to key concepts and key Irish case studies




Includes clearly defined learning objectives and chapter summaries




Revision questions are provided at the end of each chapter




Written with a clear focus on the learner










SUITABLE FOR





- First and second-year students of Business Studies and of other courses with a human resource management component





- Students undertaking human resource management modules at FETAC level 6