Introduction to Human Resource Management A Guide to HR in Practice, 2nd Edition

Name: Introduction to Human Resource Management
Brand: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
SKU: 9781843982586
Price: 526.50 HKD
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Author: Charles Leatherbarrow; Janet Fletcher; Donald Currie
ISBN: 9781843982586

Edited by Charles Leatherbarrow · Janet Fletcher · Donald Currie

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development September 2010

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781843982586
Publisher: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Publication: September 2010
Format: Paperback , 456 pages
Jurisdiction: International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Offering a practical approach to HR, this title is ideal for the CIPD's new certificate in HR Practice as well as for foundation students or undergraduates studying an introductory module in HRM.

- Maps to the new CIPD Certificate
- Broad coverage means it is also suitable for wider Introduction to HR courses
- Follows the logical sequence of the employment cycle
- Practical focus balanced with the right amount of theory for introductory level

New to this edition:

- All chapters revised and updated in line with the new certificate
- New chapters on employment law, organisational change and ending the employment relationship
- Increased coverage of customer service skills
- More on multicultural workforces, an ageing work population and work flexibility

Chapter 1: Organisations
Chapter 2: Aspects of Organisational Culture
Chapter 3: Human Resource Management (HRM)
Chapter 4: The Role of the HR Practitioner
Chapter 5: Human Resource Planning
Chapter 6: Recruitment
Chapter 7: Selection
Chapter 8: Induction and Retention
Chapter 9: Learning
Chapter 10: Human Resource Development
Chapter 11: Performance Management
Chapter 12: Employee Reward
Chapter 13: The Employment Relationship and Work-Life Balance
Chapter 14: Health, Safety and Well-being
Chapter 15: Diversity and Equality
Chapter 16: Understanding Employment Law
Chapter 17: Ending the Employment Relationship
Chapter 18: Change Management
Chapter 19: Handling and Managing Information

About the Author

Charles Leatherbarrow
Charles Leatherbarrow is a Senior Lecturer in HRM at the University of Wolverhampton.

Janet Fletcher
Janet Fletcher is a Senior Lecturer in HRM at the University of Wolverhampton.

Donald Currie
The late Donald Currie worked as a personnel officer for over 15 years before joining Southampton Solent University as a lecturer in personnel management.

Reviews

'Students will find this textbook useful because it is accessibly written and has a logical structure. The activities are very good and I like the thought starters'

- Sue Blower, Telford College of Art and Technology

'This well-written textbook meets the requirements of the CIPD Certificate in HR Practice and more'

- Tony Hewling, City College Plymouth