HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Theory and Practice

• Main Authors: Bratton, John (Author), Gold, Jeffrey (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Basingstoke [England] Palgrave 2007; ©2003
• Edition: 4th edition
• Subjects: Personnel management
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• Physical Description: xli, 661 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages [589]-630) and indexes
• ISBN: 9780230001749; 0230001742

Human Resource Management offers a comprehensive and accessible analysis of contemporary theories and concepts in key human resources activities. It encourages students to think critically and evaluate the nature of HRM in order to develop a deeper understanding of employment relations. This fourth edition has been thoroughly updated, including new material on: the contemporary context of HRM; new employment-related topics, such as flexibility, emotional labour, and knowledge work; diversity in work organisations; a new discussion on workplace wellness; partnership strategies; ethics in HRM; and new legislation. Reflecting the growing emphasis on global management, it features a new chapter on international HRM