The fourth edition of 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. Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text, please take a look by clicking below - http://www.palgrave.com/business/brattonandgold4/
Human Resource Management : Theory and Practice
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Table of Contents
PART 1 THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ARENA The nature of human resource management Strategic human resource management International human resource management PART 2 THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CONTEXT Global capitalism and context of HRM Restructuring work and organizations PART 3 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Human resource planning Recruitment and selection Performance management and appraisal Learning and human resource development Reward management Union-management relations Employee involvement and relations Employee safety and wellness PART 4 THE EVALUATION CONTEXT Evaluating human resource management Conclusion: Rebuilding Trust and Voice
Author Description
JOHN BRATTON is Professor of Sociology at Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, Canada. JEFF GOLD is Principal Lecturer in at the School of Economics and Human Resource Management, Leeds Business School, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK.