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Author(s): Margaret Foot, Caroline Hook, Andrew Jenkins
ISBN(s): 9781292063966, 1292063963
Edition: 7
File Details: PDF, 12.83 MB
Year: 2015
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1292063963

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Author: Margaret Foot, Caroline Hook, Andrew Jenkins

“A good, reliable and accurate all round book with lots of useful models that are well explained and illustrated.” Gill Christy, Visiting Fellow, University of Portsmouth Introducing Human Resource Management is a lively and engaging introduction to the key topics and issues surrounding people management. Clearly linking HR theory to the work environment, this book explores core areas such as HR strategy and planning, employee engagement, diversity and equality, and talent management and development. The text combines solid academic underpinning with practical examples to allow you to consolidate your learning and apply it in practice.This 7th edition has been fully revised to a whole new International HRM chapter the latest developments in equality legislation greater coverage of the increasingly important need to develop and keep talent within organisations more emphasis on employee engagement, equality and diversity a focus on developing your employability skills in areas such management of self, management of your learning, problem solving, thinking critically, working with others, data handling, communication and business awarenessThis text will help you succeed in your studies ‘Did you know’ and ‘Pause for thought’ boxes to get you thinking ‘What next’ features to encourage you to find out more about a topic ‘HR in the news’ features containing articles from the Financial Times to promote discussion of real-life examples of HR in practice. ‘Review questions’ (with answers) to help you check your understanding of a topic ‘Improve your employability’ exercises to help you develop your skills and employabilityIntroducing Human Resource Management is ideal for a first course in human resource management at undergraduate or professional level, including courses that lead to a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification

Table of contents:

1. HRM? What’s it all about?
The main factors that have made HRM what it is today
The development of the human resource management approach
The context in which HRM operates
Current issues in HRM
Other approaches to HRM
What are the best places to work?
Review questions
HR in the news
What next?
References
Further study

2. High-performance working: employee engagement through involvement and participation
The unitary and pluralist perspectives
Partnership, participation and employee involvement
Partnership
Employee involvement and participation
EU rights to information and consultation
Employee involvement and high-performance working
Review questions
HR in the news
What next?
References
Further study

3. The employment relationship
Rights and obligations of the two parties
Expectations of the two parties: the psychological contract
The legal framework
Flexible working arrangements
Termination of employment
Review questions
HR in the news
References
Further study

4. Diversity and equality
Diversity in the workplace
Equality and diversity
Discrimination in the workplace
Discrimination cases
Equality
The Equality Act 2010
Types of discrimination
Review questions
What next?
References
Further study

5. Human resource strategy and planning
Strategy
Human resource planning
Estimating the demand for human resources
Estimating the internal supply of human resources
Assessing the external supply of human resources
Comparing demand and supply forecasts
Developing and implementing human resource strategies
Review questions
HR in the news
What next?
References
Further study

6. Recruitment and selection
Recruitment
Recruitment policies
Documentation to support the recruitment process
Recruitment methods
Selection policies and procedures
Selection as a strategic activity
Shortlisting
Job interviews
Further selection techniques
Making the final selection
Administrative procedures
Conclusion
Review questions
HR in the news
What next?
References
Further study

Appendix 1
Definition of performance management
The main HR tools used in performance management
Models of performance management
The role of line managers in performance management
Ways of setting standards and measuring performance in performance appraisal
The appraisal interview
The role of the line managers in performance appraisal
Design of documentation
Conclusion
Review questions
HR in the news
What next?
Further study

8. Learning, training and talent development
What do we mean by learning and talent development and how does this differ from training?
How do you learn?
Recent approaches to learning and development
Current trends in training, L&TD in organisations
Why are learning, training and talent development important for organisations?
Creating a learning culture
Designing learning and talent development interventions
Induction training
The roles of learning and development specialists and line managers
Review questions
HR in the news
References
Further study

9. Pay and reward systems
Definitions
The main influences on payment systems
Job evaluation schemes
Different types of payment system
Conclusion
What next?
HR in the news
References
Further study

10. Health, safety and wellbeing
Definitions
Safety
Legislation
Other health and safety legislation
The people and organisations involved in health, safety and wellbeing
Health and safety arrangements
Risk assessment
Wellbeing
Organisational policy and procedures
Health promotion
Absence management
Conclusion
Review questions
HR in the news
References
Further study

11. International HRM
Introduction
International, multinational, global or transnational?
Ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric or geocentric?
Cross-cultural working
Human resource management issues
International perspectives on learning, training and talent development
International perspectives on work–life balance
International perspectives on diversity and equality
Conclusion
HR in the news
What next?
References
Further study

12. Discipline and grievance
Discipline: introduction and definitions
Disciplinary procedures and practices
Grievance: introduction and definitions
Grievance procedures and practices
Review questions
HR in the news
References
Further study

13. Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement
Dismissal
Redundancy
Outplacement
Conclusion
Review questions
HR in the news
References
Further study

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