Human resource management : A managerial perspective

Managers need to be up-to-date on the issues and essential practices governing human resource management in order to do their job effectively. The increasing importance of employment management in today's organisations means that managers are consistently having to prove themselves and the value they add to their organization. Human Resource Management : A Managerial Perspective is specifically written for those who wish to understand the line manager's responsibilities in human resource issues. All the key concepts are covered comprehensively to enable the line manager to cope knowledgeably with the demands of his or her job. This fully revised and up-dated second edition builds on the firmly established style and format of the first, bringing to the reader the core curriculum' as well as more specialist applications from an international and small to medium-sized company perspective. Key features include: comprehensive coverage of all the key areas;firmly based on established theories of HRM;issues are viewed from the line manager's perspective;full glossary of terms;each chapter includes learning objectives, chapter summaries and review questions and guidance on current employment law. Human Resource Management : a managerial perspective is an ideal choice for post-experience managers, particularly those on DMS and MBA courses, who wish to expand their own knowledge and expertise by adding value to themselves and their organisations. This is also an invaluable accompaniment for Master's and undergraduate HRM modules in business or management.