Michael Armstrong Books

This guide lists and describes the systematic and analytical methods used by business managers to assist the decision-making process and improve efficiency, particularly with reference to planning and control. All concepts are accompanied by diagrams which illustrate particular points.

Managing staff performance is an effective mechanism for developing both staff and organizational growth. By clarifying an organization’s objectives, translating these into clear individual goals, and reviewing these goals regularly, performance management provides a well-structured and effective management tool. This new edition of Armstrong’s Handbook of Performance Management looks at the results of major research in this area. Armstrong considers how evidence-based material can inform one’s understanding of performance management, and he provides practical guidance on how this evidence can be interpreted and applied.

Managing Activities describes and explains the nature of managerial work. It gives a definitive overview of the activities carried out in organisations to achieve their aims and meet the expectations and needs of their stakeholders - owners, managers employees, customers, suppliers and the public.

Based on British practice but also of interest to American HR professionals, Reward Management has been judged “the undisputed ‘bible’ on the topic” by the Journal of Administrative Management. This definitive book explains reward management, which is concerned with formulating and implementing strategies and policies that aim to reward people fairly, equitably and consistently in accordance with their value to the organization.  It examines in detail the processes and various approaches that can be adopted to achieve and reward outstanding skill and competence levels in the workplace. Comprehensive and highly practical in its approach, it takes a strategic perspective and addresses the wide gap that exists between theory and practice, with a focus on the implications for practitioners.

A classic text for all students of HR Management, Armstrong's Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice provides a complete resource for understanding and implementing HR. It includes in-depth explanations of all the key areas essential to the HR function, such as performance management, organizational behavior, employee relations and health, safety and welfare. The authors encourage and facilitate effective learning, and he provides comprehensive online support material for both the instructor and student, offering opportunities for self-learning and extra help outside the classroom. In addition, they offer two sections of toolkits with easily applicable skills and knowledge. The 13th edition, introducing Stephen Taylor as co-author, has been updated throughout to reflect new information on employment law and a more detailed look at international concerns in HRM.

We are living in an age with unprecedented levels of poverty. Who are the new poor? And what can we do about it?

Aimed at human resources practitioners, this volume explains how managing human capital impacts business performance and profitability. Baron and Armstrong discuss the concept of human capital management (HCM), describe how it works in practice, and identify the specific skills HR specialists need in order to deliver effective HCM. The appendix includes a “toolkit” that organizations can use to develop their own policies.

Summer's just about over and William wants to end it by having the BEST DAY EVER! But can he let loose to have a day filled with free-range fun?

The first of its sort, The Ramones and the Making of Rock 'n' Roll High School provides readers with a detailed production history of this beloved film that draws upon extensive interviews the author has conducted with many of the people who contributed to its creation, including director Allan Arkush, uncredited co-director Joe Dante, screenwriter Joseph McBride, producer Michael Finnell, the Ramones' tour manager, Monte A. Melnick, and Roger Corman.

This ninth edition of the best-selling Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice has been fully updated to take account of the latest developments in HRM.Entailing every aspect of the human resource function, this highly comprehensive handbook considers the function in relation to the needs of the business as a whole. Recognizing HRM as a strategic process, Michael Armstrong offers clear practical advice on how companies can maximize the effectiveness of the HRM function and ensure that it makes a major contribution to organizational success.Covering a wide range of topics, this new edition is packed with all the essential information on HRM theory and best practice. In the light of new concepts of good practice and the outcomes of fresh research, the following areas have been either wholly replaced or substantially revised:HRM - characteristics, impact and context;HRM - development and issues;role of the HR function;role of the HR practitioner;strategic human resource management;competency-based HRM;how people learn;the delivery of learning and training;reward management fundamentals;job evaluation;grade and pay structures;involvement and participation.This Handbook is an essential guide for both students taking a Master's degree in HRM as well as CIPD students. In this edition, there are new additional chapters on:talent management;e-learning;facilitating change.