Introduction to Human Resource Management

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Designed specifically for students taking their first introductory module in human resource management, this textbook combines the academic and practitioner perspectives to produce a balanced introduction to the subject. This approach explores how HR is actually practised and experienced inthe workplace, which overcomes the idealistic and partial insights of many textbooks. By taking a truly holistic approach to the subject, this text avoids the presentation of HRM as a separate management function, and instead presents HR processes and challenges as an integral part of any business.The book is divided into 4 The Foundations of HRM (Chapters 1- 2) is followed by Operational Challenges (Chapters 3-8). Key HR Processes are then examined (Chapters 9-12) before the final part presents three real-life case study chapters (Chapters 12- 15), drawing on the topics coveredearlier in the text such as planning, recruitment, selection, redundancy, learning, and training.Within each chapter, care has been taken to encourage students to think critically about the issues. Plenty of real life examples and case studies are included throughout, presenting the reader with opportunities to understand the theory in practice, and bringing the topics to life. A wide range ofboxed learning features and a user-friendly writing style ensures the content is fully understood and encourages students to actively engage with the issues raised.Online Resource CentreFor 1. Test Bank2. PowerPoint Lecture Slides3. Seminar Activities4. Answers to Case Study Questions5. Discussion Questions and Suggested Answers6. Essay Questions and Suggested AnswersFor 1. Additional Case Study Material - the story continued.2. Multiple Choice Questions with feedback3. Weblinks