Human Resource Management,

Human Resource Management
6th Edition

By Derel Torrington, et al.
Financial Times / Prentice Hall
June 2005
ISBN: 0273687131
832 Pages, Illustrated, 7 ž" x 10 ˝"
$99.50 Paper Original

Managing employee absence, maintaining a healthy 'work-life balance', and developing ethical and socially responsible codes of behavior at work: many of the most topical areas of debate in organizations are rooted in issues of human resource management. The 6th edition of this market-leading textbook provides detailed exploration and analysis of these contemporary issues, as well as providing comprehensive coverage of all the core elements of HRM.

Drawing on the latest research, this classic text provides a thorough coverage of all the main areas of human resource management practice. The book is written from a practical management perspective in a clear and engaging style. It includes full coverage of operational issues and introduces the major academic debates of relevance to the field. Suitable for modules on HRM and students following the CIPD syllabus

Contents include:
PART ONE- INTRODUCTION
1. The nature of HRM and Current issues
2. Strategic human resource management
3. HR Planning
PART TWO- RESOURCING
4. Strategic aspects of resourcing
5. Contracts, contractors and consultants
6. Recruitment
7. Selection methods and decisions
8. Staff retention
9. Ending the contract
PART THREE- PERFORMANCE
10. Strategic aspects of performance
11. Organisational performance- knowledge and learning
12. Individual performance management
13. Team performance
14. Leadership & motivation
15. Managing Absence
PART FOUR- DEVELOPMENT
16. Strategic aspects of development
17. Context, competence and competencies
18. Learning & development
19. Career development
PART FIVE- EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
20. Strategic aspects of employee relations
21. Recognition & consultation
22. Health, Safety & Welfare
23. Equality- the legal framework
24. Equality- equal opportunities and diversity
25. Grievance and discipline
PART SIX- PAY
26. Strategic aspects of payment
27. Job evaluation
28. Performance related pay
29. Pensions and benefits
PART SEVEN- CROSS-FUNCTIONAL ISSUES
30. The International Dimension
31. Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
32.Work-life Balance
33. Measuring HR- Effectiveness and Efficiency

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