A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice [Paperback]

Michael Armstrong (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0749441054 | ISBN-13: 978-0749441050 | Publication Date: October 2003 | Edition: 9th

* Updated new edition of a classic textbook

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The most comprehensive of similar texts covering human resources ... Michael Armstrong could well be offering the definitive text in the field ... an excellent book." -The Times Higher Education Supplement "Those in the field will derive a great deal of value from this book." -getAbstract.com, Spring 2005

About the Author

Michael Armstrong is an internationally respected writer on management topics. His Kogan Page titles include: Performance Management, Reward Management, Strategic Human Resource Management, Handbook of Management and Leadership, Handbook of Employee Reward Management and Practice, Job Evaluation and How to be an Even Better Manager.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1024 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page Business Books; 9th edition (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749441054
• ISBN-13: 978-0749441050
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,197,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Resource Management Practice, September 22, 2005

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Elijah Chingosho "Dr Elijah Chingosho" (Nairobi, Kenya) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (Paperback)

The Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice by Michael Armstrong is a comprehensive book on the art and practice of human resource management. The book is well structured and provides a step-by-step guide to the essential principles. I found the book easy to use, to be clear and reflected the current practice to the subject. The book explains management and employee perspective and their interaction in the work place. It also provides a substantial treatment of human resource management practice.

What I appreciated about this book is that it provides practical advice that I can use in my organisation to improve its effectiveness. I also used it as a reference book in my Doctor of Business Administration course I am currently pursuing. Being based in an African country, what it teaches is very relevant and useful in African organisations.

The book is divided into eleven parts that cover the whole range of human resource management topics namely:

* Human resource management
* Human resource management process
* Organisational behaviour
* Work and employment
* Organisation, jobs and roles
* Employee resourcing
* Performance management
* Human resource development
* Rewarding people
* Employee relations
* Health, safety and welfare
* Employment and human resource management services.

I would not recommend the book to those who are looking for basic knowledge about human resource management as the book covers in detail the major issues pertaining the human resource management. However, for those students who are familiar with the subject or have done an undergraduate course on the subject and wish to pursue the subject at postgraduate level, this is the right book for you. You will benefit from the in-depth treatment of the theory and best practices in the area. I enjoyed the fact that the author also covers e-learning, talent management and change management, which are subjects of particular interest to me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended !, March 15, 2005

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Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (Paperback)

Human resources professionals will find Michael Armstrong's book practical, helpful and relevant. It discusses all facets of current practice, including such relatively new developments as e-learning and recruiting, and it discusses how you can help your organization implement change. The book would make an excellent college text, since it covers HRM's evolution, principles, theories, practice, research, job descriptions and more. The author seems to have two goals: to provide comprehensive information about human resource management and to persuade upper level managers to integrate HRM into strategic planning. This would empower HR departments to generate broader organizational results. To get the most from this manual, given its textbook style, practitioners may wish to study it chapter by chapter. Since organizational philosophies, functions and practices differ, it even lends itself to further discussion when HRM professionals gather to share ideas and swap proven practices. We think those in the field will derive a great deal of value from this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a classcial book, September 28, 2005

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sweet tong "sweet" (shanghai china) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice (Paperback)

I think it is a classcial book for company human resource management.When your people grow,your company will grow.So from this book,You can learn how to build your human resource system and how to help your employees to develop their potence for your company.
If you want to learn more about human resource management practice,I believe it is good for you.