Human Resource Management in a Business Context [Paperback]

Alan Price (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 186152966X | ISBN-13: 978-1861529664 | Publication Date: October 10, 2003 | Edition: 2

It is possible to establish a clear link between good human capital management and enhanced financial performance. In other words, effectively dealing with people is of major importance for all organizations. Human Resource Management in a Business in Context locates HRM and other perspectives of people management in a framework focused on the needs of business studies students. It provides a thorough and comprehensive overview of all the key aspects of people management using numerous real examples from actual business situations. The practical, rather than prescriptive, approach allows students to understand the issues without getting lost in operational details. The new edition has been strengthened to make this our key offering in HRM and an ideal core text for most courses, fully able to compete with the comprehensive competition.

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This book is intended to provide a comprehensive account of the critical issues in Human Resource Management (HRM), taking the reader from an introductory level to a relatively sophisticated understanding of an increasingly important business topic. We will see that there is no universal agreement on the meaning of HRM. In fact, there are varying and contradictory models. Yet they embody common elements that distinguish them from previous approaches to managing people – specifically, personnel management. The book takes a distinctive approach, locating the subject of human resource management and its various perspectives within a business context. We recognize that readers will come from a variety of backgrounds, that some will become HR specialists but that many are interested in the relationship between human resource management and other business functions. This is not a ‘cookbook’ of best practices: it is firmly focused on human resource management in the real world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Cengage Learning Business Press; 2 edition (October 10, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 186152966X
• ISBN-13: 978-1861529664
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,120,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, unique introduction to HRM., July 19, 1998

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This review is from: Human Resource Management in a Business Context (Business in Context Series) (Paperback)

This book distinguishes itelf from other HRM introductory texts buy focusing on the integration of HR with the business and organization. Its breadth and depth are very impressive. The text has an international quality, providing insights into circumstances and issues in many countries. Be aware, however, that because it is written by an emeritus professor in the UK, sections relating to law, and many specific references, are limited in applicability; if this is a problem, it can be worked around for students of other nations. Overall, this is an excellent introduction to human resource management. Every chapter includes further reading, review questions and problems for discussion.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strong international content, February 10, 2004

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HR Reviewer (Vancouver, BC, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Resource Management in a Business Context (Paperback)

The 2nd edition of this book preserves all the best qualities of the original edition while adding considerably to its international content. New chapters have been added, including discussion on high-performance organizations, knowledge management, international legislative frameworks, human capital, HRM in smaller organizations, entrepreneurship, pay and compensation, work-life balance, employee involvement and stress. Numerous case studies and examples are taken from Australia, Canada, South Africa, Asia and Europe as well as the UK and US. All-in-all, a more balanced and authoritative, general HR textbook than the first edition but still uniquely focused on HR in its business context.

5.0 out of 5 stars Human Resource Management in a Business Environment, November 3, 2010

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This review is from: Human Resource Management in a Business Context (Paperback)

Excellent text used for reference and review of Human Resources Course for Bachelors Degree. Informative, relevant and well-written.

Couldn't have asked for a better refernce text for the course.