Human Resource Management: Essential Perspectives [Paperback]

Robert L. Mathis (Author), John H. Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 29, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0324592418 | ISBN-13: 978-0324592412 | Edition: 5

Focus on the information most important in preparing for the HR certification exam with a blend of practical HR concepts and proven HR practices found in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: ESSENTIAL PERSPECTIVES, 5E. To further your professional success, this concise essentials text by leading HR authors Robert Mathis and John Jackson reviews today's most important laws and regulations and addresses the information most often used by human resource professionals. Easy to use and economical, the book introduces HR concepts and practices in a format that's applicable for practicing HR professionals in virtually all industries. New chapter openers place concepts in a strong managerial context, making it easy to understand the importance and impact of the principles you are learning. Timely Internet resources and additional readings offer clear guidelines for further HR study in the areas that interest you. Discover the best in human resource management in HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: ESSENTIAL PERSPECTIVES, 5E.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 5 edition (August 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324592418
• ISBN-13: 978-0324592412
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy unless required reading for a class!, October 7, 2008

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Eric Yanyo (Monessen, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Advantage Books: Human Resource Management: Essential Perspectives (Paperback)

It feels bad enough to spend in the neighborhood of $[...] on a book that turns out to be a tiny little paperback that barely weighs a few ounces. It's pretty much a given fact that textbook prices are obscenely inflated these days. But when books are selling at prices like this, publishing companies could at least have the simple decency to hire a proofreader! So far I've only gotten through the first five chapters, but already (including the text and the glossary in the appendix) I've stumbled through more typos, misprints, repeated sentences or sections of text, and just downright poorly written sentences, than a fourth grade English teacher would expect to see in an entire year.

As I said in the title, unless you are required to buy this book for a class, please stay away! If you are an instructor, department head, or school administrator considering using this for a class, please do yourself and your students a favor and look elsewhere!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Bad seller, February 13, 2011

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The book I received was in horrible condition but was rated as good. Over 90% of the book was highlighted in multiple colors and even has pencil and ink markings. The pages were very worn and there was some sticky substance on the book when i received it. Why someone would be allowed to sell this book at all is beyond me. I would never use this seller again and urge anyone else to be very cautious or to make sure of what you are getting fom this seller. Oh and this seller did not reply when contacted.

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected, February 18, 2012

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Item is way better than I expected for the price. I was expecting an economy edition. To my surprise its brand new and in excellent condition! Thank you for such quality!