Human Resource Management (Hardcover)

by Robert L. Mathis (Author), John H. Jackson (Author)
Key Phrases: managing employee relations, managing employee benefits, national labor code, Thomson Learning, All Rights Reserved, United States (more...)

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Take the most current look at human resource management and its impact on the success of organizations today with the latest edition of HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT from Mathis/Jackson. Whether you are currently a practicing human resource management professional or plan to use HR knowledge in your career this comprehensive market-leading text has the information you need for ongoing professional success. This authoritative text offers a leading resource for preparation for professional HR certification by providing coverage of all major topics for the PHR and SPHR professional examinations given by the Human Resource Certification Institute (SHRM). This edition effectively blends theory and practice as it highlights the latest trends in human resource today, including strategic HR, employee retention, HR technology, talent management, total rewards, risk management, and workforce demographics changes. An updated research and academic approach with relevant examples demonstrates how HR is contributing to and impacting overall organizational success.. The book's application approach details how emerging trends in technology, globalization, and HR Metrics are driving changes in HR management today. Valuable learning features, from the latest HR headlines to HR Best Practices, add to your knowledge of how current events impact HR and shape success today. This edition's new integrated CengageNOW online learning system helps you efficiently manage and complete course requirements, with personalized study plans that maximize study time as you focus on the areas most challenging for you. The new HR BizFlix video clips from today's feature movies put HR principles in action. Find everything you need to understand the latest transformations in HR today and how HR can contribute to your success, both individually and organizationally, success with Mathis/Jackson's HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, 12E.

About the Author
Professor Emeritus of Management at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), Dr. Robert Mathis was born and raised in Texas. He received his BBA and MBA from Texas Tech University and his PhD in Management and Organization from the University of Colorado. Dr. Mathis has been recognized for his instruction with the University's "Excellence3 in Teaching" award at UNO. Throughout the last 25 years, he has coauthored several books and has published numerous articles covering a variety of topics. On the professional level, Dr. Mathis has held numerous national offices in the Society for Human Resource Management and other professional organizations. He also has served as president of the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) by HRCI. He has extensive consulting experience with organizations of all sizes and within a variety of industries. Dr. Mathis has extensive specialized consulting experience in establishing and revising compensation plans for small and medium-sized firms. Internationally, Dr. Mathis has consulted and trained professionals for organizations in Australia, Lithuania, Romania, Moldova, and Taiwan.

Dr. John H. Jackson is Professor of Management at the University of Wyoming. Born in Alaska, he received his BBA and MBA from Texas Tech University. He worked in the telecommunications industry in human resources management for several years before completing his PhD in Management and Organization at the University of Colorado. During his academic career, Dr. Jackson has authored six other college texts and more than 50 articles and papers, including those appearing in ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW, JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, and HUMAN RESOURCES PLANNING. He has consulted with a variety of organizations on HR and management development matters and served as an expert witness in a number of HR-related cases. At the University of Wyoming, he has served two terms as department head in the Department of Management and Marketing. Dr. Jackson received the university's highest teaching award and has been recognized for his work with two-way interactive television for MBA students. Two Wyoming governors have appointed him to the Wyoming Business Council and the Workforce Development Council. Dr. Jackson serves as president of Silverwood Ranches, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 672 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 12 edition (September 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324542755
• ISBN-13: 978-0324542752
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #21,425 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent one-stop resource, July 10, 2006

By	HR mgr (Philadelphia PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Resource Management (with InfoTrac ) (Hardcover)

There's a reason this book is a standard in the field. It explains both fact and theory, in just enough depth, to support HR generalist efforts. The current edition -- for those of us who haven't seen the inside of a school for quite a few years -- features on-line resources that are particularly useful in work situations. Call it a textbook for OJT.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars HRM - review by a student, March 31, 2001

By	Heather Gibson (Grantham Lincs, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Resource Management (Hardcover)

The textbook is wonderful for individuals interested in learning about human resource management. Each chapter is carefully constructed with the topics hightlighted. The important vocabulary words are located in the outside margins with their appropriate definitions, which is helpful. The book also consists of numerous relevent "figures" or graphs that aid in demonstrating important ideas. I cannot comment on the order of the chapters or the order of the material and how it fits together, simply because I do not know enough about HRM to determine an appropriate order. However, the text was well organized and did a great job providing information about HRM discipline. It gave up-to-date examples and I could always understand the chapters, compared to some texts that are difficult to read and comprehend. In addition, there was an employment guide computer disc located on the book cover. I was not required to use the CD for class purposes, therefore I do not know if it is beneficial or not. But it is an additional tool for learning about human resource management. Overall, the book was excellent and I have no complaints.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Human Resource Management, April 1, 2001

By	Kim Zaloudek (Grantham, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Resource Management (Hardcover)

This book had some strong points and some weak points. Some of the things that I enjoyed about this book were the chapter summaries. I think that the author did a great job summarizing the main points at the end, in a way that was easy to understand. It helped me a lot to read the summaries, and then read the chapter. To review, I reread the chapter summaries and was able to learn and retain the information. I also think that the definitions were well written and to the point. I liked the way the author included a list of definitions at the end of the chapter along with the page on which they appeared. The diagrams helped a lot to relay the information the author was trying to teach. Finally, at the end of the book, the author included some wonderful appendixes. I especially liked appendix B and D. Appendix B talks about some of the most important organizations in HR. This is very helpful to look at. Appendix D deals with starting a career. This is most helpful for me because I am still a student. It talks about everything from searching for jobs and compiling a resume, to how to interview and select job offers. This is information that college students really need, but that is often times, overlooked.

Some of the parts that could be improved are the importance of technology on human resources. I think that it looked a lot at how human resources has been in the past, and how it is today, but not enough about what it will be like in the future.

However, overall, I think this was a good book, especially for an introductory level human resource course. I would recommend it!