Human Resource Management [Hardcover]

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

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0538890045 | ISBN-13: 978-0538890045 | Publication Date: July 20, 1999 | Edition: 9th

Human Resource Management places business professionals at the forefront in understanding how organizations can gain sustainable competitive advantage through their people. This book will provide a business professional with up-to-date real-world examples of how organizations perform HR functions. The book references examples of the policies and practices of hundreds of organizations; and, presents case studies of current HR Management issues in real-life settings that allow for critical analysis.

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About the Author

Ph.D. University of Colorado

Product Details

• Hardcover: 633 pages
• Publisher: South-Western Pub; 9th edition (July 20, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0538890045
• ISBN-13: 978-0538890045
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,153,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most useful textbooks ...., August 3, 2001

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Nelson Chan (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Resource Management (Hardcover)

I used this textbook for my MBA Human Resource Management course in the spring of 2001. I found the textbook quite up to date with great case studies and end of chapter exercises. They were quite relavent to current issues and the ongoing AOL-Time Warner case was an used throughout the book.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for an intro to Human Resource Management, March 30, 2001

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Stacy Blavat (Green Bay, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Resource Management (Hardcover)

Human Resource Management was a well-written book that was easy to read. It is a great book for someone wishing to learn more about the functions of Human Resources professionals. After reading this book, I have confirmed my major in Human Resources. There are three aspects of this book that I particularily liked, apart from it being easy to read. Frist, it is clear to the reader what is expected to be learned because the objectives are stated at the beginning of each chapter. Second, the book relates the concepts to real-life situations in the HR perspective sections. This makes it easier to grasp "textbook" definitions. Third, the authors make good use of figures and graphs to further reiterate the concepts. This is especially helpful for visual learners, like myself. In all, I would recommend this book to anyone wishing to learn more about Human Resource Management.