Managing Human Resources, Fourth Edition (Hardcover)

~ Luis Gomez-Mejia (Author), David Balkin (Author), Robert Cardy (Author)

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Product Description

This book centers on business decision-making and managerial problem-solving, consistent with today's best practices' Human Resource Management Practice and Research. Real-life cases and a global focus will hold readers' interest as this book imparts valuable information about the dynamic field of human resources. Expanded coverage of international human resource issues governs this edition of the popular book; it also covers the management of work flows, job analysis, equal opportunity and the legal environment, diversity, recruitment and selection of employees, downsizing and outplacement, performance management and appraisal, workforce training, career development, compensation management, rewards and performance, employee benefits, employee relations, employee rights and discipline, organized labor, and workplace safety and health. The reference resource for human resource directors, managers, and small business owners, as well as others in leadership positions.

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Most HRM books on the market focus on teaching students to be personnel specialists--people who specialize in the Human Resources function. Gomez-Mejia et al. focuses on providing management students with the information they need to be effective managers, regardless of the size of their company and the department they work within. Throughout the book the authors emphasize using human resources as a source of competitive advantage for all companies, large and small. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 611 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (May 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131009435
• ISBN-13: 978-0131009431
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #647,776 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well organized and synthetic, February 12, 2002

By	Larry Morales Arnao "lamoar2001" (Tokyo, Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Managing Human Resources (Hardcover)

This book contains the basic principles that any HR or General Manager (especially in the US) is supposed to know.

I have been using this textbook as a guide for my MBA studies.
I found it very useful in that it clearly explains and organizes almost every important topic about HR management. It gives practical clues on the kind of considerations a manager needs to be aware in day-to-day operation.

I used this book to find basic, straightforward ideas about HR principles and how this function is changing in the era of globalization. This way, I could use it to organize my own ideas, and if needed, using the enclosed bibliography, I could go to more specialized books on a particular topic of interest.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good. Breaks down things like Employee Manual, November 21, 1999

By	Chad Hobart ([e-mail]) "mozart@dr... (Lake Arrowhead, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Managing Human Resources (Hardcover)

This book is clear and up to date. I found it very useful for our company. It's a keeper!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Movin' up, May 12, 2006

By	David L. White "Wrondel" (Reno) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This was the text required for my personnell management class. (200 level) I have the Bohlander 13th ed. which is a better text, being better organised. But after going through this book I liked it as well. The last chapter on international HR issues was especially helpful. I have adapted the expatriate worker technoques to address interdepartmental issues in my organization. I understand there will be a new edition out in June 2006. Perhaps it will be better organized.