Strategic Human Resource Management (with InfoTrac ) (Hardcover)

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I adopted this text for several reasons: It seems to be most strategic of the strategic HR textbooks, in that it requires students to synthesize across different readings and draw some conclusions from various points of view. Second, I chose this book for my executive students because their usual preference for writing and reading is concise, to the point. The reading structure of this book creates almost an "executive summary" feel, but it is reasonably complete and cohesive throughout. Third, my HR colleague on our faculty has used this book for several years, and there are advantages to both of us using the same book. In the past I used Baron and Krep’s book, but my students absolutely hated it. They seem to like this book fairly well. The chapters are concise and to the point, which is great, especially for my executive students. The organization is easy to follow, and the readings have been picked out that coincide nicely with the topics at hand.

I liked the mix of theory, readings and cases. I was looking for a text that provided access to current writings and thought on SHRM. This was the only text I found that had this more creative approach.

Higher-quality writing and research-based chapters.

The text was adopted largely for the reproduced articles/readings. It was great to have several seminal articles in one book.

Product Description

Make Human Resources work for you. STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT shows you how through its unique system of concept integration. Most Human Resources textbooks give you the theories without showing you the connections to real life. This textbook lets you see both sides of Human Resources: the theory and the application. That way, you'll not only get a great grade in class, you'll be on your way to success after college as well.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 720 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College Pub; 2 edition (January 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324290438
• ISBN-13: 978-0324290431
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,458 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strategic Human Resource Management, November 3, 2006

By	C. Weathers "neverending student" (Yorktown, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book covered a lot of ground. I believe it offered a lot of insight into the world of human resources, primarily, the challenges faced by HR today. Some highlights were the concept of valuing human assets, the implications of globalization, federal regulations, the importance of well-designed and applicable feedback systems, employee separation and compensation. Overall, it was a fairly easy read. I would recommend this book to professors, students, and entrepreneurs.

3.0 out of 5 stars Strategic HR Management, September 20, 2009

By	J. Robinson (Glen Allen, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The provider sent this out immediately - I thought I might not get the book in time for class but it was at my home in just a few days. I give the provider 5 stars for efficiency and timely delivery. I wasn't expecting the book to come from a company in Maylasia. The only problem that I've discovered in the book - and I have not asked classmates if their book has this - but there were quite a few typos in the book. Since these go through substantial editing, I wasn't sure if I had gotten a copy of the final version of the book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Finally, an HR Text that Focuses on Strategy, February 15, 2009

By	Diane M. Pfadenhauer "Human Resources Lawyer" (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great textbook for the instructor that wants to focus on HR strategy. Practically the entire first half of the book deal with strategic issues. My only concern however is that it is woefully out of date - four years old - and some of the materials show it! I have used this text for several years in graduate classes that I teach.