Kogan Page, 2010. – 432 p. – ISBN: 9780749459901
This book describes the essential features of human resource management (HRM). The aim is
to provide practitioners and students with a succinct picture of the key processes and activities
involved in managing people. The practical approaches to HRM described in the book are
backed up with evidence from research. Critical evaluations are included for the following key
HRM theories and concepts:
HRM itself;
the role of HR business partner;
strategy;
strategic HRM;
the resource-based view;
the choice between best practice and best fit;
bundling;
human capital measurement;
motivation theory;
emotional intelligence;
the flexible firm;
the learning organization;
financial rewards.