Human Resource Management

by IVANCEVICH J

• ISBN13: 9780072525779
• ISBN10: 0072525770
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-07-23
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

Summary

Ivancevich's Human Resource Management takes a managerial orientation; that is it takes the position that HRM is relevant to managers in every unit, project, or team. Managers are constantly faced with HRM issues, problems, and decision making and the text's primary goal is to show how each manager must be a human resource problem solver and diagnostician. This book pays attention to the application of HRM approaches in "real" organizational settings and situations. Realism, understanding, and critical thinking were important in the revision. Students and faculty alike have identified readability and relevance as key strengths of the text. It provides a book that stimulates ideas and keeps all users up-to-date on HRM thinking and practice.

Table of Contents

Part I:Introduction to Human Resource Management

1. Human Resource Management

2. Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management

3. Equal Employment Opportunity: Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management

4. Global Human Resource Management

Part II: Acquiring Human Resources

5. Human Resource Planning and Alignment

6. Job Analysis and Design

7. Recruitment

8. Selection

Part III: Rewarding Human Resources

9. Appraising and Managing Performance

10. Compensation: An Overview

11. Compensation: Issues and Policies

12. Administering Benefits and Services

Part IV: Developing Human Resources

13. Training and Development

14. Career Planning and Development

Part V: Labor-Management Relations

15. Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

16. Employee Rights and Justice

Part VI: Protecting Human Resources

17. Promoting Safety and Health

Appendix A: Measuring Human Resource Activities

Appendix B: Sources of Information About Human Resource Management: Where to Find Facts and Figures

Appendix C: Career Guidelines