Human Resource Management

by Denisi, Angelo S; Griffin, Ricky W

• ISBN13: 9780618794195
• ISBN10: 0618794190
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-06-19
• Publisher: Ed2Go

Summary

Intended for business majors who are studying toward management positions in Human Resources, this text offers students a practical introduction to the functions and responsibilities of managers within an organization--including staffing, enhancing employee motivation and performance, overseeing compensation and benefits, and working with a diverse work force. The Third Edition has been restructured to create a more concise, accessible text. The text continues to offer complete coverage of core human resource management topics with an additional emphasis on how HR can provide competitive advantages in today's business world. Updated coverage of critical topics in HR management includes new chapters devoted to the changing relationships between employees and organizations, diversity, the global environment of human resources, and the organizational environment of human resources activities.

Table of Contents

An Overview of Human Resource Management

The Nature of Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment

The Global Environment

The Competitive Environment

Decision Making in Human Resource Management

Information for Making Human Resource Decisions

Organizational Form and Structure

Recruitment and Selection

Managing the Existing Workforce

Managing the Diverse Workforce

Compensation and Benefits

Performance Appraisal and Career Management

Managing Labor Relations

Safety, Health, Well-Being, and Security

Enhancing Performance

Motivation at Work

Performance Enhancement Techniques Appendix

Human Resource Information Systems Appendix

Data and Research in Human Resource Management

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