Human Resource Management in a Global Context A Critical Approach

by Kramar, Robin; Syed, Jawad

• ISBN13: 9780230251533
• ISBN10: 0230251536
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-15
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Summary

A global, contemporary and critical view of human resource management. Using international examples and case studies, this text covers the basic principles of HRM, whilst exposing students to real world issues facing managers on a daily basis. This text is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand and engage critically with HRM globally.

Author Biography

ROBIN KRAMAR is Professor ofHuman ResourceManagement at the Faculty of Business,Australian Catholic University, Australia. Professor Kramar is the co-author of the best-sellingtext Human ResourceManagementin Australia, 3rd edition (McGraw-Hill)

JAWAD SYED is a SeniorLecturer in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations at Kent Business School, University of Kent, UK

Table of Contents

Introduction
PART ONE: THE HRM ARENA
Contextualising HRM
A Critical Perspective on Strategic HRM
HRM in Contemporary Transnational Companies
Diversity Management
HRM and Ethics
PART TWO: HRM IN PRACTICE
Human Resource Planning
Job and Work Design
Recruitment and Selection
Performance Management
Reward Management
Training, Development and Learning
PART THREE: HRM AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 
Change Management and HRM 
HRM, Productivity and Employee Involvement
Work Life Balance in the 21st Century
Managing Human Resources and Quality
HRM in Small to Medium Enterprises
Conclusion