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As a future manager, you want to know what will be important to you in your upcoming career. David Walsh's Employment Law for Human Resource Practice explains the major issues and rules of employment law and what these mean for human resource practice in a way that makes sense for businesspeople. His approach, which follows the employment life cycle from the hiring process, to managing employees, to terminating employment, is clear and easy to understand. Always conscious of pointing out what will be important to you in the future, this book includes clippings of current news stories and events, hypothetical situations, and real cases to help you understand how the law applies to each stage of employment. Practical advice for what to do as a manager is conveniently summarized at the end of each chapter. Employment Law for Human Resource Practice gives you all you need to succeed in class and contribute in real world employment settings. ... Read more

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Employment Law for HR Practice - Text book
Appears to be brand new.Received in a very timely manner, and packaged very well.

Indifferent
I never actually had a chance to read it. My professor told us we would not be using it for class, so I sold it before I ever flipped through it.

Comprehensive Text for HR Law
This is wonderful text providing a comprehensive overview of almost all areas of employment law as they relate to human resources.As an employment lawyer and HR professional, I particularly like the comprehensive suggestions and practical advice (best practices) contained in each chapter.The cases, which are the most relevant seminal cases, explain the material and balance the material nicely.The book will definitely be a keeper.

The Critic's Choice
The book was top shelf and much cheaper than the bookstore. Delivery was prompt as promised. I've recommended your site to other students!

THE BEST BOOK YOU WILL EVER OWN!
This book has everything you need to know! It is clear, easy to read, and easy to understand. Great Case Studies and online supplemental material. If you are in the field, get it today! ... Read more

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This fully updated and revised edition of this successful text retains all the favourite features from previous editions as well as adding a wealth of new ones.

The book examines cross-cultural interactions between people and cultures and human resource systems in a wide variety of regions, including Finland, France, Greece, Guyana, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Paraguay, People’s Republic of China, Senegal, Sweden, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam.

Features include:

• new readings and case studies positioned alongside trusted ‘tried and true’ readings and cases from past editions
• a companion website featuring supplemental material and teaching notes to enhance instructors’ abilities to use the readings and cases with their students.

Written to enable students to meet the international challenges that face them everyday and to sensitize them to the complexity of human resource issues in the era of globalization, this text is a vital resource for all those studying international human resource management.

Visit the companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415396882

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Great!
The product was exactly as advertised at a great price. I needed this book for an International Human Resources class and it was shipped and received well before we started using it in class. The book is in perfect condition with no markings and looks like it came right off the shelf in a bookstore.

Not a book to retain for future guidance
The book provides case studies reflecting various complexities in internation HR field, however most examples are not recent enough to guide students with newer ideas associated with HR. This book is definately notfor keeps. ... Read more

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Wayne Cascio's Managing Human Resources, 8e is perfect for the general management student whose job inevitably will involve responsibility for managing people. It explicitly links the relationship between productivity, quality of work life, and profits to various human resource management activities and as such, strengthens the students' perception of human resource management as an important function, which affects individuals, organizations, and society. It is research-based and contains strong links to the applicability of this research to real business situations. ... Read more

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Sent wrong book, corrected error.
I ordered a book and had it expedited, and four days later, I received the wrong book. I contacted the seller immediately and asked him to ship the correct book overnight. He responded within a few hours and told me that overnight shipping would be $40 and he would do next-day shipping and refund my shipping costs. I received the correct book about three days later and a prepaid envelope to mail back the wrong one. The seller maintained great communication and remedied the problem immediately. Thanks!

Applicable Reference Material
Managing Human Resources is the required literature for BUS 736: Human Resources Management, a graduate level class for student pursuing their MBA's.This is a good comprehensive introduction to many of the aspects and issues facing Human Resource professionals in today's work place.

Happy Customer!
I was very happy with my purchase and the book came in condition as described.

great book
This used book was practically new.It didn't take long to get delivered to me!Thanks... ... Read more

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Organizational Learning, Performance, and Change presents the most current theoretical frameworks and practical applications in the field of human resource development. Drawing from the authors' pioneering research, this book offers the most comprehensive treatment of HRD theory and practice available, providing educators and practitioners alike with a rigorous approach to analyzing and launching successful HRD programs. ... Read more

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Long read but good information
If you are a business process improvement person whether Lean, Six Sigma, or any other program, the study of Human Resource Development is important.

Want to understand how human resources should fit in, read this book for a good introduction.

HRD
refers to all main concepts related to HRD proffesion and is really intersting to study and advice on.I strongly recommend it ... Read more

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Honours programme text
This new edition of the classic Bloxall text does not disappoint. I'll be using it for my class of Honours (4th year) students and expect it to provide a basis for lively disucssion.It's not the most entertaining book to read, but substance wins out over "bells-and-whistles" at this level of scholrship.

MIGHTY !!!
After reading that book,I said wow.Strong,clear and open minded!Everybody speaking about strategic HRM but neither one able to explain what it is.Well Boxall in my opinione found the right approach to the problem,exiting from the best practices' jungle.A whole book full of strategic insights about HRM,dealing with the main aspects of emploiment relationships.People from one side, the organization on the other an the HR function trying to find out the way to keep them togheter toward the strategic objectives:that's the main theme of the book that passing through a lot of interesting problems opens a lot of door and questions on the field of HR,but really never closing any solution or excluding you to reflect about the matter. I should define it exciting.
Really good value. ... Read more

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Effective management of human resources is essential to the success of any organization. In this authoritative, sophisticated and engaging new text on Human Resource Management, an international team of leading analysts guides the advanced student through this fundamental discipline of management in all its complexity.

The book explores all the central themes and concepts of HRM theory and practice, and introduces the most important issues influencing contemporary practice in a wide range of organizational contexts. It systematically examines the main functional areas of HRM, and engages with a number of key contemporary issues for both scholars and practitioners. Topics covered include: 

• Strategic HRM
• Ethics in HRM
• Knowledge management
• HRM and performance
• Outsourcing and implications for HRM
• HRM in small and medium enterprises
• Key functional areas of HR practice
• International HRM

Adopting a critical perspective throughout that challenges the student to examine closely the fundamental purpose and practices of HRM, this book is essential reading for all serious students of Human Resource Management and for any HRM professional looking to deepen his understanding of the subject.

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The authors explore the degree to which Chinese multinationals have a distinctive 'Chinese' approach to human resource management, in the same way as large Japanese companies are widely regarded as having a special Japanese approach. Based on extensive original research in the subsidiaries of Chinese multinationals outside China, the book examines a wide range of issues related to this key question including the evolution of human resource management in Chinese companies, the internationalization of Chinese business, recruitment and selection, rewards and compensation, performance appraisal, strategic integration, and employee relations. 

Shen and Edwards give a detailed account of the international human resource management of Chinese multinational enterprises; a topic of increasing significance in understanding global economic affairs.

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These papers focus upon the need to update knowledge and understanding of Asian human resource management. A model is included that can be used to make a comparative analysis of HRM in the region and to establish the various levels of change that need to be assessed. ... Read more

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Through its focus on human resource management and organization, The Global Challenge: International Human Resource Management, provides a broad guide on how to manage the process of internationalization, with a particular focus on the transnational firm. In this edition, authors Evans, Pucik and Björkman discuss the “people implications” of traditional strategies for internationalization and how such strategies get executed through human resource management (HRM). They discuss such important topics as: how to manage expatriates from the parent country; how to go about adapting management practices to circumstances abroad; how to localize management; how to recognize and ultimately avoid obstacles in joint ventures; how to expand across borders through acquisitions; how to respond to the contradictory pressures of the transnational firm, where HRM has a critical role to play in enabling managers to resolve these paradoxes in innovative ways; how global competition is changing the nature of management and organization, even for firms operating in domestic markets. The book draws on practical examples from companies that have experienced the real challenges of international HRM. The authors carefully balance these real business applications with a wide scope of academic research. The issues presented in the first edition of this book have been updated throughout with new information from research and practice. ... Read more

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Contemporary Human Resource Management provides students with a thorough and critical exploration of all the key functions and issues within HRM today. Written in a clear yet thought-provoking style, the book contains chapters contributed by experts in their field to ensure coverage of the most recent ideas and practices. Each chapter is complemented by at least 2 more extensive case studies, exercises or activities to put concepts into recognisable context.It is suitable for students studying human resource management on a wide range of HRM and general business / management undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. ... Read more

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This new text provides a thought provoking, critical, yet accessible introduction to Human Resource Management.The book is divided into two parts; the first part, Fundamentals of HRM, provides an analysis of the core elements of HR practice, whilst the second part, Contemporary Themes and Issues addresses key areas of rising importance in HRM practice. Each chapter provides a critical review of the topic bringing together theoretical and empirical material in a clear and engaging manner. The emphasis is on analysis and insight, but at the same time the authors look at the implications of HRM research and theory development for practice. Each chapter is accompanied by a combination of case studies, role-plays and exercises for students. ... Read more

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The definitive introduction to the field of human resource development-fully updated and revised for a new generation of teachers, students, and practitioners.

In this fully revised and updated edition of Principles of Human Resource Development, the authors present a rigorous and comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of HRD. They provide the building blocks of human resource development and illustrate the relationships among all the components that constitute the field. Showcasing the various roles and practices of HRD-including organizational learning, instructional design, program planning and evaluation, and internal consulting-they identify concrete ways to improve the HRD practice in order to raise its visibility and enhance its credibility within the organization. An all-in-one resource, this book will be indispensable for educators, students, and human resource professionals alike. ... Read more

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The book I ordered was in new condition however, it was a soft cover instead of the hardcover book which I ordered.
I was a bit disappointed due to the fact I ordered a hardcover book, the invoice stated my choice and still, I received a soft back book. My preference is always hard cover books. Please be sure to give the customer what they order.

Principles of Human Resources Development
The book itself is incredibly boring, but I needed it for my class.There is more highlighting in the book than I was anticipating.Overall, a satisfactory purchase.

Very useful information.
A very good guide to the discipline of Human Resource Development. ... Read more

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Human Resource Management Practices in the Church: A Study of the H.R. Practices in the Church of God Reformation Movement. in Barbados examines the crucial role of Human Resource Management in the people-focused Church ministry. Service organizations, such as the Church, have little to sell but their good service, which makes them uniquely dependent on their employees' and volunteers' attitudes and motivations and on good H.R. management practices.

In this book, Rev. Lionel L. Gibson has sought to ascertain through proper research methods and due diligence the degree of presence or absence of HRM practices in the Church and the likely effect this may have on Church management. ... Read more

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Ideal for management majors who plan to become HRM professionals, this highly accessible text presents a conceptual model of the field, placing HRM in the overall context of business management. Students gain a broad, practical understanding of how HRM policies affect the workplace--from productivity, quality, and customer service to employee morale. French addresses timely issues changing the current role of HRM, including international topics, technology and the Internet, social responsibility, and performance appraisal. Several pedagogical features reinforce the author's conceptual approach to human resources management. Chapter-ending Experiential Exercises promote group discussion and role playing through real-world challenges such as discrimination laws, safe/healthy work environments, and negotiation skills. Comprehensive Cases--taken from respected publications such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal--explore contemporary issues in HRM like the new face of organized labor and the implications of an aging workforce. ... Read more

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Shipped on time.
The book was new and arrived on time. I would order again from the buyer.

Great deal
The book was in perfect condition and came right away. The book was exactly what I expected and I was very happy.

Great book!!
Great learning book for Professionals who like to expand their learning horizons. Discover and learn the practice of the Human Resource different labor relations, new laws and how to handle different situations in the day by day bussines environment. Helps a lot to handle employees and employers ethical cases. Comonmly used by Proffesor José Ramiro Rodriguez in Polytechnic University of PR.

Management
This book is highly recomended in the Polytechnic Univercity of Puerto Rico. Porf. Jose Ramiro Rodriguez uses this text book in class. The specific goal is to develop the know-how and skill to deal with the management of human resources in scientific and technical organizations in order to achiveve their goals effiently and effectively. ... Read more

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Introduce future and current practitioners to the technical challenges, most recent research and today's most popular selection tools with Gatewood/Feild/Barrick's HUMAN RESOURCE SELECTION, 7E. This book's advanced coverage details the development and implementation of effective selection programs within today's organizations. A streamlined, yet thorough, approach and numerous current examples focus on today's most important legal, global and ethical concerns; psychometric measurement concepts; job analysis; predictors of job performance; and criteria measures. A new chapter on HR recruitment and new coverage of staffing versus selection, external versus internal job candidates, and self-presentation beyond the structured interview equips readers for success in HR selection today. ... Read more

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Human Resource Selection by Gatewood,Feild and Barrick
It's a very good reference book for Human Resource. Concepts have been explained in a great detail with logical examples and diagrams. A book worth purchasing and having on shelf for ready reference. Human Resource Selection

Strong, versatile textbook appropriate for any level
This is one of the strongest selection textbooks available in terms of breadth and depth of coverage. However, what really sets it apart is the accessibility in writing. I know many PhD-level academics and practitioners who have a copy of this book on their shelves, but I would also have no qualms about assigning it to a class of upper-level undergraduates in a selection course. The writing is polished and clearly directed toward students, and any controversial issues are given a good, balanced treatment. It also helps that the authors are quite willing to poke fun at themselves and the intensity with which they approach a topic that, to a student, probably seems obsessively nerdy.

A major strength area for the book is its coverage of job analysis, which includes a "core" chapter that provides a firm grounding and introduces some of the better-known JA methods, followed by a "supplemental" chapter that goes into additional methods that are not as widely used for those who need more detail. The chapter on cognitive ability testing is also quite good and earns points for the frankness with which the authors address the controversies surrounding this topic.

The bible of selection! A must have!
Gatewood and Feild have definitely written the authoritative volume on selecting employees. They cover everything: legal issues, measurement,selection decision making strategies, job analysis, and the whole gamut ofselection devices: application forms, biodata, interviews, ability tests,personality tests, assessment centers, integrity testing, and so on and soforth.And they cover these topics IN DEPTH -- not just a brief overview. The countless examples are very helpful.And the authors display a greatdry humor -- the author bios and dedications are priceless (also be sureand check out the graphologist's interpretation of Gatewood's personality,and his responses)!I definitely recommend this book as a text forgraduate and undergraduate classes, and also for the HR person who needs tobeef up their selection know-how.A great reference source full of thelatest selection research -- a must have for every practitioner's andstudent's collection. ... Read more

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Techniques for evaluating the human resource function, and measuring its bottom-line contribution.
This guide develops a results-based approach to human resources that keeps an eye on the bottom line. Based on actual experiences, accepted practices, and a strong 10-year research base, it clearly shows you how to:
Uncover and monitor the costs of human resource (HR) programs
Develop programs emphasizing accountability
Design data-collection instruments for evaluation
Measure the contribution of human resources
Calculate the return on investment
Elevate management's commitment to HR programs

Phillips' nine-step, results-based human resource model helps you analyze, create, and execute successful HR programs. In addition, you'll find a Human Resources Effectiveness Index you can use to measure the overall effectiveness of HR performance. A benchmarking chapter assists you in comparing your success against other organizations. HR professionals, top- and middle-level managers, and students of human resources management will find this book an invaluable resource in which each technique and idea has been tested and proven in actual practice.


'Accountability in Human Resource Management' develops a results-based approach to human resources that keeps an eye on the bottom line. Based on actual experiences, accepted practices, and a strong 10-year research base, it clearly shows you how to:
*Uncover and monitor the costs of human resource (HR) programs
*Develop programs emphasizing accountability
*Design data-collection instruments for evaluation
*Measure the contribution of human resources
*Calculate the return on investment
*Elevate management's commitment to HR programs

Phillips' nine-step, results-based human resource model helps you analyze, create, and execute successful HR programs. In addition, you'll find a Human Resources Effectiveness Index you can use to measure the overall effectiveness of HR performance. A benchmarking chapter assists you in comparing your success against other organizations. HR professionals, top- and middle-level managers, and students of human resources management will find this book an invaluable resource in which each technique and idea has been tested and proven in actual practice.

Based on actual experiences, accepted practices, and a strong 10-year research base, it clearly shows you how to:

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Customer Reviews (6)

Does the job
Purchased this one for a friend.So far she has been using it at school and has nothing but good things to say about it.

Not very good.
This book is a bunch of separate pieces about HRM. It's not a complete nor recent manual. It's obvious it has been augmented as years have passed by, but not reviewed to form a real manual up-to-date with the state of the art. Specially, chapter 21 about organizational culture is absolutely obsolete.
It's not worth the price.

a classcial book
I think it is a classcial book for company human resource management.When your people grow,your company will grow.So from this book,You can learn how to build your human resource system and how to help your employees to develop their potence for your company.
If you want to learn more about human resource management practice,I believe it is good for you.

Human Resource Management Practice
The Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice by Michael Armstrong is a comprehensive book on the art and practice of human resource management. The book is well structured and provides a step-by-step guide to the essential principles. I found the book easy to use, to be clear and reflected the current practice to the subject. The book explains management and employee perspective and their interaction in the work place. It also provides a substantial treatment of human resource management practice.

What I appreciated about this book is that it provides practical advice that I can use in my organisation to improve its effectiveness. I also used it as a reference book in my Doctor of Business Administration course I am currently pursuing. Being based in an African country, what it teaches is very relevant and useful in African organisations.

The book is divided into eleven parts that cover the whole range of human resource management topics namely:

* Human resource management
* Human resource management process
* Organisational behaviour
* Work and employment
* Organisation, jobs and roles
* Employee resourcing
* Performance management
* Human resource development
* Rewarding people
* Employee relations
* Health, safety and welfare
* Employment and human resource management services.

I would not recommend the book to those who are looking for basic knowledge about human resource management as the book covers in detail the major issues pertaining the human resource management. However, for those students who are familiar with the subject or have done an undergraduate course on the subject and wish to pursue the subject at postgraduate level, this is the right book for you. You will benefit from the in-depth treatment of the theory and best practices in the area. I enjoyed the fact that the author also covers e-learning, talent management and change management, which are subjects of particular interest to me.

Highly Recommended !
Human resources professionals will find Michael Armstrong's book practical, helpful and relevant. It discusses all facets of current practice, including such relatively new developments as e-learning and recruiting, and it discusses how you can help your organization implement change. The book would make an excellent college text, since it covers HRM's evolution, principles, theories, practice, research, job descriptions and more. The author seems to have two goals: to provide comprehensive information about human resource management and to persuade upper level managers to integrate HRM into strategic planning. This would empower HR departments to generate broader organizational results. To get the most from this manual, given its textbook style, practitioners may wish to study it chapter by chapter. Since organizational philosophies, functions and practices differ, it even lends itself to further discussion when HRM professionals gather to share ideas and swap proven practices. We think those in the field will derive a great deal of value from this book. ... Read more

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In the first collection of its kind, The SAGE Handbook of Human Resource Management brings together contributions from leading, international scholars in an accessible, comprehensive and influential collection that combines both global and interdisciplinary perspectives. An indispensable resource for advanced students and researchers in the field, the Handbook focuses on familiarizing the reader with the fundamentals of applied human resource management while contextualizing practice within wider theoretical considerations. Internationally minded chapters combine a critical overview with discussion of key debates and research, plus comprehensively dealing with important emerging interests. ... Read more

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Business organizations the world over are increasingly recognizing the potential of their human resources. Strategic human resource management emerged out of the parent discipline of human resource management with the aim of optimizing organization objectives. It emphasizes the strategic importance of formulating HR objectives, strategies, and policies with a view to developing the skills and abilities for the achievement of competitive advantage. This book provides a comprehensive, contemporary, and critical review of the key issues in strategic human resource management in India. The focus is on the reality of "people management" in large, global companies. Establishing the effectiveness of strategic HRM with respect to organizational performance, the authors examine recent research as also provide case studies of companies operating in the country. The book traces the development of the concept of strategic HRM as it evolved out of the parent discipline and presents models related to the field developed by the authors themselves. Designed to meet the needs of course teaching at the graduate level, it is an invaluable text for students, scholars, and practitioners, which will help define the complex agenda of strategic HRM in India. ... Read more