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An Introduction to Human Resource Management

Sixth Edition
  • Nick Wilton - Oxford Brookes University, UK, University of the West of England, UK
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February 2025 | 568 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Grasp the fundamentals of Human Resource Management with this engaging and accessible text, ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Covering the key aspects of HRM, this bestselling book will prepare you for the strategic decisions and issues you may face in your HR career.

This updated 6th edition includes current discussions on topics such as the gig economy, gender equality and AI and is packed with useful learning features, including:

·       Case studies from a cross-section of global industries, such as Netflix, Uber and Lego

·       A running case study throughout, allowing you to relate theory to practice as you solve the challenges faced by the HR Manager of a hotel

·       ‘HRM in Practice’, ‘Ethical Insight’ and ‘Global Insight’ boxes, which look at HRM in a practical context and stimulate critical debate

·       Self-test questions and a key terms glossary to allow you to check your understanding as you learn.

Nick Wilton is Professor of Applied Human Resource Management, and Dean of Oxford Brookes Business School.

 
PART ONE HRM IN CONTEXT
 
Chapter 1: What Is HRM?
 
Chapter 2: HRM and the Individual
 
Chapter 3: HRM, Strategy and Performance
 
Chapter 4: The Labour Market Context of HRM
 
Chapter 5: International HRM and the National and International Contexts
 
PART TWO HRM IN PRACTICE
 
Chapter 6: People Resourcing
 
Chapter 7: Managing Performance
 
Chapter 8: Managing Reward
 
Chapter 9: Human Resource Development
 
Chapter 10: Employment Relations
 
PART THREE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HRM
 
Chapter 11: HRM, Equality and Diversity
 
Chapter 12: Career and Talent Management
 
Chapter 13: The Management of Workplace Conflict
 
Chapter 14: HRM, Work and Well-Being
 
Chapter 15: Contemporary Change and HRM
 
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A great introduction to HR management and a useful book for the new student cohort

Dr Martin Bouette
School of Art Design & Media, Brighton University
April 8, 2025

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