An Introduction to Human Resource Management An Integrated Approach [Paperback]

Through a practical, integrated approach, this text offers a concise and accessible introduction to Human Resource Management. Contemporary and up-to-date, with engaging cases and activities throughout, readers are fully involved in the learning process, with exercises and questions introducing them to important topics.

Introduction.- An Introduction to Integrated HR.- HR in an Organisational Context.- HR: The Team Builders.- Employee Relations and the New Psychological Contract.- Managing Time and the Lifework Balance.- Motivating a Diversified Workforce.- Recruitment and Selection: An Integrated Approach.- Appraisals: Paper Chase or Motivational Discussion?.- Integrated Employee Development.- Performance and Rewards.- HR Audits and Planning.- Communications and Presentations.- HR: CSR and Business Ethics.- International HR: Locally Sensitive, Globally Aware.

MICHAEL L. NIETO is the Programme Leader for MBA courses at Bournemouth University, UK.
Through a practical, integrated approach, this text offers a concise and accessible introduction to Human Resource Management. Contemporary and up-to-date, with engaging cases and activities throughout, readers are fully involved in the learning process, with exercises and questions introducing them to important topics.
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http://www.palgrave.com/business/nieto/home.htmNew integrated approach provides significant context and encourages greater understanding of HR
Includes engaging case studies and activities piloted and developed via UK and international courses, making content relevant to business students around the world
Very accessible and userfriendly due to the author's narrative and experiential style