Using their extensive experience teaching and working in HRM, Banfield, Kay, and Royles succinctly convey the reality of contemporary HRM through expert academic and practical insights. Their balanced approach ensures students are able to fully grasp both the theory and practice of HRM, paving the way for success in their academic studies and future careers. With its engaging writing style, this book is the ideal introduction to HRM for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Key terms, research insights, and review questions help students understand the key theoretical concepts and think critically about the issues discussed. Mini-case studies (HRM insights), longer end-of-chapter case studies, and practitioner insights from real HR professionals at a variety of organizations present different scenarios and challenges experienced in the world of business. This range of learning features ensures students are exposed to both the theoretical foundations and the real-life practices of HRM. The book takes a holistic approach to the subject, presenting HR operations and considerations as an integral part of any business. The authors begin by introducing the reader to the challenges and the evolution of the HR function before addressing key operational areas such as talent management, ethics, leadership, recruitment, and misconduct. They go on to explore how these challenges are managed, with an emphasis on practicality. ONLINE RESOURCES: For Students: *Insights and Outcomes *Extension Material *Glossary *Web Links *Multiple-choice Questions *Chapter on Health and Safety For Lecturers: *Test Bank *Suggested Answers to Case Study Questions *Suggested Answers to Review Questions *Additional Case Material *PowerPoint Slides *Seminar Exercises

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Business & Money

Banfield, Paul

Kay, Rebecca

Royles, Dean

Human Resources

Oxford University Press

Designed specifically for students taking their first introductory module in human resource management, this textbook combines the academic and practitioner perspectives to produce a balanced introduction to the subject. This approach explores how HR is actually practised and experienced in the workplace, which overcomes the idealistic and partial insights of many textbooks. By taking a truly holistic approach to the subject, this text avoids the presentation of HRM as a separate management function, and instead presents HR processes and challenges as an integral part of any business.  The book is divided into 4 parts: The Foundations of HRM (Chapters 1- 2) is followed by Operational Challenges (Chapters 3-8). Key HR Processes are then examined (Chapters 9-12) before the final part presents three real-life case study chapters (Chapters 12- 15), drawing on the topics covered earlier in the text such as planning, recruitment, selection, redundancy, learning, and training.  Within each chapter, care has been taken to encourage students to think critically about the issues. Plenty of real life examples and case studies are included throughout, presenting the reader with opportunities to understand the theory in practice, and bringing the topics to life. A wide range of boxed learning features and a user-friendly writing style ensures the content is fully understood and encourages students to actively engage with the issues raised. Online Resource Centre    For lecturers:  1. Test Bank  2. PowerPoint Lecture Slides  3. Seminar Activities  4. Answers to Case Study Questions 5. Discussion Questions and Suggested Answers  6. Essay Questions and Suggested Answers   For students:  1. Additional Case Study Material - the story continued.  2. Multiple Choice Questions with feedback  3. Weblinks

Co-written by a lecturer and a practitioner, Banfield &amp; Kay provide academic and practical insights that convey the reality of HRM. Designed specifically for students taking their first introductory module in human resource management, this textbook combines the academic and practitioner perspectives to produce a balanced introduction to the subject. This approach explores how HRM is actually practised and experienced in the workplace, which overcomes the idealistic and partial insights of many textbooks. By taking a truly holistic approach to the subject, this text avoids the presentation of HRM as a separate management function, and instead presents HR processes and challenges as an integral part of any business. The conversational writing style adopted by the authors is ideal for students, and has been highly praised for engaging the reader. The book is divided into 4 parts: The Foundations of HRM (Chapters 1- 3) is followed by Operational Challenges (Chapters 4-8). Key HRM Processes are then examined (Chapters 9-12) before the final part presents three real-life case study chapters (Chapters 12- 15), drawing on the topics covered earlier in the text such as planning, recruitment, selection, redundancy, learning, and training. Within each chapter, care has been taken to encourage students to think critically about the issues. A huge number of real life examples and case studies are included throughout, presenting the reader with opportunities to understand the theory in practice, and bringing the topics to life. A wide range of boxed learning features and a user-friendly writing style ensures the content is fully understood and encourages students to actively engage with the issues raised. The second edition features a new chapter on strategic human resource management. The authors have also undertaken interviews with practitioners from a range of organizations. These range from large public- and private-sector organizations such as Nottingham Trent University and Calor Gas to smaller companies including International Information Systems in Bahrain. These have been written up into a new 'Practitioner Insight' feature in every chapter, providing a reflection on practice from twelve different individuals. In addition a 'Research Insight' feature has been introduced, summarising key papers at relevant points within the chapter and encouraging students to extend their reading by following up these references. Online Resource Centre For lecturers: - Test Bank - PowerPoint Lecture Slides - Seminar Activities - Answers to Case Study Questions - Discussion Questions and Suggested Answers - Essay Questions and Suggested Answers - Detailed guide to using case study chapters in teaching (NEW) For students: 1. Additional Case Study Material - the story continued. 2. Multiple Choice Questions with feedback 3. Web links 4. Chapter on health and safety 5. Extension material on key topics (NEW)

Processes & Infrastructure

The 39 Steps to a Rich Future

Personal Finance

Elliot Right Way Books

Successful implementation of a suitable training/human resource development (HRD) programme is crucial for the success of an organisation and the self-development of all managers and employees. In this refreshing new book on the role of HRD in an organisation, the authors show how managers can make best use of the broad range of human resource development approaches available. With detailed, up-to-the-minute coverage of current HRD issues, this book will help both specialist and non-specialist managers understand the vital role HRD plays within any organisation by demonstrating the crucial role of managers in HRD, leading ideas and approaches to HRD, ways of managing learning, the management of change, and world-class HRD.Complete with numerous examples, checklists and cases from the private and public sectors, this book will help all managers ensure they realise the full potential of their human resources through training and development initiatives. It will also serve as a sound introduction to the topic for students of business and management.

Human Resource Development (The Fast-Track MBA)

Megginson, David

Joy-Matthews, Jennifer

Management & Leadership

Kogan Page, Ltd.

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