This collection of 52 current readings explores the important contemporary perspectives and issues in the field of human resources management -- from a decidedly applied, rather than scholarly, orientation.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Taking an applied approach toward today’s HRM issues.
In its Fourth Edition, Human Resources Management addresses the needs of graduate and undergraduate courses of HRM with its traditional mission of capturing the key topics in the field. Through the use of current readings and journal articles, the authors successfully conceptualize, identify, and articulate the contemporary issues and perspectives in HRM with a decidedly applied, rather than scientific, orientation.

Features:
o 47 new and updated articles, most of which have been especially prepared for this edition. These articles provide views that are. not only from the contemporary human resources press, but also from top scholars in the field of HRM.
o New chapters reflecting contemporary issues such as corporate culture, values, employee rights and responsibilities, ethics, and many others, which expose both students and instructors to human resources management today and what to expect in the future.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface
Part. I The Field of Human Resources Management
Ch. 1 Overview of Human Resources Management
Ch. 2 Perspectives on Human Resources Management

Part. II The External Context of Human Resources Management
Ch. 3 The Contemporary Legal Environment
Ch. 4 The Labor Market and the Changing Workforce

Part. III Functions of Human Resources Management
Ch. 5 Human Resources Planning and Staffing
Ch. 6 Performance Evaluation and Management
Ch. 7 Compensation and Reward Systems
Ch. 8 Human Resources Development

Part. IV The Internal Context of Human Resources Management
Ch. 9 Labor Relations in Contemporary Work Environments
Ch. 10 Rights, Responsibilities, Values, and Ethics
Ch. 11 Organizational Culture and Change
Ch. 12 Work Environment Stressors, Support, Safety, and Health

Part. V Outcomes of Human Resources Management
Ch. 13 Employee Attitudes
Ch. 14 Organizational Exit
Ch. 15 Performance and Effectiveness

Index