This work explains how human resource management must change if it is to remain a vital part of the organization and demonstrates how HR departments can move beyond a simple operational focus to a more strategic focus on managing human capital and knowledge. Important features of the knowledge economy are identified, and new roles for HR departments as human capital stewards, knowledge facilitators, relationship builders, and rapid deployment specialists are described.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Preface

Ch. 1 A New Imperative for Human Resource Management
Ch. 2 Human Resource Management in the Knowledge Economy
Ch. 3 Human Capital Steward
Ch. 4 Knowledge Facilitator
Ch. 5 Relationship Builder
Ch. 6 Rapid Deployment Specialist
Ch. 7 New Roles, New Solutions

References
Index
About the Authors