The foundation and challenges of human resource management -- Information technology for human resources -- Managing diversity and regulatory challenges -- HR planning, research and problem-solving -- Job design and job analysis -- Recruitment and selection -- Induction, motivation and retention -- Internal staffing and career management issues -- Performance management and appraisal -- Training and development -- Managing compensation and benefits -- Health and safety -- The union-management relationship, employee discipline and dismissal -- Competency-based HR management -- Human resource management in virtual organisations -- International human resource management.