Title:
Human resource management /.
Author:
Torrington, Derek, 1931-
ISBN:
9780273687139
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Edition:
6th ed. / Derek Torrington, Laura Hall, Stephen Taylor.
Publication Information:
Harlow : Financial Times Prentice Hall, 2004.
Physical Description:
xxi, 820 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
General Note:
Previous ed.: 2002
Formerly CIP.
Contents:
1. The nature of human resource management -- 2. Strategic human resource management -- 3. Planning : jobs and people -- 4. Strategic aspects of resourcing -- 5. Contracts, contractors and consultants -- 6. Recruitment -- 7. Selection methods and decisions -- 8. Staff retention -- 9. Ending the contract -- 10. Strategic aspects of performance -- 11. Organisational performance : knowledge and learning -- 12. Individual performance management -- 13. Team performance -- 14. Leadership and motivation -- 15. Managing absence and attendance -- 16. Strategic aspects of development -- 17. Context, competence and competencies -- 18. Learning and development -- 19. Career development -- 20. Strategic aspects of employee relations -- 21. Recognition and consultation -- 22. Health, safety and welfare -- 23. Equality : the legal framework -- 24. Equal opportunities and diversity -- 25. Grievance and discipline -- 26. Strategic aspects of payment -- 27. Job evaluation -- 28. Incentives.
29. Pensions and benefits -- 30. The international dimension -- 31. Ethics and corporate social responsibility -- 32. Work-life balance -- 33. Measuring HR : effectiveness and efficiency.
Abstract:
"This book is suitable for students taking HRM modules on both undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes, as well as for professional qualifications."--BOOK JACKET.
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