Summary

'This is an excellent book, well-written, well-integrated and bang up-to-date. It is written by experts in the field and it shows in their grasp of a wide range of research-based literature and high degree of criticality.'Professor Karen Legge, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick.This new text provides a thought-provoking, critical yet accessible introduction to Human Resource Management. The book is divided into two parts: the first part, Fundamentals of HRM, provides an analysis of the core elements of HR practice, while the second part, Contemporary Themes and Issues, addresses key areas of rising importance in HRM practice. Each chapter provides a critical review of the topic, bringing together theoretical and empirical material in a clear and engaging manner. The emphasis is on analysis and insight, but at the same time the authors look at the implications of HRM research and theory development for practice.Each chapter is accompanied by a combination of case studies, role-plays and exercises for students. Key features: Substantial but accessible introduction to contemporary HRM. Challenging and critical but pragmatic approach.? Written by experts in the field, taki