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Succinct, applied, realistic: this highly-engaging introductory textbook is written by both an educator and two practitioners providing readers with the perfect balance of theory and practice.

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Using their extensive experience teaching and working in HRM, Banfield, Kay, and Royles succinctly convey the reality of contemporary HRM through expert academic and practical insights. Their balanced approach ensures students are able to fully grasp both the theory and practice of HRM, paving the way for success in their academic studies and future careers.With a style that has been highly praised for engaging the reader, this book is the ideal introduction to HRM for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Key terms, research insights, and review questions help students understand the key theoretical concepts and think critically about the issues discussed. Mini-case studies (HRM insights), longer end-of-chapter case studies, and practitioner insights from real HR professionals at a variety of organizations present different scenarios and challenges experienced in the world of business. This range of learning features ensures students are exposed to both the theoretical foundations and the real-life practices of HRM.The book takes a truly holistic approach to the subject, avoiding the presentation of HRM as a separate management function, and instead seeing HR operations and considerations as an integral part of any business. The authors begin by introducing the reader to the challenges and opportunities that managing people at work can bring and the evolution of the HR function, before addressing key operational areas such as talent management, ethics, leadership, recruitment, and misconduct. They then go on to explore how these challenges are managed, with an emphasis on the practicality of enforcement but also a critical evaluation of the method. This analytical viewpoint is adopted throughout the book, encouraging students to engage with the issues inherent in HRM.This book is accompanied by the following online resources:For students:Insights and OutcomesExtension MaterialGlossaryWeb LinksMultiple-choice QuestionsFor lecturers:Test BankSuggested Answers to Case Study QuestionsSuggested Answers to Review QuestionsAdditional Case MaterialPowerPoint SlidesSeminar Exercises

Author Biography

Paul Banfield is Honorary Lecturer and Module Director at the University of Dundee, as well as a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Rebecca Kay was previously an HR Consultant and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Dean Royles is Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Table of Contents

Part One: Foundations of Human Resource Management1. Managing People at Work: Challenges and Opportunities2. The Evolution of the HR Function: A Critical Perspective3. A Strategic Perspective on Human Resource ManagementPart Two: Operational Challenges4. Talent Management: Strategies and Models5. Ethics and Leadership in HRM6. International Human Resource Management7. Recruitment and Selection8. Managing Employee Relations9. Managing MisconductPart Three: HRM Processes10. Workforce Planning and Measurement11. Learning, Training, and Development12. Managing Performance13. Managing Rewards

Review

The learning features and the clear table of contents make Banfield et al. more attractive than the other HRM textbooks on the market. The critical approach to writing and various real-life examples marry the theory into practice. * Dr Shova Thapa Karki, University of Sussex *Very few textbooks bridge the gap between theory and its application, translating concepts into practice so seamlessly. The chapters emphasise the importance of HRM and are sure to engage any reader. * Dr Aditya Jain, University of Nottingham *

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Succinct, applied, realistic: written by an educator and two practitioners to provide readers with the perfect balance of theory and practice

Long Description

Using their extensive experience teaching and working in HRM, Banfield, Kay, and Royles succinctly convey the reality of contemporary HRM through expert academic and practical insights. Their balanced approach ensures students are able to fully grasp both the theory and practice of HRM, paving the way for success in their academic studies and future careers.With a style that has been highly praised for engaging the reader, this book is the ideal introduction to HRM for students at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Key terms, research insights, and review questions help students understand the key theoretical concepts and think critically about the issues discussed. Mini-case studies (HRM insights), longer end-of-chapter case studies, and practitioner insights from real HR professionals at a variety of organizations present differentscenarios and challenges experienced in the world of business. This range of learning features ensures students are exposed to both the theoretical foundations and the real-life practices of HRM.The book takes a truly holistic approach to the subject, avoiding the presentation of HRM as a separate management function, and instead seeing HR operations and considerations as an integral part of any business. The authors begin by introducing the reader to the challenges and opportunities that managing people at work can bring and the evolution of the HR function, before addressing key operational areas such as talent management, ethics, leadership, recruitment, and misconduct. They then goon to explore how these challenges are managed, with an emphasis on the practicality of enforcement but also a critical evaluation of the method. This analytical viewpoint is adopted throughout the book, encouraging students to engage with the issues inherent in HRM.This book is accompanied by the following online resources:For students:Insights and OutcomesExtension MaterialGlossaryWeb LinksMultiple-choice QuestionsFor lecturers:Test BankSuggested Answers to Case Study QuestionsSuggested Answers to Review QuestionsAdditional Case MaterialPowerPoint SlidesSeminar Exercises

Review Quote

"The learning features and the clear table of contents make this text more attractive than the other HRM textbooks on the market. The critical approach to writing and various real-life examples marry the theory into practice."--Thapa Karki, University of Sussex "Very few textbooks bridge the gap between theory and its application, translating concepts into practice so seamlessly. The chapters emphasize the importance of HRM and are sure to engage any reader."--Aditya Jain, University of Nottingham

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PART ONE: FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Chapter 1. Managing People at Work: Challenges and Opportunities Chapter 2. The Evolution of the HR Function: A Critical Perspective Chapter 3. A Strategic Perspective on Human Resource Management PART TWO: OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES Chapter 4. Talent Management: Strategies and Models Chapter 5. Ethics and Leadership in HRM Chapter 6. International Human Resource Management Chapter 7. Recruitment and Selection Chapter 8. Managing Employee Relations Chapter 9. Managing Misconduct PART THREE: HRM PROCESSES Chapter 10. Workforce Planning and Measurement Chapter 11. Learning, Training, and Development Chapter 12. Managing Performance Chapter 13. Managing Rewards Part One: Foundations of Human Resource Management 1. Managing People at Work: Challenges and Opportunities 2. The Evolution of the HR Function: A Critical Perspective 3. A Strategic Perspective on Human Resource Management Part Two: Operational Challenges 4. Talent Management: Strategies and Models 5. Ethics and Leadership in HRM 6. International Human Resource Management 7. Recruitment and Selection 8. Managing Employee Relations 9. Managing Misconduct Part Three: HRM Processes 10. Workforce Planning and Measurement 11. Learning, Training, and Development 12. Managing Performance 13. Managing Rewards

Details ISBN0198702825 Author Dean Royles ISBN-10 0198702825 ISBN-13 9780198702825 Format Paperback Year 2018 Media Book Pages 472 Language English Publisher Oxford University Press Publication Date 2018-02-08 Edition 3rd DEWEY 658.3 UK Release Date 2018-02-08 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2018-02-08 NZ Release Date 2018-02-08 Birth 1932 Death 1880 Affiliation Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Position Professor, Centre for Hist orical Studies Qualifications PhD Edition Description 3rd Revised edition Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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