Human Resource Management

Name: Human Resource Management
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781352012606
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By Jeff Gold and Andrew Bratton and Laura Steele and John Bratton

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Human Resource Management by Jeff Gold, Andrew Bratton, Laura Steele, and John Bratton offers an in-depth exploration of HRM principles and practices. It examines contemporary issues and challenges in the field, with a focus on strategic and international dimensions. The authors integrate theory and real-world examples to provide valuable insights for students and professionals interested in understanding effective human resource management.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in learning about the theoretical foundations and practical applications of managing people in organisations. It offers comprehensive insights into the evolving role of human resources, incorporating current trends and case studies to enhance your understanding of the field.

Human Resource Management

Thoroughly updated, topical and accessible, this textbook explores the theory and practice of human resource management and will encourage you to reflect critically on the realities of the ever-changing world of work.

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Authoritatively and expertly written, the new seventh edition of Bratton and Gold’s Human Resource Management builds upon the enduring strengths of this renowned book. Thoroughly updated, topical and accessible, this textbook explores the theory and practice of human resource management and will encourage your students to reflect critically on the realities of the ever-changing world of work.

The new edition truly captures the zeitgeist of contemporary human resource management. With coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to business ethics, physical and mental wellbeing, inequality, and the rise of the gig economy and precarious work, students will feel connected to the complex issues that face workers, organisations, and wider society. This edition also includes expanded coverage on the ever-palpable effects of globalisation and technological change and explores the importance of sustainable practice. Students will gain critical insight into the realities of contemporary HRM, engaging with the various debates and tensions inherent in the employment relationship and understanding the myriad of different theories underpinning human resource management.

New to this edition:

New ‘Ethical Insight’ boxes explore areas of current ethical concern in trends and practice.
New ‘Digital Spotlight’ boxes explore innovations in technology, analytics, and AI and the impact on workers and organisations.
Topical coverage on job design and the rise of the gig economy and precarious work.
A critical discussion of the core themes and debates around human resource management in the post-Covid-19 era, including mental health and wellbeing.

A rich companion website packed with extra resources, including video interviews with HR professionals, work-related films, bonus case studies, links to employment law, and vocab checklists for ESL students make this an ideal text for online or blended learning.

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Human Resource Management by Jeff Gold and co-authors is praised as a comprehensive textbook that effectively marries HR theory with practical case studies. Reviewers highlight its up-to-date content and its appeal to undergraduate students, noting that its engaging examples at the start of each chapter help capture students’ interest.

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ISBN: 9781352012606

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Globe Press

Edition: 7th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 1048g

Pages: 510

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Andrew Bratton Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Company Culture & Human Resources Education & Reference Jeff Gold John Bratton Laura Steele Non-Fiction

About the Author

John Bratton is Honorary Professor in the Management School at Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland. Jeff Gold is Professor of Organization Learning at Leeds Beckett University, UK Andrew Bratton is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Edinburgh Napier University Business School. He previously worked as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate in Business Process Improvement and Knowledge Management at the University of Strathclyde, in a Microsoft technology consultancy. His research and knowledge exchange interests focus on sustainable HRM, leadership and workplace action learning and innovation. His current research focuses on the application of sustainable practices in small and medium-sized enterprises. Laura Steele is a Lecturer in Business and Society at Queen’s Management School, Belfast, where she also acts as Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability Champion. Before joining the Management School, Laura worked predominantly in the public and voluntary sectors. Her teaching and research interests include ethics, social responsibility, and the impact of new technologies on business and society. She developed and hosts the ‘QMS Good Business Podcast’, which aims to go beyond the bottom line and explore the ethical, social and environmental responsibilities of organisations.

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