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Introducing Human Resource Management 7th edn

Introducing Human Resource Management 7th edn

Caroline Hook | Andrew Jenkins | Margaret Foot

(2015)

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Abstract

 

“A good, reliable and accurate all round book with lots of useful models that are well explained and illustrated."

Gill Christy, Visiting Fellow, University of Portsmouth

 

Introducing Human Resource Management is a lively and engaging introduction to the key topics and issues surrounding people management. Clearly linking HR theory to the work environment, this book explores core areas such as HR strategy and planning, employee engagement, diversity and equality, and talent management and development. The text combines solid academic underpinning with practical examples to allow you to consolidate your learning and apply it in practice.
This 7th edition has been fully revised to include:

  • a whole new International HRM chapter
  • the latest developments in equality legislation
  • greater coverage of the increasingly important need to develop and keep talent within organisations
  • more emphasis on employee engagement, equality and diversity
  • a focus on developing your employability skills in areas such as: management of self, management of your learning, problem solving, thinking critically, working with others, data handling, communication and business awareness

This text will help you succeed in your studies through:

  • ‘Did you know’ and ‘Pause for thought’ boxes to get you thinking
  • ‘What next’ features to encourage you to find out more about a topic
  • ‘HR in the news’ features containing articles from the Financial Times to promote discussion of real-life examples of HR in practice.
  • 'Review questions' (with answers) to help you check your understanding of a topic
  • 'Improve your employability' exercises to help you develop your skills and employability

Introducing Human Resource Management is ideal for a first course in human resource management at undergraduate or professional level, including courses that lead to a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification. This new edition maps each chapter against the CIPD’s standards.

 

About the authors

Margaret Foot has had extensive experience in the field of Human Resource Management, both as a practitioner and as Senior Lecturer in HRM at Huddersfield University Business School. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, she now focuses on her independent research and writing.


Caroline Hook has extensive professional experience in HRM and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD. After many years as Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Huddersfield University Business School, she now focuses mainly on her independent research and writing, whilst doing some teaching in Hong Kong. 

 

Andrew Jenkins is Principal Lecturer in the department of Logistics, Operations and Hospitality Management at the University of Huddersfield. Andrew teaches HRM, Strategic Management and Research Methods within the Business School. He has a doctorate in HRM from the University of Strathclyde and is a member of the Chartered Management Institute and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.


Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
Cover Cover
Title Page iii
Copyright Page iv
Brief Contents v
Contents vii
Preface xiii
Acknowledgements xix
1 Introducing human resource management 1
Introduction 1
HRM? What’s it all about? 3
The main factors that have made HRM what it is today 7
The development of the human resource management approach 9
The context in which HRM operates 13
Current issues in HRM 18
Other approaches to HRM 22
What are the best places to work? 27
Conclusion 28
Review questions 28
HR in the news 31
What next? 33
References 38
Further study 39
2 High-performance working: employee engagement through involvement and participation 41
The unitary and pluralist perspectives 43
Partnership, participation and employee involvement 44
Partnership 45
Employee involvement and participation 48
EU rights to information and consultation 49
Employee involvement and high-performance working 51
Conclusion 61
Review questions 61
HR in the news 62
What next? 63
References 64
Further study 66
3 The employment relationship 68
Rights and obligations of the two parties 69
Expectations of the two parties: the psychological contract 70
The legal framework 72
Flexible working arrangements 86
Termination of employment 90
Conclusion 92
Review questions 92
HR in the news 93
What next? 94
References 94
Further study 95
4 Diversity and equality 97
Diversity in the workplace 98
Equality and diversity 101
Discrimination in the workplace 102
Discrimination cases 103
Equality 106
The Equality Act 2010 107
Types of discrimination 109
Review questions 117
HR in the news 118
What next? 118
References 119
Further study 120
5 Human resource strategy and planning 122
Strategy 123
Human resource planning 128
Estimating the demand for human resources 129
Estimating the internal supply of human resources 131
Assessing the external supply of human resources 135
Comparing demand and supply forecasts 142
Developing and implementing human resource strategies 143
Information technology systems and HR 144
Review questions 144
HR in the news 145
What next? 146
References 147
Further study 148
6 Recruitment and selection 150
Recruitment 151
Recruitment policies 152
Recruitment procedures 153
Documentation to support the recruitment process 153
Recruitment methods 162
Selection 171
Aims and objectives of the selection process 171
Selection policies and procedures 171
Selection as a strategic activity 172
Shortlisting 173
Job interviews 175
Further selection techniques 188
Making the final selection 196
Administrative procedures 197
Conclusion 200
Review questions 201
HR in the news 202
What next? 203
References 204
Further study 205
Appendix 1 208
7 Performance management and performance appraisal 209
Definition of performance management 209
The main HR tools used in performance management 210
Models of performance management 212
The role of line managers in performance management 217
Ways of setting standards and measuring performance in performance appraisal 221
The appraisal interview 229
The role of the line managers in performance appraisal 231
Design of documentation 235
Information technology and performance management 239
Conclusion 239
Review questions 240
HR in the news 241
What next? 243
References 244
Further study 244
8 Learning, training and talent development 247
What do we mean by learning and talent development and how does this differ from training? 248
How do you learn? 249
Recent approaches to learning and development 259
Current trends in training, L&TD in organisations 263
Why are learning, training and talent development Important for organisations? 269
Creating a learning culture 270
Designing learning and talent development interventions 271
Induction training 279
The roles of learning and development specialists and line managers 284
Conclusion 287
Review questions 287
HR in the news 288
What next? 290
References 290
Further study 292
9 Pay and reward systems 294
Definitions 295
The main influences on payment systems 297
Job evaluation schemes 308
Different types of payment system 317
Conclusion 330
Review questions 331
What next? 331
HR in the news 332
References 335
Further study 336
10 Health, safety and wellbeing 337
Definitions 339
Safety 341
Legislation 342
Other health and safety legislation 345
The people and organisations involved in health, safety and wellbeing 350
Health and safety arrangements 357
Risk assessment 361
Wellbeing 363
Organisational policy and procedures 369
Health promotion 370
Absence management 372
Conclusion 373
Review questions 374
HR in the news 375
What next? 376
References 376
Further study 378
11 International human resource management 379
Introduction 379
The growing importance of global business 380
International, multinational, global or transnational? 380
Definitions of international human resource management 382
Ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric or geocentric? 382
Cross-cultural working 384
Human resource management issues 385
International perspectives on learning, training and talent development 391
International perspectives on high-performance working systems 392
International perspectives on work–life balance 392
International perspectives on diversity and equality 393
Conclusion 395
Review questions 396
HR in the news 396
What next? 398
References 399
Further study 401
12 Discipline and grievance 403
Discipline: introduction and definitions 404
Disciplinary procedures and practices 405
Grievance: introduction and definitions 421
Grievance procedures and practices 422
Conclusion 428
Review questions 428
HR in the news 430
What next? 431
References 431
Further study 432
13 Dismissal, redundancy and outplacement 433
Dismissal 434
Redundancy 445
Outplacement 453
Conclusion 456
Review questions 457
HR in the news 458
What next? 459
References 459
Further study 460
Answers 462
Author index 477
Subject index 483