An Introduction to Human Resource Management

An Introduction to Human Resource Management provides a complete overview of the subject for an introductory module. It's accessible and straightforward style presents essential HR topics from job design, recruitment and selection, to reward, training and development. The book also offers students an insight into contemporary concerns for practising HR professionals, such as flexible working, diversity in the organisation, the global workforce, work/life balance and the impact of technology on working life. Structured around engaging case studies and thought-provoking examples and exercises, the chapters encourage students to consistently apply knowledge to practical situations.

Features that encourage active learning include learning outcomes, key terms, summaries, personal development activities, review questions and team and individual excercises, supporting students in developing their own skills and knowledge.

Case Studies open and close each chapter, with questions that allow students to apply the theory of HR to practice. The scenarios feature multinationals such as BA, 02 and Lloyds TSB, small to medium sized enterprises and not-for-profit organisations, including the NHS, Police and National Trust.

International Perspectives boxes feature a broad array

of countries including India, Germany, South Africa, Canada, Lithuania, Ghana and the US, exploring cultural differences and considering how different organisations operate around the globe.

Managing Diversity vignettes examine the task of promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, race, gender and disability using real life examples from diverse organisations.

Wendy Bloisi is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management and Professional Development of London Metropolitan University where she lectures in Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Management Consultancy and Training and Development. Her successful textbook Management and Organisational Behaviour for McGraw-Hill is widely used by undergraduate students as an orientation to people management.