Description
Book SynopsisAuthoritatively 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 globalization and technological change and explores the importance of sustainable practice. Students will gain critical insight into the realities of contemporary HRM,
Trade ReviewThis is an excellent textbook. The material is totally up to date in my view. The chapters combine HR theory and practical case studies, and are easy to follow for undergraduate students. I would say that HRM 7th edition is quite competitive compared to other existing books in teaching undergraduate HRM. Each chapter starts with interesting examples which can catch students’ attention.
* Yuanyaun Huo, Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour and Management, University of Surrey, UK. *
Table of ContentsPART 1: PAST AS PROLOGUE: THE ASCENDENCY OF HRM Introduction
PART 2: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AS A FIELD OF STUDY 1: Contemporary Human Resource Management: The Role of Critique 2: Corporate Strategy and Strategic HRM
PART 3: FUNDAMENTALS OF HRM 3: Job and Work Design 4: Workforce Planning & Diversity 5: Recruitment and Selection 6: Performance Management 7: Learning and Development 8. Reward Management
PART 4: MANAGING THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP 9. Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining 10. Employee Relations and Conflict Management
PART 5: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES 11: Human Resource Management, Health and Wellbeing 12: Sustainable HRM and Environmental Sustainability 13. International HRM in a Globalized Capitalism 14. Back to the Future: Reimagining HRM in a Post-Pandemic Capitalism
