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Book Synopsis
This revised editionis a comprehensive, authoritative set of essays. It is more detailed and analytical than the mainstream treatments of HRM.

As in previous editions, Managing Human Resources analyses HRM, the study of work and employment, using an integrated multi-disciplinary approach. The starting point is a recognition that HRM practice and firm performance are influenced by a variety of institutional arrangements that extend beyond the firm. The consequences of HRM need to incorporate analysis of employees and other stakeholders as well as the implications for organizational performance.



Table of Contents

Notes on Contributors vii

List of Figures ix

List of Tables x

List of Boxes xi

Part I Introduction 1

1. Human Resource Management in Transition 3
Martin R. Edwards and Stephen Bach

2. Human Resource Management and Performance 18
Paul Boselie

3. Legal Aspects of the Employment Relationship 37
Graeme Lockwood and Kevin Williams

Part II Context 59

4. Corporate Governance and Human Resource Management 61
Andrew Pendleton and Howard Gospel

5. The International Human Resource Function 79
Tony Edwards and Anthony Ferner

6. Customer Service Work, Employee Well-being and Performance 100
Stephen Deery and Vandana Nath

Part III Resourcing and Development 123

7. Recruitment and Selection 125
Jane Bryson, Susan James and Ewart Keep

8. Work–Life Balance: The End of the 'Overwork' Culture? 150
Janet Walsh

9. Skills and Training 178
Irena Grugulis

10. HRM and Leadership 198
Deanne N. Den Hartog and Corine Boon

Part IV Performance and Rewards 219

11. Performance Management 221
Stephen Bach

12. Remuneration Systems 243
Ian Kessler

13. Employee Involvement and Voice 268
Adrian Wilkinson, Tony Dundon and Mick Marchington

14. Employee Representation 289
Stephanie Tailby

Part V Process and Outcomes 315

15. Outsourcing and Human Resource Management 317
Virginia Doellgast and Howard Gospel

16. Employee Engagement: An Evidence-based Review 336
Riccardo Peccei

17. HRM and Employee Well-being 364
Michael Clinton and Marc van Veldhoven

18. Employer Branding: Developments and Challenges 389
Martin R. Edwards

Index 411

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 07/12/2012
      ISBN13: 9781119991533, 978-1119991533
      ISBN10: 1119991536

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This revised editionis a comprehensive, authoritative set of essays. It is more detailed and analytical than the mainstream treatments of HRM.

      As in previous editions, Managing Human Resources analyses HRM, the study of work and employment, using an integrated multi-disciplinary approach. The starting point is a recognition that HRM practice and firm performance are influenced by a variety of institutional arrangements that extend beyond the firm. The consequences of HRM need to incorporate analysis of employees and other stakeholders as well as the implications for organizational performance.



      Table of Contents

      Notes on Contributors vii

      List of Figures ix

      List of Tables x

      List of Boxes xi

      Part I Introduction 1

      1. Human Resource Management in Transition 3
      Martin R. Edwards and Stephen Bach

      2. Human Resource Management and Performance 18
      Paul Boselie

      3. Legal Aspects of the Employment Relationship 37
      Graeme Lockwood and Kevin Williams

      Part II Context 59

      4. Corporate Governance and Human Resource Management 61
      Andrew Pendleton and Howard Gospel

      5. The International Human Resource Function 79
      Tony Edwards and Anthony Ferner

      6. Customer Service Work, Employee Well-being and Performance 100
      Stephen Deery and Vandana Nath

      Part III Resourcing and Development 123

      7. Recruitment and Selection 125
      Jane Bryson, Susan James and Ewart Keep

      8. Work–Life Balance: The End of the 'Overwork' Culture? 150
      Janet Walsh

      9. Skills and Training 178
      Irena Grugulis

      10. HRM and Leadership 198
      Deanne N. Den Hartog and Corine Boon

      Part IV Performance and Rewards 219

      11. Performance Management 221
      Stephen Bach

      12. Remuneration Systems 243
      Ian Kessler

      13. Employee Involvement and Voice 268
      Adrian Wilkinson, Tony Dundon and Mick Marchington

      14. Employee Representation 289
      Stephanie Tailby

      Part V Process and Outcomes 315

      15. Outsourcing and Human Resource Management 317
      Virginia Doellgast and Howard Gospel

      16. Employee Engagement: An Evidence-based Review 336
      Riccardo Peccei

      17. HRM and Employee Well-being 364
      Michael Clinton and Marc van Veldhoven

      18. Employer Branding: Developments and Challenges 389
      Martin R. Edwards

      Index 411

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