Description
Book SynopsisNow in its second edition,
Strategic HRM: A Balanced Approach has been updated and revised throughout to examine the latest in theory and practice. Central to its theme is putting HRM in its organizational context and creating a more balanced approach to managing people â âHR sensitivityâ.
To illustrate how understanding context is key to successful strategic HRM, this text doesnât offer best-practice solutions but takes a critical perspective HRM builds on economics, psychology, sociology and industrial relations. Itâs a multilevel approach that includes the individual employee, teams, business units, organizations, sectors/populations, and countries.
Key additions:
âNew chapter on talent management
âNew chapter on strategy implementation
âNew cases studies, including CERN IKEA and Efteling
âMajor revisions to chapters on achieving the right balance and HR roles.
Key Features:
âCases and Discussion Questions provide real-world scenarios and i
Table of Contents
1Introduction: strategic human resource management in the twenty-first century12Strategic human resource management and context3Human resource management and performance: adding value through people4Human resource metrics and measurement5Mutual gains 6High-performance work systems7Selective recruitment and selection8Performance management9Compensation10Talent management 11Employee participation12Human resource roles13International human resource management14Implementation strategy
