Description
Book SynopsisStephen Taylor, Chartered CCIPD, is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Exeter Business School and a Chief Examiner for the CIPD. Before his academic career he worked in a variety of management roles in the hotel industry and in the NHS.
Graham Perkins is Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at University of Exeter Business School. Prior to a career in academia, he held a number of HR and Learning and Development roles in both public and private sector firms.
Trade Review"A thorough and contemporary text which combines academic rigour with real world experience. An excellent accompaniment to the new level 7 CIPD qualifications. I'll certainly be including this text as essential reading on our people management programmes. I highly recommend it!" * Kay Maddox-Daines, Director of Academic Development, Acacia Learning Ltd *
"This book provides superb coverage of this topic for practitioners and students alike. It moves the reader beyond knowledge and understanding into application, integration and critical thinking My students will greatly appreciate it." * John Mitchell. Head of Faculty, CIPD Advanced Diploma, Oakwood International *
"The book is a great source for appreciating the complex and contemporary world of managing people in organisations. Learners of HRM will benefit from the book's helpful practical tools for analysis in addition to the comprehensive treatment of the subject." * Dr David S. A. Guttormsen, Associate Professor in Organisation and Management, USN School of Business, University of South-Eastern Norway *
Table of Contents
- Chapter - 01: Introduction;
- Chapter - 02: Globalisation;
- Chapter - 03: Technology – past;
- Chapter - 04: Technology – present;
- Chapter - 05: Economy;
- Chapter - 06: Labour markets;
- Chapter - 07: Population;
- Chapter - 08: Society;
- Chapter - 09: Public policy;
- Chapter - 10: Regulation;
- Chapter - 11: Change;
- Chapter - 12: Agility & resilience;
- Chapter - 13: Flexibility;
- Chapter - 14: Innovation and creativity;
- Chapter - 15: Productivity and competition;
- Chapter - 16: Ethics and values;
- Chapter - 17: Sustainability;
- Chapter - 18: Equality, diversity and inclusion;
- Chapter - 19: Wellbeing;
- Chapter - 20: Working internationally
