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Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 5th edition

Published by Pearson (September 18, 2020) © 2019

  • Gary Dessler Florida International University
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Title overview

Fundamentals of Human Resources Management supports training for all individuals of management, not just HR managers. The text presents a wide range of HR topics within a single semester of material, and a wealth of functional examples and applications. It is also the first text of its kind to make talent management processes a core study.

The 5th Edition has been updated with practical personnel techniques, real company examples, and new material on business sustainability. Each chapter touches on important recurring themes in management, to help you become a stronger and more effective manager.

Table of contents

PART I: INTRODUCTION

  1. Managing Human Resources Today
  2. Managing Equal Opportunity and Diversity
  3. Human Resource Strategy and Performance

PART II: STAFFING: WORKFORCE PLANNING AND EMPLOYMENT

  1. Job Analysis and Talent Management
  2. Personnel Planning and Recruiting
  3. Selecting Employees

PART III: TRAINING AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

  1. Training and Developing Employees
  2. Performance Management and Appraisal Today
  3. Managing Careers

PART IV: COMPENSATION AND TOTAL REWARDS

  1. Developing Compensation Plans
  2. Pay for Performance and Employee Benefits

PART V: EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS

  1. Maintaining Positive Employee Relations
  2. Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
  3. Improving Occupational Safety, Health, and Risk Management

PART VI: SPECIAL TOPICS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

  • Module A: Managing HR Globally
  • Module B: Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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