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Human Resource Management, 15th edition

Published by Pearson (September 18, 2020) © 2021

  • Joseph J. Martocchio University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Title overview

To succeed in a rapidly changing HR job market, knowledge of career options and skill development is key. Human Resource Management provides extensive examples of how HR management is practiced in the real world. Relationships between various HR topics are interwoven throughout the text, giving you a thorough introduction to the field based on sound theoretical concepts and practice.

The 15th Edition contains revised learning objectives, updates to HRM practices, and new content in the majority of applications. These features enable you to integrate knowledge and valuable skills regardless if you choose a career in the HRM profession or other business function.

Table of contents

PART I: SETTING THE STAGE

  1. Human Resource Management: An Overview
  2. Business Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability
  3. Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

PART II: STAFFING

  1. Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis
  2. Recruitment
  3. Selection

PART III: PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND TRAINING

  1. Performance Management and Appraisal
  2. Training and Development

PART IV: COMPENSATION

  1. Direct Financial Compensation (Monetary Compensation)
  2. Indirect Financial Compensation (Employee Benefits)

PART V: LABOR RELATIONS, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, SAFETY, AND HEALTH

  1. Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining
  2. Internal Employee Relations
  3. Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

PART VI: OPERATING IN A GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT

  1. Global Human Resource Management

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