{"product_id":"principles-of-human-resource-management-an-active-learning-approach-paperback-softback-9780631201786","title":"Principles of Human Resource Management; An Active Learning Approach (Paperback \/ softback) 9780631201786","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePrinciples of Human Resource Management\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Active Learning Approach\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAlan Price (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780631201786, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 19 June 2000\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e466 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.7 x 17.3 x 2.5 cm, 0.816 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Human Resource Management\u003c\/i\u003e is part of a major new national programme of texts and modules designed for undergraduate students following business studies degree courses. It provides 150 hours of high quality study designed to be used by students in a supported learning environment.  \u003cp\u003eThe module provides a comprehensive introduction to the development of human resource management and the changing nature of work. It also covers some of the key topics in the field, including equal opportunities, employee resourcing, employee relations, reward management and employee development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrinciples of Human Resource Management\u003c\/i\u003e contains numerous activities, exercises and examples to develop an in-depth understanding of the subject. It is the most effective teaching and learning resource available at this level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eGuide for Students XV. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 1: Introduction to Human Resource:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Theoretical Basis of Human Resource:\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Defining HRM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Origins.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Driving Forces of Human Resource Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: HRM and Personnel Management:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Personnel Management Tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Personnel Management and HRM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Generalists and Specialists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Models and Theories of Human Resource Management:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 The Harvard Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 The Michigan Model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 The Purpose of HRM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Common Features of Human Resource Models.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Unit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 2: The Changing Nature of Work:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart I: Changing Types and Patterns of Work:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Knowledge, Skills and The Job Market.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Flexible Firm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Alternative Staffing:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Part-time Working.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Job Sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Temporary and Contingent Employees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Trends in Work Organisation:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Managing People in Flat and Distributed Organisations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Management Through Networks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Teleworking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Unit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 3: Employment Resourcing: Planning and Recruitment:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Planning and Forecasting:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Human Resource Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Turnover and Wastage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Integrated Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Job Analysis:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Collecting Job Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Analysing Job Information.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Job Descriptions and Personnel Specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Recruitment:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Applicant Targeting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Informal Versus Formal Recruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Unit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 4: Employee Resourcing: Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Candidate Data and Screening:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Aims of The Selection Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Job Applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Using Candidate Data.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Validity and Reliability of Selection Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Selection Interviews:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Interviewing as a Selection Method.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Criticisms of Interviewing as a Method of Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Structured Interviewing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Advanced Selection Methods:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Psychometric Tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Work Samples and Assessment Centres.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Use of Different Selection Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 5: Performance Management:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Managing Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Performance Management Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Foundations of Performance Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Performance Objectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Measuring Performance:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Traditional Appraisals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Competence Approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Assessing Organisations and Teams.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Consequences of Performance Management:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Performance Feedback.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Performance Management and Pay.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Feedback and Human Resource Development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Unit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 6: Equality of Opportunity:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Equal Opportunities in Context:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Discrimination and Inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Ethical and Social Dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Management of Diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Race, Ethnicity and Gender:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Race and Ethnicity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Gender.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Gender Roles and Responsibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Other Forms of Discrimination:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Disability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Age Discrimination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Ex-offenders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Review Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Unit Review Activities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 7: Employee Relations:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Industrial Relations Tradition:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Industrial Relations and Collectivism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 The Evolution of Industrial Relations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Individualism and Thatcherism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Human Resource Management and Employee\u003cbr\u003e Relations:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Strategies for Employee Relations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Impact of The European Union: Social Partnership and Employee Involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Types of Employee Involvement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Conflict, Bargaining and Discipline:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Arbitration Mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Unit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 8: Human Resource Development:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eObjectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Human Resource Development at National Level:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Human Capital.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 National Initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Investing in People.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Human Resource Development at the Organisational Level:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Strategic HRD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 HRD and Knowledge Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Training and Learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Human Resource Development and the Individual:\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Identifying Development Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Development Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Management Development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnit Summary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecommended Reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers to Review Activity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 1: The Credible Journey.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 2: Rewarding a Model Merger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 3: How to Determine Future Work-force Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 4: Bonnypark District Council - Job Application Form.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 5: Fair Chance of a Job in IT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 6: Out of the Tick Box.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 7: Companies Evaluate Employees From\u003cbr\u003e all Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResource 8: In the Classroom, Pride and Passion Mean More Than Performance Pay.\u003c\/p\u003e 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