Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 8th Edition,9780471656807

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, 8th Edition

by ;
Edition: 8th
ISBN13: 9780471656807
ISBN10: 0471656801
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-07-01
Publisher(s): Wiley
Upgraded Edition: Click here!
  • Free Shipping Icon

    This Item Qualifies for Free Shipping!*

    *Excludes marketplace orders.

List Price: $119.28

Rent Textbook

Select for Price
Add to Cart
There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Textbook

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eTextbook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $53.31

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

DeCenzo and Robbins connect theory to applications, with: Concise, thorough coverage: Provides a practical look at the most critical issues in human resource management. The HRM Workshop: These end-of-chapter workshops promote analytical, diagnostic, team-building, investigative, and writing skills. Online HRM Experiences: 10 online, interactive scenarios allow you to experience the real world of human resource management. Examples and cases from real companies: Examine human resource issues at organizations such as the Major League Baseball Players Association, UPS, General Electric, OSHA, and more. Business Extra Select: Enables instructors to add copyright-cleared articles, cases, and readings from such leading business resources as INSEAD, Ivey and Harvard Business School Cases, Fortune, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

Table of Contents

Understanding HRM
Strategic Implications of a Dynamic HRM Environment
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Understanding Cultural Environments
The GLOBE Framework
Cultural Implications for HRM
The Changing World of Technology
What is a Knowledge Worker?
Why the Emphasis on Technology?
How Technology Affects HRM
Practices
Recruiting
Employee Selection
Technology Corner: HRM Changing Times
Training and Development
Ethics and Employee Rights
Ethical Issues in HRM: Invasion of Privacy?
Motivating Knowledge Workers
Paying Employees Market Value
Communications
Decentralized Work Sites
Skill Levels
A Legal Concern
Workforce Diversity
The Workforce Today
Workplace Issues: Diversity Awareness
How Diversity Affects HRM
What Is a Work/Life Balance?
The Labor Supply
Do We Have a Shortage of Skilled Labor?
Why Do Organizations Lay Off During Shortages?
How Do Organizations Balance Labor Supply?
Issues Contingent Workers Create for HRM
Continuous Improvement Programs
Work Process Engineering
How HRM Can Support Improvement Programs
How HRM Assists in Work Process Engineering
Employee Involvement
How Organizations Involve Employees
Employee Involvement Implications for HRM
A Look at Ethics
Summary
Visual Summary
Demonstrating Comprehension: Questions for Review
Key Terms
HRM Workshop
Linking Concepts to Practice: Discussion Questions
Developing Diagnostic and Analytical Skills
Case Application 1-A: Outsourcing Human Resources
Case Application 1-B: TEAM FUN! Working with a Team: Understanding Diversity Issues Learning an HRM Skill: Guidelines for Acting Ethically
Enhancing Your Communication Skills
Fundamentals of HRM
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Management Essentials
Why Is HRM Important to an Organization?
The Strategic Nature
HRM Certification
How External Influences Affect HRM
Technology Corner: HRM Basics
The HRM Strategic Environment
Governmental Legislation
Labor Unions
Management Thought
Staffing Function Activities
Goals of the Training and Development Function
The Motivation Function
How Important Is the Maintenance Function?
Translating HRM Functions into Practice
Employment
Training and Development
Compensation and Benefits
Employee Relations
Top Management Commitment
Effective Upward Communication
Determining What to Communicate
Ethical Issues in HRM: Purposefully Distorting Information
Allowing for Feedback
Information Sources
Does HRM Really Matter?
Conclusion
HRM in an Entrepreneurial Enterprise
HRM in a Global Village
HR and Corporate Ethics
Summary
Visual Summary
Demonstrating Comprehension: Questions for Review
Key Terms
HRM Workshop
Linking Concepts to Practice: Discussion Questions
Developing Diagnostic and Analytical Skills
Case Application 2-A: Kindergarten Fun
Case Application 2-B: TEAM FUN!
Working with a Team: Making a Layoff Decision
Learning an HRM Skill: HR Certification
Enhancing Your Communication Skills
Table of Contents provided by Publisher. All Rights Reserved.

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.