Fundamentals Of Human Resource Management 11th Edition

Key tools for developing a human resources plan based on organizational needs. Fundamentals of Human Resources Management, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to virtually every aspect of human resources management from understanding the basic HR functions to using the Web for recruiting and selecting the latest HRIS. Whether new to the profession or a newly promoted professional, students will find in this book all the information and skills they need to do their job and make a positive impact in their organization. Readers will learn how to: Answer the human resource chal.

Fundamentals of Human Resource Management is geared towards the practical application of HR theory--how HR applies to the 'real world', as opposed to being heavily theoretical. Issues such as strategy are reduced to give a greater focus on how human resources is used in the everyday work environment. This is a key concepts text that gives you all the essential material and is focused on skill-based applications and experiential material while still relevant in the higher level markets. The US authors are internationally known and are recognized for research contributions in their respective areas of specialization.Strong case material offers a distinct advantage, responding to the need for instructors to supplement their courses with real world applications.Fundamentals of Human Resource Management provides instructors with a robust ancillary package. A comprehensive instructor’s manual, test bank (in the new EZ Test software program), PowerPoint presentations and a complete Online Learning Centre that make course preparation easy and readily available. For students, the opportunity to enhance skill sets and practice in an experiential environment will be most beneficial for HRM studies.

Over the past decade, management practice has gone through dramatic changes. Workforce diversity, downsizing, reengineering, total quality management, outsourcing, and rediscovering the importance of satisfying the customer, all has a significant impact on Human Resources. The new Sixth Edition of De Cenzo/Robbins' Human Resource Management features a current, real-world perspective that gives readers a crystal-clear picture of what today's HRM is really like. Emphasizing the application of theory, the Sixth Edition carefully integrates real examples with the most up-to-date information available.

Human Resources is one area in the field of Management that changes much more quickly than most. Health Care legislation, court cases involving social media and scrutiny of public employee unions are a few recent examples. The 11th edition of DeCenzo's Fundamentals of Human Resource Management continues to offer an emphasis on timely and emerging human resource topics, including new information on recent changes to employee health plans and evolving healthcare legislation; current treatment of unions and labor relations; coverage of the recent Wal-Mart class action discrimination suit as part of the significantly revised Chapter 3 on Equal Employment Opportunity; and added content on social media and its relationship to many aspects of Human Resources. New coverage of the impact of the economy and the economic recovery on Human Resources including rebuilding a workforce are addressed. Chapter 13 on safety and OSHA has been significantly revised to reflect recent laws and events/examples such as the BP Oil Spill.

For introductory courses in Human Resource Management. Fundamentals of Human Resources Management supports human resources training for all students 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. Fundamentals is also the first text of its kind to make talent management processes a core study. This Fourth Edition has been updated with practical personnel techniques, real company examples, and new material on business sustainability—and each chapter now touches on important recurring themes in management, including employee engagement tactics, small/global business management, employment law features, and positive employee relations. The full text downloaded to your computer. With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends Print 5 pages at a time Compatible for PCs and MACs No expiry (offline access will remain whilst the Bookshelf software is installed. eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the VitalSource Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad/Android app. When the eBook is purchased, you will receive an email with your access code. Simply go to http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ to download the FREE Bookshelf software. After installation, enter your access code for your eBook. Time limit The VitalSource products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your VitalSource products whilst you have your VitalSource Bookshelf installed.

The 11th Edition of Human Resource Management helps students understand and remember concepts through a straightforward and conversational writing style and a wealth of examples to clarify ideas and build interest. The authors provide a strong foundation of essential elements of Human Resource Management as well as a clear understanding of how Human Resource Management links with business strategy. Through practical applications, the authors illustrate the importance of employees on every level of the organization, helping students understand HRM elements such as recruitment, training, motivation, retention, safety, the legal environment, and how they support successful business strategies.