The sixth edition of the book prepares ALL FUTURE managers with a business understanding of the need for human resource management skills. The book covers all the facets of Human Resources and equips the student with the necessary information to help them become effective managers in any organization. HIGHLIGHTS : ???Concise dictionary of HR terminology NEW TO THIS EDITION : ???800 new references cited in the text. ???Revised end of chapter cases. ???Updated and revised boxed features within the text. ???Coverage of the effect of the 2008 global economic upheaval and how managers can effectively deal with HR issues that arises as a result. ???New coverage of employee stress and anxiety. ???Updated coverage of diversity. Table Of Contents: CONTENTS Preface ??? Acknowledgments ??? About the Authors Part IIntroduction Chapter 1Meeting Present and Emerging Strategic Human Resource Challenges Part IIThe Contexts of Human Resource Management Chapter 2Managing Work Flows and Conducting Job Analysis Chapter 3Understanding Equal Opportunity and the Legal Environment Chapter 4Managing Diversity Part IIIStaffing Chapter 5Recruiting and Selecting Employees Chapter 6Managing Employee Separations, Downsizing, and Outplacement Part IVEmployee Development Chapter 7Appraising and Managing Performance Chapter 8Training the Workforce Chapter 9Developing Careers Part VCompensation Chapter 10Managing Compensation Chapter 11Rewarding Performance Chapter 12Designing and Administering Benefits Part VIGovernance Chapter 13Developing Employee Relations Chapter 14Respecting Employee Rights and Managing Discipline Chapter 15Working with Organized Labor Chapter 16Managing Workplace Safety and Health Chapter 17International HRM Challenge Appendix ??? Concise Dictionary of HR Terminology Notes ??? Company, Name, and Product Index Subject Index

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