Human Resource Management in Context: Strategy, Insights and Solutions

Human Resource Management in Context: Strategy, Insights and Solutions

by David Farnham (Author)

Synopsis

This textbook has been written for the new CIPD postgraduate module HRM in Context . Key Selling Points: maps directly on to the new CIPD module on HRM in Context ; written by David Farnham, one of the CIPD's Chief Examiners and the author of the new HRM in Context module; written in a student-centred way, balancing factual material with practical analysis; and, draws on research, good practice and practical examples from the business world, as well as covering issues affecting public sector and third sector organisations. New to this edition: new chapters on contemporary organisations principal environments, the managerial and business environment, developing corporate strategies and developing HR strategies; and chapters on HR strategy and solutions throughout the book in each chapter. Online resources for tutors include: PowerPoint slides; Lecturer's guide including additional exercises; Answers/guidance for the chapter activities and exercises; and additional case studies. Market: students taking new CIPD HRM in Context core module at level 7 (combines existing Managing in a Strategic Business Context and People Management and Development modules).

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: 3
Publisher: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
Published: 01 Aug 2010

ISBN 10: 1843982595
ISBN 13: 9781843982593

Author Bio
David Farnham wrote the unit so this book will follow the syllabus closely. The new edition will include more features than his previous book (Managing in a Strategic Business Context). Professor of Employment Relations Emeritus at the University of Portsmouth Visiting Professor appointments at: University of GreenwichUniversity of East LondonUniversity of Glamorgan (Visiting Senior Research Fellow)Catholic University Leuven Chief Examiner of People Management and Development standard of CIPD Co-director of Personnel Policies Study Group of the European Group of Public Admin, Brussels Chartered Fellow of CIPD Previous titles include: Employee Relations in Context (1999), People Management and Development Revision Guide (2005) with Paul Smith.