(BQ) Part 1 book "Human resource management" has contents: The nature of human resource management, strategic human resource management, the international dimension, strategic aspects of resourcing, contracts, contractors and consultants, recruitment, selection methods and decisions,.and other contents. | . Rory Donnelly, Manchester Business School ‘This is a compulsory, benchmark text for all students embarking on a course in HRM. The focus on skills is excellent and provides students with rich insights into the application of HRM in real organisational contexts. It is one of the best, contemporary HRM textbooks available.’ Edel Conway, Dublin City University Business School Keeping you at the cutting edge of the field, this market-leading text provides: • A contemporary and strategic analysis of all the key areas of HRM practice • Over 150 engaging ‘Window on Practice’ illustrations of HRM in action in organisations such as Barclays, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen • ‘Focus on Skills’ sections develop specific work-based people management skills, such as interviewing for selection and appraisal And new to this edition: • The latest debates in the field: human capital measurement, the changing HR function, and the future of work • The most recent developments in practice: HR information systems, continuous professional development, and coaching skills Cover image: Andy Roberts/Getty Images • International examples explore issues that cross national and cultural boundaries Written from a practical perspective in a clear and engaging style, this book is highly valued as an introduction to HRM for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes, including the CIPD diploma. Derek Torrington is Emeritus Professor of Management, University of Manchester. Laura Hall and Stephen Taylor are both Senior Lecturers in HRM at Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as National Examiners for the CIPD. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ‘This is an excellent and highly engaging text. It is clearly written and makes good use of real life examples, research findings, case studies and opportunities for web-based learning. I would certainly recommend this textbook to students and HRM professionals alike.’ SEVENTH EDITION HUMAN RESOURCE DEREK .
