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Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Functions, Applications, and Skill Development
Second Edition
- Robert N. Lussier - Springfield College, USA
- John R. Hendon - University of Arkansas at Little Rock, USA
July 2019 | 464 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Fundamentals of Human Resource Management: Functions, Applications, Skill Development helps students of all majors build the skills they need to recruit, select, train, and develop employees. Bestselling authors Robert N. Lussier and John R. Hendon explore the important strategic function HR plays in today's organizations. A wide variety of applications, self-assessments, and experiential exercises keep students engaged and help them see the relevancy of HR as they learn skills they can use in their personal and professional lives. The Second Edition includes 13 new case studies and new coverage of the agile workplace, generational differences, gamification, social media, and diversity and inclusion.
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Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
PART I • THE HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 1 • Today’s Human Resource Management Process
Chapter 2 • Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management
Chapter 3 • The Legal Environment
PART II • STAFFING
Chapter 4 • Workforce Planning: Job Analysis, Design, and Employment Forecasting
Chapter 5 • Recruiting Job Candidates
Chapter 6 • Selecting New Employees
PART III • DEVELOPING AND MANAGING
Chapter 7 • Training, Learning, Talent Management, and Development
Chapter 8 • Performance Management and Appraisal
Chapter 9 • Employee Rights and Labor Relations
PART IV • COMPENSATING
Chapter 10 • Compensation Management
Chapter 11 • Employee Incentives and Benefits
PART V • PROTECTING AND EXPANDING ORGANIZATIONAL OUTREACH
Chapter 12 • Workplace Safety, Health, and Security
Chapter 13 • Ethics, Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusion
Chapter 14 • Global Issues for Human Resource Managers
Glossary
Notes
Index
Supplements
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“Very accessible and concise.”
Villanova University
“Gives the basics of HR in a concise and easy-to-understand format.”
Wilmington College
“Concise, clearly organized, well-written, no excessive fluff or unnecessarily lengthy, detailed discussion. Provides a lot of little learning activities and assessments throughout each chapter to keep students engaged.”
University of Memphis
“This book cleverly positions and links HRM tightly with other functions of the organization. It gives students a clear overview of why HR should be placed in a strategic role within the organization.”
New Jersey City University
Great book for beginners in management and HR world. Wonderful examples and a great collection of interactive materials to help the learners grasp the concepts in various ways.
Business, California State Univ-Chico
December 29, 2020