Human Resource Management, 11th edition

Introduce your students to the fundamental principles in HR Management from theory to practice and help them develop the practical skills necessary for their career in the field.

Human Resource Management, 11^th Edition is a market-leading text, well known for its comprehensive coverage of important HR Management topics and reader-friendly content.

The current, thoroughly updated edition reflects the latest advancements in the field, with the contribution of academic research to further support your students' learning.

A plethora of key pedagogical features makes this text a must-read on the principles of the discipline, offering your students the tools for a career in the field.

Hallmark features of this title

Key pedagogical features link theory to practice.

• 'Theory into Practice' and 'Putting it into Practice' sections at the end of the chapters enable readers to review, link, and apply their understanding of the chapter to a practical business scenario.
• 'Window on Practice' provides illustrative material, including real company examples, survey results, anecdotes and quotations, and court cases.
• Employability skills chapters cover basic skills to learn by practice.

Activities and exercises further support student learning.

• Discussion boxes are short questions for general discussion in a tutorial or study group, encouraging critical thinking and understanding.
• Activities and exercises throughout the text encourage students to engage with their learning.

New and updated features of this title

New and updated content material demonstrates the advancements in the field.

• New and updated content on productivity throughout the chapters illustrates the impact of Brexit on the workplace environment.
• New content introduces material on job quality and productivity.
• Updated content reflects the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in different sectors of HR.
• Updated examples and references on a global scale offer a wider overview of the topics introduced.

Content that offers a more in-depth analysis of key aspects of HR Management.

• Deeper discussion on the causes and implications of "presenteeism" and "leaveism".
• Refreshed content on the ever-changing topic of the UK's training skills and qualifications, demonstrates the major changes it has undergone compared to the previous edition of the text.
• New chapter offers a discussion on HR in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - an element frequently ignored in conventional discussions surrounding the field.
• New chapter debates the future of work.