Human Resource Management

Book Preface

human resource management (hrM) is the use of individuals to achieve organizational objectives. Basically, all managers get things done through the efforts of others. Consequently, managers at every level must concern themselves with HRM. Individuals dealing with human resource matters face a multitude of challenges, ranging from a constantly changing workforce to ever-present government regulations, a technological revolution, and the economy of the United States and the world. Furthermore, global competition has forced both large and small organizations to be more conscious of costs and productivity. Because of the critical nature of human resource issues, these matters must receive major attention from upper management.

The remainder of this chapter will enable you to gain an appreciation of HRM as a critical business function. In the next sections, we will introduce you to the functions that make up HRM and identify who is responsible for managing human resources (HR). Then, we will discuss HR as a strategic business partner and the dynamic role of the environment that influences HRM practice. Finally, we turn our attention to the importance of corporate and national culture and discuss the HRM profession.

Brief Contents
Part One Setting the Stage 23
Chapter 1 Human Resource Management: An Overview 24
Chapter 2 Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility 46
Chapter 3 Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity 64
Part Two Staffing 99
Chapter 4 Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis 100
Chapter 5 Recruitment 130
Chapter 6 Selection 154
Part Three Performance Management and Training 185
Chapter 7 Performance Management and Appraisal 186
Chapter 8 Training and Development 212
Part Four Compensation 245
Chapter 9 Direct Financial Compensation (Core Compensation) 246
Chapter 10 Indirect Financial Compensation (Employee Benefits) 278
Part Five Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Safety and Health 305
Chapter 11 Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining 306
Chapter 12 Internal Employee Relations 338
Chapter 13 Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness 360
Part Six Operating in a Global Environment 387
Chapter 14 Global Human Resource Management 388