Download or read book Dictionary of Human Resources and Personnel Management written by A. Ivanovic and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-02-08 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary offers over 6,000 key terms covering all aspects of human resources, including recruitment and selection, appraisals, payment systems, dismissals and industrial relations. Ideal for all professionals who work with personnel terminology, particularly those in HR departments, recruitment consultants and employment lawyers.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Human Resource Management written by Edmund Heery and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an accessible source of definitions of words, terms, and phrases that are encountered in the fields of human resource management, personnel, and industrial relations.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Human Resource Management written by Edmund Heery and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative source of precise and easy to understand definitions of words, terms, and phrases that are used in the fields of Human Resource Management, Personnel, and Industrial Relations, this new edition of the Dictionary of Human Resource Management has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in vocabulary and usage. All the previous editions' entries have been reviewed, around 300 new entries have been added, and the existing entries thoroughly edited to reflect changes in the usage of terms, changes in institutions and official bodies, and keeps pace with the evolving HRM vocabulary. With over 1,400 entries, this new edition of the Dictionary features: * The latest terms and management buzzwords * Key theoretical terms and concepts from academics and consultants * Technical terms used by practising personnel/HR managers and trade unionists * Major policies, practices, and institutions * Jargon from the present and the past * Legal terms * Thematic categorization of the main concepts * Cross-referencing of entries The second edition of the Dictionary of Human Resource Management is a vital companion for students and practitioners in HRM, Personnel, and Industrial Relations.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Human Resources Information Systems Challenges in e HRM written by Torres-Coronas, Teresa and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analyzes key critical HR variables and defines previously undiscovered issues in the HR field.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Human Resource Management written by Edmund Heery and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-17 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dictionary of Human Resource Management contains more than 2,000 precise and easy-to-understand definitions that are used in the fields of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations. The dictionary covers all areas of HRM, including recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, reward, industrial relations, and the design of work and organizations. Theoretical terms and concepts are clearly explained and the main institutions, legal terms, and public policies that are relevant to HRM are all defined. This new edition of the dictionary has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect changes in vocabulary and usage. New entries to this edition include bonus culture, brain gain, corporate sustainibility, critical HRM, decent work, employee value proposition, gamification, male, pale, and stale, modern slavery, positive psychology, precariat, protected characteristics, resilience, talent pool, and virtual on-boarding. A Dictionary of Hyman Resource Management is a vital companion for students and practitioners in the fields of HRM and Employment Relations. It is an essential resource for anyone studying or working in this important area of management practice.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Organizational Behaviour written by Emma Jeanes and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This far-reaching and authoritative dictionary provides over 300 accessible definitions concerning the interdisciplinary subject of organizational behaviour. It covers the main topics of the field—from ethics, stress and wellbeing, and teamwork, to leadership and management knowledge. Including entries on key terms such as actor-network theory, iron cage, organizational space, and work-life balance, this dictionary encapsulates the different perspectives and concepts that make up organizational behaviour all in one easy-to-use platform. Containing a guide to further reading indicating key texts in the appendices, this dictionary will be useful to students, lecturers, and business professionals alike and serves as the perfect accompaniment to dictionaries of Business and Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Psychology.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Human Resource Management written by Arthur R. Pell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re no idiot, of course. You know that your employees are essential to your company’s success. But when it comes to training, motivating, hiring, and firing them, you feel like a few of the many hats you wear don’t fit as well as they should. Don’t outsource your HR function just yet! The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Human Resource Management will simplify everything you need to know about the people business. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you learn: --How to locate, hire, and retain the most qualified people for positions. --What you need to know about the law and regulations to avoid costly legal battles. --How to organize and administer an effective compensation and benefits plan. --Training tools and techniques to boost employee motivation and performance.
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Download or read book Strategic Approach to Human Resource Management written by Tapomoy Deb and published by Atlantic Publishers & Dist. This book was released on 2006 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Book Is The Most Authentic Presentation Of Contemporary Concept, Tools And Application Of Human Resource Management. All The Latest Developments In The Arena Have Been Incorporated. It Remarkably Differs From The Books On The Subject Written In A Conventional Manner As It Does Not Attempt To Rediscover Personnel Management Under The Garb Of Human Resource Management. A Separate Chapter On Strategic Human Resource Management Is The Uniqueness Of This Book. Attempt Has Been Made To Provide For The Ambitious Students And The Inquisitive Scholars A Comfortable, Genuine And Firm Grasp Of Key Concepts For Practical Application Of Human Resource Management Techniques In Actual Business Organisations. Review Questions Have Been Provided At The End Of Each Section To Help The Students Prepare Well For The Examination. In Its Description Of The Entire Conceptual Framework Of Human Resource Management, Care Has Been Taken To Avoid Jargons Which Usually Obscure A Work Of This Kind. Another Speciality Of The Book Is That It Can Be Used As A Textbook By Students And As Handbook By Hr Managers And Practitioners. It Will Be Highly Useful For The Students Of Mba/Mhrm/Mpm/Mlw/Msw In Hrm And M.Com. Courses Of All Indian Universities.
Download or read book The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management written by George Thomas Kurian and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2013 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now students, instructors, and professionals everywhere can find clear, authoritative, explanations of more than 6,000 key business terms. Prepared by a noted encyclopedist, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management covers a vast range of terminology from all areas of business including management, strategy, finance, human resources, economics, marketing, sales, insurance, and international business. The book explains accounting rules, legal terminology, slang and buzzwords, acronyms, management theories, historical figures, economic concepts, performance metrics, and more-all the crucial ideas that have transformed business practices and management science in the past 25 years. In addition to concise definitions, this indispensable reference includes longer entries for ideas needing more elaborate explanations, as well as a pronunciation guide for difficult words, special sections on usage, and a thesaurus of related words. While quick definitions abound online, The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management supplies the depth and clarity lacking in most "webinitions." And it includes thousands of technical terms omitted from even premier unabridged dictionaries. From Abilene paradox to zero-based budgeting, this is an essential resource for anyone serious about business.
Download or read book HRM Strategic Integration and Organizational Performance written by Ashok Chanda and published by SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited. This book was released on 2009-08-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Resources Management (HRM) has a very important facilitative and strategic role in organizational success. Several financial and non-financial performance measures of an organization are positively related to its levels of HRM Strategic Integration (HRMSI). HRM Strategic Integration and Organizational Performance develops a better understanding of strategic HRM and its impact on organizational performance.
Download or read book Armstrong s Essential Human Resource Management Practice written by Michael Armstrong and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2010-06-03 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Armstrong's Essential Human Resource Management Practice provides a complete overview of the practices and processes fundamental to managing people. The text provides a thorough introduction to the core areas of HR including: people resourcing, performance management, learning and development and rewarding people. It also examines the contribution of HR to organizational aims and objectives and how it is integrated within the business. The book is accompanied by online resources for both lecturers and students and adopts an increased focus on employee engagement, a concept which is becoming increasingly prominent in people management, but which is often presented as a mantra without being properly understood; this is examined in detail with reference to recent research. Michael Armstrong's original Handbook of Human Resource Management is the classic text for all those studying HR or who are entering the profession for the first time. In this new title Michael Armstrong provides a condensed text which has been rewritten with the non-HR student or professional in mind, describing and evaluating key HRM concepts such as: HRM itself; strategic HRM; the resource-based view; the choice between best practice and best fit; human capital measurement; motivation theory; emotional intelligence; the flexible firm; the learning organization; and financial rewards. Online supporting resources for this book include lecture slides, an instructor's manual, case examples and a literature review.
Download or read book Human Resource Management written by John Bratton and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authoritatively and expertly written, the new seventh edition of Bratton and Gold's Human Resource Management builds upon the enduring strengths of this renowned book. Thoroughly updated, topical and accessible, this textbook explores the theory and practice of human resource management and will encourage your students to reflect critically on the realities of the ever-changing world of work. The new edition truly captures the zeitgeist of contemporary human resource management. With coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in relation to business ethics, physical and mental wellbeing, inequality and the rise of the gig-economy and precarious work, students will feel connected to the complex issues that face workers, organisations and wider society. This edition also includes expanded coverage on the ever-palpable effects of globalization and technological change and explores the importance of sustainable practice. Students will gain critical insight into the realities of contemporary HRM, engaging with the various debates and tensions inherent in the employment relationship and understanding the myriad of different theories underpinning human resource management. New to this edition: - New 'Ethical Insight' boxes explore areas of current ethical concern in trends and practice - New 'Digital Spotlight' boxes explore innovations in technology, analytics and AI and the impact on workers and organisations - Topical coverage on job design and the rise of the gig economy and precarious work - A critical discussion of the core themes and debates around human resource management in the post-Covid-19 era, including mental health and wellbeing. - A rich companion website packed with extra resources, including video interviews with HR professionals, work-related films, bonus case studies, links to employment law, and vocab checklists for ESL students make this an ideal text for online or blended learning.
Download or read book Dictionary of Human Resources and Personnel Management written by A. Ivanovic and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary offers over 6,000 key terms covering all aspects of human resources, including recruitment and selection, appraisals, payment systems, dismissals and industrial relations. Ideal for all professionals who work with personnel terminology, particularly those in HR departments, recruitment consultants and employment lawyers.
Download or read book Cambridge English for Human Resources Student s Book with Audio CDs 2 written by George Sandford and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-07-14 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summary: "Cambridge English for Human Resources covers a wide range of topics of concern to human resources and personnel development, from understanding the essentials of resourcing and outsourcing through to strategic HR. The ten standalone units allow learners to focus on the areas of HR and Personnel Development most important to them. As well as teaching the specialist vocabulary and theory of HR, the course also develops job-specific skills such as coaching, designing and implementing appraisal systems, managing conflict and others."--Cambridge website, viewed 1st Sept, 2011.
Download or read book Big Data in Organizations and the Role of Human Resource Management written by Tobias M. Scholz and published by Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften. This book was released on 2017 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big data are changing the way we work. This book conveys a theoretical understanding of big data and the related interactions on a socio-technological level as well as on the organizational level. Big data challenge the human resource department to take a new role. An organization's new competitive advantage is its employees augmented by big data.
Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management written by Rob Bothma and published by OUP Southern Africa. This book was released on 2012-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management 4th edition presents both global and local perspectives on the issues that human resource management face in the modern workplace.
