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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100631183981
ISBN-139780631183983
eBay Product ID (ePID)2157564
Product Key Features
Number of Pages324 Pages
Publication NameDevelopments in the Management of Human Resources : an Analytical Review
LanguageEnglish
SubjectHuman Resources & Personnel Management
Publication Year1992
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn Storey
Subject AreaBusiness & Economics
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length9.8 in
Item Width7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN91-039200
ReviewsA timely and valuable addition to the literature." Journal of Industrial Relations "Highly readable." Work, Employment and Society, "A timely and valuable addition to the literature." Journal of Industrial Relations "Highly readable." Work, Employment and Society
Dewey Edition20
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal658.3
Table Of ContentPreface. List of tables. List of Figures. Abbreviations. 1. Transitions and Transformations. 2. The HRM Phenomenon. 3. Mainstream Companies in Transition. 4. Managing Human Resources in Practice: A Thematic Analysis. 5. Managing the Process of Change. 6. The Part Played by Personnel Specialists in the Management of Human Resources. 7. The Part Played by Senior and Middle Line Managers in the Management of Human Resources. 8. The Part Played by First Line Managers in the Management of Human Resources. 9. Trade Unions and Industrial Relations. 10. Conclusions. Appendix: Research Methods. Bibliography.
SynopsisIncluding case studies from both the private and public sectors, this comprehensive and searching review of the changing shape of employment management is an ideal text for business students studying HRM., This unique book is based on thorough research which closely analyzes changes and developments in the management of human resources. The author draws on over 300 in-depth interviews with managers at all levels - including many active "line" managers, which gives the survey a strong practical approach, rather than the conventional "personnel" picture. Developments in the Management of Human Resources is particularly important as it: Is the first proper analysis of the part played by line and general managers in human resource management Uses real named cases throughout from both the private and public sectors Considers corporate culture and strategy, and focuses on their impact in industrial relations and human resource management.