Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part 1: the context of the practice of HRM; fundamentals of Human Resource Management; Human Resource Management in a changing environment; understanding equal employment opportunity; motivating employees and designing jobs. Part 2: staffing the organization; employment planning and job analysis; recruiting and the foundation of selection; effective selection devices. Part 3: training and development; socializing, orienting and developing employees; managing careers. Part 4: appraisal and pay systems; evaluating employee performance; establishing rewards and pay plans; employee benefits. Part 5: creating a productive, safe, and fair workplace; employee rights and HRM ethics; safety and health programs; effective HRM communications; labour relations and collective bargaining.

This text features a real-world perspective that gives readers a clear picture of what today's human resouces management is really like. Emphasizing the application of theory, this edition integrates real-world examples from newsworthy corporations to bring concepts to life.