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Studying Human Resource Management: A Guide to the Study, Context and Practice of HR 3rd Edition
Author(s): Stephen Taylor (Author), Carol Woodhams (Author)
- Publisher: CIPD – Kogan Page
- Publication Date: 3 Sept. 2022
- Edition: 3rd
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 1398606898
- ISBN-13: 9781398606890
Book Description
Studying Human Resource Management is an ideal textbook for anyone studying the CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management.
Fully updated throughout, this book provides thorough coverage of the study of HRM including the people management contribution and business environment as well as discussing the strategy and structure of the HR function. Written by experts in the field with both academic and practitioner experience, Studying Human Resource Management includes invaluable discussion on professional behaviours for people professionals and guidance on how to manage HR data and information and most importantly, how to use it to make evidence-based decisions. There is also now a brand new chapter on shaping people practice to benefit your organisation.
Each chapter includes key learning outcomes to summarise the content that will be covered and to help students track their progress, reflective activities to consolidate learning and further reading suggestions to support wider engagement with areas of particular interest. This book also includes case studies to help students understand how the theory applies in practice. Online resources include slides, a lecturer guide and annotated web links.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“An important overview which skilfully considers the contemporary HRM environment and essential people management topics with practical examples. Relevant to the first-time student of HRM or the experienced practitioner, this edition provides accessible and useful guidance that can be implemented immediately into study and practice. Expertly commentated and written with the reader in mind, this is a gift for all who study HRM.” ―
Hannah Newbury, Lecturer in HRM, University of Plymouth“This user-friendly textbook provides an easy-to-follow introduction to a range of core HR themes and principles and what it is like to work within the HR profession. Clear reference lists and ‘explore further’ resources support students to extend their study beyond the textbook itself and regular case studies bring the theory to life. The chapter on research and evidence practice in HRM provides an excellent insight into how students can evaluate the data and information they use to help with their academic study and decision making in the workplace. The clear layout enables students to read through each chapter in turn or to ‘dip into’ key sections as needed making it a valuable addition to the bookshelf for students and new practitioners alike.” ―
Sheena Bevitt, Senior Lecturer in HRM, University of Derby“This textbook is essential reading for students of People Management, in particular those studying CIPD’s Associate Diploma in People Management or undergraduate degrees. It is well written and provides a balance between theoretical concepts and models and practice. This new edition, updated to align with CIPD’s new qualifications will be invaluable to students, especially when used in conjunction with its companion text,
Human Resource Management: People and Organisations.” ― Nicky Small, CIPD lecturer, Solihull College and University Centre
