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Description of  Human Resource Management: A Contemporary Approach

This is the fourth edition of the well-established, thought-provoking classic textbook from De Montfort University, edited by Ian Beardwell, Len Holden and Tim Claydon and updated and revised throughout. A thorough introduction to HRM, this book contains a variety of perspectives and styles and a critical approach, made clear and accessible to students through the consistent chapter structure and increased features such as: learning outcomes and chapter summaries activities 'stop and think' features UK, International and European case studies Glossary, extensive references and further reading Bright, full color interior design. Other features include a downloadable Instructor's Manual with PowerPoint slides and notes to accompany the activities, exercises, questions and case studies within the book. As with previous editions, Human Resource Management 4ed is in line with CIPD standards and the critical approach and sophisticated writing style is suitable for undergraduates, HRM Masters students and specialist MBAs. Editors- Ian Beardwell - former Head of the HRM Department, Dr. Len Holden - Principal Lecturer in HRM and Dr. Tim Claydon - Principal Lecturer in Industrial Relations - Leicester Business School, De Montfort University. Contributors- Phil Almond, Julie Beardwell, Dr. Ian Clark, Professor Audrey Collin, Trevor Colling, Mike Doyle, Linda Glover, Nicky Golding, Dr. Sue Marlow, Professor Mike Noon, Julia Pointon, Alan Ryan, Olga Tregaskis - All of the Department of Human Resource Management, Leicester Business School, De Montfort University.