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HUMAN

RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT

PRACT ICE

A Handbook of

Now in its tenth edition, this internationally best-selling text has been fully updated to

incorporate new developments in human resource management policy and research.

Based on the latest HRM theory,A Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice

considers the HR function in relation to the needs of the business as a whole.Thoroughly

updated in the light of current best practice and drawing on new research, the handbook

presents in-depth coverage of:

• managing people; • performance management;


• HRM processes; • human resource development;


• work and employment; • rewarding people;


• organizational behaviour; • employee relations;


• organization, design and development; • health, safety and welfare;


• people resourcing; • employment and HRM services.

The book also now includes sections on human capital management, the role of the front-line

manager, developing and implementing HR strategies, and learning and development.

Recognizing HRM as a strategic process, Michael Armstrong provides practical advice on how

companies can maximize the effectiveness of the HRM function and ensure that it makes a

major contribution to organizational success.This comprehensive handbook is also essential

reading for HRM students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

FREE CD ROM FOR LECTURERS

Michael Armstrong has created a unique CD ROM containing over 400 lecture presentation slides.

This CD is available from the publisher on request.

Michael Armstrongis a Companion and former Chief Examiner of the Chartered

Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), joint managing partner of e-reward and an

independent management consultant. He is the author of several best-selling HR titles

including Performance Management,Strategic Human Resource Management,A Handbook of

Management and Leadership(with Tina Stephens),Job Evaluationand Reward Management(with

Helen Murlis), all published by Kogan Page.

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