Author Description

This book covers a broad range of theories, concepts, and practical issues on human resource management (HRM) and related disciplinary areas, such as organizational behavior (OB) and industrial relations. The material is introduced in a concise, balanced, and yet easily readable manner to help in the understanding and application of strategic HRM. It is particularly suitable for the MBA level or executive management development programs, which have an emphasis on managing people strategically. The book will also be beneficial to managers and working HRM professionals who deal with people issues regularly. Important topics include strategic HRM, organizational culture and ethical management, work design and motivation, leadership, groups, and teams, human resource flow, training and development, rewards management, performance management, diversity management, union-management relationship, and the future role of human resources.