Human Resource Management in Context

Bol Partner

This textbook has been written for the new CIPD postgraduate module HRM in Context. It is a new edition of Business Environment by the same authors. The key selling points include: Maps on to the new core CIPD module on HRM in Context; Written by John Kew and John Stredwick, the well-respected authors of Business Environment ; Written for students with little or no prior knowledge of the subject area; Practical implications of theories are emphasised; Includes new chapters on business ethics and corporate social responsibility; Includes 95 case studies covering issues such as the France Telecom crisis and the MPs' expenses scandal; and, Includes 78 activities to enable students to draw on their own experiences and apply different theories. New features to this edition include: Greater emphasis in each chapter on the impact on HRM strategy and practices; New chapter on the managerial environment and HRM; International examples in each chapter with a high number of internationally related case studies; and, Covers business ethics and corporate social responsibility in detail (an increasingly important area of HRM). The online resources include: For tutors: PowerPoint slides; Comprehensive lecturer's guide (including feedback on the activities in the book, suggestions for assignments and lecture handouts); and, Additional case studies, For Market: Students taking CIPD HRM in Context modules at level 7; and, Students on Business Environment courses (PG & UG), especially those that have a greater emphasis on international aspects.

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HR functions within both internal and external contexts. The understanding of both contexts is crucial for comprehending how and why they drive HR strategies and practices in organizations, as well as the rules and structures within which they work. Built around five major themes which impact upon the HR function, and mapping to the CIPD Level 7 Advanced module of the same name, Human Resource Management in Context enables students to understand the complex and changing organizational context in which HR operates today by providing a comprehensive breakdown of the concepts, theories and issues from globalization and government policy to demographic, social and technological trends. This fully updated 4th edition of Human Resource Management in Context includes a range of pedagogical features, balancing theory with practical analysis to form an engaging insight into the strategic side of HR. It includes enhanced emphasis on the impact of the external environment on the HR profession, a discussion of the impact of technology and social media, increased coverage of ethics and CSR and links to the HR Profession Map. Online supporting resources for lecturers include an instructor's manual, lecture slides, annotated web links and guidance for the chapter activities.