This exciting new introductory text in human resource management moves beyond a prescriptive approach to provide a holistic overview of the role of HRM in its contemporary context. Acknowledging and reflecting upon key trends in HRM, the labour market and the broader economy, the author offers critical discussion of the theoretical and practical issues surrounding HRM.
Includes accessible learning features to help you best explore the material, including:
- ′research′, ′ethics′ and ′international′ insight boxes;
- chapter summaries and objectives;
- self-test questions;
- recommended reading;
- end of chapter case studies.
An accompanying companion website (www.sagepub.co.uk/wilton) provides you with full-text journal articles, extended case studies, weblinks and a glossary. The website also provides an instructor′s manual, PowerPoint slides and a multiple-choice test bank for lecturers.
This book is essential reading for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students, as well as those studying for their CIPD qualifications.
Nick Wilton is Senior Lecturer in HRM at Bristol Business School at the University of the West of England.
"Well-researched, well-written, and is clearly signposted and structured for the reader. The learning objectives at the outset of every chapter act as a clear guide for each topic explored. Additional references and further reading are also offered to the student seeking deeper knowledge. Case studies, throughout the book, bring the HRM theories to life and demonstrably link these with practice. Wilton′s book is an extremely useful core text for students of HRM and a welcome addition to HRM resources" - Denise Bagley, Principal Lecturer in Human Resource Management, London South Bank University
Table of Contents:
PART ONE: HRM IN CONTEXT
What Is HRM?
HRM and the Individual
HRM, Strategy and Performance
The Labour Market Context of HRM
The National and International Context of HRM
PART TWO: HRM IN PRACTICE
People Resourcing
Managing Performance
Managing Reward
Human Resource Development
Employment Relations
PART THREE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HRM
HRM, Equality and Diversity
Careers and Career Management
The Management of Workplace Discord
HRM, Work and Well-Being
Current Trends and Future Challenges in HRM
About the Author :
Dr Nick Wilton is currently Associate Dean for Professional Education and Accreditation at Oxford Brookes Business School. For more than 20 years, he has taught at undergraduate and graduate levels in a variety of disciplines including Human Resource Management and Development, employment relations and cross-cultural and international management. He is the author of an Introduction to Human Resource Management (5th ed.). His research interests include employability, careers and career development, and labour market inequality. He holds a doctorate in the sociology of work and employment, an Mphil in the management of employee relations, is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and a senior fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy.
Review :
′In this authoritative text Nick Wilton provides a comprehensive overview of the key contemporary themes and debates in the field of human resource management with a strong critical slant. I have no doubt that it will be a valuable resource for students of human resource management at both undergraduate and graduate levels′ -
Dr David Collings, (Joint) Editor in Chief of Human Resource Management Journal and Senior Lecturer in International Management, J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics,
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
′This is an excellent introductory text that goes well beyond most conventional HR texts. Nick Wilton not only successfully outlines the rationale and operation of HRM but adopts a critical perspective on the study and practice of HRM by integrating state of the art academic research with contemporary ′′real world′′ challenges, debates and practical cases. This text is instructive, engaging and will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and potential for HR to contribute to both organizational performance and individual well-being′ -
Dr Timothy Bartram, (Joint) Editor in Chief of the Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources and Associate Professor, School of Business,
La Trobe University, Australia
′This is an excellent textbook that combines research and practice in a very readable and interesting way! It does a great job of covering all the major topics in HRM and each chapter is filled with outstanding learning features′ -
Randall S. Schuler, Distinguished Professor, HRM,
Rutgers University
Comprehensive introuctory text with helpful links to research for students to deeepen their knowledge and critical evaluation of HRM concepts in action.
A very good source for basic concepts. Especially suitable for stuents who are just being introduced to HRM
used new edition
It prompts students to think about the activities involved in Human Resource Management. It provides a wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, and policies and above all it is written written and presented in a simplified manner.
A good introductory book
“An Introduction to HRM” by Nick Wilton comes highly recommended as being user-friendly and up-to-date. Having used it in class, I have found it to be an invaluable resource for both students and tutors of HRM courses.
From the teaching perspective, “An Introduction to HRM” can be used to structure an undergraduate HRM module. The textbook is divided into three parts, charting the development of HRM and concluding with a chapter on trends and future developments. The section on HRM in practice provides a solid overview of core HRM areas, including reward and L&D. Each chapter provides a case study and questions, which can be used in tutorials to consolidate the key issues and to enable students to develop critical skills. Key theories and authors are clearly highlighted and the suggested reading is usefully further divided into categories, in order to encourage students to get used to consulting a range of resources.
For students, this text is ideal for those who need a one-stop resource for HRM, as well as for undergraduates who are studying HRM as a core subject. The chapter objectives and introduction clearly signpost the contents of the chapter and in class, students can turn to the summary points at the end of each chapter for a quick overview of the topics. The book also makes a good revision aid because each chapter concludes with a series of self-test questions, which students can use to help structure revision notes. Furthermore, the book is backed up with other student resources on the website.
This is a very useful book for Undergraduate students covering all key informtaion. It is easy to understand but does provide some depth of discussion.
A very comprehensive and well-designed textbook, which is considered an ideal choice for undergraduate modules and a fundamental guide for postgraduate students.
It certainly provides an updated literature about the most contemporary issues on HRM.
An excellent textbook that is highly readable and strongly based in recent research and theorisaton. Besides introducing students to management theories and approaches it also develops an evaluative approach to HRM subject and thus supports critical thinking. Case studies for workshops and tutorial sessions are practical and lend a vital support and perspective to subjects covered in the text. The book has been very well received by my students and generally seen as superior to text used earlier.
Not sufficiently related to the CIPD module specifications
This is an excellent addition to the range of texts on HRM. Current and clearly set out it deals with the core themes very well. The section on conflict and ACR is especially welcome
This text represents a helpful coverage of the context and main functional areas in HRM, complemented by a consideration of those issues that currently concern those working in this profession. As an introductory text it combines an appropriate selection and interpretation of subjects, inccorporating a critical appreciation, which can be applied to relevant case studies. However, it is more suited to those students with a UK focus rather than an international readership.
This is an excellent introduction to the field. Highly recommended.
This comprehensive text covers a range of HRM topics in a clear and well-organised way. Contemporary and critical issues are considered and future/emerging ideas are also addressed. The text is highly interactive and encourages students to apply ideas and develop their understanding of concepts through a number of case studies and other activities. Each chapter is supplemented by a number of helpful additional readings and website materials and is suitable for students at senior undegraduate and postgraduate levels.
As the name suggests this text is best used with students how are new to Human resources, that said there is a vast amount of useful text for those who have been in the HR sector for some time
This text has been added to my recommended reading lists for students studying Leading, Managing & Developing People at post graduate level. The text is written in an accessible style, whilst also adopting a critical stance on contempoary HR issues.
This is very good text that introduces the full range of concepts in HRM. This will be a welcome addition to our current HR texts and also be beneficial for CIPD modules we are currently delivering.
A good text introducing a full range of concepts in the HR area. This will also be useful for several of the new modules we are introducing on the CIPD programmes for 2011
We do not have a specific HR module on the MBA programme but this text would be useful in adding an additional dimension to several of our other modules.
Well written and crafted in a format that meets the needs of International students for whom English is not a first language. Inclusion of end of chapter case studies and self test questions, can be utilised for group work and the overall layout is most helpful to busy Lecturers crafting their sessions.
I will certainly be recommending this as a key resource for next academic year′s students.
This is a fabulous book and I will be recommending it to my students.
The content is much more reflective of ′real′ world challenges of people management - offering a more critical account and a welcome change from the abundance of ′how to′ rational, prescriptive HRM texts. Well done to the author!
All the learning features are very good. The online resources for students and direct links to articles will be very useful.
Level to high for the college
I am not teaching any modules for which this would be suitable. It was sent unrequested.
I was looking for an applications based text.
Critical, practical and well organised this is a good introductory text which will be a useful addition to any HR reading list
This text provides a good solid overview of the principle components of the HRM cycle especially for undergraduates.
Excellent! I recommended to have several copies in the School Library!
Easy to understand for HRM students in the undergraduate level 3.
With clear outlines and key learning goals this book provided a whole picture on what to expect after reading a book.
Discussions at each chapter helped students to explore and analyse issues.
National and International context as well as HRM in practice in other organisations really helped understanding of the subject in many contexts.
this book is an excellent resource for students of human resource management. it provides a comprehensive and critical perspective on the theoretical and practical aspets of HRM.
