Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice

The latest offering of the popular textbook from respected author team of John Bratton and Jeff Gold. Authoritatively and expertly written, the sixth edition builds on the enduring strengths of this well-established book, with important updates and revisions to bring it in line with the ever-changing business world. While exploring the practical implementation of human resource management, the book also exposes and confronts the debates and tensions inherent in the employment relationship, encouraging the reader to reflect critically on the realities of contemporary HRM. The myriad of different theories underpinning human resource management are discussed as well as their impact on organizations, managers and workers. The new edition will continue to be a core textbook for HRM modules on undergraduate business and management degree courses, and may also be used on some postgraduate and MBA courses. New to this Edition: - Two new chapters on important key issues of Ethics in HRM and Green HRM - Brand new chapter opening vignettes setting the scene with real-world industry examples and new and updated examples for the popular 'HRM and Globalization' and 'HRM in Practice' features - Expanded suite of 'HRM as I see it' video interviews with real life HR managers from organizations such as Unilever, Springer Nature and insights from the Equality and Human Rights Commission - Coverage of contemporary themes such as line managers' roles in HRM, bullying, diversity and inequality - Over 100 new references, bringing the discussion right up to date Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/human-resource-management-6e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Table of Contents:
PART ONE: THE CONTEMPORARY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ARENA 1. The nature of contemporary HRM 2. Corporate strategy and strategic HRM 3. HRM outcomes and line management PART TWO: EMPLOYEE RESOURCING 4. Workforce planning and diversity 5. Recruitment and selection PART THREE: EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT 6. Performance management and appraisal 7. Learning and human resource development PART FOUR: THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP 8. Rewards and inequality 9. Labour relations and collective bargaining 10. Employee relations and voice PART FIVE: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES: HRM IN A GLOBAL WORLD 11. HRM and ethics 12. Employee health, safety and wellness 13. HRM and high performance workplaces 14. Leadership and management development 15. HRM and organizational culture 16. Green HRM and environmental sustainability 17. International HRM and global capitalism.

About the Author :
John Bratton is Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University, UK. Jeff Gold is Professor of Organization Learning at Leeds Beckett University, UK John Bratton is Visiting Professor at Edinburgh Napier University, UK. Jeff Gold is Professor of Organization Learning at Leeds Beckett University, UK

Review :
Bratton and Gold provide an outstanding introduction to current debates in HRM. The book follows a logical structure, takes a critical approach and enriches this with ample relevant and international examples from industry. A great resource for those who want to study HRM from a critical and international perspective. This is the textbook that I have been wishing for! Bratton and Gold have created an outstanding book in their thorough, insightful and contemporary analysis of human resource management that incorporates theory, evidence and practice. The scope of the text is impressively wide and the depth of its content is excellent. This new edition incorporates a truly up-to-date and international perspective in discussing contemporary HRM ideas and trends. The language is professional but “normal” enough for students and practitioners from any place to understand. It is a great book to recommend. This book is a refreshing read for those interested in HRM. The authors manage to cover the broad spectrum of HR issues, and make it reader-friendly by integrating interesting contemporary cases. Bratton and Gold’s text is comprehensive in its coverage of HRM themes but does not sacrifice depth of analysis. More importantly it is a textbook that subjects the HR process to proper critical evaluation in a lucid and engaging fashion. One of the best available HRM textbooks!