Managing Human Resources

Human resource managers play an active and critical role in the strategic planning and decision making of an organization. Built on a solid foundation of research and theory, this solution presents the most current challenges and opportunities that students will face and equips them with the tools and best practices to help them understand and solve these issues. Students learn that HR professionals are at the centre of an organizations strategic planning and that, as a result, their insights and decisions can have a real impact on its growth and future success. Cover 1 Inside Front Cover 2 Brief Contents 10 Contents 12 Preface 32 About the Authors 41 PART 1: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN PERSPECTIVE 45 Chapter 1: The World of Human Resources Management 45 Chapter 2: Strategy and Human Resources Planning 83 PART 2: MEETING HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIREMENTS 131 Chapter 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management 131 Chapter 4: Job Analysis and Work Design 171 PART 3: DEVELOPING EFFECTIVENESS IN HUMAN RESOURCES 205 Chapter 5: Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers 205 Chapter 6: Employee Selection 251 Chapter 7: Training and Development 289 Chapter 8: Performance Management 327 PART 4: IMPLEMENTING COMPENSATION AND SECURITY 371 Chapter 9: Managing Compensation 371 Chapter 10: Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards 401 Chapter 11: Employee Benefits 431 Chapter 12: Promoting Safety and Health 461 PART 5: ENHANCING EMPLOYEE–MANAGEMENT RELATIONS 495 Chapter 13: Employee Rights and Discipline 495 Chapter 14: The Dynamics of Labour Relations 527 PART 6: EXPANDING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT HORIZONS 559 Chapter 15: International Human Resources Management 559 Glossary 601 Name Index 609 Organization Index 611 Subject Index 614 Gain a better understanding of how human resources impacts both individuals and organizations with this market-leading, practical text. Snell/Morris/Bohlander's popular Managing Human Resources, 17th Edition builds upon a foundation of research and theory with an inviting, practical framework that focuses on today's most critical HR issues and current practices. The book's engaging writing style and strong visual design use more than 500 memorable examples from a variety of real organizations to illustrate key points and connect concepts to current HR practice. Fresh examples spotlight the latest developments and critical trends, while hands-on applications focus on practical tips and suggestions for success