Fully revised and updated with input from practicing HR professionals and teaching faculty, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management provides a concise and student-friendly introduction to the field of Human Resource Management (HRM). Now in its fifteenth edition, this popular undergraduate textbook offers thorough coverage of all key topics and competencies recommended by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).
With an engaging and relatable narrative style, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management guides students through essential HRM topics such as human resource functions, employee relations, talent acquisition, training and development, health and safety, performance management, strategy and planning, legal and regulatory considerations, and more. Each chapter is filled with illustrative examples and hands-on activities based on current and emerging issues in the HR world.
Acclaimed for its focused, systematic, and practical approach, Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Fifteenth Edition remains an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses on core HRM concepts.
Table of Contents
Preface xxix
Acknowledgments xxxv
About the Authors xxxvii
Part 1 Understanding HRM
1 The Dynamic Environment of HR 1
2 Functions and Strategy 32
3 Human Resource Planning and Job Analysis 63
Part 2 Legal and Ethical Context of HRM
4 Equal Employment Opportunity 90
5 Employee Relations 133
Part 3 Talent Acquisition
6 Recruiting 165
7 Foundations of Selection 192
Part 4 Training and Development
8 Onboarding, Training, and Developing Employees 223
9 Managing Careers 250
10 Performance Management 269
Part 5 Total Rewards
11 Establishing Rewards and Pay Plans 301
12 Employee Benefits 335
Part 6 Safety and Labor Relations
13 Managing Health and Safety Risks 366
14 Understanding Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining 398
Glossary G- 1
Index I- 1
