Studying Human Resource Management

Stephen Taylor, Chartered CCIPD, is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Exeter Business School, UK and also a Chief Examiner for the CIPD. Based in Devon, UK, he previously taught at Manchester Business School and Manchester Metropolitan University Business School and has worked in a variety of management roles in the hotel industry and in the NHS. Professor Carol Woodhams is Professor of Human Resource Management and Head of Department of People and Organisations at the University of Surrey, UK. She has held various positions within the CIPD including National Examiner for Designing and Delivering Training and Editor of the flexible learning materials at Intermediate and Advanced levels and is based in Surrey, UK. She was named by HR Magazine as the most influential HR thinker in 2023.

Chapter - 01: The people management contribution;
Chapter - 02: The people management business environment;
Chapter - 03: Strategy and structure;
Chapter - 04: Contemporary people management issues;
Chapter - 05: Shaping people practice to benefit your organisation;
Chapter - 06: Research and evidence-based practice in HRM;
Chapter - 07: The behaviour of the people professional;
Chapter - 08: Glossary;
Chapter - 09: Appendices

"This is one of the most engaging and student-friendly books in the area of HRM. A variety of up-to-date learning activities and practical insights combined with the use of evidence-based research are core to the development of future HR professionals."

"An important overview which skilfully considers the contemporary HRM environment and essential people management topics with practical examples. Relevant to the first-time student of HRM or the experienced practitioner, this edition provides accessible and useful guidance that can be implemented immediately into study and practice. Expertly commentated and written with the reader in mind, this is a gift for all who study HRM."

"This user friendly text book provides an easy to follow introduction to a range of core HR themes and principles and what it is like to work within the HR profession. Clear reference lists and 'explore further' resources support students to extend their study beyond the text book itself and regular case studies bring the theory to life. The Chapter on research and evidence practice in HRM provides an excellent insight into how students can evaluate the data and information they use to help with their academic study and decision making in the workplace. The clear layout enables students to read through each chapter in turn or to 'dip into' key sections as needed making it a valuable addition to the bookshelf for students and new practitioners alike."

"This textbook is essential reading for students of People Management, in particular those studying CIPD's Associate Diploma in People Management or undergraduate degrees. It is well written and provides a balance between theoretical concepts and models and practice. This new edition, updated to align with CIPD's new qualifications will be invaluable to students, especially when used in conjunction with its companion text, Human Resource Management: People and organisations."