An Introduction to Human Resource Management

Provides an alternative to larger, more detailed HRM textbooks which often go beyond the needs of undergraduate students on HRM courses to offer a concise, critical introduction to the business function and academic discipline of HRM.

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′A first class text. It is scholarly and yet very accessible.′ - Louise Preget, Senior Lecturer, Bournemouth University Business School The second edition of Nick Wilton′s An Introduction to Human Resource Management continues to provide an engaging and holistic overview of the role of Human Resource Management in its contemporary context. It reflects on current trends, the labour market and the global economy while offering a critical yet accessible treatment of both theoretical and practical issues relating to Human Resource Management.



 New Full Colour Layout makes the text easy to read and navigate
HR in Practice boxes illustrate how theory can be applied in practice
Ethical Insights present ethical considerations for budding practitioners
Global Insights highlight practices around the world
Research Insights invite you to explore academic research
Case Studies relate theory to real organisations such as Tesco, Intel and Lloyds TSB
Self-test questions are ideal for revision
Further Online Reading provides free access to scholarly journal articles
Glossary and Definitions explain key terms
Podcasts summarise key topics and highlight employability skills

This book is essential reading for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students, including those studying for their CIPD qualifications.