Strategic human resource management : text and cases /

"This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date study in strategic human resource management (SHRM). It aims to provide students and practising managers with an in-depth view of essential concepts and techniques in the area in a highly readable and understandable form. It focuses particularl...

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Main Authors: Azmi, Feza Tabassum (Author)
Published: Cambridge University Press,
Publisher Address: New York, NY :
Publication Dates: 2019.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date study in strategic human resource management (SHRM). It aims to provide students and practising managers with an in-depth view of essential concepts and techniques in the area in a highly readable and understandable form. It focuses particularly on practical applications, examples and cases that students and HR managers can utilize in gaining insights into the subject. The book serves two important purposes: providing an academically rigorous study and offering an insightful and user-friendly pedagogy. It includes: opening stories new terms and concepts questions for discussion HR anecdotes caselets and 'news grabs'"--
Carrier Form: xviii, 319 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781108482318
1108482317
9781108711951
1108711952
Index Number: HF5549
CLC: F272.92
Call Number: F272.92/A995
Contents: Pt. I The Framework of Strategic Human Resource Management -- 1.Concept of Strategic Human Resource Management -- Chapter Overview -- Learning Objectives -- Opening Story: General Electric's Journey to `Imagination at Work' -- Conceptual Background -- Models of SHRM -- Characteristics of SHRM -- SHRM Framework -- Emerging HR Scenario -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises and Discussion Questions -- Caselet: Strategic HR at Colgate-Palmolive -- Notes -- pt. II Context of SHRM -- 2.Environment of SHRM -- Chapter Overview -- Learning Objectives -- Opening Story: India's Economic Growth -- Business Environment: An Introduction -- The Systems Concept -- Business Environment and SHRM -- External Environmental Factors -- Internal Environmental Factors -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises and Discussion Questions -- Caselet: Reliance Jio -- The Game Changer? -- Notes -- 3.Technology and HRM -- Chapter Overview -- Learning Objectives -- Opening Story: Kumbh Mela Goes Hi-tech -- Technological Environment -- Trends in the Nature of Work -- IT and HRM -- Impact on HR Sub-Systems -- Impact on HR Culture and Structure -- Challenges and Opportunities -- Social Media and HR -- Internet of Things, Big Data, and HR -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises and Discussion Questions -- Caselet: Circular Organization at Harley-Davidson Motor Company -- Notes -- pt. III Strategy Formulation -- 4.Strategy Formulation and HRM -- Chapter Overview -- Learning Objectives -- Opening Story: Rethinking the Role of HR -- Strategic Management Process -- Importance of Human Resources to Strategy -- Integration of Strategy and HRM -- Strategy Formulation and Planning -- Typology of Integrated HR Systems -- Chapter Summary -- Exercises and Discussion Questions -- Caselet: Strategic HR Integration at The Walt Disney Company -- Notes -- 5.Workflow Analysis and Strategic Job Analysis -- Chapter Overview -- Learning Objectives -- Opening Story: The Future of Work -- Future of Work and Talent Management -- Workflow Analysis