This comprehensive book offers a fascinating set of over 40 evidence-based case studies derived from international research on work, employment and human resource management (HRM). Written in an accessible style, this book comprises contributions from leading experts in the field, covering contemporary applications of complex issues related to the future of work, employment regulations, leadership cultures and human resource strategy.

Key features include:

• Research-based case studies for HRM, employment relations and leadership teaching purposes
• An online companion for tutors featuring points for discussion and guided assessments for students
• Critical questions to stimulate classroom conversation.

Providing important insights into real-world scenarios, this book is a useful supplement to any business and management class focusing on HRM, employment relations and leadership.

Contributors include: A. Athelstan, C. Atkinson, W. Been, C. Bischoff, P. Boselie, J. Brooks, G. Caillard, J. Chan, H. Cook, N. Cullinane, R. Deakin, W. Despotovic, T. Dobbins, J. Donaghey, T. Dundon, R. Fells, R.B. Gould, I. Grugulis, P. Gunnigle, K. Hardy, B. Harney, G. Harve, E. Hickland, H. Hoel, S.A. Hurrell, J. Jenkins, M. Johnson, S. Johnstone, S. Jooss, P.J. Jordan, A. Kellner, L. Kemp, E. Knies, A. Kynighou, D.H. Langerud, J. Lavelle, F. Lee Cooke, P. Leisink, M. Martinez Lucio, L. McCann, A. McDonnell, G. Mazzoni, S. Monaghan, P. Mowbray, C. Murphy, S. Mustchin, R. O'Donnell, W. O'Donohue, M. O'Sullivan, N. Payton, S. Procter, P. Prowse, A. Rafferty, S. Ressia, R. Robinson, A. Roe, L. Ryan, T.F.H. Said, F.R. Sanchez, D. Scholarios, H. Scullion, V. Telljohann, A.R. Timming, P. Turnbull, M. Walker, C. Warhurst, M. Whittall, S. Wiblen, S. Wild, A. Wilkinson, J. Winterton, J. Wolfram Cox, G. Wood, C. Woodhams, S. Wright, R. Zeffane

About the Author
Edited by Tony Dundon, Professor of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, University of Limerick, Ireland and the Work and Equalities Institute, University of Manchester, UK and Adrian Wilkinson, Professor of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Department of Employment Relations and Human Resources, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia and Visiting Professor, University of Sheffield, UK

Reviews
'This superb collection of research based cases illuminates cutting-edge and contemporary themes in work, employment and organisational studies within and beyond the bounds of organisations. In a context of unprecedented challenge and change to traditional employment relationships the cases provide an invaluable multi-perspective resource for educators and learners seeking to come to terms with emergent and established employment issues.'
--Aoife McDermott, University of Cardiff, UK

'This book, by two of the world's leading HR Professors, is a must read by HR professionals, students and academics because these case studies show the impact of HR in the world of work and employment. The individual chapters are written by distinguished senior HR academics to highlight the role that HR in the modern workplace.'
--Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, University of Manchester, UK

'This is a timely collection of critically-oriented and research-based cases, written by an impressive array of scholars from across the globe. Covering a plethora of themes and issues, locations, industry sectors and occupations, it provides an invaluable set of resources for teaching in human resources and employment relations subjects.'
--Bill Harley, University of Melbourne, Australia

Book Information
ISBN 9781788975582
Author Tony Dundon
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd