Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM) is a textbook designed primarily for undergraduates new to the subject. Written in a concise and accessible style, it is ideal for introductory courses and modular programmes. The student is supplied with a range of source materials, discussion questions, and references for assignment work and guided study. The contents draw upon two fundamental traditions inherent within human resource management: one which takes an individual, psychological focus and another which starts from an industrial relations perspective. Pinnington and Edwards' account covers all the main elements of HRM and focuses on contemporary developments, setting them within the internal organizational and wider environmental contexts. The book fosters a good understanding of the management of human resources and encourages critical thinking on theory and practice.

About the Author
Ashly Pinnington is a Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Robert Gordon University ; prior to this he was Senior Lecturer at the University of Exeter. Tony Edwards is a Lecturer at Warwick Business School, University of Warwick

Reviews
"The book is an invaluable introduction to HRM. It usefully situated the practice of HRM within appropriate economic and regulatory context", Dr Mark Stuart, University of Leeds
"A comprehensive, well written and up to date treatment of the subject", Izabela Robinson, University College Northampton
'The book covers a wide range of issues and provides an up-to-date overview of the topic area .. The exercises in each chapter provide a range of useful activities which will encourage students to reflect on what they have learnt and apply particular types of analysis.' Dr Huw Morris, Kingston Business School



Book Information
ISBN 9780198775430
Author Ashly Pinnington
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 623g
Dimensions(mm) 245mm * 189mm * 19mm