The encyclopedia of human resource management. Volume three, Thematic essays /

The three volumes in The Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management offer a comprehensive review of the essential issues and most important information available on the topic. Each volume in the encyclopedia contains contributions from some of the most celebrated names in the field of human resource...

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Other Authors: Benscoter, George M., Rothwell, William J., 1951-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: San Francisco, CA : Hoboken : Pfeiffer ; John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
Series:Wiley Online Library.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The three volumes in The Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management offer a comprehensive review of the essential issues and most important information available on the topic. Each volume in the encyclopedia contains contributions from some of the most celebrated names in the field of human resource management (HRM) and addresses the myriad challenges faced by today's human resource professionals. Volume 3 highlights three main topics HR professionals have identified as critical issues in today's workplace: Leadership and Learning; Strategy and Measurement; and The Evolution of Human Resources. Many of the articles in this volume provide an in-depth discussion of a current human resource topic while others introduce a new way of approaching a familiar HR challenge. Each article is designed to stimulate critical thinking and reflection. The topics covered include: Best Practices in Leadership Development; Leadership is Going Global; Web 2.0 Applications in Corporate Training; The Social Construction of Productive Organizations; Leadership Versatility; Strategy and Measurement; Strategic Business Partner Role; Human Resource Metrics; The HR Transition to Strategic Partner; Workplace Bullying; Lost Wisdom, Lost ROI; The Role of HR in Fostering Innovation in Organizations; Closing Critical Skills Gaps; Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility; The Implications of Situational Strength for HRM; and more.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xv, 336 pages)
ISBN:1118364716 (electronic bk.)
9781118364710 (electronic bk.)
DOI:10.1002/9781118364710