Human Resource Management in Context

Book excerpt: This textbook has been written for the new CIPD postgraduate module HRM in Context. Key Selling Points: Maps directly on to the new CIPD module on HRM in Context Written by David Farnham, one of the CIPD's Chief Examiners and the author of the new HRM in Context module Written in a student-centred way, balancing factual material with practical analysis Draws on research, good practice and practical examples from the business world, as well as covering issues affecting public sector and third sector organisations New to this edition: New chapters on contemporary organisations principal environments,the managerial and business environment,developing corporate strategies and developing HR strategies Chapters on HR strategy and solutions throughout the book in each chapter. Online Resources For tutors: PowerPoint slides Lecturer's guide including additional exercises Answers/guidance for the chapter activities and exercises Additional case studies Market Students taking new CIPD HRM in Context core module at level 7 (combines existing Managing in a Strategic Business Context and People Management and Development modules)