Ivancevich's Human Resource Management takes a managerial orientation; that is it takes the position that HRM is relevant to managers in every unit, project, or team. Managers are constantly faced with HRM issues, problems, and decision making and the text's primary goal is to show how each manager must be a human resource problem solver and diagnostician. This book pays attention to the application of HRM approaches in "real" organizational settings and situations. Realism, understanding, and critical thinking were important in the revision. Students and faculty alike have identified readability and relevance as key strengths of the text. It provides a book that stimulates ideas and keeps all users up-to-date on HRM thinking and practice.

Table of Contents

Part I:Introduction to Human Resource Management
1. Human Resource Management
2. Strategic Management Approach to Human Resource Management
3. Equal Employment Opportunity: Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management
4. Global Human Resource Management
Part II: Acquiring Human Resources
5. Human Resource Planning and Alignment
6. Job Analysis and Design
7. Recruitment
8. Selection
Part III: Rewarding Human Resources
9. Appraising and Managing Performance
10. Compensation: An Overview
11. Compensation: Issues and Policies
12. Administering Benefits and Services
Part IV: Developing Human Resources
13. Training and Development
14. Career Planning and Development
Part V: Labor-Management Relations
15. Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining
16. Employee Rights and Justice
Part VI: Protecting Human Resources
17. Promoting Safety and Health
Appendix A: Measuring Human Resource Activities
Appendix B: Sources of Information About Human Resource Management: Where to Find Facts and Figures
Appendix C: Career Guidelines

About the Author

John M. "Jack" Ivancevich is Dean at the University of Houston’s College of Business and Administration. He is known worldwide for his research in stress management.

Features

* The web site includes a link to Human Resources Online. Students stay current and expand their knowledge in the field of human resources by completing approximately twenty online exercises in such areas as training and employee development, selection and recruitment, compensation and benefits, labor relations, employee separation and retention, as well as training and employee development. In each exercise, students review one or more online resources, such as articles covering a recent HR trend. They then answer some challenging questions. For the busy instructor, Human Resources Online includes password-protected teaching notes that provide insights and answers to each question.

* Internet applications within the text are enhanced with the new HRonline and Business Around the World, which links directly to the leading HR magazines and professional sources. In addition, the coverage of Internet resources continues to be an important topic in this new edition. Each chapter is linked to Internet resources and include www addresses with strong student appeal.