Human Resource Management

The Australian HR Institute (AHRI)-endorsed Human Resource Management: Strategy and Practice provides a strong conceptual and practical framework for students of human resource management.

The successful integrative strategic HRM model is retained in this latest edition and the most recent developments in human resource management theories and practices are explored. This is the only resource in the market that uses the Australian HR Capability Framework to teach the behaviours and capabilities required by an HR practitioner.

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What's New

• Coverage of HR professional digital competencies features in the 'HRM in practice' and 'Future of work' boxes
• 'HR Dilemma' chapter-opening and closing feature presents dilemmas around focal themes of the 11th edition
• NEW local video case study available in MindTap
• Revised 'Career tips' box with focus on career planning and employability
• Updated end-of-chapter case studies, contributed by AHRI

Features

• Informed by the Australian HR Capability Framework, the content and pedagogical features are designed to help students understand and develop the roles and competencies required to successfully operate as an HR professional. This text is a recommended resource for the AHRI Practising Certification Program and the only AHRI-endorsed resource on the market
• Case studies include topical examples that apply the concepts discussed in the chapter to the workplace. The questions that follow allow students to analyse the case and develop their understanding of HRM practice. Case studies were kindly contributed by AHRI for the 11th edition
• 'Emerging issues' icons highlight important and topical HR issues throughout and link to end-of-chapter questions to help students further their knowledge
• This text follows an integrative strategic HRM model. This model links of HRM with strategic goals and objectives in order to improve business performance and develop organisational cultures that foster innovation and flexibility
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About the Authors

Alan Nankervis is a Professor and Adjunct Research fellow at Curtin University, Perth. He has previously taught and researched at universities in Melbourne, Western Australia, Sydney, the United Kingdom, Indonesia, and Thailand. He has co-authored or co-edited 10 books, many scholarly articles and conference papers, and he was co-editor of the journal, Research & Practice in Human Resource Management from 2001-2011.

Marian Baird BEc (Hons) Grad. Dip. Ed. PhD (Sydney) is Professor of Employment Relations and Director of the Women and Work Research Group at the University of Sydney Business School. Marian is a highly recognised academic in the field of industrial relations and human resource management and has held visiting positions at MIT, Michigan State University and Queen Mary College London.

Jane Coffey has recently taken up the post of Academic Services Director for Curtin Business School, looking after teaching and learning quality at all offshore campuses. Prior to that, she was a Senior Lecturer with the School of Management, Curtin Business School and has held the position of Deputy Head of the School.

John Shields is Deputy Dean at The University of Sydney Business School, where he oversees the work of the School’s Associate Deans in education, research, and academic staffing. John is also Professor of Human Resource Management and Organisational Studies in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies.