Managing Human Resources or Compensation

Managing Human Resources

Author: George W Bohlander

The #1 textbook on the market, MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES covers all aspects of human resource management and its impact on both individuals and organizations. The text builds on a foundation of research and theory but also provides a practical framework focusing on critical issues and successful practices. Users and reviewers of the text praise its pleasant writing style, user-friendly design, and highly effective examples that provide meaningful insight into the world of HR. In fact, over 500 different organizations from a variety of settings are used as examples to illustrate key points and make the connection to HR practice. Important issues and critical trends are spotlighted in each chapter and reflected in the comprehensive and chapter ending cases included in the text. Managing Human Resources' balance of theory and practice, hands-on activities, applications, and examples helps students develop the competencies to understand and help their organizations create a sustainable competitive advantage through people.

Table of Contents:

1	The Challenge of Human Resources Management	3
2	Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management	41
3	Job Requirements and the Design of Organizations to Achieve Human Resources Productivity	85
4	Human Resources Planning and Recruitment	121
5	Selection	177
6	Training and Development	221
7	Career Development	273
8	Appraising and Improving Performance	317
9	Managing Compensation	361
10	Incentive Rewards	399
11	Employee Benefits	435
12	Safety and Health	475
13	Employee Rights and Discipline	519
14	The Dynamics of Labor Relations	563
15	Collective Bargaining and Contract Administration	597
16	International Human Resources Management	631
17	Creating High-Performance Work Systems	675
	Cases	703
	Glossary	725
	Name Index	736
	Organization Index	747
	Subject Index	753
	Photo Credits	767

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Compensation

Author: George T Milkovich

As the market-leading text in its course area, COMPENSATION, 9th Edition by Milkovich and Newman offers current research material, in-depth discussion of topics, integration of Internet coverage, excellent pedagogy, and a truly engaging writing style. The 9th edition continues to examine the strategic choices in managing total compensation. The total compensation model introduced in chapter one serves as an integrating framework throughout the book. The authors discuss major compensation issues in the context of current theory, research, and real-business practices. Milkovich and Newman strive to differentiate beliefs and opinions from facts and scholarly research. They illustrate new developments in compensation practices as well as established approaches to compensation decisions.