Product Description
Introduction to Human Resource Management (2nd edition)
Authors: M Meyer, E Kruger-Pretorius
Format: Physical Hardcopy
Since the mid-1990s, South Africa has undergone a significant transformation, including the establishment of a democratic government and the implementation of laws and policies aimed at promoting equality and diversity in the workplace.
Human resource management (HRM) has also evolved over time to address the unique challenges and historical context of the country, with many HRM efforts being made to eliminate discrimination based on race, gender, disability and other protected characteristics. Introduction to human resource management provides an overview of the principles of HRM and how it contributes to achieving not only organisational goals but national goals as well, within the unique South African context.
Introduction to human resource management examines the essential aspects of the practice of HRM in the modern workplace. Essential theory is supplemented with practical guidelines for managing employees as well as other general functions in an organisation.
Contents include the following:
Introduction to Human Resource Management is aimed at undergraduate students at further and higher education institutions within South Africa as well as managers and human resource practitioners.
Features:
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Macro-environmental factors
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Workforce planning and talent management
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Recruitment and selection
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Induction, orientation and onboarding
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Performance management and appraisal
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Human resource development
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Management, leadership and motivation
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Remuneration
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Employee wellness, health and safety
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Laws regulating the human resource management function
Contents:
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Chapter 1 Human Resource Management: an introduction
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Chapter 2 Macro-environmental factors that influence human resource management
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Chapter 3 Workforce planning and talent management
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Chapter 4 Recruitment and selection
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Chapter 5 Induction, orientation, and onboarding
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Chapter 6 Performance management and appraisal
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Chapter 7 Human resource development
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Chapter 8 Career management
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Chapter 9 Management, leadership and motivation
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Chapter 10 Organisation development
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Chapter 11 Reward, recognition, and remuneration
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Chapter 12 Employee wellness, health, and safety
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Chapter 13 Laws regulating the human resource management function
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Chapter 14 Labour relations management – policies, procedures, and practices at organisational level
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Chapter 15 Human resource technology
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Chapter 16 International human resource management
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