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- Cover
- Praise for Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice
- Also available by Michael Armstrong
- Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice
- Dedication
- Contents in brief
- Contents
- List of figures
- List of tables
- Preface
- PART I Fundamentals of human resource management
- 01 Human resource management
- Introduction
- HRM: meaning and issues
- The development of the HRM concept
- HRM philosophy
- The goals of HRM
- HRM standards
- The theoretical base of HRM
- Models of HRM
- Perspectives on HRM
- The HR system
- The impact of HRM
- HRM – today
- HRM – the future
- The concept of people management
- References
- 02 Strategic HRM
- Introduction
- The nature of strategic human resource management
- Strategic fit
- The resource-based view of SHRM
- Critical evaluation of the concept of SHRM
- References
- 03 HR strategy
- Introduction
- The nature of HR strategy
- Approaches to the formulation of HR strategy
- Developing HR strategy
- Implementing HR strategy
- References
- 04 Human capital management
- Introduction
- Human capital management defined
- The concept of human capital
- The constituents of human capital
- Measuring human capital
- Approaches to people management raised by human capital theory
- References
- 05 The context of HRM
- Introduction
- Environmental factors
- What’s happening to work?
- The labour market
- References
- 06 HRM and performance
- Introduction
- Measuring organizational performance
- The impact of HRM
- How HRM makes an impact
- The contribution of HR
- The development of high-performance working
- High-performance work systems
- References
- 07 International HRM
- Introduction
- The international scene
- International HRM strategies
- Contextual factors
- Convergence and divergence
- The practice of international HRM
- Global approaches to talent management
- Managing expatriates
- International HRM policies
- References
- PART II Delivering HRM
- 08 The role of the HR function
- Introduction
- The overall contribution of HR
- The contribution of the HR function to the achievement of competitive advantage
- The role and organization of the HR function
- Outsourcing HR work
- Power of the HR function
- The reputation of the HR function
- Evaluating the HR function
- The role of HR in small- and medium-sized organizations (SMEs)
- References
- 09 The role of HR professionals
- Introduction
- The overall role of the HR professional
- The Ulrich model
- The strategic role of the HR professional
- The HR business partner role
- The partnership role of HR professionals
- The innovation role
- The change agent role
- The service delivery role
- HR professionals: role requirements
- Carrying out the role of the HR professional
- References
- 10 The HRM role of line managers
- Introduction
- The people management role of line managers
- How well does devolution of HR responsibilities to line managers work?
- Factors affecting the quality of the implementation of HRM by line managers
- Dealing with the issues
- References
- PART III Human resource management processes
- 11 Evidence-based HRM
- Introduction
- Evidence-based HRM defined
- Evidence-based management
- The approach to evidence-based HRM
- References
- 12 HR analytics
- Introduction
- HR analytics defined
- The purpose of HR analytics
- The process of HR analytics
- HR analytics levels
- Keeping people informed
- References
- 13 e-HRM
- Introduction
- e-HRM defined
- Purpose of e-HRM
- Features of e-HRM
- e-HRM achievements
- References
- 14 Artificial intelligence and HRM
- Introduction
- The components of AI
- Applications for AI in HRM
- AI risks
- The extent to which AI is used by HR
- Tips for practitioners on introducing AI
- Ethical considerations
- References
- 15 Knowledge management
- Introduction
- The concept of knowledge
- Knowledge management defined
- Knowledge management strategies
- Knowledge management issues
- The contribution of HR to knowledge management
- References
- 16 Competency-based HRM
- Introduction
- Competency defined
- Using competencies
- Applications of competency-based HRM
- Developing a competency framework
- Keys to success in using competencies
- Reference
- 17 The ethical dimension of HRM
- Introduction
- The meaning and concerns of ethics
- The nature of ethical decisions and judgements
- Ethical frameworks
- Fairness
- Equity theory
- Justice
- HRM ethical guidelines
- Ethical dilemmas
- The ethical role of HR
- References
- 18 Corporate social responsibility
- Introduction
- Corporate social responsibility defined
- Strategic CSR defined
- CSR activities
- The rationale for CSR
- The opposing view
- Benefits of CSR
- The basis for developing a CSR strategy
- References
- PART IV Organization
- 19 Organizational behaviour
- Introduction
- Organizational behaviour defined
- The sources and applications of organizational behaviour theory
- How organizations function
- Organizational culture
- Organizational climate
- Organizational processes
- Characteristics of people
- Implications for HR specialists
- References
- 20 Organization design
- Introduction
- Organization design theory
- Organization design guidelines
- Organizational choice
- The approach to organization design
- Successful organization design
- References
- 21 Work design
- Introduction
- What is happening to work?
- Work design – a short history
- The approach to work system design
- Smart working
- Agile working
- Automation
- The role of HR in work design
- References
- 22 Job design
- Introduction
- Job quality
- The principles and practice of job design
- Job enrichment
- The job characteristics model
- The job demands-resources model
- Job design practice
- Responsibility for job design
- Job crafting
- References
- 23 Organization development
- Introduction
- Organization development defined
- The nature of organization development
- The story of organization development
- Organization development strategy
- The consulting cycle
- Organizational diagnosis
- Organization development programmes
- Conclusions on organization development
- References
- PART V Factors affecting the behaviour of people at work
- 24 Motivation
- Introduction
- The meaning of motivation
- Instrumentality theory
- Content theory
- Process theory
- Summary of motivation theories
- Motivation and job satisfaction
- Motivation and money
- Conclusions on motivation theory
- Motivation strategies
- References
- 25 Commitment
- Introduction
- The meaning of organizational commitment
- Mutuality and commitment
- The mutual gains perspective
- Commitment and engagement
- Factors affecting commitment
- Developing a commitment strategy
- Critical evaluation of the concept of commitment
- References
- 26 Employee engagement
- Introduction
- The meaning of employee engagement
- The theory of engagement
- The components of employee engagement
- Drivers of employee engagement
- Outcomes of engagement
- Engagement strategy
- Enhancing job engagement
- Enhancing organizational engagement
- Burnout
- Measuring engagement
- Critical evaluation of the concept of employee engagement
- References
- PART VI People resourcing
- 27 Workforce planning
- Introduction
- Workforce planning defined
- Incidence of workforce planning
- The link between workforce and business planning
- Reasons for workforce planning
- Workforce planning issues
- Systematic workforce planning
- Approach to workforce planning
- References
- 28 Recruitment and selection
- Introduction
- Defining requirements
- Attracting candidates
- Sourcing candidates
- Managing the recruitment process
- Selection methods
- Selection interviews
- Selection testing
- Assessment centres
- Choice of selection methods
- Making the decision
- Provisional offers and obtaining references
- Checking applications
- Offering employment
- Following up
- Dealing with recruitment problems
- References
- 29 Talent management
- Introduction
- Talent management defined
- Talent management policy
- Talent management strategy
- The process of talent management
- The talent pool
- Talent planning
- Resourcing
- Identifying talent
- Talent development
- References
- PART VII Employment practices
- 30 Managing employment
- Introduction
- The employee experience
- Introduction to the organization
- Managing employee retention
- Release from the organization
- Absence management
- References
- 31 Managing diversity and inclusion
- Introduction
- The meaning and significance of managing diversity and inclusion
- Bias as a factor affecting diversity and inclusion
- The rationale for managing diversity and inclusion
- How to manage diversity and inclusion
- References
- 32 Managing flexibility
- Introduction
- Forms of flexibility
- Flexible working
- The role of HR
- References
- PART VIII Learning and development
- 33 The basis of learning and development
- Introduction
- Learning and development defined
- Strategic L&D
- Creating a learning culture
- Organizational learning strategies
- The notion of a learning organization
- Individual learning strategies
- How people learn
- References
- 34 The process of learning and development
- Introduction
- Identify learning needs
- Overall approaches to learning and development
- Plan learning and development activities
- Implement
- Evaluate
- References
- 35 Learning and development practices
- Introduction
- Workplace learning
- Social and collaborative working
- Digital learning
- Use of artificial intelligence
- Training
- Personal development planning
- Apprenticeships
- References
- 36 Leadership and management development
- Introduction
- Leadership and management development defined
- The nature of leadership and management
- Leadership and management development compared
- Leadership development
- Management development
- Criteria for leadership and management development
- References
- PART IX Performance management
- 37 The concept of performance management
- Introduction
- Performance management defined
- The conceptual framework
- Underpinning theories
- Aims of performance management
- Principles of performance management
- Examples of approaches to performance management
- The impact of performance management
- Requirements for success
- References
- 38 Performance management systems
- Introduction
- How a performance management system works
- Performance and development planning
- Managing performance throughout the year
- Performance reviews
- Performance assessment
- Recording the performance agreement and review
- Introducing a performance management system
- Requirements for success
- 360-degree feedback
- References
- 39 Reinventing performance management
- Introduction
- Performance management criticisms
- Performance management system issues
- The role of line managers
- Dealing with the issues – reinventing performance management
- A radical way ahead?
- References
- PART X Reward management
- 40 The basis of reward management
- Introduction
- Reward management defined
- Values and beliefs
- Reward policy
- Reward strategy
- The reward system
- References
- 41 The practice of reward management
- Introduction
- Market pricing
- Job evaluation
- Base pay management
- Contingent pay
- Recognition schemes
- Employee benefits
- Administering reward management
- References
- 42 Managing reward for special groups
- Introduction
- Executive remuneration
- Reward management for sales and customer service staff
- Rewarding expatriates
- Paying manual workers
- References
- 43 The gender pay gap
- Introduction
- Reasons for the gender pay gap
- Actions to reduce gender pay gaps
- Narrowing the gap at organizational level
- References
- PART XI Employment relations
- 44 The basis of employment relations
- Introduction
- The meaning of employment relations
- Employment relations policies
- Employment relations strategies
- Employment relations climate
- Managing with unions
- Managing without unions
- References
- 45 The employment relationship
- Introduction
- The nature of the employment relationship
- The basis of the employment relationship
- Labour process theory and the employment relationship
- Employment relationship contracts
- Managing the employment relationship
- Developing a climate of trust
- References
- 46 The psychological contract
- Introduction
- The psychological contract defined
- The significance of the psychological contract
- The psychological contract and the employment relationship
- How psychological contracts develop
- The problem with psychological contracts
- Developing and maintaining a positive psychological contract
- References
- 47 The practice of industrial relations
- Introduction
- Trade union membership
- Union recognition
- Collective bargaining
- Collective agreements
- Informal employment relations processes
- References
- 48 Employee voice
- Introduction
- The need for employee voice
- Degrees of employee voice
- Direct voice
- Indirect voice
- Employees’ experience of voice
- References
- 49 Employee communications
- Introduction
- The importance of employee communications
- What should be communicated
- Approach to communication
- Communication methods
- Employee communication strategy
- References
- PART XII Employee wellbeing
- 50 The principles and practice of employee wellbeing
- Introduction
- The principles of wellbeing
- The case for caring about wellbeing
- Factors affecting wellbeing
- Employee wellbeing strategy
- References
- 51 Health and safety
- Introduction
- Managing health and safety at work
- Health and safety policies
- Conducting risk assessments
- Health and safety audits
- Health and safety inspections
- Accident prevention
- Occupational health programmes
- Managing stress
- Measuring health and safety performance
- Communicating the need for better health and safety practices
- Health and safety training
- Organizing health and safety
- References
- PART XIII HRM policies and practices and employment law
- 52 HR policies
- Introduction
- Why have HR policies?
- Overall HR policy
- Specific HR policies
- Developing HR policies
- Implementing HR policies
- 53 HR procedures
- Introduction
- Capability procedure
- Disciplinary procedure
- Grievance procedure
- Redundancy procedure
- 54 HR information systems
- Introduction
- Reasons for introducing an HRIS
- The functions of an HRIS
- Features of an HRIS
- References
- 55 Employment law
- Introduction
- The purpose of employment law
- How is employment law enforced?
- HRM and employment law
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- References
- PART XIV People management skills
- 56 Strategic people management skills
- Introduction
- The strategic role of the HR professional
- The strategic business partner model
- The strategic skills required
- Reference
- 57 Business skills
- Introduction
- Business skills
- Financial skills
- Business models
- References
- 58 Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Introduction
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- References
- 59 Analytical and critical skills
- Introduction
- Analytical skills
- Logical reasoning
- Critical thinking
- Critical evaluation
- Developing and justifying arguments
- A final word
- Reference
- 60 Research skills
- Introduction
- The nature of research
- Planning and conducting research programmes
- Research methodology
- Methods of collecting data
- Processes involved in research
- References
- 61 Statistical skills
- Introduction
- Frequency
- Measures of central tendency
- Measures of dispersion
- Correlation
- Regression
- Causality
- Tests of significance
- Testing hypotheses
- References
- 62 Selection interviewing skills
- Introduction
- Preparing for the interview
- Selection interviewing skills
- Structured interviews
- Coming to a conclusion
- Dos and don’ts of selection interviewing
- Reference
- 63 Job, role, competency and skills analysis
- Introduction
- Definition
- Job analysis
- Job descriptions
- Role analysis and role profiles
- Skills analysis
- Competency modelling
- References
- 64 Learning and development skills
- Introduction
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Facilitating
- Job instruction
- References
- 65 Negotiating skills
- Introduction
- The process of negotiation
- Stages of negotiation
- Initial steps
- Negotiating and bargaining skills
- Reference
- 66 Change management
- Introduction
- The psychology of change management
- Levers for change
- The change process
- Change models
- Resistance to change
- Implementing change
- The role of change agents
- The role of HR in leading and facilitating change
- Change management programmes
- Nudge theory
- Evidencing the value of change
- Guidelines for change management
- References
- 67 Influencing skills
- Introduction
- Persuading people
- Case presentation
- Making a business case
- Facilitating
- Coordinating discussions
- 68 Leadership skills
- Introduction
- The meaning of leadership
- Leadership theories
- What leaders do
- Leadership styles
- Types of leaders
- The reality of leadership
- The qualities of a good leader
- Effective leadership
- References
- 69 Handling people problems
- Introduction
- Disciplinary issues
- Absenteeism
- Handling poor timekeeping
- Handling negative behaviour
- Dealing with under-performance
- 70 Handling challenging conversations
- 71 Managing conflict
- Introduction
- Handling inter-group conflict
- Handling interpersonal conflict
- Resolving conflict between team members
- Reference
- 72 Political skills
- Introduction
- Typical political approaches
- Using political means to get things done
- Political sensitivity
- Dangers of politics
- Dealing with organizational politics
- Reference
- 73 Dealing with business issues from an HR perspective
- Introduction
- Identify business issues
- Establish people factors
- Critically analyse relevant HR policy and practice
- Conduct or participate in research
- Analyse quantitative and qualitative information
- Draw conclusions
- Prepare and make the business case
- Reference
- 74 Project management
- Introduction
- Project planning
- Setting up the project
- Controlling the project
- CIPD New Profession Map 2018
- Author index
- Subject index
- Copyright
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