Armstrong’s Handbook of Human Resource Management Practice

Höfundur Michael Armstrong

Útgefandi Kogan Page

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Print ISBN 9780749474119

Útgáfa 14

Útgáfuár 2017

10.790 kr.

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  • Cover
  • Also Available by Michael Armstrong
  • Title Page
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • List of figures
  • List of tables
  • Preface
  • PART I    Fundamentals of human resource management
  • 01    Human resource management (HRM)
  • Introduction
  • Human resources defined
  • Human resource management defined
  • The emergence of HRM
  • The concept of HRM
  • The goals and beliefs of HRM
  • The theoretical base of HRM
  • Models of HRM
  • HRM today
  • References
  • 02    Human capital management
  • Human capital management defined
  • The concept of human capital
  • The constituents of human capital
  • Approaches to people management raised by human capital theory
  • References
  • 03    Strategic HRM
  • Introduction
  • The nature of strategic human resource management
  • Strategic HRM and strategic management
  • Strategic HRM and HRM
  • Strategic HRM and HRM strategies
  • Critical evaluation of the concept of SHRM
  • The resource-based view of SHRM
  • Strategic fit
  • Perspectives on SHRM
  • References
  • PART II    Delivering HRM
  • 04    HR architecture – the HR system
  • HR architecture
  • The HR system
  • References
  • 05    The role of the HR function
  • Introduction
  • The contribution of HR
  • The role of the HR function
  • The organization of the HR function
  • Power of the HR function
  • Evaluating the HR function
  • The role of HRM in small- and medium-sized organizations (SMEs)
  • References
  • 06    The role of HR professionals
  • The overall role of the HR professional
  • The HR business partner role
  • The partnership role of HR professionals
  • HR professionals: role requirements
  • Carrying out the role of the HR professional
  • The HR role of line managers
  • References
  • 07    HRM and performance
  • Introduction
  • The impact of HR
  • Developing a high-performance culture
  • High-performance work systems
  • Performance management
  • The contribution of HR
  • References
  • PART III    Human resource management processes
  • 08    HR strategies
  • Introduction
  • What are HR strategies?
  • References
  • 09    HR policies
  • Introduction
  • Why have HR policies?
  • Overall HR policy
  • Specific HR policies
  • Formulating HR policies
  • Implementing HR policies
  • Reference
  • 10    HR procedures
  • What are HR procedures?
  • Capability procedure
  • Disciplinary procedure
  • Grievance procedure
  • Redundancy procedure
  • 11    HR analytics
  • Introduction
  • HR analytics defined
  • The purpose of HR analytics
  • HR analytics levels
  • References
  • 12    Knowledge management
  • Introduction
  • The concept of knowledge
  • Knowledge management defined
  • Knowledge management strategies
  • Knowledge management issues
  • The contribution of HR to knowledge management
  • References
  • 13    Competency-based HRM
  • Introduction
  • Competency defined
  • Competency frameworks
  • Using competencies
  • Applications of competency-based HRM
  • Developing a competency framework
  • Competencies and emotional intelligence
  • References
  • 14    The ethical dimension of HRM
  • Introduction
  • The meaning and concerns of ethics
  • The nature of ethical decisions and judgements
  • Ethical frameworks
  • Equity theory
  • Justice
  • HRM ethical guidelines
  • Ethical dilemmas
  • The ethical role of HR
  • References
  • 15    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    People and organizations
  • 16    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
  • 17    Work, organization and job design
  • Introduction
  • Work design
  • Organization design
  • Job design
  • Role development
  • References
  • 18    Organization development
  • Introduction
  • Organization development defined
  • The nature of organization development
  • The story of organization development
  • Organization development strategy
  • Organizational diagnosis
  • Organization development programmes
  • Conclusions on organization development
  • References
  • PART V    Factors influencing employee behaviour
  • 19    Motivation
  • Introduction
  • The meaning of motivation
  • Types of motivation
  • Motivation theory
  • Motivation and job satisfaction
  • Motivation and money
  • Motivation strategies
  • References
  • 20    Commitment
  • Introduction
  • The meaning of organizational commitment
  • The importance of commitment
  • Commitment and engagement
  • Critical evaluation of the concept of commitment
  • Factors affecting commitment
  • Developing a commitment strategy
  • References
  • 21    Employee engagement
  • Introduction
  • The meaning of employee engagement
  • The theory of engagement
  • The components of employee engagement
  • Drivers of employee engagement
  • Outcomes of engagement
  • Enhancing employee engagement
  • Enhancing job engagement
  • Enhancing organizational engagement
  • Burnout
  • Measuring engagement
  • References
  • PART VI    People resourcing
  • 22    Strategic resourcing
  • Strategic resourcing defined
  • The strategic HRM approach to resourcing
  • Employer brand
  • Employee value proposition
  • Reference
  • 23    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
  • 24    Recruitment and selection
  • Introduction
  • The recruitment and selection process
  • Defining requirements
  • Attracting candidates
  • Dealing with applications
  • Selection methods
  • Provisional offers and obtaining references
  • Checking applications
  • Final offers
  • Following up
  • Dealing with recruitment problems
  • References
  • 25    Talent management
  • Talent management defined
  • The process of talent management
  • The talent pool
  • Talent management policy
  • Talent management strategy
  • Workforce planning
  • Resourcing
  • Identifying talent
  • Talent development
  • References
  • 26    Introduction to the organization
  • Introduction
  • Induction defined
  • Reception
  • Information for new staff
  • Introduction to the workplace
  • On-the-job induction training
  • Formal induction courses
  • 27    Release from the organization
  • Introduction
  • Redundancy
  • Dismissal
  • 28    Managing employee retention
  • Introduction
  • Employee turnover
  • Retention planning
  • References
  • 29    Absence management
  • Introduction
  • Causes of absence
  • Absence policies
  • Recording and measuring absence
  • Controlling short-term absence
  • Managing long-term absence
  • References
  • 30    Managing diversity and inclusion
  • Introduction
  • The meaning and significance of managing diversity and inclusion
  • The rationale for managing diversity and inclusion
  • How to manage diversity and inclusion
  • Defining the values
  • Diversity and inclusion policy
  • References
  • 31    Managing flexibility
  • Introduction
  • The flexible firm
  • Operational flexibility
  • Other forms of flexible working
  • References
  • PART VII    Learning and development
  • 32    Strategic learning and development
  • Introduction
  • Strategic L&D defined
  • Aims of strategic L&D
  • Learning and development philosophy
  • The business case for L&D
  • Impact of learning and development on performance
  • Organizational learning strategies
  • Individual learning strategies
  • References
  • 33    How people learn
  • Introduction
  • The basis of learning
  • The motivation to learn
  • Learning theory
  • Lessons from neuroscience
  • Learning styles
  • The implications of learning theory and concepts
  • References
  • 34    The process of learning and development
  • Introduction
  • Identifying learning needs
  • Approaches to learning and development
  • Evaluation of learning
  • References
  • 35    Workplace learning
  • Introduction
  • The nature of workplace learning
  • Enhancing workplace learning
  • Making workplace learning effective
  • References
  • 36    Social learning
  • The nature and significance of social learning
  • References
  • 37    E-learning
  • E-learning defined
  • Uses of e-learning
  • Advantages and disadvantages of e-learning
  • Developments in e-learning
  • References
  • 38    Training
  • Introduction: training defined
  • Types of training
  • The justification for training
  • Systematic training
  • Transferring learning
  • Just-in-time training
  • Bite-sized training
  • Effective training practices
  • Instructional design
  • Planning and delivering training events and programmes
  • Evaluation of training
  • References
  • 39    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
  • 40    The role of the learning and development function
  • Introduction
  • The role of the L&D function
  • The role of the L&D specialist
  • References
  • PART VIII    Performance management
  • 41    Performance management fundamentals
  • Introduction: performance management defined
  • The basis of performance management
  • Aims of performance management
  • The impact of performance management on performance
  • Performance management as a rewarding process
  • References
  • 42    The process of performance management
  • Introduction
  • Performance planning
  • Managing performance throughout the year
  • Performance reviews
  • Performance assessment
  • Recording the performance agreement and review
  • Web-enabled performance management
  • 360-degree feedback
  • Introducing performance management
  • Performance management issues
  • Reinventing performance management
  • References
  • PART IX    Rewarding people
  • 43    Reward management
  • Reward management defined
  • Aims of reward management
  • Reward philosophy
  • Guiding principles
  • Reward strategy
  • Reward policies
  • The reward system
  • Recognition schemes
  • Employee benefits
  • References
  • 44    Market pricing
  • Market pricing defined
  • Use of market pricing
  • Acceptability of market pricing
  • The concept of a market rate
  • Market rate analysis
  • 45    Job evaluation
  • Job evaluation defined
  • Analytical job evaluation schemes
  • Non-analytical job evaluation schemes
  • 46    Grade and pay structures
  • Purpose of grade and pay structures
  • Grade structures
  • Pay structures
  • Guiding principles
  • Criteria for choice
  • 47    Contingent pay
  • Contingent pay
  • Performance-related pay
  • Team pay
  • Pay for organizational performance
  • References
  • 48    Managing reward for special groups
  • Introduction
  • Rewarding directors and executives
  • Reward management for sales and customer service staff
  • Paying manual workers
  • References
  • 49    Managing reward systems
  • Controlling reward
  • General pay reviews
  • Individual pay reviews
  • Reward procedures
  • PART X    Employee relations
  • 50    The basis of employee relations
  • Introduction
  • The meaning of employee relations
  • Employee relations policies
  • Employee relations strategies
  • Employee relations climate
  • Managing with unions
  • Managing without unions
  • References
  • 51    The employment relationship
  • Introduction
  • The nature of the employment relationship
  • Labour process theory and the employment relationship
  • Employment relationship contracts
  • Managing the employment relationship
  • Developing a climate of trust
  • References
  • 52    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
  • 53    The practice of industrial relations
  • Introduction
  • Trade union membership
  • Union recognition
  • Collective bargaining
  • Collective agreements
  • Informal employee relations processes
  • References
  • 54    Employee voice
  • Introduction
  • The meaning of employee voice
  • The purposes of employee voice
  • Stages of employee voice
  • Expression of employee voice
  • References
  • 55    Employee communications
  • Introduction
  • The importance of employee communications
  • What should be communicated
  • Approach to communication
  • Communication methods
  • Employee communication strategy
  • References
  • PART XI    Employee well-being
  • 56    The practice of employee well-being
  • Introduction
  • Reasons for concern
  • The work environment
  • Managerial behaviour
  • Work–life balance
  • Managing stress
  • Sexual harassment
  • Bullying
  • Services for individuals
  • Group employee services
  • References
  • 57    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
  • Measuring health and safety performance
  • Communicating the need for better health and safety practices
  • Health and safety training
  • Organizing health and safety
  • PART XII    International HRM
  • 58    The international HRM framework
  • Introduction
  • The international scene
  • International HRM strategies
  • Contextual factors
  • Convergence and divergence
  • References
  • 59    The practice of international HRM
  • Introduction
  • Workforce planning
  • Resourcing
  • International talent management
  • International performance management
  • Reward management
  • Multicultural working
  • Role of the international HR function
  • References
  • 60    Managing expatriates
  • Introduction
  • Why use expatriates?
  • RoI on international assignments
  • The process of managing expatriates
  • Resourcing policies
  • Recruitment and selection policies
  • Preparation policy
  • Assimilation and support
  • Career management
  • Performance management
  • Re-entry policies
  • Pay and allowances policies
  • References
  • PART XIII    HRM Practices
  • 61    HR information systems
  • Introduction
  • Reasons for introducing an HRIS
  • The functions of an HRIS
  • Features of an HRIS
  • E-HRM achievements
  • References
  • 62    Employment law
  • Introduction
  • The purpose of employment law
  • How are these objectives achieved?
  • How is employment law enforced?
  • HRM and employment law
  • References
  • PART XIV    HR skills
  • 63    Strategic HRM skills
  • Introduction
  • The strategic role of the HR professional
  • The strategic skills required
  • HR strategic activities and skills as defined by the CIPD
  • 10 things to do if you want to be strategic
  • References
  • 64    Business skills
  • Introduction
  • Business skills
  • Financial skills
  • Business models
  • References
  • 65    Problem-solving skills
  • Introduction
  • Problem solving
  • 12 problem-solving steps
  • References
  • 66    Analytical and critical skills
  • Introduction
  • Evidence-based management
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical reasoning
  • Critical thinking
  • Critical evaluation
  • Testing propositions
  • Developing and justifying original arguments
  • References
  • 67    Research skills
  • Introduction
  • The nature of research
  • Planning and conducting research programmes
  • Research methodology
  • Methods of collecting data
  • Processes involved in research
  • References
  • 68    Statistical skills
  • Introduction
  • Using statistics
  • Frequency
  • Measures of central tendency
  • Measures of dispersion
  • Correlation
  • Regression
  • Causality
  • Tests of significance
  • Testing hypotheses
  • 69    Selection interviewing skills
  • Introduction
  • Selection interviewing skills
  • Preparing for the interview
  • Planning the interview
  • Questioning techniques
  • Coming to a conclusion
  • Dos and don’ts of selection interviewing
  • Reference
  • 70    Job, role and skills analysis and competency modelling
  • Introduction
  • Definitions
  • Job analysis
  • Job descriptions
  • Role analysis and role profiles
  • Skills analysis
  • Competency modelling
  • References
  • 71    Learning and development skills
  • Introduction
  • Coaching
  • Mentoring
  • Job instruction
  • References
  • 72    Negotiating skills
  • Introduction
  • The process of negotiation
  • Stages of negotiation
  • Negotiating and bargaining skills
  • 73    Leading and facilitating change
  • Introduction
  • The role of HR in leading and facilitating change
  • The change process
  • Change models
  • Resistance to change
  • The role of change agents
  • References
  • 74    Leadership skills
  • Introduction
  • The meaning of leadership
  • Leadership theories
  • What leaders do
  • Leadership styles
  • Types of leaders
  • The qualities of a good leader
  • Effective leadership
  • References
  • 75    Influencing skills
  • Introduction
  • Persuading people
  • Case presentation
  • Making a business case
  • Facilitating
  • Coordinating discussions
  • 76    Handling people problems
  • Introduction
  • Disciplinary issues
  • Absenteeism
  • Handling poor timekeeping
  • Handling negative behaviour
  • Dealing with under-performance
  • 77    Handling challenging conversations
  • 78    Managing conflict
  • Introduction
  • Handling intergroup conflict
  • Handling interpersonal conflict
  • Resolving conflict between team members
  • Reference
  • 79    Political skills
  • Introduction
  • Typical political approaches
  • Using political means to get things done
  • Political sensitivity
  • Dangers of politics
  • Dealing with organizational politics
  • Reference
  • 80    Investigating a business issue 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
  • References
  • Author index
  • Subject index
  • Copyright
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