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Efnisyfirlit
- Title page
- Imprint page
- Table of Contents
- Section A: Introduction
- Chapter 1: People as a valued resource
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 The role of people in organisations
- 1.3 The work environment of people – the organisation
- 1.4 Indicators of success
- 1.5 Role of managers and HRM
- 1.6 Book outline
- 1.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 2: A stakeholder approach to human resource management in South Africa
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 A brief history of labour relations and HRM in South Africa
- 2.3 The South African macro environment
- 2.4 Stakeholder theory
- 2.5 Stakeholder engagement and societal corporatism
- 2.6 Stakeholders in the South African HRM and labour relations environment
- 2.7 Summary
- References
- Section B: The organisational context
- Chapter 3: Leading the organisation
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Responsible strategic leadership
- 3.3 The challenges of responsible strategic leadership
- 3.4 Strategic leaders and strategic leadership
- 3.5 Directors and executive managers as the strategic leaders of organisations
- 3.6 The activities of strategic leadership
- 3.7 Strategic leadership and HRM
- 3.8 Summary
- References
- Chapter 4: Human resource planning
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Organisational and HR strategy
- 4.3 Human resource planning
- 4.4 HR planning activities
- 4.5 Organisation and job design
- 4.6 Job analysis
- 4.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 5: Organisational growth and change
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 The growth of an organisation
- 5.3 The nature of change in a VUCA world
- 5.4 Managing a change initiative
- 5.5 Organisational culture and change
- 5.6 Resource-based theory and dynamic capability
- 5.7 Summary
- References
- Appendix 5A Change checklist for the change agent
- Chapter 6: Organisation performance management
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Organisation performance management activities
- 6.3 Summary
- References
- Chapter 7: Compensation and reward systems
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Compensation objectives in an organisation
- 7.3 Pay and motivation
- 7.4 Developing a pay system
- 7.5 Benefits
- 7.6 Incentives
- 7.7 Legal considerations
- 7.8 Other considerations
- 7.9 Summary
- References
- Chapter 8: Labour relations systems
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Dealing with grievances
- 8.3 Discipline and dismissals
- 8.4 Unfair labour practices (section 186(2))
- 8.5 Industrial action (Chapter 4 of the LRA)
- 8.6 Dispute resolution (Chapter 7, Part C of the LRA)
- 8.7 Summary
- References
- Appendix 8A Grievance procedure
- Appendix 8B Disciplinary code and procedure
- Appendix 8C Personnel record: Disciplinary details
- Section C: Managing individual behaviour
- Chapter 9: The uniqueness of an individual
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 The personality of an employee
- 9.3 Attitudes and values
- 9.4 Emotional and mood differences at work
- 9.5 Motivational needs
- 9.6 Individual strengths
- 9.7 Multiple intelligence
- 9.8 Abilities, skills and competencies
- 9.9 The psychological contract
- 9.10 Summary
- References
- Chapter 10: Individual behavioural dynamics
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Select for fit
- 10.3 Induct
- 10.4 Ensure wellbeing
- 10.5 Motivate
- 10.6 Manage perceptions
- 10.7 Manage conflict and build trust
- 10.8 Facilitate learning and change
- 10.9 Enable problem solving
- 10.10 Promote creativity and innovation
- 10.11 Summary
- References
- Chapter 11: Staffing an organisation
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Recruitment
- 11.3 Selection
- 11.4 Summary
- References
- Appendix 11A Conducting effective interviews
- Chapter 12: Leadership of people
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Recognising a leader
- 12.3 The context of leadership
- 12.4 How to lead
- 12.5 Leadership capabilities and competencies
- 12.6 Developing leadership
- 12.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 13: Performance management and development
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Performance management
- 13.3 The performance management process
- 13.4 Managing poor performance
- 13.5 Managing absenteeism, alcoholism and HIV/AIDS in the workplace
- 13.6 Training and development
- 13.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 14: Employee wellbeing
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Global challenges and responses
- 14.3 Health, wellbeing and wellness
- 14.4 Promoting employee wellbeing in organisations
- 14.5 Facets of wellness at work
- 14.6 Management practices and wellbeing
- 14.7 Office design
- 14.8 Summary
- References
- Section D: Managing work relationships
- Chapter 15: Managing teams
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 The nature of groups
- 15.3 Fundamentals of group functioning
- 15.4 Influences on group dynamics
- 15.5 Group dynamics
- 15.6 Teams in organisations
- 15.7 Virtual teams
- 15.8 Dimensions of team effectiveness
- 15.9 Summary
- References
- Chapter 16: Managing diversity
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Understanding diversity
- 16.3 The South African context
- 16.4 South African legislation promoting a diverse workplace: the legal case
- 16.5 The business case for diversity and its effective management
- 16.6 Managing diversity
- 16.7 Summary
- References
- Chapter 17: International human resource management
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 International HRM as a strategic approach
- 17.3 Compliance with laws and regulations
- 17.4 Strategic positioning of international HRM
- 17.5 HRM and cross-cultural management
- 17.6 Cultural differences
- 17.7 Summary
- References
- Section E: Conclusion
- Chapter 18: Conclusion
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 The organisational context
- 18.3 Managing the individual
- 18.4 Managing workplace relationships
- 18.5 Future competencies
- Section F: Case studies
- Introduction
- WW MEDIA case study
- Document 1: Job description, specification and profile for the post of office administrator
- Document 2: A selection grid
- Document 3: Key interview questions
- Surance Brokers case study
- Spotless case study
- Phumla’s Manufacturing case study
- Jonny Jae case study
- The Friendly Café case study
- Active Enterprises case study
- Global Adventures and Hospitality (GA&H) case study
- TreadLine Haulage
- isiZulu Craft Traders Incorporated
- Appendix A: South African labour legislation
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The common law and the individual contract of employment
- 3 Statutory law
- 4 Summary
- References
- Appendix B: Templates and forms
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
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- P
- Q
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- S
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