Human Resource Management

Critical Issues in Human Resource Management

Contemporary Perspectives

Ian Roper, University of Essex, UK, Rea Prouska, London South Bank University, UK & Uracha Chatrakul Na Ayudhya, Birkbeck, University of London, UK Theoretically-rigorous and rich in pedagogy, Critical Issues in Human Resource Management explores core HR topics, themes and issues from a critical perspective, enabling students to develop a nuanced approach to HRM. This, combined with coverage of significant new developments in areas including intersectionality and wellbeing, prepares the reader to confront high level problems in complex realworld situations. Key features include chapter overviews, learning objectives and critical reflections. It is an essential textbook for upperlevel undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students.<br/>

October 2019 • 318 pages Paperback 9781137605412 • £49.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Human Resource Management

A Global and Critical Perspective

Jawad Syed, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan & Robin Kramar, Australian Catholic University, Australia Human Resource Management takes a critical approach that encourages students to question assumptions in Human Resource Management (HRM), and examines the impact of globalization on the global workforce. Boasting a truly global perspective, this textbook draws on the expert knowledge of chapter authors from around the world, combining international case studies with a variety of pedagogical features. The 2nd edition includes chapters on Talent Management, International Assignments, Managing Global and Migrant Workers, and Sustainable HRM. This is an core textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

April 2017 • 426 pages Paperback 9781137521620 • £59.99 Bloomsbury Academic John Bratton, Thompson Rivers University, Canada, Jeff Gold, Leeds Beckett University, UK, Andrew Bratton, Edinburgh Napier University, UK & Laura Steele, Queen's University Belfast, UK Topical and engaging issues such as wellbeing, inequality, the gig economy and the precariat are covered in an insightful and critical exploration of human resource management today. Pedagogical tools such as ‘Ethical Insights’ and ‘Digital Spotlights’ are new to this updated edition, ensuring an approach which captures all of the various dimensions of the contemporary work environment; integrated discussion is provided on the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the core themes and debates around human resource management. An essential resource for undergraduate students taking Human Resource Management modules.

January 2022 • 510 pages Paperback 9781352012606 • £56.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Human Resource Management

Edited by Ronan Carbery, University of Cork, Ireland & Christine Cross, University of Limerick, Ireland Providing a succinct overview, this textbook provides coverage of the core topics within Human Resource Management (HRM), as well as the tools to engage students in critical thinking and to develop their employability skills. Rich in pedagogy, features like 'HRM in the Global Business Environment' and 'HRM and Organizational Performance' prepare students for the modern workplace. Video interviews offer a practitioner perspective, allowing students to relate theory to practice, while 'HRM in the News' boxes shine a light on current issues. This is a core text for HRM courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

November 2018 • 332 pages Paperback 9781352004021 • £49.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Managing People in Organizations

Thomas Klikauer, Western Sydney University, Australia This core textbook offers a unique line manager perspective that presents students with Human Resource Management (HRM) topics and issues that they will be confronted with once they enter the world of work in a managerial role. The author's deep understanding and wide-ranging knowledge of the subject matter means that the text is firmly founded on the latest research, while the case studies, topical and international examples, and experiential exercises that form a fundamental part of the book ensure that theory is always clearly applied to real-world practice. An essential course text for undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students.

October 2018 • 278 pages Paperback 9781352004069 • £49.99 Bloomsbury Academic

Strategy and Human Resource Management

Peter Boxall, University of Auckland, New Zealand & John Purcell, Formerly of University of Bath, UK Critical, analytical and research-led, Strategy and Human Resource Management takes the unique approach of examining how Human Resource (HR) strategy affects business success, and how this relationship varies across organisational, industry and societal contexts. Assuming no prior knowledge, this textbook provides comprehensive situational analysis before revealing the authors' judgements as to managers’ desired actions. While rich in research and theory, analysis is illuminated by examples, cases and vignettes. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and specialised postgraduate modules, the author team of this 5th edition are world-leading researchers.

May 2022 • 432 pages Paperback 9781350309869 • £49.99 Series: Management, Work and Organisations • Bloomsbury Academic