Unlock the secrets of excellent HR practices with our comprehensive book on Strategic Human Resource Management. This essential textbook, published by Oxford University Press in 2018, dives deep into the art and science of managing people strategically within organizations. With an ISBN of 9780198705406, it is designed for HR professionals seeking to enhance their strategic thinking and decision-making skills. The book is divided into four well-structured parts, exploring critical elements such as the context, theories, and future trends of strategic HRM. Through an array of engaging case studies from global giants like Tata Motors, Samsung, Pizza Express, and Deliveroo, readers can connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications, enriching their understanding of HR strategy development. Our 'Strategic HRM in Action' sections empower students to engage actively, allowing them to navigate through scenarios where they apply their strategic knowledge and critique outcomes. This book is not just about learning; it’s about challenging assumptions and fostering critical thinking through frequent reflection boxes and review questions. Whether you're an HR student or a seasoned professional, this textbook equips you with necessary insights and tools to thrive in strategic HR management. **NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE. Please allow 15 days for delivery. Shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.**

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ISBN: 9780198705406
Year: 2018
Publisher: Oxford University Press UK


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What is Strategic Human Resource Management, and how do you apply it in business? What makes good HR strategy and how do you develop it? What are the key issues that need to be considered when creating, developing, and embedding a strategic approach to managing people? These are the fundamental questions asked by HR professionals and tackled in this innovative and comprehensive textbook.Drawing on the latest academic research, the well-respected author team take a reliably thematic approach to Strategic Human Resource Management. Broken into four distinct parts, the book addresses the context, theories, themes, and future of managing people strategically. Tata Motors, Samsung, Pizza Express, and Deliveroo make up some of the case studies and examples that feature across the book, ensuring that theoretical discussion is always linked to practical application. New 'Strategic HRM in Action' boxes take this one step further by presenting students with a scenario in which they themselves can make strategic decisions and reflect on their own evaluation of real-life business practices.Critical thinking is essential in Strategic Human Resource Management, so frequent Critical Reflection boxes, Review Questions, and questions or activities to accompany every case study ensure students are challenged to engage with the subject critically and reflectively, and consider their own evaluations of the essential theories and the strategic practices adopted by different organizations. Global case studies and an opening chapter dedicated to the global context of Strategic Human Resource Management challenge the dominant Western perspective and provide a