Human Resource Management 12e

Human Resource Management 12e is an engaging textbook aimed at undergraduate human resource management students. A leading text for students, and a best practice guide for HR professionals and managers for close on four decades, the book aligns theory and practice in an accessible manner, with many examples from a South African perspective. The structure of the book supports lecturers, tutors and students in learning, teaching, research and assessments. Each chapter starts with learning objectives, key words and concepts, and an introductory case to set the scene for a specific chapter. In addition, information and reflection boxes assist in stimulating thinking and reasoning and illustrate important points. Experiential exercises, chapter questions and new case studies in each chapter are valuable tools to both lecturers and students. The comprehensive glossary also helps students to build a conceptual framework of the discipline. The twelfth edition continues to reflect d evelopments in HR theory, the changing workplace, and the evolving strategic role and competencies of the HRM profession and HR professionals.
Features
All case studies, application and information boxes, and experiential exercises have been updated.
Chapters explore how the workplace has evolved, including the implications of hybrid and remote working, and the evolving role of HRM from a traditional HR function to that of a strategic business partner.
Current trends, including self-management, employee well-being and HRM metrics and diagnosis, are integrated throughout the chapters.
The implications of AI for HRM and the future of work, including its ethical implications, have been integrated throughout the text and in the application boxes.
Topical content, such as big data and data analytics, the future of diversity management and employee retention, agile leadership during a crisis, and guidelines for the employment of Generation Z workers, is included where relevant.